Mayo

Mayo Rose: 2010 Japanese Floribunda—10cm Color-Shifting Velvet Blooms & Rich Damask Scent A captivating 2010 Japanese creation (attributed to Nobushi Kawai or Shinji Kawai), Mayo Rose is a floribunda masterpiece that dances with color: 10cm blooms shift from deep burgundy-red in hot sun to velvety dark purple in cool weather, maturing into a regal royal purple as they open. Complemented by a luxurious velvet petal texture, intense damask fragrance, and non-stop multi-season blooming, it’s a sensory showstopper for any garden.True to its name (“Mayo” evoking the mystery of midnight), this rose boasts a dramatic color journey: emerging as a deep, almost blackish-red with rich purple undertones, it softens into regal royal purple as petals unfurl—all while retaining a lush, velvety finish that catches light beautifully. The 10cm large blooms exude an intense, layered damask scent—warm, spicy, and utterly intoxicating—that fills gardens, patios, or indoor spaces when used as cut flowers. Standing 120cm tall and 80cm wide, it forms a bushy, well-branched shrub that produces clusters of blooms from spring to fall, turning any corner into a focal point. Its color-changing magic adds dynamic interest, making it a conversation piece for garden visitors.