About Lady in Red™ Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘WEKvaldaom’ PP 30,055 Lady in Red™

Striking, seductive, and full of flair, Lady in Red™ is a modern climbing rose that lives up to its name with bold color and showstopping performance. Bred by Christian Bédard for Weeks Roses, this vibrant variety features dramatic deep red blooms with velvety texture and a rich, romantic presence.

What sets Lady in Red™ apart is its superior garden vigor and disease resistance, making it not only beautiful but also reliable. With a classic high-centered bloom form opening to a ruffled 3.5" to 4.5" diameter bloom, long stems, and dark green foliage, it’s ideal for where you need a large climber. Whether planted on a fence, up pillars or around an arbor, Lady in Red™ delivers elegance with an edge.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits

🌹 Rose Type: Climbing
🧬 Breeder: Christian Bédard (United States)
🏢 Introduced By: Weeks Roses
🎨 Color: Rich, velvety red infused with black smoke
🌸 Petal Count: ~35–40 petals
💠 Bloom Form: Classic high-centered spiral
📏 Bloom Size: Large (~4–5″)
🔁 Flowering: Repeats in flushes from late spring through frost
🏺 Vase Life: Excellent — strong stems, perfect for cutting
🧴 Fragrance: Mild to moderate, light tea

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits

🌿 Growth Type: Long canes, spreading
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 6–9 (Winter protection required in Zone 5 of the bud union)
📐 Spacing: ~6′
↕️ Height: ~8-10′
↔️ Width: ~4-5′

🛡️ Health & Suitability

🌱 Rootstock: Budded
💪 Disease Resistance: Very strong — excellent resistance to rust, powdery mildew. Medium resistance to downy mildew and some tolerance to black spot
🌞 Heat & Cool Adaptation: Performs well in a wide range of climates - humid climates will need black spot treatment
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast • Midwest • Intermountain West • South • Mid-Atlantic • Southwest • Pacific Northwest