Tropical Lightning™ Potted Climbing Rose
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About Tropical Lightning™ Potted Climbing Rose
Rosa ‘WEKtemtarou’ Tropical Lightning™
Tropical Lightning™ is a climbing rose bred by Tom Carruth (USA) for Weeks Roses and introduced in 2017. Its dramatic, fully double blooms are a unique blend of sunset orange splashed with cream and overlaid with smoky lavender tones, each flower like a stormy tropical sky. Vigorous and repeat-blooming, it produces clusters of long-lasting flowers on glossy green foliage, perfect for training on fences, walls, and arbors.
💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Climbing Floribunda
🧬 Breeder: Tom Carruth (USA)
🏢 Introduced By: Weeks Roses (USA)
🎨 Color: Sunset orange with cream splashes and smoky lavender overlay
🌸 Petal Count: ~30–35 petals
💠 Bloom Form: Fully double, high-centered blooms in clusters
📏 Bloom Size: ~4–5″ (10–12 cm) across
🔁 Flowering: Repeat blooming, spring through fall
🏺 Vase Life: Excellent for cutting
🧴 Fragrance: Moderate, spicy
🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Vigorous climbing shrub with strong canes
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5–9
📐 Spacing: ~4–6 ft (120–180 cm)
↕️ Height: ~8–12 ft (2.5–3.5 m)
↔️ Width: ~4–6 ft (120–180 cm)
🛡️ Health & Suitability
💪 Disease Resistance: Very good overall; hardy with glossy foliage
🌎 Regional Recommendations: Performs well in Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Southeast, West Coast, and Pacific Northwest; thrives where climbing roses can spread
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