About Dick Clark™ Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘WEKfunk’ PP 21,476 Dick Clark™

The Dick Clark™ Potted Rose Bush is a dazzling Grandiflora that lives up to its showbiz name, with blooms that shift dramatically from creamy ivory to cherry red as they mature. Glossy dark foliage, strong fragrance, and ever-changing color make it a crowd favorite in any garden.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Grandiflora
🧬 Breeder: Tom Carruth & Christian Bédard (USA)
🏢 Introduced By: Weeks® Roses (USA, 2011)
🎨 Color: Creamy ivory edged with cherry red and deepening to burgundy tones
🌸 Petal Count: ~30–35 petals
💠 Bloom Form: Double, high-centered blooms in clusters
📏 Bloom Size: ~4–5″
🔁 Flowering: Repeat blooming throughout the season
🧴 Fragrance: Moderate, spicy fruit fragrance
🏺 Vase Life: Excellent — firm, long-lasting petals

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Upright, bushy, and vigorous
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5–9
📐 Spacing: ~3′ apart
↕️ Height: ~5–6′
↔️ Width: ~3–4′

🛡️ Health & Suitability
💪 Disease Resistance: Very good — clean, glossy foliage and durable performance
🌞 Heat & Cool Adaptation: Excellent color shifts in warm climates; performs strongly nationwide
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast • Intermountain West • Southwest • Southeast • Mid-Atlantic • Midwest • Northeast • Pacific Northwest