Hot Cocoa™

2003 AARS Winner

(cv. WEKpaltlez) Pat.#15,155

Mysterious, indescribable, elusive... whatever! There's just no other rose color quite like this. Pointed buds of deep rust unfurl to reveal a chocolate haze of velvety smoked tones that can even take on a purply cast. Set against globs of glossy foliage, the ruffled fragrant flowers are mirrored by super-green leaves. Easy vigor and natural disease-resistance make it a must for every garden.

• Height / Habit: Medium - tall / Rounded
• Bloom / Size: Large, ruffled, double
• Petal count: 25 to 30
• Parentage: (Playboy X Altissimo) X Livin' Easy
• Fragrance: Moderate old rose
• Hybridizer: Carruth - 2003
• Comments:Keeps on smokin' even when the weather turns warm.