About Rock & Roll™ Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘WEKgobnez’ PP20,936   Rock & Roll™

Rock & Roll™ is a bold, eye-catching Grandiflora rose bred by Tom Carruth in the United States and introduced in the USA by Weeks Roses in 2007. This electrifying variety showcases dramatic burgundy-red and white striped blooms on long, sturdy stems, releasing a strong fruity fragrance. With glossy dark foliage and robust disease resistance, it’s a resilient show-stopper in garden beds, borders, or bouquets.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Grandiflora
🧬 Breeder: Tom Carruth (USA)
🎨 Color: Burgundy-red and white bold stripes and splashes
🌸 Petal Count: ~35–40 (very full double blooms)
💠 Bloom Form: High-centered, very full exhibition style
📏 Bloom Size: Medium-large (~5″/12 cm diameter)
🔁 Flowering: Recurring flushes from late spring through autumn
🏺 Vase Life: Excellent – long-stemmed blooms hold shape beautifully
🧴 Fragrance: Very strong – rich, fruity rose scent

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Upright, bushy, medium shrub habit (approx. 4–5 ft tall)
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 6b–9b
📐 Spacing: 2–3′ (60–90 cm)
↕️ Height: ~4–5 ft (120–150 cm)
↔️ Width: ~3 ft (90 cm)

🛡️ Health & Suitability

🌱 Root Stock: Budded onto Dr. Huey
💪 Disease Resistance: Very good – glossy foliage and heat tolerance - excellent resistance to rust and powdery mildew. Some tolerance to black spot

🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast, Midwest, Southwest, Pacific Northwest, Intermountain West

🏅 Awards:
All-America Rose Selections finalist; recognized for its striking pattern and fragrance.