About Hot Cocoa™ Potted Rose Bush Rosa ‘WEKpaltlez’ Hot Cocoa™ Hot Cocoa™ is a captivating Floribunda introduced in the U.S. by Weeks® Roses and bred by Tom Carruth. Its uniquely rich, smoky blooms blend chocolate, orange, russet, and bronze tones—often shifting in color depending on temperature. With a fruity fragrance and velvety texture, this rose adds drama and depth to borders, containers, and bouquets. 💐 Plant & Flower Traits 🌹 Rose Type: Floribunda 🧬 Breeder: Tom Carruth (USA, 2002) 🏢 Introduced By: Weeks® Roses (USA, 2003) 🎨 Color: Smoky chocolate-orange with russet and bronze hues 🌸 Petal Count: ~26–40 petals 💠 Bloom Form: High-centered, ruffled and cupped 📏 Bloom Size: ~4–5″ 🔁 Flowering: Flushes from spring through fall 🧴 Fragrance: Medium, fruity scent 🏺 Vase Life: Excellent — long-lasting in arrangements 🏆 Awards: All-America Rose Selections Winner (2003) 🏡 Growth & Garden Habits 🌿 Growth Type: Upright, bushy shrub ☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun ❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 6–9 (Zone 5 requires winter protection of the bud union) 📐 Spacing: ~3–4′ ↕️ Height: ~3–5′ ↔️ Width: ~2–3′ 🛡️ Health & Suitability 🌱 Root Stock: Budded or Own Root 💪 Disease Resistance: Strong and vigorous 🌞 Heat & Cool Adaptation: Excellent performance; colors deepen in cool temps 🌎 Regional Recommendations: West Coast • Intermountain West • Southwest • Deep South • Southeast • Mid‑Atlantic • Midwest • Northeast • Pacific Northwest