Old Port (Mackati) is a richly coloured Floribunda rose producing very full, old-fashioned blooms in deep burgundy-purple tones. Beautifully quartered petals, a lovely fragrance and repeat flowering make this an eye-catching choice for New Zealand gardens.

Old Port (Mackati) Floribunda Rose

Old Port (Mackati) is a striking Floribunda rose loved for its rich colour, beautiful old-fashioned flower form and lovely fragrance. Its very full blooms open in sumptuous shades of deep burgundy-purple, creating a dramatic display that stands out beautifully in the garden.

The densely packed petals form attractive quartered blooms, giving Old Port the romantic appearance of an old-fashioned rose while offering the repeat-flowering performance of a Floribunda. As the flowers mature, the rich purple colouring may soften towards lilac, adding subtle variation to the display.

A Beautiful Deep Purple Rose for NZ Gardens

The dark, velvety colouring of the Old Port rose makes it particularly useful when creating contrast in a garden. Plant it alongside white, cream, pale pink or softer lavender roses to make its burgundy-purple flowers really stand out.

Its combination of colour and fragrance also makes Old Port an excellent choice for cottage gardens, mixed rose beds, borders or anywhere you can enjoy the flowers up close.

Why Choose Old Port?

Old Port offers a beautiful combination of deep burgundy-purple colouring, fragrance and full old-fashioned blooms. Its Floribunda flowering habit provides plenty of colour throughout the flowering season, while its distinctive colour makes it an excellent feature rose.

Plant in a sunny position with fertile, well-draining soil and provide regular feeding and watering during the growing season for the best flowering performance.

Rose type: Floribunda
Flower colour: Deep burgundy-purple, softening as blooms mature
Flower form: Very full, old-fashioned and quartered
Fragrance: Fragrant
Flowering: Repeat flowering
Best position: Full sun
Uses: Rose beds, borders, cottage gardens and feature planting

Add Old Port (Mackati) to your garden for rich, sophisticated colour and beautifully fragrant blooms season after season.