About Face® Potted Rose Bush
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About About Face® Potted Rose Bush
Rosa ‘WEKosupalz’ PP 17,305 About Face®
About Face™ is a striking Grandiflora rose introduced by Weeks Roses and bred by Tom Carruth in the United States. Celebrated for its bold bi-color blooms and vigorous habit, this rose delivers a dramatic palette of golden-orange tones with bronzy-red reverse petals. It’s a standout in the garden and a favorite for cutting, combining show-stopping color with a rich, spicy fragrance.
💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Grandiflora
🧬 Breeder: Tom Carruth (USA)
🏢 Introduced By: Weeks Roses (USA)
🎨 Color: Deep golden-orange with a bronzy-red reverse
🌸 Petal Count: ~30–35 petals
💠 Bloom Form: Fully double, high-centered to cupped
📏 Bloom Size: 4–5″
🔁 Flowering: Repeats in flushes throughout the season
🏺 Vase Life: Excellent — large, upright stems ideal for cutting
🧴 Fragrance: Light - fruity with spice and apple notes
🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Upright and vigorous
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 6–9 (Zone 5 requires winter protection of the bud union)
📐 Spacing: 3′–4′
↕️ Height: 4–6′
↔️ Width: 2.5–3.5′
🛡️ Health & Suitability
🌱 Rootstock: Budded
💪 Disease Resistance: Very good; especially for rust and powdery mildew
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast, Pacific Northwest, Intermountain West, Southwest
🏆Awards: AARS 2005, Portland's Best Rose 2011
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