Edith’s Darling™ Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘WEKaltjuchi’  Edith’s Darling™

Edith’s Darling™ was introduced in the U.S. by Weeks Roses in 2017 and was bred by Christian Bédard in 2016. Its softly apricot-gold blooms, slightly lighter at the edges, carry a strong fresh-cut apple and fruity fragrance. The plant grows with a short, compact, bushy habit, making it suitable for containers or tight borders. It blooms repeatedly throughout the season and maintains good color and vigor in performance.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits

🌹 Rose Type: Shrub
🧬 Breeder: Christian Bédard (USA)
🏢 Introduced By: Weeks Roses (USA, 2017)
🧾 Patent: 18,124
🎨 Color: Soft apricot-gold with lighter edge
🌸 Petal Count: 50–65
💠 Bloom Form: Very full, double, cupped
📏 Bloom Size: ~2.5–3″ (6–7.5 cm)
🔁 Flowering: Repeats in flushes
🏺 Vase Life: Excellent
🧴 Fragrance: Strong, fresh apple / fruity

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits

🌿 Growth Type: Short, compact, bushy shrub
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA 5–10
📐 Spacing: ~2.5–3 ft (75–90 cm)
↕️ Height: ~22–32″ (55–80 cm)
↔️ Width: ~24–36″ (60–90 cm)

🛡️ Health & Suitability

💪 Disease Resistance: Good
🌎 Regional Recommendations: Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Southeast, West Coast, Pacific Northwest