About Legends™ Potted Tree Rose
Rosa ‘WEKcharlie’ Legends™ — Tree Form
The Legends™ Potted Tree Rose takes the bold, oversized red blooms of the original Hybrid Tea and elevates them on a clean, formal standard stem. Famous for its enormous flowers and strong presence, this tree form turns patios, entrances, and garden focal points into full-scale statements.
💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Tree Rose (Hybrid Tea canopy on standard stem)
🧬 Breeder: Tom Carruth (USA)
🎨 Color: Vibrant, fiery red with velvety depth
🌸 Petal Count: ~30–35 petals
💠 Bloom Form: Very large, classic Hybrid Tea — often 6″ or more
📏 Bloom Size: ~5–7″
🔁 Flowering: Repeat blooming from late spring through frost
🧴 Fragrance: Light, fresh scent
🏺 Vase Life: Excellent — long stems, giant exhibition-style blooms
🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Upright Hybrid Tea canopy grafted onto a sturdy standard
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 6–9 (canopy hardiness)
📐 Spacing: Ideal for containers or ~3′ apart in beds
↕️ Height: Standard stem typically 24–36″ with a ~24″ canopy
↔️ Width: ~2–3′ canopy spread
🛡️ Health & Suitability
💪 Disease Resistance: Good — benefits from regular care and feeding for best performance
🌞 Heat & Cool Adaptation: Holds color well in sun; reliable rebloom across climates
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast • Intermountain West • Southwest • Southeast • Mid-Atlantic • Midwest • Northeast • Pacific Northwest
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