Petal Pals
floribunda · 2018
Rosie the Riveter
Rosa 'WEKzazou'
3-4ft
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
floribunda
Bloom size
3-3.5 inches
Bloom habit
pointed and ovoid buds opening to old-fashioned flowers
Petal count
30 to 45
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
orange
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
very glossy
Fragrance Notes
fruity, spice, and cinnamon
Color Description
Orangey-gold suffused with pink with gold reverse
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-4ft
Spread
3-4ft
Soil
Rich, sandy loam with good drainage.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Water deeply once or twice a week once established; avoid wetting foliage to prevent disease.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer; apply first in mid-April, then every six weeks, stopping after August 15.
Pruning
Prune in early spring before blooming begins.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to common rose pests such as aphids, thrips, and spider mites; avoid wet foliage to prevent black spot and powdery mildew.
🧬 Pedigree
Hotel California x Distant Drums