Mellow Yellow™ Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘WEKosomit’ PP 14,401 Mellow Yellow™

Mellow Yellow™ is a hybrid tea rose bred by Tom Carruth and introduced by Weeks Roses in 2002. It presents clean, clear yellow blooms that maintain color clarity until the petals drop, often borne on long cutting stems. This upright plant habit is complemented by very good disease resistance and vigorous growth. It blooms repeatedly throughout the growing season, producing classic high-centered flowers admired for fresh yellow tones.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits

🌹 Rose Type: Hybrid Tea
🧬 Breeder: Tom Carruth (USA)
🏢 Introduced By: Weeks Roses (USA, 2002)
🧾 Patent: PP 14,401
🎨 Color: Pure, clear yellow
🌸 Petal Count: ~30–35
💠 Bloom Form: Double, high-centered
📏 Bloom Size: ~4.75″
🔁 Flowering: Repeat bloom / flushes
🏺 Vase Life: Excellent for cutting
🧴 Fragrance: Moderate, fruity

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits

🌿 Growth Type: Upright, medium-tall shrub
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA 6–9
📐 Spacing: ~4 ft (120 cm)
↕️ Height: ~3–4 ft (90–120 cm)
↔️ Width: ~4–5 ft (120–150 cm)

🛡️ Health & Suitability

💪 Disease Resistance: Very good
🌎 Regional Recommendations: Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Southeast, West Coast, Pacific Northwest