Smoky, rust-brown base colour with a subtle orange-red sheen. - floribunda bedding rose - medium-strength, noticeably fragrant rose - fruity, spicy
– Striking rust-brown, smoky chocolate blooms
– Abundant clusters, flowers well in waves
– Dense, glossy dark green foliage
– Excellent disease resistance, low maintenance
– Good heat and moderate drought tolerance Gné speisialta: Buaiteoir USA All-America Rose Selections (2003).
Minimal maintenance – Eco-friendly garden design
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,50 €
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WEKPALTLEZ – rust-brown bedding floribunda rose - Carruth
If You are looking for a rose that is reliable, atmospheric and different from the usual pinks, WEKPALTLEZ (Hot Cocoa) brings uniquely smoky, chocolate-orange blooms that stand out in Irish light while coping well with our humid conditions and heavier soils. This bushy, glossy-foliaged shrub flowers in generous clusters, repeats from early summer into autumn and largely tidies itself, so the bed stays orderly with minimal fuss. Its dense growth and dark leaves give a strong structure at the front of borders, while the long-lasting, rust-brown flowers add warm evening colour beside paths, patios and cottage-style entrances. As an own-root plant it settles in steadily, building roots in year one, stronger shoots in year two and full, showy display by year three, giving You a long-lived, easily managed feature that fits busy family gardens. Choose it when You want something different that You can simply plant, water and enjoy.
Hot Cocoa shows a cup-shaped, double flower form.
Freshly opened Hot Cocoa bloom with deep smoky chocolate-brown petals and rusty orange undersides.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden focal point near the entrance
The unusual rust-brown, chocolate-orange flowers create instant character and stand out against pebbles, gravel or rendered walls, giving a memorable welcome without needing elaborate planting schemes, ideal for the busy homeowner
Low-maintenance mixed border in a family garden
Good disease resistance and self-cleaning clusters mean fewer deadheading rounds and spray-free care; the bushy, dark-green foliage holds the border together so You can enjoy a neat look with basic feeding and watering, perfect for the relaxed gardener
Small groups of 3 roses along a path or driveway
Planting in threes at the front of beds gives a continuous run of colour from repeating blooms, while the tidy habit and moderate height keep paths clear and practical for family use, suiting the practical planner
Urban front garden with limited planting space
Compact yet full-bodied growth delivers strong presence in narrow beds or small gravel strips; its ability to cope with wet, breezy weather and heavier ground makes it reassuringly adaptable in Irish streetscapes for the city gardener
Romantic cottage-style planting with perennials
The smoky orange-brown flowers combine beautifully with soft grasses and spires, giving a warm, nostalgic feel that looks considered without complicated design; repeat flowering keeps the display alive through summer for the cottage-lover
Statement rose in a large patio container
In a 40–50 litre pot with good drainage, it forms a dense, floriferous shrub that decorates balconies or paved spaces, offering fragrance and colour close to seating areas while staying manageable for the balcony owner
Long-lived feature shrub in family seating areas
As an own-root floribunda it builds up steadily year by year, regenerating well from the base and giving a dependable, long-term presence that copes with children, pets and changeable weather, reassuring for the family gardener
Small cutting patch for informal bouquets
Clustered, medium-sized blooms with a fruity, spicy scent cut well for kitchen or hall vases; regular picking encourages more flowers and the plant’s resilience in damp, windy spells keeps stems usable for the home arranger
Decorating ideas
Warm cottage border – Mix WEKPALTLEZ with Panicum virgatum 'Sangria' and Penstemon 'Husker Red' for a smoky, country-garden look – ideal for lovers of relaxed, romantic planting.
Urban rust palette – Combine with slate chippings, terracotta pots and dark-leaved heucheras to echo the rust-brown blooms – great for small front gardens and modern townhouses.
Fragrant seating corner – Plant near a bench with lavender and rosemary to frame the spicy, fruity scent – suited to those who unwind outdoors after work.
Pathway rhythm – Repeat small groups along a drive or front path, underplanted with low evergreen edging, to create an easy-care, structured route – perfect for busy families.
Autumn accent bed – Pair with late hydrangeas and ornamental grasses so the warm, chocolate-orange flowers bridge summer into autumn – ideal for gardeners who enjoy seasonal colour shifts.
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bed rose WEKpaltlez, trade name Hot Cocoa / WEKPALTLEZ; exhibition floribunda and shrub rose category, part of the Bedding rose collection, premium bronze merit rating.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Tom Carruth (USA) from (Playboy × Altissimo) × ‘Livin’ Easy’; introduced by Weeks Wholesale Rose Grower Inc in 2003, with registration and breeding completed in 2002.
Awards and recognitions
All-America Rose Selections (AARS) winner in the USA in 2003, confirming its ornamental value, garden reliability and performance across a range of conditions in independent trials.
Growth and structure
Bushy, well-furnished shrub reaching about 110–150 cm high and 100–140 cm wide; dense, glossy dark-green foliage with moderate prickliness, forming a full, rounded outline suited to beds and borders.
Flower morphology
Medium-sized, double, cup-shaped blooms with 26–39 petals, carried in clusters; repeats well through the season with abundant second flushes, and spent blooms generally drop cleanly for a tidy appearance.
Colour and phenology
Smoky rust-brown base with orange-red and brick tones; buds are dark, velvety rust-brown, opening to chocolate-brown upper petals with vivid rusty orange reverses, with colour softening slightly towards orange in strong heat.
Fragrance and aroma
Noticeable, medium-strength scent with a fruity, spicy character; best appreciated near seating areas or paths, and contributes gently to the atmosphere without overwhelming nearby plantings or outdoor living spaces.
Rose hip characteristics
Produces moderately abundant, small spherical hips about 6–10 mm across, vivid red and decorative in autumn, adding extra seasonal interest if flowers are not all removed for cutting.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (USDA 6b, RHS H7, Swedish zone 3); good resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, with heat and moderate drought tolerance when watered regularly.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny positions with well-drained soil; spacing 110–180 cm depending on use, with 0.7–0.8 plants/m² for mass plantings; works in borders, parks, hedging and as a specimen or cut-flower shrub.
WEKPALTLEZ offers uniquely warm rust-brown colour, low-maintenance flowering and reliable, long-lived own-root growth for easy-going Irish gardens, making it a reassuring choice if You are ready to add something different to your planting.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
WEKPALTLEZ – rust-brown bedding floribunda rose - Carruth
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator Attraction:
The flowers moderately attract pollinators, with single or semi-double forms and easily accessible stamens increasing attractiveness compared with double forms where stamens are obscured.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Double flowers partially cover the stamens and only moderately attract pollinators, so the variety is primarily ornamental and only partially pollinator-friendly.
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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Company details
PharmaRosa Ltd. Company registration number: 01-09-717479 VAT number: 13075314-2-43 Plant health registration no.: HU130721 Bank account (IBAN): HU85117631891388688400000000 BIC (SWIFT): OTPVHUHB Bank name: OTP Bank Nyrt.
