Hybrid tea rose

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Burning Sky™

Hybrid tea rose

WEZeip – Oliver L. Weeks

Pale lavender-lilac base colour with a bright crimson-pink rim on the petal edges. - hybrid tea rose - medium strength, noticeably fragrant rose - scent description not available

– Striking lavender blooms with crimson-edged petals
– Premium silver rated hybrid tea rose
– Excellent disease resistance for easier care
– Ideal for cutting, exhibition-quality flowers
– Upright, densely foliated, elegant growth
Special feature: Medium-strong fragrance adds classic rose charm to beds and bouquets.
Refined garden style – Long-term safety
Burning Sky™
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
23,30 €
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Burning Sky™ hybrid tea rose – WEZeip

The Burning Sky hybrid tea rose brings a refined, modern look to everyday Irish gardens while remaining reassuringly easy to manage. Its large, goblet-shaped blooms combine lavender-lilac centres with a crimson-pink rim that intensifies in sun, creating a changing “burning sky” effect above healthy, dark green foliage. You can enjoy reliable repeat flowering through the season with only light deadheading, and the medium fragrance adds a classic rose feel without being overpowering. As an own-root plant it settles gradually into your soil and care routine, coping well even where persistent rain and heavy clay demand attention to drainage. In year one it focuses on roots, year two on bushy shoots, and by year three it reaches its full ornamental impact, giving you long-term value and stable shape with minimal effort for busy beginners.


Freshly opened Burning Sky™ bloom with a clear lavender-purple centre and carmine edging.

Use cases

Target area Reason
Front garden focal point by the entrance Ideal as a single specimen where You want visitors to notice one elegant, upright bush with large, high-centred blooms and tidy, glossy foliage that looks refined from the pavement for style-conscious homeowners
Small group of roses in a family garden bed Plant 3–5 together at the recommended spacing to build a compact, symmetrical group that flowers repeatedly, giving a structured but soft look that fits easily into normal family garden maintenance for busy gardeners
Cutting patch for home bouquets The long, straight stems and solitary goblet blooms are bred for cutting; You can pick classic hybrid tea flowers in changing lilac and magenta shades over months, enhancing simple home arrangements for enthusiastic beginners
Mixed border with perennials and shrubs Works well among perennials like catmint or baby’s breath, where the upright shape and repeat flowering add rhythm and colour, while own-root growth gives long-lasting structure without replanting for practical-minded owners
Low-maintenance ornamental bed in partial shade Suitable for sites that get only part-day sun, still flowering well while its disease resistance limits spraying needs, simplifying care in small front gardens and shared spaces for time-poor residents
Coastal or exposed suburban front gardens Performs reliably where moist winds and heavier soils can challenge roses, benefiting from simple soil preparation that improves drainage so it establishes steadily and remains decorative for Irish coastal gardeners
Formal, tidy rose row along a path The upright habit and similar plant height make it easy to line a path or drive with evenly spaced bushes, creating a neat, classic rose avenue that stays manageable with straightforward seasonal pruning for traditional gardens
Large patio container on terrace or balcony In a 40–50 litre container with quality compost and regular watering, it becomes a long-lived potted feature, offering strong colour and scent close to seating areas without needing complex care, ideal for space-limited beginners

Decorating ideas

  • Cottage Border Glow – Combine Burning Sky with low Nepeta and Gypsophila for a soft, cottage look with glowing lilac and magenta blooms above airy, blue-lilac edging – for lovers of romantic, traditional borders
  • Elegant Front Step – Place one bush by the front path with dark mulch and a low box or lavender edging to frame the refined flower form and glossy leaves – for homeowners wanting a neat, welcoming entrance
  • Evening Scent Corner – Grow it near a bench with complementary pale hydrangeas so the medium fragrance and shifting flower colours stand out in low light – for people who unwind in the garden after work
  • Formal Rose Row – Plant a straight line of evenly spaced Burning Sky bushes along a gravel path, underplanting with simple groundcover to highlight the upright structure – for fans of classic, orderly layouts
  • Patio Feature Pot – Use a single plant in a 40–50 litre terracotta container with trailing thyme or bacopa at the rim to soften the base while the rose provides height and colour – for balcony and terrace owners

Technical cultivar profile
Parameter Data
Name and registration Hybrid tea rose, registered as WEZeip, marketed as Burning Sky™ hybrid tea rose WEZeip; ARS exhibition name Paradise™, for garden and cut-flower use in the hybrid tea group.
Origin and breeding Bred by Oliver L. Weeks, Weeks Roses, USA, from ‘Swarthmore’ × unknown; introduced and registered in 1978, representing a classic American hybrid tea line.
Growth and structure Upright, bushy habit 85–115 cm high and 65–90 cm wide, densely thorned shoots with dark green, glossy foliage forming a compact, well-clothed shrub under normal garden care.
Flower morphology Large, double, high-centred goblet to chalice-shaped blooms, 26–39 petals, usually solitary on stems; remontant with a strong second flush and repeat cycles through the season.
Colour and phenology Pale lavender-lilac base with bright crimson-pink petal rims; colour varies with light and heat, from silvery rosy grey buds to mauve centres and magenta-pink edges, moderate fading in strong sun.
Fragrance and aroma Medium-strength scent of classic rose character; fragrance is clearly noticeable near the bush and in cut flowers, making it suitable for scented beds and home-grown bouquets.
Rose hip characteristics Hip set is usually limited due to double flowers; where present, small spherical orange-red hips about 10–15 mm in diameter form after flowering and add modest late-season interest.
Resistance and hardiness Good resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (H7, USDA 6b), tolerates moderate heat and drought with regular watering during extended dry spells.
Horticultural recommendations For borders, specimen planting and cutting gardens; spacing 50–100 cm depending on use, 2.8–3.2 plants/m² in mass plantings; prefers well-drained soil, regular feeding and light deadheading.

Burning Sky™ hybrid tea rose WEZeip offers refined colour, reliable repeat flowering and good disease resistance, while its own-root form supports long-lived, stable growth in ordinary gardens, so You can choose it with confidence for your planting plans.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: BURNING SKY™ – lilac-pink hybrid tea rose - Weeks
Product Type: pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:26.04.2025
Cultivar Merit Rating: premium silver
Item Number: [287] 52-454 (14.02.2026) pharmarosa.ie

Name and Registration

Cultivar Name Meaning: A "Burning Sky" (burning sky) refers to the flowers' crimson-red edges, a colour that deepens in sunlight.
Synonym Name: Paradise™; ‘Passion
Trade Name: Burning Sky™ Hybrid tea rose WEZeip
Rose Group: Hybrid Tea
Commercial Type: hybrid tea rose
Commercial Group: Hybrid tea rose
Exhibition Category: cut flower; exhibition tea hybrid
Collection: Hybrid tea rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: Weeks Roses (USA)
Breeder: Oliver L. Weeks
Breeding Year: United States, 1978
Parentage: ‘Swarthmore’ × unknown

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 2.8-3.8ft (85-115 cm)
Spread: 2.1-3ft (65-90 cm)
Growth Habit: upright
Foliage: This variety has dense foliage; its leaves are glossy with a dark green hue.
Prickliness: densely thorned
Self-Cleaning Description: Spent flowers mostly remain on the plant and require subsequent cleaning.
Self-Cleaning Intensity: self-cleaning weak

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 26-39
Flower Fullness: double-flowered
Flower Form: goblet, chalice
Flower Size: L (2,75-3,95 in)
Inflorescence Type: solitary
Colour Code: ARS code: m RHS code: 75C (outer), 60C (inner)
Repeat Flowering: Remonts well; the second flowering is also abundant.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: purple-pink
Flower Colour: Pale lavender-lilac base colour with a bright crimson-pink rim on the petal edges.
Closed Bud: Deep magenta-pink, the tip has a slight violet sheen.
Freshly Opened Flower: Clear lavender‑purple in the centre with a distinct carmine–purple edging.
Full Bloom: Centre lightening to mauve, the edge remains a pronounced magenta-pink.
Pre-Fading Flower: Silvery‑rosy‑grey mallow tone, with a delicate opalescent coating on the outer petals that changes with the light.
Colour Fading Description: In hot conditions and strong sunlight the colour fades; the petal-edge colour varies with the weather.

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: medium strength, noticeably fragrant rose
Fragrance Character: scent description not available
Pollinator Attraction: The strongly double, high-centred blooms have inaccessible stamens, which reduces their attractiveness to pollinators.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Double, high-centred blooms are poorly accessible to pollinators, so its pollinator-friendliness is limited; it is primarily an ornamental variety.

Rose Hip Characteristics

Rose Hip Shape: spherical
Rose Hip Colour: orange-red
Rose Hip Notes: Rose hip formation is expected to be limited due to the double flowers; globular, orange‑red hips 10–15 mm in diameter.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -21–-18 °C
Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: Performs well in heat, but requires regular watering during dry periods.
Disease Resistance: resistant
  • powdery mildew – resistant
  • black spot – resistant
  • rust – resistant

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended Spacing: for mass planting 60 cm, for hedging 50 cm, as a specimen 100 cm
Planting Density: in square planting 2,8 plants/m², in hexagonal arrangement 3,2 plants/m²
Partial Shade Tolerance: Suitable for partial shade
Maintenance Requirements: Maintenance requirement low; good disease resistance, generally requires little intervention.
Key Uses: border, cut flower, specimen plant

Notes

Strengths: Refined garden style – Long-term safety
Companion Plants: Euphorbia cyparissias 'Fens Ruby' - cypress spurge Gypsophila repens 'Knuddel' - baby's breath Nepeta x faassenii (low-growing cultivars) - low-growing catmint
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BURNING SKY™ – lilac-pink hybrid tea rose - Weeks
Pale lavender-lilac base colour with a bright crimson-pink rim on the petal edges. - hybrid tea rose - medium strength, noticeably fragrant rose - scent description not available
Online rose purchase - purple-pink - hybrid tea rose - Burning Sky™ - (2.8-3.8ft (85-115 cm))
Inflorescence: solitary Height: 2.8-3.8ft (85-115 cm) Flower shape: goblet, chalice Winter hardiness: - purple-pink - Weeks Roses (USA) hybrid tea rose - Flower size: L (2,75-3,95 in) Flower size: L (2,75-3,95 in) - Height: 2.8-3.8ft (85-115 cm) Height: 2.8-3.8ft (85-115 cm) - Flower fullness: double-flowered Burning Sky™ - Roses in the garden | pharmaROSA® Original - premium silver Oliver L. Weeks

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Care guide

Our product is a rose grown with unique pharmaROSA® cultivation technology!

2 litre, own-root, potted rose.
With shoots appropriate to the season.
With roots thoroughly interwoven through the growing medium.
Quality in line with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
In unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-type rose plant with an individual identifier.

The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.


Stock: several varieties and several stages of development in a short stock section.
Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.
Root system: presentation of the strong root system interwoven through the growing medium with the pot removed.
Balance: mature plant where the development of the root system and the shoots is in harmony.

Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”, but makes the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root production tangible: how the plant is built, what the root system is like and how the shoots renew themselves. The footage was therefore taken at different times, showing plants at different stages of development, so mixed leaf coverage or differing growth stages may appear in the videos. This is not a “sample” of the batch delivered, but an illustration of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical of the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown at the top of the product page.

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