Rose Type: Floribunda
Hot Cocoa® is an unusually colored Floribunda whose warm, smoky blooms can shift between deep orange-red, russet, copper-red, brick, and chocolate-like tones depending on the climate and growing conditions. Its approximately 3-inch flowers carry 25–30 petals, creating a rich display that stands out from more traditional red roses. Dark green, glossy foliage provides a handsome backdrop for the distinctive coloring.
The blooms have a moderate fruity fragrance and are produced on a rounded, bushy plant with an easygoing garden presence. Hot Cocoa® also offers very strong disease resistance and performs well in both coastal and hot, dry conditions. Its flowers have good cutting qualities, making it a useful choice for enjoying both in the garden and indoors.
Pot Size: 5 Gallon
Color: Deep orange and red with russet, copper-red, brick, and chocolate-like tones that may vary with growing conditions
Bloom Size: Approximately 3 inches
Petal Count: 25–30 petals
Fragrance: Moderate fruity fragrance
Height: Approximately 3½–5 ft.
Width: Approximately 4–6 ft.
Growth Habit: Rounded, bushy
Foliage: Dark green, glossy
Disease Resistance: Very strong
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Water Needs: Moderate water use
Environmental Tolerance: Coastal tolerant, heat tolerant, and hot, dry tolerant
Best Uses: Gardens of all sizes and cut flowers
Special Features: Distinctive color that can vary with climate and growing conditions; easy to grow
Breeder: Carruth
Introduced: 2003
US Patent No.: PP15,155
Registration Name: WEKpaltlez
Rose Type: Floribunda
Hot Cocoa® is an unusually colored Floribunda whose warm, smoky blooms can shift between deep orange-red, russet, copper-red, brick, and chocolate-like tones depending on the climate and growing conditions. Its approximately 3-inch flowers carry 25–30 petals, creating a rich display that stands out from more traditional red roses. Dark green, glossy foliage provides a handsome backdrop for the distinctive coloring.
The blooms have a moderate fruity fragrance and are produced on a rounded, bushy plant with an easygoing garden presence. Hot Cocoa® also offers very strong disease resistance and performs well in both coastal and hot, dry conditions. Its flowers have good cutting qualities, making it a useful choice for enjoying both in the garden and indoors.
Pot Size: 5 Gallon
Color: Deep orange and red with russet, copper-red, brick, and chocolate-like tones that may vary with growing conditions
Bloom Size: Approximately 3 inches
Petal Count: 25–30 petals
Fragrance: Moderate fruity fragrance
Height: Approximately 3½–5 ft.
Width: Approximately 4–6 ft.
Growth Habit: Rounded, bushy
Foliage: Dark green, glossy
Disease Resistance: Very strong
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Water Needs: Moderate water use
Environmental Tolerance: Coastal tolerant, heat tolerant, and hot, dry tolerant
Best Uses: Gardens of all sizes and cut flowers
Special Features: Distinctive color that can vary with climate and growing conditions; easy to grow
Breeder: Carruth
Introduced: 2003
US Patent No.: PP15,155
Registration Name: WEKpaltlez
