Della Reese ™

At-a-Glance Profile

Garden Personality

A quick portrait of how this rose grows, blooms, and earns its place in a home garden.

Floribunda Lavender/Mauve/Purple Strong

Registered Name: WEKrorobluni
Breeder: Carruth
Seller: Edmunds Roses, Flourish, Grace Rose Farm
Best Zones: 6-9

3-4 Height

3 ft Width

4 in Bloom Size

40-45 Petals

Bloom Style

How It Shows Up in the Garden

Fragrance: Strong
Repeat Bloom: Yes

Garden Fit

Where It Is Most Comfortable

Rose Class: Floribunda
Color Family: Lavender/Mauve/Purple

Background

Breeding and Source Notes

Registered Name: WEKrorobluni
Seller Signals: Edmunds Roses, Flourish, Grace Rose Farm

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Seller	Listing	Price	Offers	Link
Grace Rose Farm	Estate Rose™ Potted Rose Bush	$59.00	—	Visit Seller
Edmunds Roses	Rose, Hybrid Tea, Della Reese™, Hybrid Tea Roses: Edmunds' Roses Out of stock	$32.95	ARS Offer 15% • ARS member offer.	Visit Seller
Flourish	Della Reese \| Flourish Roses LLC	—	—	Visit Seller

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What Growers Notice

Notes, Photos, and Shared Experience

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Overview

The Della Reese™ Potted Rose Bush is a sumptuous Floribunda named for the legendary singer and actress, known for her rich voice and graceful presence. Its large, plum-purple blooms shimmer with velvety depth and carry an intense, spicy fragrance that lingers beautifully in the air.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Floribunda
🧬 Breeder: Tom Carruth (USA)
🏢 Introduced By: Weeks® Roses (USA, 1998)
🎨 Color: Deep plum-purple with smoky undertones
🌸 Petal Count: ~40–45 petals
💠 Bloom Form: Fully double, old-fashioned rosette form
📏 Bloom Size: ~4″
🔁 Flowering: Repeat blooming throughout the season
🧴 Fragrance: Strong, spicy rose perfume with clove notes
🏺 Vase Life: Very good — dense, velvety petals hold well

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Rounded, bushy shrub
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 6–9
📐 Spacing: ~3′ apart
↕️ Height: ~3–4′
↔️ Width: ~3′

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