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Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Rosa (RO-zuh) (Info) Cultivar: Hot Cocoa Additional cultivar information: (PP15155, aka WEKpaltlez, Hot Chocolate) Hybridized by Carruth; Year of Registration or Introduction: 2003
Hardiness: USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color: Russet (r)
Bloom Shape: Double
Flower Fragrance: Slightly Fragrant
Bloom Time: Late Spring/Early Summer Blooms repeatedly
Habit: Bush
Patent Information: Patented
Other Details: Resistant to black spot Resistant to mildew Stems are moderately thorny
Pruning Instructions: Blooms on new wood; prune early to promote new growth
Soil pH requirements: 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Propagation Methods: From softwood cuttings From semi-hardwood cuttings From hardwood cuttings By grafting By budding
On Oct 5, 2009, Qortni from Binghamton, NY (Zone 5b) wrote:
What an unusual rose! The best description of the color would be to call it "coral." Its true color is very difficult to catch on camera. The fragrance is sort of spicy, but not very strong. Regardless of a very poor growing season this year, Hot Cocoa bloomed repeatedly since I bought it in early spring. By October, it was just finishing up. I can only imagine how it would have performed had it had better weather!
The only bad part about keeping this rose is that the aphids swarm to it. I had to repeatedly spray, and really had to keep on it, lest they chew the buds and new growth to bits. However, the beauty of this rose was well worth the "chore."
On Aug 1, 2008, lrwells50 from (Lynn) Paris, TX (Zone 7b) wrote:
I always have a lot of comments when I bring a vase of these to work. They almost look like they have been dusted with cocoa powder. The most unusual color in my garden.
On May 20, 2005, Gindee77 from Hampton, IL (Zone 5a) wrote:
This is a great rose with very little problem with disease. The foliage is shiny healthy green and the blooms are very pretty and different. The brick red is a color you don't see very often with roses. It's always in bloom in my zone 5 garden.
On May 11, 2005, doss from Stanford, CA (Zone 9b) wrote:
This rose is a conversation stopper in the garden. It's hard to photograph the color but in my garden it starts out a rich red brown and then fades to a medium red with coral undertones. New growth in the spring is a dark green burgundy. Very floriferous and has an excellent rebloom habit. It is subject to black spot and powdery mildew - but then all roses in my area are. No exception. I advise treating it preventatively if you are in an area with these problems.
On Oct 20, 2004, trifunov from Brandon, MS (Zone 8a) wrote:
I planted this rose in spring, and it has bloomed continuously right until fall. The flowers on my bush are a very unusual smoky orange-brown, although I have seen some at the local nursery which were a much more boring reddish-orange. I wish it had a little fragrance, as it is so beautiful. My bush has reached about 3 foot in it's first year with strong erect canes.
On Apr 28, 2004, clantonnaomi from Iredell, TX wrote:
I have many roses, but I have to say that this one is my favorite. It's beautiful color is unique-I have never seen one even close to it. It does very well in central Texas and I would highly recommend it.
On Apr 27, 2004, bamasharon from Helena, AL (Zone 7b) wrote:
Medium tall Floribunda with a smoky chocolate orange bloom ( sometimes with a hint of purple) Lightly fragranced, intense green foliage.The more sun the more intense the color. Does have a tendancy to develop black spot but it is easily controlled. I have 3 of these and they are my favorites in the garden.
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Phoenix, Arizona Fayetteville, Arkansas Berkeley, California Clayton, California Cool, California Fairfield, California Occidental, California Reseda, California San Jose, California San Leandro, California Stanford, California Winchester, California Boise, Idaho Hampton, Illinois Moline, Illinois Topeka, Illinois Council Bluffs, Iowa Baton Rouge, Louisiana (2 reports) Marrero, Louisiana Brandon, Mississippi Rye, New Hampshire Brigantine, New Jersey Binghamton, New York Columbus, Ohio Haviland, Ohio Grants Pass, Oregon Norristown, Pennsylvania North Augusta, South Carolina Maryville, Tennessee Corpus Christi, Texas Dallas, Texas El Paso, Texas Garland, Texas Iredell, Texas Paris, Texas Richmond, Texas Round Rock, Texas Layton, Utah Olympia, Washington Seattle, Washington Vancouver, Washington West Bend, Wisconsin
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