Upright, pointed buds open to orange-toned petals with purple overlays, giving the flowers a rich, smoky appearance. The petite, double flowers appear very full with a mild tea fragrance. Dark green, glossy leaves provides a perfect backdrop for the flowers. Repeat blooms throughout the season. Good tolerance against rust and powdery mildew. Botanical Name- Rosa ‘WEKboulette’ Pronunciation- ROH-zuh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 2 ft Mature Height- 2 ft Sun Exposure- Full sun to part shade Soil Preferences- Well-drained Current Size- 2.5 Bloom Color- Purple / white Bloom Time- Companion Plants- Echinacea ‘PowWow White’ (crisp white daisies for contrast) Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, beneficial wasps; hips for fruit-eating birds Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – BVGC Yearly Care Instructions- Prune in late winter for shape and health; feed regularly and deadhead spent blooms. Trimming Instructions- Prune in early spring to shape and remove weak or old canes. Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced or rose-specific fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14 or 6-8-6) monthly from spring to midsummer; moderate to high feeding need. Amend clay soil with compost for drainage. Fertilizer Recommendation- Rose-tone Possible Issues- Black spot, aphids, powdery mildew
