Petal Pals
shrub · 2000
Outta the Blue
Rosa 'WEKstephitsu'
3-5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
3-5 inches
Bloom habit
Clusters
Petal count
25 to 50 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
magenta
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Medium to dark green
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
Spicy, clove-like fragrance.
Color Description
Fuschia, Magenta
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-5 feet
Spread
3-4 feet
Soil
Amended, well-drained, moist garden soil; prefers loamy soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–10
Disease Resistance
Good overall; holds up well with standard care.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Moderate; 1-2 inches of water per week during the growing season; newly planted roses require 2-3 times per week until established.
Fertilizer
Apply a slow-release fertilizer formulated for trees and shrubs in early spring, or use a balanced rose fertilizer 4 times a season (mid-April, mid-May, mid-June, and mid- to late July).
Pruning
Can be heavily pruned, but this is not usually necessary.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to blackspot. Other potential issues include aphids, thrips, spider mites, beetles, leaf rollers, leaf cutter bees, rose midge, powdery mildew, botrytis blight, downy mildew, rose mosaic virus, and rose rosette disease.
🧬 Pedigree
Stephens' Big Purple × [International Herald Tribune × 79520-B6]