Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 2016
Smokin' Hot
Rosa 'WEKmopaga'
3 to 5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
3 to 5 inches
Bloom habit
Born singly on long, sturdy stems.
Petal count
25 to 35 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
orange
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Green, sometimes with burgundy tones when young.
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
tea and spices
Color Description
Orange
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 5 feet
Spread
3 feet
Soil
Adapts well to most soil types, including clay, loamy, and sandy soils; prefers well-drained conditions.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–10
Disease Resistance
Good; described as having glossy foliage and solid resilience.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Average water needs; water regularly at the base to encourage root establishment, avoiding overhead watering to prevent disease.
Fertilizer
Fertilize at least twice during the bloom cycle or once per year with a slow-release fertilizer.
Pruning
Best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed; prune to maintain shape and increase branching once established, and remove any dead or damaged branches.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to leaf spot and powdery mildew; shows moderate resistance to leaf scorch and high resistance to root rot.
🧬 Pedigree
Moonstone x Paul Gauguin