Smoky, rust-brown base colour with a subtle orange-red sheen. - floribunda bedding rose - medium-strength, noticeably fragrant rose - fruity, spicy
– Unusual rust-brown, smoky chocolate blooms.
– Reliable repeat flowering in generous clusters.
– Good heat and drought tolerance in summer.
– Strong disease resistance, low maintenance needs.
– Attractive glossy, dark green foliage backdrop.
– Special feature: AARS 2003 award-winning floribunda with distinctive, fruity‑spicy fragrance and decorative red hips.
Minimal maintenance – Eco-friendly garden design
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
20,20 £
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WEKPALTLEZ – rust-brown bedding floribunda rose - Carruth
Smoky rust-brown blooms with an orange-red sheen make this floribunda a distinctive choice for classic borders and cottage-style front gardens, while its bushy, tidy habit and good self-cleaning keep maintenance pleasantly low. Bred for resistant performance, it stands up well to common fungal problems in humid British summers and copes reliably with breezy, rain-swept conditions near the coast. Clusters of medium-sized, cup-shaped flowers repeat generously through the season, bringing a steadily fragrant presence with a fruity, spicy note that suits seating areas and paths. As an own-root shrub it settles in deeply and builds a durable framework over the years, supporting a long-lived, reliable display with scope for flexible pruning styles from neat bedding lines to relaxed shrubs. In a 40–50 litre or larger container it can anchor a patio or small garden, the foliage forming a glossy, dark green backdrop to the unusual colour as it develops from roots in the first year, stronger shoots in the second, and full ornamental character by the third in a typical family border.
Cup-shaped, double blooms of Hot Cocoa in clusters.
Freshly opened Hot Cocoa bloom with deep smoky chocolate-brown petals and rusty orange undersides.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden specimen near entrance or path
The unusual rust-brown and orange-toned flowers create an immediate focal point that feels both modern and cottage-inspired, ideal for a front door approach where you want interest without fussy care routines, especially for the style-conscious beginner homeowner
Mixed border in a family garden
Its bushy, rounded growth and glossy dark foliage knit well into mixed plantings, providing structure among perennials and grasses while repeat flowering keeps colour going between other plants’ peaks for busy gardeners who want steady effect from one main shrub gardener
Low-maintenance bedding and mass planting
Good self-cleaning means most spent blooms drop on their own, so even in groups or informal drifts the planting stays presentable with minimal deadheading, well suited to those who prefer easy weekend tidying rather than regular, detailed maintenance beginner
Small groups of 3 in cottage-style borders
Planted in loose triangles, the repeated, cluster-flowered heads build a rhythm of smoky colour through the season, working beautifully with warm-toned perennials while keeping the planting legible and controlled for cottage-garden enthusiasts who dislike over-complicated schemes cottage-lover
Patio or terrace in a large container (40–50 litres+)
In a generous pot with good drainage it forms a compact, well-branched shrub whose unusual colour and medium fragrance can be enjoyed up close, offering a practical solution for small urban spaces where in-ground planting is limited but a long-lived rose is still desired urbanite
Sunny seating area or evening terrace
The fruity, spicy fragrance is pleasantly noticeable without being overwhelming, and the warm rust-brown shades add depth in low light, creating a relaxed, atmospheric backdrop that asks for little more than occasional pruning and watering from people who unwind in their garden after work busy-owner
Exposed or coastal-leaning family plots
This robust shrub copes well with mixed British weather, combining strong disease resistance with a sturdy frame that stands up to frequent rain and wind, giving confidence that it will hold its display where conditions can be testing and changeable for non-expert gardeners coastal-gardener
Informal hedge or low division between garden areas
With its height of around 110–150 cm and dense foliage, it can be lined out at modest spacing to create a softly defined boundary whose structural presence strengthens year by year as the own-root plant matures and fills, ideal for long-term planners wanting lasting framework planner
Styling ideas
Smoky cottage trio – Group three plants with dusky pinks and soft mauves to echo the unusual flower colour – for cottage-garden lovers who enjoy nuanced, romantic palettes
Warm prairie mix – Combine with ornamental grasses and amber-toned perennials to highlight its rust-brown blooms – for design-conscious gardeners seeking contemporary yet naturalistic borders
Front-door focus – Place a single shrub by the entrance with lavender edging to frame its glossy foliage – for homeowners wanting a welcoming, low-fuss focal point
Patio statement pot – Grow one plant in a 50-litre container with trailing herbs for scent and texture – for balcony and terrace users needing portable, long-lived structure
Family-friendly hedge – Plant a loose line to divide play space from planting beds without feeling formal – for families wanting gentle structure that stays attractive with little work
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bedding rose from the Bedding rose collection; registered as WEKpaltlez and marketed as Hot Cocoa / WEKPALTLEZ – rust-brown bedding floribunda rose - Carruth.
Origin and breeding
Raised by Tom Carruth (USA) from (Playboy × Altissimo) × ‘Livin’ Easy’; bred and registered in 2002 and introduced commercially by Weeks Wholesale Rose Grower Inc in 2003.
Awards and recognition
All-America Rose Selections (AARS) winner in 2003, recognising garden performance, ornamental merit and resilience under varied North American trial conditions over multiple seasons.
Growth and structural characteristics
Bushy shrub reaching about 110–150 cm in height and 100–140 cm in spread, with moderately thorny stems and dense, dark green, glossy foliage providing good seasonal structure in beds and borders.
Flower morphology
Medium-sized, double, cup-shaped flowers with roughly 26–39 petals; produced in clusters, repeating well through the season so the second flush is also abundant on an established plant.
Colour data and phenology
Smoky rust-brown with orange-red sheen; buds deep chocolate-brown, opening to brick and orange-brown tones; colour generally durable, shifting slightly towards orange and paler shades in hotter spells.
Fragrance and aroma
Medium-strength, noticeable scent with a fruity, spicy character best appreciated at close range around seating or paths; primarily ornamental, with double blooms only moderately attractive to pollinating insects.
Hip characteristics
Produces moderately abundant, spherical rose hips about 6–10 mm across; vivid red colouring offers discreet autumn interest, especially if some spent flowers are left unpruned after the main flush.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Rated H7 with approximate hardiness to around -21 to -18 °C; good tolerance of heat and moderate drought with watering; resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust under typical garden conditions.
Horticultural recommendations
Prefers a sunny, well-drained position; suited to borders, park plantings, hedging or specimen use; spacing varies from around 110–180 cm depending on mass planting, hedge or individual showcase roles.
WEKpaltlez offers smoky rust-brown clusters, low-maintenance vigour and reliable disease resistance on a long-lived own-root shrub, making it a thoughtful choice for gardeners seeking characterful yet straightforward planting.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
WEKPALTLEZ – rust-brown bedding floribunda rose - Carruth
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator Attraction:
The flowers moderately attract pollinators, with single or semi-double forms and easily accessible stamens increasing attractiveness compared with double forms where stamens are obscured.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Double flowers partially cover the stamens and only moderately attract pollinators, so the variety is primarily ornamental and only partially pollinator-friendly.
Our product is a rose grown with pharmaROSA®’s unique cultivation technology!
2-litre, own-root, potted rose.
With a shoot system appropriate to the season.
With a root system that thoroughly permeates the growing medium.
Quality compliant with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
Supplied in unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-variety rose bush with a unique identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Crop overview: several varieties and growth stages in a short crop section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: demonstration of a vigorous root system permeating the growing medium, by removing the pot.Balance: mature plant with root system and shoots in harmony with each other.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”; it illustrates the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root cultivation in a tangible way: how the plant is built up, what the root system is like and how the shoot system regenerates. The recordings were therefore made at different times and with plants at various stages of development, so mixed foliage levels and differing stages of growth may appear in the videos. They are not a ‘sample’ of the batch dispatched, but a visual explanation of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical for the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown in the upper part of the product page.
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Company details
PharmaRosa Ltd. Company registration number: 01-09-717479 VAT number: 13075314-2-43 Plant health registration no.: HU130721 Bank account (IBAN): HU85117631891388688400000000 BIC (SWIFT): OTPVHUHB Bank name: OTP Bank Nyrt.
