Petal Pals
floribunda · 2003
Hot Cocoa
Rosa 'WEKpaltlez'
3 to 5 ft
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
floribunda
Bloom size
4 to 5 in
Bloom habit
High-centered, cupped, and ruffled blooms produced in clusters.
Petal count
26 to 40
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
bicolor
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
Medium, fruity fragrance; some sources describe it as Old Rose.
Color Description
Smoky brownish-orange with a deep rusty-orange reverse
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 5 ft
Spread
2 to 3 ft
Soil
Rich, loamy, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic pH (6.0–6.5) is ideal.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
The plant is described as disease resistant.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering, keeping soil evenly moist; mature plants need about 1 inch of water per week, ideally applied at the base.
Pruning
Best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed.
Pests & Diseases
Common rose pests include aphids, thrips, spider mites, scales, leafhoppers, and whiteflies.
🧬 Pedigree
(Playboy x Altissimo) x 'Livin' Easy'
🏆 Awards & Recognition
All-America Rose Selections (AARS) winner, 2003