Rosa 'Hot Cocoa'


Rosa 'Hot Cocoa',, is a floribunda rose cultivar bred by Tom Carruth in 2002 and introduced into the United States by Weeks Roses Growers in 2003. The rose was named an All-America Rose Selections winner in 2003.

Description

'Hot Cocoa' is a medium-tall bushy shrub, 3 to 5 ft in height with a 2 to 3 ft spread. Blooms are medium-large, 4—5 in in diameter, with a high-centered, cupped, and ruffled bloom form. Petal count is typically 26 to 40. Flowers are russet colored with a darker reverse, and have variation of chocolate and orange colors. The rose has a medium, fruity fragrance and large, glossy, dark green foliage. 'Hot Cocoa' is a vigorous plant and disease resistant. It blooms in flushes from spring through fall. The plants does well in USDA zone 6 and warmer.

Child plants

'Hot Cocoa' was used to hybridize the following child plants:Rosa 'About Face', Rosa 'Coffee Bean', Rosa 'Coretta Scott King',

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