About Drop Dead Red™ Potted Rose Bush
Rosa ‘WEKmoridahor’ PP20,010

Drop Dead Red™ is a dramatic and sultry floribunda rose that delivers on its name with clusters of velvety, true-red blooms that hold their color to the very last petal. Bred by Christian Bédard and introduced by Weeks Roses, this variety is prized for its consistent bloom production, elegant flower form, and clean, dark green foliage. With excellent disease resistance and nonstop flowering from spring through frost, Drop Dead Red™ makes a bold statement in borders, beds, and bouquets alike.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Floribunda
🧬 Breeder: Christian Bédard (USA)
🎨 Color: Rich, velvety red
🌸 Petal Count: 25–30
💠 Bloom Form: Classic, high-centered to cupped
📏 Bloom Size: 3.5–4″
🔁 Flowering: Continuous bloomer through the growing season
🏺 Vase Life: Very good – strong stems and excellent form
🧴 Fragrance: Mild – light tea rose scent

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Rounded, upright, and bushy
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 6–9
📐 Spacing: 2–3′
↕️ Height: 3–4′
↔️ Width: 2–3′

🛡️ Health & Suitability
🌱 Root Stock: Budded onto Dr. Huey
💪 Disease Resistance: Excellent – especially resistant to rust and powdery mildew
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast, Southwest, Pacific Northwest Midwest, Intermountain West