Life of the Party™ Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘WEKjucistwe’ PP 31,861 Life of the Party™

Life of the Party™ was introduced in the U.S. by Weeks Roses in 2019. Bred by Christian Bédard, it produces creamy yellow blooms blushed pink at the edges, with a strong fruity-citrus fragrance and old-fashioned cupped form.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits

🌹 Rose Type: Floribunda
🧬 Breeder: Christian Bédard (USA)
🏢 Introduced By: Weeks Roses (USA, 2019)
🧾 Patent: PP 31,861
🎨 Color: Creamy yellow with pink blush edges
🌸 Petal Count: ~55–65
💠 Bloom Form: Very double, cupped, old-fashioned
📏 Bloom Size: ~3–3.5″ (7–9 cm)
🔁 Flowering: Repeats from late spring through fall
🏺 Vase Life: Excellent
🧴 Fragrance: Strong, fruity-citrus

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits

🌿 Growth Type: Rounded, bushy shrub
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun to light shade
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA 6–10
📐 Spacing: ~3 ft (90 cm)
↕️ Height: ~3–4 ft (90–120 cm)
↔️ Width: ~3–4 ft (90–120 cm)

🛡️ Health & Suitability

💪 Disease Resistance: Very good; glossy, healthy foliage
🌎 Regional Recommendations: West Coast, Intermountain West, Southwest, Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Northeast, Pacific Northwest