Bedding rose

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Wekmajuchi

Bedding rose

- – Christian Bédard

Pure, even golden‑yellow shade with a glossy finish. - flowerbed floribunda rose - strong, noticeably scented rose - sweetly spicy aroma

– Strong, sweetly spicy fragrance for gardens
– Compact, bushy habit for neat borders
– Rich golden-yellow blooms with glossy petals
– Excellent repeat flowering in generous clusters
– Medium disease resistance and hardy to H7
Special feature: Award-winning Golden Rose at Rose Hills Trials 2016.
In harmony with nature – Safe long-term
Wekmajuchi
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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WEKmajuchi – golden-yellow bedding floribunda rose – Bédard

Bring a touch of sunshine to your garden with the golden-yellow WEKmajuchi floribunda, bred for colour, repeat flowering and easy everyday enjoyment. Its bushy, rounded shape fills front beds naturally, while good self-cleaning keeps it tidy without constant deadheading. The strong, sweetly spicy fragrance makes it a pleasure near paths and patios, and the long-lasting blooms stay bright even in changeable weather and a generally wet, mild climate with good air movement. As an own-root rose it builds a durable bush over the years, regenerating well and supporting a long planting life. In a large 40–50 litre pot or directly in the soil, it settles in steadily – roots in the first year, stronger shoots in the second, then full ornamental impact from around year three. With moderate care – basic pruning, feeding and reliable watering – You get a dependable, family-friendly garden rose that feels genuinely achievable even if You are just starting out.


Doris Day in late bloom, retaining its golden-yellow colour.
Doris Day in late shade, with its golden-yellow colour still well retained.

Use cases

Target area Reason
Front garden flower bed Ideal for front beds where You want reliable golden-yellow colour from a compact, bushy floribunda that repeats well and keeps its blooms neat as they drop, creating a welcoming, low-fuss first impression for busy beginners
Small groups of 3–5 roses Plant in small groups for a rounded, shrub-like effect; the uniform height and branching habit make it easy to space evenly, so within a few seasons You get a cohesive block of colour without complex design work for home gardeners
Patio or balcony container (40–50 litres minimum) Performs well in a large container where You can control drainage and feeding; a 40–50 litre pot supports root development and helps the plant handle wind and rain common in coastal counties for urban dwellers
Cutting patch near the house The medium-sized, very double blooms on clusters are excellent for cutting; their sweetly spicy scent and lasting colour bring the garden indoors, allowing simple, repeat harvests through the season for flower lovers
Edging along paths or drives Use as a low, continuous edging where regular trimming is impractical; the self-cleaning flowers and rounded habit keep paths framed without constant deadheading, suiting those who prefer straightforward, seasonal tidy-ups for time-poor owners
Sunny mixed border with perennials Makes a strong focal point among cottage-style perennials, with stable colour that hardly fades and an own-root structure that settles in and bulks up reliably over the years for long-term planners
Small Irish family gardens Suited to modest garden sizes, giving plenty of flower from a single bush; moderate maintenance means a basic annual prune, feeding and watering in dry spells are usually enough for casual gardeners
Coastal or exposed front situations Useful in front gardens that feel the wind, where stable bush structure and well-rooted own-root growth help it cope with breezy, Atlantic-influenced conditions and generally moist air for coastal residents

Decorating ideas

  • Cottage Welcome – Line a front path with WEKmajuchi and soft blue catmint, echoing traditional Irish cottage gardens with golden and lavender tones – ideal for romantically minded homeowners
  • Sunny Seating Corner – Place a 40–50 litre pot beside a bench, underplanted with trailing thyme to enjoy fragrance at nose and ankle level – perfect for small-patio users
  • Golden Bed Focus – Combine with purple heuchera and Russian sage in a sunny bed for a long-season, low-fuss trio of gold, burgundy and silver – suited to low-maintenance planners
  • Colour-Block Hedge – Plant a loose row along a drive, spacing evenly for a soft hedge that flowers repeatedly without strict clipping – good for families wanting clear boundaries
  • Cutting Corner – Tuck a trio into a side border with airy grasses so You can snip scented stems for the house while the grasses provide movement – attractive for creative arrangers

Technical cultivar profile
Property Data
Name and registration Floribunda bed rose, registered as WEKmajuchi, marketed as WEKmajuchi – golden-yellow bedding floribunda rose – Bédard; also known in shows as Doris Day, exhibition floribunda type.
Origin and breeding Bred by Christian Bédard (USA) from the cross ‘Julie Newmar’ × ‘Julia Child’; introduced by Weeks Wholesale Rose Grower, Inc. in the USA in 2015 after registration in 2013.
Awards and recognitions Recipient of the Golden Rose award at the Rose Hills International Rose Trials in 2016, indicating strong overall garden performance and ornamental value under comparative trial conditions.
Growth and structure Bushy, upright shrub rose reaching about 120–160 cm in both height and spread, with medium-density, dark green foliage and dense prickling; forms a rounded, bed-filling habit under normal garden care.
Flower morphology Medium-sized, very double, cupped blooms with more than 40 petals, produced in clusters; remontant flowering with a plentiful second flush, and good self-cleaning as most spent blooms drop cleanly.
Colour and phenology Pure, glossy golden-yellow blooms from bud to full flower; colour remains rich with minimal fading, the outer petal edges only slightly lighter, giving a consistently bright display through the flowering period.
Fragrance and aroma Strong, sweetly spicy scent that is noticeably present around the plant; primarily an ornamental cultivar with very double flowers whose dense petals limit access to pollen for visiting insects.
Rose hip characteristics Occasional spherical hips, about 16–24 mm in diameter, in orange-red RHS shades 28A–30C; generally a secondary feature as the plant is mainly grown for its flowers and fragrance.
Resistance and hardiness Hardy to approximately -21 to -18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b); medium disease resistance overall, with good tolerance to powdery mildew and moderate susceptibility to black spot and rust in damp seasons.
Horticultural recommendations Best in full sun with well-drained soil; water regularly in dry spells and feed annually. Space 85–155 cm depending on use, at 1.0–1.2 plants/m² for mass planting or hedging, and prune moderately each year.

WEKmajuchi offers rich golden-yellow colour, strong fragrance and a rounded, self-cleaning bush that develops steadily on its own roots for long-term, low-fuss enjoyment, making it a confident choice if You would like a dependable garden rose.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: WEKMAJUCHI – golden-yellow bedding floribunda rose - Bédard
Product Type: pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:02.07.2025
Item Number: [1117] 90-029 (14.02.2026) pharmarosa.ie

Name and Registration

Cultivar Name Meaning: The name is a female given name.
Trade Name: Wekmajuchi Bedding rose WEKmajuchi
Rose Group: Floribunda
Commercial Type: flowerbed floribunda rose
Commercial Group: Bed rose
Exhibition Category: exhibition floribunda; cut flower
Collection: Bedding rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: Weeks Wholesale Rose Grower, Inc. (USA)
Year of Introduction: 2015 (USA)
Breeder: Christian Bédard
Breeding Company / Institution: Weeks Wholesale Rose Grower, Inc
Breeding Year: United States, 2011
Parentage: ‘Julie Newmar’ × ‘Julia Child’

Awards and Honours

Competition and Show Awards: Rose Hills International Rose Trials – Golden Rose award (2016)

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 3.9-5.2ft (120-160 cm)
Spread: 3.9-5.2ft (120-160 cm)
Growth Habit: bushy
Foliage: The variety's foliage has medium density; the leaves' surface characteristics are not clearly classifiable and their colour is a dark green shade.
Prickliness: densely prickled
Self-Cleaning Description: Spent blooms mostly drop cleanly.
Self-Cleaning Intensity: self-cleaning good

Flower Morphology

Flower Fullness: very double-flowered
Flower Size: M (1,5-2,75 in)
Inflorescence Type: cluster-flowered
Colour Code: ARS code: MY RHS code: 14B (external), 14A (internal)
Repeat Flowering: Remontant, with a plentiful second flowering.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: golden-yellow
Flower Colour: Pure, even golden‑yellow shade with a glossy finish.
Closed Bud: Vibrant deep golden yellow, slightly more intense in tone at the tip.
Freshly Opened Flower: Bright sunshine yellow, identical in shade on both the inner and outer sides.
Full Bloom: Uniform golden yellow, with the petal edges only slightly lighter in tone.
Pre-Fading Flower: With minimal fading in colour, it remains a saturated golden yellow.
Colour Fading Description: The colour is long-lasting and hardly fades.

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: strong, noticeably scented rose
Fragrance Character: sweetly spicy aroma
Pollinator Attraction: Double (as opposed to simple or semi‑double) blooms with 40+ petals have limited appeal to pollinators because the dense petal form hides the stamens and restricts access to nectar and pollen.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Its very double flowers hide the stamens; primarily an ornamental variety.

Rose Hip Characteristics

Rose Hip Shape: spherical
Rose Hip Colour: orange-red (RHS 28A–30C)
Rose Hip Notes: Occasionally produced, 16–24 mm in diameter, spherical, orange-red (RHS 28A–30C) rose hip.

Resistance and Hardiness

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

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended Spacing: for mass planting 100 cm, for hedging 85 cm, as a solitary specimen 155 cm
Planting Density: square planting 1,0 plant/m², hexagonal arrangement 1,2 plant/m²
Partial Shade Tolerance: Preferably in a sunny position
Maintenance Requirements: Maintenance requirement moderate; requires regular pruning and feeding.
Key Uses: flower bed, edging, container, cut flower, solitary specimen, park

Notes

Strengths: In harmony with nature – Safe long-term
Companion Plants: Heuchera species - coral bells varieties
Lythrum salicaria - purple loosestrife
Perovskia atriplicifolia - Russian sage
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WEKMAJUCHI – golden-yellow bedding floribunda rose - Bédard
Pure, even golden‑yellow shade with a glossy finish. - flowerbed floribunda rose - strong, noticeably scented rose - sweetly spicy aroma
Rose Shopping Online - golden-yellow - flowerbed floribunda rose - Wekmajuchi - (3.9-5.2ft (120-160 cm))
Inflorescence: cluster-flowered Height: 3.9-5.2ft (120-160 cm) Flower shape: cup Winter hardiness: 5b golden-yellow - Weeks Wholesale Rose Grower, Inc. (USA) flowerbed floribunda rose - Flower size: M (1,5-2,75 in) Flower size: M (1,5-2,75 in) - Height: 3.9-5.2ft (120-160 cm) Height: 3.9-5.2ft (120-160 cm) - Flower fullness: very double-flowered Wekmajuchi - Roses in the garden | pharmaROSA® Original - standard Christian Bédard

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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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