Rosa 'Hot Cocoa'

Rosa 'Hot Cocoa', (aka WEKpaltlez), is a floribunda rose cultivar bred by Tom Carruth in 2002 and introduced into the United States by Weeks Roses Growers in 2003. The rose was named an All-America Rose Selections winner in 2003.[1]

Rosa 'Hot Cocoa'
Rosa 'Hot Cocoa'
GenusRosa hybrid
Hybrid parentage(Playboy x Altissimo) x 'Livin' Easy
Cultivar groupFloribunda
CultivarWEKpaltlez
Marketing names'Hot Cocoa', 'Kiwi' , 'Nubya'
BreederCarruth
OriginUnited States, 2002

Description

'Hot Cocoa' is a medium-tall bushy shrub, 3 to 5 ft (91—151 cm) in height with a 2 to 3 ft (60—90 cm) spread. Blooms are medium-large, 4—5 in (10—12 cm) in diameter, with a high-centered, cupped, and ruffled bloom form. Petal count is typically 26 to 40. Flowers are russet colored with a darker reverse, and have variation of chocolate and orange colors. The rose has a medium, fruity fragrance and large, glossy, dark green foliage. 'Hot Cocoa' is a vigorous plant and disease resistant. It blooms in flushes from spring through fall. The plants does well in USDA zone 6 and warmer.[1][2]

Child plants

'Hot Cocoa' was used to hybridize the following child plants:

  • Rosa 'About Face', (2003)
  • Rosa 'Coffee Bean', (2006)
  • Rosa 'Coretta Scott King', (2012)[3]

Awards

See also

References
  1. "Rosa 'Hot Cocoa'". National Gardening Association. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
  2. "Rosa 'Hot Cocoa'". Help me find roses, clematis, and peonies. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
  3. "Child plants of Rosa 'Hot Cocoa'". National Gardening Association. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
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