About Outta the Blue™ Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘WEKrahatjac’ PP 16,572 Outta the Blue™

Outta the Blue™ is a shrub rose bred by Tom Carruth (USA) for Weeks Roses and introduced in 2002. Its blooms are a distinctive magenta-purple that age to smoky lavender tones, often with golden stamens for contrast. Medium-sized, double flowers are produced in clusters with a strong, spicy clove fragrance. Upright, vigorous, and very floriferous, this variety combines unusual color with fragrance and hardiness.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Shrub
🧬 Breeder: Tom Carruth (USA)
🏢 Introduced By: Weeks Roses (USA)
🎨 Color: Magenta-purple aging to smoky lavender
🌸 Petal Count: ~25–30 petals
💠 Bloom Form: Double, borne in clusters
📏 Bloom Size: ~3–4″ (7–10 cm) across
🔁 Flowering: Repeat blooming, spring through fall
🏺 Vase Life: Suitable for cutting
🧴 Fragrance: Strong, spicy clove

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Upright, vigorous shrub with glossy foliage
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5–9
📐 Spacing: ~3–4 ft (90–120 cm)
↕️ Height: ~4–5 ft (120–150 cm)
↔️ Width: ~3–4 ft (90–120 cm)

🛡️ Health & Suitability
💪 Disease Resistance: Good overall; holds up well with standard care
🌎 Regional Recommendations: Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Southeast, West Coast, Pacific Northwest