About Ketchup and Mustard® Bare Root Rose Bush

Rosa ‘WEKzazette’ PP 23,289  Ketchup & Mustard®

Ketchup & Mustard® is a striking bicolor floribunda introduced by Weeks Roses USA in 2012. Bred by Christian Bédard, it showcases ruby-red petals backed with deep mustard-yellow reverses. Blooming repeatedly from spring through frost, this compact shrub features moderate apple-tea fragrance, glossy disease-resistant foliage, and abundant clusters—perfect for bold color in beds, containers, or pollinator-friendly gardens.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Floribunda
🧬 Breeder: Christian Bédard (USA through Weeks Roses, 2012)

🎨 Color: Ruby-red petals with mustard-yellow undersides
🌸 Petal Count: 20–28
💠 Bloom Form: Very double, high-centered to slightly cupped
📏 Bloom Size: 3–4″
🔁 Flowering: Flushes throughout the growing season
🏺 Vase Life: 3–5 days
🧴 Fragrance: Mild apple-tea scent

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Medium, bushy, upright shrub
☀️ Light Requirements: Full Sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 6–10 (Zone 5 requires winter protection of the bud union)
📐 Spacing: 2–3′
↕️ Height: 3–5′
↔️ Width: 2.5–4′

🛡️ Health & Suitability
💪 Disease Resistance: Excellent—glossy foliage and low-maintenance - excellent resistance to rust and powdery mildew, some tolerance to black spot
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast, Pacific Northwest, Southwest, Intermountain West

🏅 Awards: Rose Hills Memorial Golden Rose (2013)