Petal Pals
grandiflora · 2011
Dick Clark
Rosa 'WEKfunk'
4 to 6 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
grandiflora
Bloom size
3.5 to 5 inches
Bloom habit
Double, high-centered blooms, borne mostly solitary or in clusters.
Petal count
17 to 35 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
bicolor
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
warm cinnamon-spice
Color Description
Creamy white with a cherry picotee, blushing to burgundy and deep dark red
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4 to 6 feet
Spread
3 to 4 feet
Soil
Well-drained soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Strong disease resistance
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Average to moist; ensure well-drained soil.
Fertilizer
Apply fertilizer 4 times a season (mid-April, mid-May, mid-June, and mid- to late July) at a rate of one-fourth to one-half cup per rose bush.
Pruning
Prune in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot in humid climates; watch for aphids, thrips, spider mites, beetles, powdery mildew, and rose rosette disease.
🧬 Pedigree
Fourth of July x unknown
🏆 Awards & Recognition
AARS 2008