Weeks Roses Distant Drums
Experience the Weeks Roses Distant Drums, a hardy Floribunda-style rose developed by Dr. Griffith Buck. This captivating variety produces clusters of pointed, brunette buds that gracefully unfurl into double blooms. The petals are washed with a unique blend of warm tan and orchid pink, creating a striking visual against its dark green, semi-glossy foliage. Known for its very good disease resistance and fragrant blooms, this rose offers a rounded, upright growth habit, making it a reliable and beautiful addition to any garden.
$34.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
2302
/ 2688
#2302 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-11%
Below average
Class
Floribunda
/ Floribunda
Who it's for
- Exotic and Unique Coloration
- Exceptional Clove Fragrance
- Reliable Repeat Bloomer
Who should skip it
- Moderate Disease Susceptibility
- Color Instability in Heat
- Potentially Gangly Growth Habit
Key Specs
Class
Floribunda
Plant Habit
Medium
Growth Habit
Rounded, upright
Plant Height
5b through 9b
Stem Length
Medium
Foliage Color
Medium green, semi glossy
Disease Resistance
Very good
Flower Color
Warm tan washed with orchid pink on the outer petals
Features
- Striking warm tan and orchid pink blooms
- Floribunda growth habit
- Very good disease resistance
- Fragrant flowers
- Double flowers in clusters
- Hardy perennial variety
- Attracts bees and butterflies
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Weeks Roses 'Distant Drums' for its truly unique and complex coloration, featuring mesmerizing shifts between russet, orange, lavender, and pink. This aesthetic novelty makes it a garden conversation piece. The rose is also valued for its strong, sweet fragrance and reliable repeat blooming. While the intense catalog colors depend heavily on sun and temperature, leading to occasional variation, the consensus is that the resulting beauty justifies the specialized care required. Enthusiasts find the unique blooms make the effort worthwhile, recommending it for those willing to provide attention.
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