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Rosa Babylon Eyes® 'Diva' 3lt

Name: Rosa Babylon Eyes® 'Diva' 3lt
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: RosaBabylonDiva3lt
Price: 17.0 EUR
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COMPACT PERSICA-HYBRID ROSE · ROSACEAE · RED-PURPLE WITH A DARK CENTRE

Rosa ‘IPB135416’ Diva Babylon Eyes®

Dark red heart… because the drama should show on the petals 🎭

Family: Rosaceae · Pot diameter: 3 L · Current height: 40 cm

Red-purple flowers
Very dark basal eye
Open single corolla
Compact long flowering

Rosa ‘IPB135416’ Diva Babylon Eyes® is the most theatrical Babylon Eyes: red and purple petals converge on an exceptionally dark centre that appears almost black from a distance. The open single corolla keeps the pattern clear and lets the golden stamens act as a small spark of light. Its low compact crown repeats the flowers from early summer into autumn, creating intense colour without occupying a large space.

Show it against a calm pale background or beside airy white flowers, allowing the almost-black centre to remain the focal point rather than becoming another dark mass.

What makes it distinctive

Three elements define this exact cultivar’s form and presence.

Almost-black eye

Very dense anthocyanin at the base absorbs more light and creates a visually black centre.

Red-to-purple outer petal

Hue shifts with age, temperature and the acidity of cellular sap.

Open stamen disc

The single corolla exposes a bright ring of anthers immediately inside the dark blotch.

Why you will love it: because the almost-black eye occupies much of each red-purple petal, creating the most theatrical contrast in the series.

In the garden & on the terracePlacement & plant combinationsAllow 40–60 cm of width in full sun, with air around the low crown and fertile free-draining soil.

Planting position

Ideal position

Allow 40–60 cm of width in full sun, with air around the low crown and fertile free-draining soil.

Colour & compatibility

Compatible combinations

Keep the flower colour clear with blue, silver or yellow accents from plants sharing full sun, airflow and free-draining soil.

Oenothera lindheimeri ‘Whirling Butterflies’ — moving white flowers brighten the dark centre without repeating its pattern
Dianthus ‘Kahori’ — low fine foliage and small pink flowers fill the front gaps
Molinia caerulea ‘Moorhexe’ — fine dark stems create a vertical background that remains transparent

Care at a glance

Light

Full sun, ideally at least six hours, with air moving around the foliage.

Watering

Water deeply when the upper 3–4 cm have dried; avoid small daily amounts.

Climate & resilience

A hardy deciduous plant; protect the pot from prolonged hard frost and drying wind.

Safety

Not intended for eating. Wear gloves around prickly canes and keep treated plant parts away from children and animals.

Detailed careComplete care guideLight, watering, soil, feeding, pruning and problem prevention.

Position & light

Full sun, ideally at least six hours, with air moving around the foliage.

Watering & drainage

Water deeply when the upper 3–4 cm have dried; avoid small daily amounts.

Soil & repotting

Deep fertile but free-draining soil with organic matter and no standing water around roots.

Feeding

Balanced feed at growth onset and a second light application after the first flush, always on moist soil.

Pruning & habit

Prune in late winter according to the natural habit, removing dead, weak or crossing canes. Keep the low framework open with a few clean late-winter cuts and avoid dense shade from neighbouring plants.

Problem prevention

Water at the root, clear fallen leaves and inspect young shoots for aphids or fungal spotting.

Development through timeFrom establishment to mature habitFrom first establishment to the exact plant’s natural mature habit.

First season

From its first spring it forms a narrow cluster of short basal stems and single flowers on the youngest tips.

Establishment

Lateral branching increases the number of dark centres without opening the compact crown excessively.

Mature scale

At maturity it reaches 40–60 cm high and 40–50 cm wide, concentrating its intense red-purple colour within a small footprint.

Mature habit & dimensions

2–5 years

Height 40–60 cmWidth 40–50 cmnarrow compact rounded deciduous shrub

The deciduous shrub settles at 40–60 cm high and 40–50 cm wide without losing its natural branching.

Form through time

Seasonal cycle

Seasonally changing crownnarrow compact rounded deciduous shrubTwo truthful states

Early summer–autumnSingle red-purple flowers with almost-black centres open in repeated flushes.

WinterThe deciduous crown clears, leaving a narrow low framework ready for basal renewal.

Both drawings show the same natural architecture as foliage, flowers and active growth change.

What to expect after planting: Plant it without tall growth in front; the low crown needs a clear sightline for the almost-black eyes to read properly.

History & originCultivar originThe documented history of the exact cultivar and the limits of what is known.

‘IPB135416’ was bred by Interplant Roses in the Netherlands and released as Diva Babylon Eyes®; it also appears under the trade name Devil.

It belongs to the Babylon Eyes Roses group and was selected for red-purple flowers, a very dark basal eye, single corollas and compact repeat flowering. Interplant has not published the exact cross or original selection year for ‘IPB135416’.

Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScience nobody asked forBotanical detail for anyone who wants to know what lies behind the plant’s appearance

Almost black does not mean black pigment

The centre contains an exceptionally high concentration of red and purple anthocyanins; light absorption makes it appear black.

Acidity changes anthocyanin hue

Vacuolar pH and pigment association with other molecules can shift the same pigment family from red towards purple.

Frequently asked questions

Six practical answers covering position, water, seasonality, pruning, mature scale and safety.

01How much light does it need?

Full sun, ideally at least six hours, with air moving around the foliage.

02When should it be watered?

Water deeply when the upper 3–4 cm have dried; avoid small daily amounts.

03Can it stay permanently in a pot?

Yes; a sunny 35–40 cm pot with airflow around the narrow crown displays the colour and makes deep watering straightforward.

04When and how should it be pruned?

Prune in late winter according to the natural habit, removing dead, weak or crossing canes.

05How large does it become?

At maturity it reaches about 40–60 cm high and 40–50 cm wide, with a natural narrow compact rounded deciduous shrub.

06Is it safe to eat or for pets?

Not intended for eating. Wear gloves around prickly canes and keep treated plant parts away from children and animals.

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Rosa Babylon Eyes® 'Diva' 3lt

Rosa Babylon Eyes® 'Diva' 3lt

Rosa ‘IPB135416’ Diva Babylon Eyes®

What makes it distinctive

Almost-black eye

Red-to-purple outer petal

Open stamen disc

Ideal position

Compatible combinations

Care at a glance

Light

Watering

Climate & resilience

Safety

Position & light

Watering & drainage

Soil & repotting

Feeding

Pruning & habit

Problem prevention

First season

Establishment

Mature scale

Mature habit & dimensions

Form through time

Almost black does not mean black pigment

Acidity changes anthocyanin hue

Frequently asked questions

Rosa Babylon Eyes® 'Diva' 3lt — Care & Tips

We take care of the packaging!

With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.

The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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