Munstead Wood.

young lycidas!

I think YL is the most purple here. Munstead Wood can be a dark sultry red or it can sometimes be Magenta in our hottest months.

YL is either pink magenta or purply magenta lol.

It will probably depend on one's climate.

Chianti is the only dark purple Austin rose, I think. Munstead varies from black red to dark red for me, and YL is not truly dark purple. Diane

The first two photos are Young Lycidas and the second two are Munstead Wood. Diane

My most purple rose is Twilight Zone--by far. Beautiful Lavender Crush, sultry. Diane

The Prince is considered a dark purple. It’s out of production, though a few nurseries still grow and sell it.

I've grown The Prince for many years and he is a black red and deep red. Diane

Diane
Is it your photo, or is The Prince really edged in a lighter color?
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Carla in Sac

Carla, I'm not sure I see what you're referring to, but I don't think The Prince has a lighter edge. He's just a solid color. Diane

Ooooo00ooo I love those deep dark colors of The Prince! I might have to get that one.

I tried both Ebb Tide and the gorgeous Twilight Zone.. They both hate me. It could have been the source but neither one ever really took off here. Maybe I will try again sometime. It is stunning in your yard, Diane!

Does anyone know the parentage of Lavender Crush?

Thanks,sultry. The Prince is far from perfect. In spite of his dark colors, he is a thrips magnet. He also burns in our hot, dry summers, while Munstead Wood doesn't have a problem with this. He is a constant bloomer, which surprises me--I just wish more of his blooms weren't damaged by sun and thrips. Diane Here he is looking purple.

Sultry, HMF says "unnamed seedling x unnamed seedling" for Lavender Crush.

Thanks Sheila. I am wondering if Twilight Zone is one of the parents since the color can get so dark of a purple.

Thank you guys--it was the Prince! I had a bad feeling it had gone out of production when I hadn't seen it in the catalog recently. I like Munstead Wood too!