Legends™ Bare Root Rose Bush

Rosa ‘WEKsiamia’ Legends™

The Legends™ Bare Root Rose Bush from Weeks® Roses is an extraordinary Hybrid Tea bred by Tom Carruth and introduced in 2009. This rose makes a bold impression with enormous ruby-red blooms—some reaching up to 8 inches across—held on long, elegant stems. A vigorous, upright grower with a light spicy fragrance, Legends™ is the kind of rose that demands attention, whether in the garden or in a vase.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Hybrid Tea
🧬 Breeder: Tom Carruth (USA)
🏢 Introduced By: Weeks® Roses (USA, 2009)
🎨 Color: Bright ruby red with darker undertones
🌸 Petal Count: ~30 petals
💠 Bloom Form: High-centered, slightly cupped
📏 Bloom Size: Extra-large (5–8″)
🔁 Flowering: Repeats from late spring through fall
🧴 Fragrance: Light spicy
🏺 Vase Life: Excellent — ideal for large cutting displays
🏆 Awards: U.S. Plant Patent PP 20,231

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Upright, medium to tall
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 6–10
📐 Spacing: ~3′
↕️ Height: ~4–5′
↔️ Width: ~3–4′

🛡️ Health & Suitability
💪 Disease Resistance: Very good — healthy, glossy foliage
🌞 Heat & Cool Adaptation: Excellent color retention in heat
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast • Intermountain West • Southwest • Deep South • Southeast • Mid‑Atlantic • Midwest • Northeast • Pacific Northwest