About Arctic Blue™ Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘WEKblufytirar’ PP 30,951 Arctic Blue™

Arctic Blue™ is a captivating Floribunda rose introduced by Weeks Roses and bred by Tom Carruth (USA). Its unique blooms open as lilac‑pink, softly fade to lavender‑blue, and reveal a creamy white reverse—offering a frosted, Arctic-inspired aesthetic that stands out beautifully in the landscape.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Floribunda
🧬 Breeder: Tom Carruth (USA)
🏢 Introduced By: Weeks Roses (USA)
🎨 Color: Lilac‑pink fading to lavender‑blue with creamy white reverse
🌸 Petal Count: ~35–40 petals
💠 Bloom Form: Fully double, shapely clusters
📏 Bloom Size: Medium
🔁 Flowering: Continuous across the season
🧴 Fragrance: Moderate fruity‑citrus

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Upright with moderate spreading
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 6–9 (Zone 5 requires winter protection of the bud union)
📐 Spacing: ~3–4′
↕️ Height: 4–5′
↔️ Width: 3–4′

🛡️ Health & Suitability

🌱Rootstock: Budded

💪 Disease Resistance: Very good; glossy foliage offers excellent protection to Rust, Powdery Mildew. Good tolerance to Downy Mildew and Black Spot
🌞 Heat Tolerance: Blooms remain intact even in high heat
🌎 Regional Recommendations: West Coast • Midwest • Northeast • Mid‑Atlantic • Southeast • Southwest • Intermountain West • Pacific Northwest

🏆Awards: A.R.T.S. 2025