About Sultry Night™  Potted Tree  Rose

Rosa ‘WEKswipufste’ PPAF Sultry Night™

Rich, radiant, and steeped in mystery, Sultry Night™ is a Shrub rose that turns up the heat in the garden. Bred by Tom Carruth for Weeks Roses, this unique variety features dramatic magenta-pink blooms with a lavender-toned reverse that gives them an almost luminous effect. Full, clustered flowers release a sweet grapefruit fragrance that lingers on warm breezes, making this rose as sultry as its name suggests.

Compact and floriferous, Sultry Night™ brings bold color, texture, and scent to borders, mixed beds, and containers. It’s perfect for anyone looking to add a little heat and a lot of character to their outdoor space.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits

🌹 Rose Type: Shrub
🧬 Breeder: Tom Carruth (United States)
🏢 Introduced By: Weeks Roses
🎨 Color: Magenta-pink with lavender reverse
🌸 Petal Count: ~60–100 petals
💠 Bloom Form: Very full, old-fashioned blooms
📏 Bloom Size: Medium (~3″)
🔁 Flowering: Repeats in flushes with clusters of 8–15 blooms
🏺 Vase Life: Good — especially in mixed arrangements
🧴 Fragrance: Moderate to strong — sweet grapefruit with warm undertones

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits

🌿 Growth Type: Compact, rounded, and bushy
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 6–9
📐 Spacing: ~3–4′
↕️ Height: ~3–4′
↔️ Width: ~2-3′

🛡️ Health & Suitability

💪 Disease Resistance: Very good — especially resistant to powdery mildew and rust
🌞 Heat & Cool Adaptation: Performs well across varied temperate climates
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast • Midwest • Northeast • Southeast