Petal Pals
climber · 2003
Aloha (2003)
Rosa 'KORwesrug'
8 to 10 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
climber
Bloom size
3.5 to 4.5 inches
Bloom habit
Very double, high-centered to quartered rosette forms, typically borne in small clusters of 5-10 buds.
Petal count
40+
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
vigorous
Color
red
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy, leathery
Fragrance Notes
Sweet and fruity with hints of apricot and peach.
Color Description
A complex blend of apricot, peach-pink, and soft red with salmon highlights.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
8 to 10 feet
Spread
3 to 4 feet
Soil
Humus-rich, fertile, and well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.6-6.5).
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Very High
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regularly, approximately 1-2 inches per week; avoid overhead watering to prevent foliage diseases.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first flush of blooms in early summer.
Pruning
Prune in early spring. Remove dead or diseased wood and thin out older canes to encourage new growth from the base. Can be trained as a climber or pruned hard into a large shrub.
Pests & Diseases
Excellent resistance to black spot and powdery mildew; exhibits Rugosa-like health.
🧬 Pedigree
Westerland × Rugelda
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Orleans Certificate of Merit (2006)