About Violet’s Pride™ Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘WEKwibysicpep’ PP 29,398 Violet’s Pride™

Violet’s Pride™ is a luxurious lavender-purple floribunda rose bred by Christian Bédard (USA), introduced in 2017 by Weeks® Roses. Its 4″ fully double blooms open silvery-lavender with a bold magenta heart, emitting a rich grapefruit-spice fragrance. Rounded, bushy plant that repeats bloom from late spring through fall.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Floribunda
🧬 Breeder: Christian Bédard (USA)
🏢 Introduced By: Weeks® Roses (USA)
🎨 Color: Lavender-purple with magenta heart
🌸 Petal Count: ~35-45 petals
💠 Bloom Form: Fully double, rosette-shaped in small clusters
📏 Bloom Size: ~4″ across
🔁 Flowering: Repeat blooming from late spring through fall
🏺 Vase Life: Excellent — long-lasting, showy
🧴 Fragrance: Strong, grapefruit and spice

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Rounded, bushy shrub
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun to light shade
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 6-10 (Zone 5 with winter protection of the bud union)
📐 Spacing: ~3 ft (90 cm)
↕️ Height: 2.5-4 ft (75-120 cm)
↔️ Width: 2-3.5 ft (60-105 cm)

🛡️ Health & Suitability
💪 Disease Resistance: Excellent resistance to rust and powdery mildew, some tolerance to black spot
🌎 Regional Recommendations: West Coast, Intermountain West, Southwest, Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Northeast, Pacific Northwest