About Top Gun™ Potted Rose Bush

Rosa 'WEKmoridahor', PPAF Top Gun™

The Top Gun™ Potted Rose Bush is a rugged, high-performance shrub rose recognized for its rich ruby-red blooms, excellent disease resistance (including exceptional tolerance to rose rosette disease), and long blooming habit. Built for landscapes that demand durability and color, it’s a top-tier choice for garden impact with minimal fuss.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Shrub Rose
🎨 Color: Ruby-red with dark wine–purple suffusion
🌸 Petal Count: ~20–25 petals
💠 Bloom Form: Semi-double to full blooms carried in clusters
📏 Bloom Size: ~2½–3″
🔁 Flowering: Flushes continuously from late spring through fall
🧴 Fragrance: Light, fruity rose scent
🏺 Vase Life: Very good — long-lasting clusters, ideal for casual cut arrangements

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Rounded, bushy landscape shrub
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 4–10
📐 Spacing: ~3′ apart
↕️ Height: ~3–4′
↔️ Width: ~4–5′

🛡️ Health & Suitability
💪 Disease Resistance: Excellent — one of the strongest rose choices for disease-heavy conditions
🌞 Heat & Cool Adaptation: Performs reliably across a wide range of climates; color stays rich even in harsh sun
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast • Intermountain West • Southwest • Southeast • Mid-Atlantic • Midwest • Northeast • Pacific Northwest