About Fragrant Lavender Simplicity® Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘WEKwibysicpp’ PP 18,345 Fragrant Lavender Simplicity®

Fragrant Lavender Simplicity® is a shrub rose bred by Tom Carruth (USA) for Weeks Roses. It was developed as part of the Simplicity® series, combining elegant color with reliable landscape performance. Its blooms are medium-sized, double, and richly lavender, releasing a strong, sweet fragrance. Flowers are borne in clusters on a tall, upright shrub that repeats heavily throughout the growing season. Hardy, vigorous, and highly fragrant, it is especially valued for hedges, mass plantings, or specimen use.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Shrub
🧬 Breeder: Tom Carruth (USA)
🏢 Introduced By: Weeks Roses (USA)
🎨 Color: Clear lavender
🌸 Petal Count: ~25–30 petals
💠 Bloom Form: Double, borne in clusters
📏 Bloom Size: ~3.5–4″ (9–10 cm) across
🔁 Flowering: Continuous repeat blooming, spring through fall
🏺 Vase Life: Excellent for cut flowers and hedging
🧴 Fragrance: Strong, sweet rose

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Upright, bushy shrub; vigorous and tall
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5–9
📐 Spacing: ~3–4 ft (90–120 cm)
↕️ Height: ~4–6 ft (120–180 cm)
↔️ Width: ~3–4 ft (90–120 cm)

🛡️ Health & Suitability
💪 Disease Resistance: Good overall with proper garden care
🌎 Regional Recommendations: Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Southeast, West Coast, Pacific Northwest