About Shockwave™ Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘WEKgojolo’ PP21,531   Shockwave™

Shockwave™ is an electrifying golden-yellow floribunda rose bred by Tom Carruth in the United States and introduced in the USA by Weeks Roses in 2007. This dazzling variety showcases clusters of vibrant, heat-holding yellow blooms against glossy apple-green foliage. A repeat bloomer with low fragrance and excellent disease resistance, it’s a vivid performer in garden beds, containers, or as a tree rose.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Floribunda
🧬 Breeder: Tom Carruth (USA)
🎨 Color: Pure hot yellow; fades minimally
🌸 Petal Count: 17–25
💠 Bloom Form: Double, cupped clusters
📏 Bloom Size: ~2.75″
🔁 Flowering: Repeats in flushes from late spring through fall
🏺 Vase Life: Good – sturdy cluster blooms hold well for cutting
🧴 Fragrance: Mild to none

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Very rounded, compact floribunda shrub
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun; tolerates partial shade in hot climates
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 6b–9b
📐 Spacing: 2–3′
↕️ Height: 3–4′
↔️ Width: 3–4′

🛡️ Health & Suitability
🌱 Root Stock: Budded/grafted (cultivar WEKgojolo, PP21,531)
💪 Disease Resistance: Very good – clean foliage and robust performance

🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast, Midwest, Southwest, Pacific Northwest, Intermountain West