Quest for Zest™ Bare Root Tree Rose
Vibrant, fragrant showstopper
- 🚚 Bare Root Roses ship January–April — perfectly timed for your growing zone
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Quest for Zest™ Bare Root Tree Rose
Rosa ‘WEKsecjuc’ PP 36,131 Quest for Zest™
Quest for Zest™ is a vibrant Grandiflora rose introduced by Weeks® Roses in 2024. Bred by Christian Bédard (a cross of ‘Secret’ and ‘Julia Child’), it features large, spiraled golden-yellow blooms with soft outer petals and an intense citrus-fruity fragrance. It’s a standout for both its scent and cheerful color in any sunny garden.
💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Grandiflora
🧬 Breeder: Christian Bédard (USA)
🏢 Introduced By: Weeks® Roses (USA, 2024)
🎨 Color: Golden yellow with paler outer petals
🌸 Petal Count: ~30–40
💠 Bloom Form: Spiraled, double blooms (often single or in clusters of 2–3)
📏 Bloom Size: ~4–5″
🔁 Flowering: Repeats from late spring through fall
🧴 Fragrance: Very strong lemon-citrus with fruity undertones
🏺 Vase Life: Excellent — great for cutting
🏆 Awards/Patent: U.S. Plant Patent PP 36,131
🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Habit: Upright, moderately spreading
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 6–9
📐 Spacing: ~3′ apart
↕️ Height: ~4′
↔️ Width: ~3–4′
🛡️ Health & Suitability
💪 Disease Resistance: Very good — glossy foliage resists common issues
🌞 Heat & Cool Adaptation: Performs reliably across climates; blossoms hold color in heat
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast • Intermountain West • Southwest • Southeast • Mid‑Atlantic • Midwest • Northeast • Pacific Northwest
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Our bare root roses are carefully selected and prepared to give you the best start for your garden. Each rose is inspected for quality and health before shipping.
Whether you choose own root or budded roses, you'll receive premium plants that are ready to thrive in your garden.
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