Quest for Zest™ Potted Tree Rose
Vibrant, fragrant showstopper
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About Quest for Zest™ Potted 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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