About Sweet Madame Blue™ Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘WEKwibysicpep’ PP 34,232 Sweet Madame Blue™

A true standout in the garden, Sweet Madame Blue™ is a Floribunda rose that blends old-world charm with modern performance. Bred by Christian Bédard for Weeks Roses, this unique variety features richly colored lavender-mauve blooms with smoky undertones that deepen with age — giving each flower a mysterious, vintage feel.

With its exceptional fragrance and romantic, cupped form, Sweet Madame Blue™ makes a striking impression in borders, cutting gardens, and bouquets. Its bushy, well-branched habit and strong disease resistance ensure beauty all season long, while its sweet perfume makes every bloom worth stopping for.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits

🌹 Rose Type: Floribunda
🧬 Breeder: Christian Bédard (United States)
🏢 Introduced By: Weeks Roses
🎨 Color: Smoky lavender-mauve with dusky undertones
🌸 Petal Count: 50-75 petals
💠 Bloom Form: Old-fashioned, cupped
📏 Bloom Size: Medium (~3–4″)
🔁 Flowering: Blooms in clusters repeatedly from spring to frost
🏺 Vase Life: Very good — excellent for cutting
🧴 Fragrance: Strong, citrus and spicy

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits

🌿 Growth Type: Rounded, full, and bushy
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5–9 (Zone 5 will need winter protection of the bud union)
📐 Spacing: ~2.5–3′
↕️ Height: ~3.5–4′
↔️ Width: ~3′

🛡️ Health & Suitability

🌱 Rootstock: Budded or Own Root
💪 Disease Resistance: Very strong — excellent resistance to rust and powdery mildew and some tolerance of black spot
🌞 Heat & Cool Adaptation: Thrives in both warm and cooler climates - some black spot maintenance will be needed
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
Pacific Northwest • West Coast • Midwest • Intermountain West • Southwest