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Betty Boop
Rosa 'Betty Boop'
About Betty Boop Potted Rose Bush Rosa ‘WEKplapic’ Betty Boop Betty Boop is a floribunda rose introduced in the U.S. by Weeks Roses (USA) in 1999. Its semi-double, saucer-shaped blooms, about 3–4″ across, present an eye-catching duet of ivory-yellow centers crowned by cherry-red edges, and emit a strong, fruity fragrance. The medium, upright, bushy shrub repeats blooms from spring through fall, flaunting glossy dark foliage and exceptional disease resistance, earning it an All-America Rose Selection award in its debut year. 💐 Plant & Flower Traits 🌹 Rose Type: Floribunda 🧬 Breeder: Tom Carruth (USA), 1999 🏢 Introduced By: Weeks Roses (USA), 1999 🎨 Color: Ivory-yellow with cherry-red edge 🌸 Petal Count: Semi-double (~9–16 petals) 💠 Bloom Form: Saucer-shaped clusters 📏 Bloom Size: ~3–4″ (7–10 cm) across 🔁 Flowering: Repeat blooming from spring through fall 🏺 Vase Life: Excellent—lasting for fresh bouquets 🧴 Fragrance: Strong, fruity scent 🏡 Growth & Garden Habits 🌿 Growth Type: Medium, bushy, upright shrub ☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun ❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 6b–10b 📐 Spacing: ~3–4 ft (90–120 cm) ↕️ Height: ~3–5 ft (90–150 cm) ↔️ Width: ~3–4 ft (90–120 cm) 🛡️ Health & Suitability 💪 Disease Resistance: Very good—glossy foliage, vigorous and reliable 🌎 Regional Recommendations: Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Southeast, West Coast, Pacific Northwest, Southwest
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- Rosa
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- Cultivar
- Betty Boop
- Trade name
- Betty Boop
- Hardiness zones
- 5–10 (USDA)
- Mature height
- 3 ft
- Mature width
- 3 ft
- Description
- About Betty Boop Potted Rose Bush Rosa ‘WEKplapic’ Betty Boop Betty Boop is a floribunda rose introduced in the U.S. by Weeks Roses (USA) in 1999. Its semi-double, saucer-shaped blooms, about 3–4″ across, present an eye-catching duet of ivory-yellow centers crowned by cherry-red edges, and emit a strong, fruity fragrance. The medium, upright, bushy shrub repeats blooms from spring through fall, flaunting glossy dark foliage and exceptional disease resistance, earning it an All-America Rose Selection award in its debut year. 💐 Plant & Flower Traits 🌹 Rose Type: Floribunda 🧬 Breeder: Tom Carruth (USA), 1999 🏢 Introduced By: Weeks Roses (USA), 1999 🎨 Color: Ivory-yellow with cherry-red edge 🌸 Petal Count: Semi-double (~9–16 petals) 💠 Bloom Form: Saucer-shaped clusters 📏 Bloom Size: ~3–4″ (7–10 cm) across 🔁 Flowering: Repeat blooming from spring through fall 🏺 Vase Life: Excellent—lasting for fresh bouquets 🧴 Fragrance: Strong, fruity scent 🏡 Growth & Garden Habits 🌿 Growth Type: Medium, bushy, upright shrub ☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun ❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 6b–10b 📐 Spacing: ~3–4 ft (90–120 cm) ↕️ Height: ~3–5 ft (90–150 cm) ↔️ Width: ~3–4 ft (90–120 cm) 🛡️ Health & Suitability 💪 Disease Resistance: Very good—glossy foliage, vigorous and reliable 🌎 Regional Recommendations: Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Southeast, West Coast, Pacific Northwest, Southwest
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