Rosie the Riveter™ Floribunda Rose

Rosa ‘WEKzazou’ (Patent PP 31,190) – Rosie the Riveter™

Rosie the Riveter™ is a showy floribunda rose bred by Christian Bédard and introduced by Weeks Roses in 2018. It blooms with rich orange tones softly suffused with pink and features a golden reverse on the petals. Each blossom is full — often carrying 36 to 72 petals — and typically displays in a classic, cupped to high-centered form. The fragrance is moderate, with fruity and spicy undertones.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits

• Rose Type: Floribunda
• Color: Orange with pink shading and a gold reverse
• Petal Count: 36 to 72 petals (very full)
• Bloom Form: High-centered to cupped, often borne singly or in small clusters
• Fragrance: Moderate, with fruity + spice notes
• Flowering Pattern: Blooms in flushes throughout the growing season

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits

• Habit: Medium, rounded, upright, and bushy
• Foliage: Glossy, dark green
• Height: ~35 to 43 in (90 to 110 cm)
• Width: ~4 ft to 5 ft 9 in (120 to 175 cm)
• Usage: Suitable for garden beds, mixed borders, or as a focal specimen

🛡️ Health & Suitability

• Patent / Registration: U.S. Patent PP 31,190
• Parentage: Hotel California × Distant Drums
• Notable Traits: A workhorse in the garden with bold coloring, strong bloom presence, and good disease resistance

✨ Why We Love It
Rosie the Riveter™ stands tall with both beauty and strength. Its bold orange-pink blooms command attention against glossy dark foliage, while its performance holds up through repeated flushes. Named in honor of resilient women, this rose embodies the spirit of endurance and grace. It’s equally striking in garden beds or as cut flowers — a rose with presence and purpose.