Wild Blue Yonder™ Bare Root Rose Bush

Rosa ‘WEKisosblip’ PP 18,554 Wild Blue Yonder™

Wild Blue Yonder™ is a grandiflora rose introduced in the U.S. by Weeks Rose Growers (USA) in 2006 and celebrated as an All-America Rose Selections winner that same year. This striking beauty showcases clusters of medium-large blooms—4–5″ across—that blend ruby-red and purple with lavender eyes, offering a powerful citrus-rose fragrance. The upright, bushy plant stands out with its glossy dark green foliage, repeat blooms from spring through fall, and solid disease resistance.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Grandiflora
🧬 Breeder: Tom Carruth (USA), 2004–2006
🏢 Introduced By: Weeks Roses (USA), 2006
🎨 Color: Ruby-red to purple, lavender eye and silver reverse
🌸 Petal Count: ~26–40 petals
💠 Bloom Form: Full, cupped, ruffled, in clusters
📏 Bloom Size: ~4–5″ (10–12 cm) across
🔁 Flowering: Continuous flushes spring through fall
🏺 Vase Life: Excellent—great for cutting
🧴 Fragrance: Strong citrus-rose scent

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Medium, upright, bushy shrub
☀️ 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: Very good—clean foliage and vigorous growth
🌎 Regional Recommendations: Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Southeast, West Coast, Pacific Northwest, Southwest