Weeks Roses Koko Loko
Best choice for gardeners seeking unique, color-shifting blooms and easy maintenance.
Experience the unique charm of the Weeks Roses Koko Loko, a Floribunda rose that transforms from a milky chocolate bud to a soft lavender bloom, especially vibrant in warm weather. This captivating rose offers early blooms with impeccable form, showcasing medium-large, fully double flowers up to 4.5 inches wide. The plant itself is a handsome, full, rounded, and bushy specimen with deep green foliage. Beyond its striking novelty, Koko Loko boasts above-average disease resistance and provides long-lasting beauty both on the bush and as cut flowers.
$34.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1635
/ 2688
#1635 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-11%
Below average
Class
Floribunda
/ Floribunda
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking unique, show-stopping floral colors
- Floral designers wanting sturdy stems for indoor arrangements
- Homeowners desiring consistent, season-long garden color
Who should skip it
- Gardeners who prefer low-maintenance, thornless rose varieties
- Gardeners in humid climates avoiding high-maintenance plants
- Residents in regions with intense, scorching summer heat
Performance breakdown
Aesthetic Uniqueness
The rare chocolate-to-lavender color shift creates a standout garden focal point.
Disease Resilience
Above-average resistance keeps foliage healthy with minimal chemical intervention.
Bloom Longevity
Flowers maintain their structural integrity impressively well both outdoors and indoors.
Growth Habit
The full, rounded structure provides a tidy, professional look in landscapes.
Floral Form
Classic double-petal structure offers a sophisticated, high-end appearance.
Seasonal Performance
Early blooming cycles ensure your garden starts the season with impact.
Key Specs
Class
Floribunda
Cultivar
cv. WEKbijou
Patent
Pat.#23,269
Plant Habit
Medium
Growth Habit
Full, rounded, bushy
Plant Height
30 to 35 inches
Stem Length
Medium
Foliage Color
Deep green
Features
- Unique color transition from chocolate to lavender
- Long-lasting blooms on plant and in vase
- Full, rounded, and bushy plant habit
- Above average disease resistance
- Early blooming
- Classic, fully double flower form
- Medium-large flower size
What customers say
Customer enthusiasm centers on the extraordinary and unconventional color of the Weeks Roses 'Koko Loko.' Reviewers adore the shifting hues, which move from smoky lavender and cocoa brown in cool weather to muted tan or mauve as blooms mature. This unique aesthetic establishes it as a highly desired collector's rose and a garden conversation starter. The strong floribunda habit produces abundant clusters of medium sized flowers all season. While the color variability is noted, depending on climate and heat exposure, the excitement surrounding its unusual appearance significantly outweighs minor performance nuances. Its distinct look solidifies its status as a favorite for those seeking something truly different.
Know before you buy
Yes, it features a distinct color transition. The buds start as a milky chocolate shade and gradually shift into a soft, muted lavender as the flower fully opens.
The Koko Loko is a medium-sized Floribunda that typically reaches a mature height of about 35 inches. Its growth habit is naturally full, rounded, and bushy, making it a good fit for mid-border placement.
Koko Loko is considered to have above-average disease resistance for a Floribunda. While it still requires standard rose care, it is generally more resilient than many other novelty-colored varieties.
Absolutely. The flowers are medium-large, reaching up to 4.5 inches in diameter, and are known for being long-lasting both on the bush and when cut for a vase.
Like most roses, Koko Loko thrives in well-drained soil. Ensure your planting site has good drainage to prevent water from pooling around the roots, which helps maintain the plant's overall health.
This is an early-blooming variety. You can expect to see flowers appear earlier in the season compared to many other rose types, providing a head start on your garden's color.
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