About Queen of Elegance™ Potted Tree Rose

Rosa ‘WEKjucist’ PP 26,972 Queen of Elegance™ — Tree Form

The Queen of Elegance™ Potted Tree Rose elevates this richly colored, ruffled Floribunda onto a graceful standard stem. With waves of large, mauve-pink blooms, full petal packs, and a strong old-rose fragrance, this tree form turns a romantic shrub into an eye-level showpiece perfect for patios, walkways, and formal plantings.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Tree Rose (Floribunda canopy on standard stem)
🧬 Breeder: Tom Carruth (USA)
🎨 Color: Deep mauve-pink with soft lavender undertones
🌸 Petal Count: ~45–60 petals
💠 Bloom Form: Very full, ruffled, old-fashioned style
📏 Bloom Size: ~4–5″
🔁 Flowering: Continuous rebloom from late spring through frost
🧴 Fragrance: Strong — classic old-rose perfume
🏺 Vase Life: Very good — lush, full blooms with rich color

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Full, rounded Floribunda canopy on a sturdy standard
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5–9 (canopy hardiness)
📐 Spacing: Ideal for containers or ~3′ apart in garden beds
↕️ Height: Standard stem typically 24–36″ with a ~24–30″ canopy
↔️ Width: ~2–3′ canopy spread

🛡️ Health & Suitability
💪 Disease Resistance: Very good — clean foliage and reliable vigor
🌞 Heat & Cool Adaptation: Color holds well in heat; blooms heavily in long seasons
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast • Intermountain West • Southwest • Southeast • Mid-Atlantic • Midwest • Northeast • Pacific Northwest