Anna's Promise Grandiflora Rose
Best resilient beauty for gardeners seeking stunning, lasting floral displays.
The gracious and elegant Grandiflora, Anna's Promise® Rose bush (Rosa 'WEKdoofat') is a wonderful variety of Rose that was inspired by the epic Downton Abbey period television series. This seemingly demure bloom has hidden depths of character that draw you in and keep you enthralled. Every one of the large blooms of this pleasing Downton Abbey selection showcases subtle variegation of a combination of golden petals with a pink blush and coppery bronze reverse. The unique color is quite fascinating! Oh, and let's not forget the marvelous spicy fruit fragrance. If you are a fan of fresh citrus, this is your Rose with its delicious base note of grapefruit and apple top note. Each bloom is held in either single or in small clusters. Snip Anna's Promise regularly for long-lasting indoor cut flower arrangements. This actually helps your Rose rebloom faster! A few cut sprays will make a tidy fit in your lovely bud vases. You'll never tire of Anna, as you appreciate her dependable performance. Anna is a vigorous Grandiflora that produces big blooms on strong stems season after season. Watch as butterflies flit from bloom to bloom, or as bees buzz and burrow into the many ruffled petals! Make room for this stand-out Rose, and place your order today! Others are hunting for Anna's Promise Rose...it's on its way to becoming a modern classic Grandiflora! Command presence and reliable performance make Anna's Promise a perfect choice to anchor a sunny mulched garden bed. Use three in a triangular planting pattern to fill a wider spot. Anna's Promise Rose grows tall enough to provide a top layer to a mixed garden bed. These flowering shrubs make a lovely backdrop to entertaining. Perfection as a single focal point or specimen planting by your front steps, or on a berm in your front yard to best highlight these blooms. Try a row of pretty maids with other Grandiflora Roses from NatureHills.com. Place a pair of outdoor garden chairs and a coffee table nearby, to fully enjoy the process of being with your lovely Roses. Ideal for adding to a classic Rose Garden or as a backdrop to pollinator borders, you won't go wrong in either case! Add a row of Baby Gem Boxwood in front for a formal look. Roses and Boxwood are a classic combination that never fails. What could be more enchanting than an underskirt of hard-working herbaceous perennials at her feet? Add Germander, Yarrow, Sage, or Lavender in a long row to polish the look. You'll quickly have your own English border garden or a lavish cutting garden for armloads of blossoms! Study Anna's Promise Rose as a focal point in a destination spot in your yard. Whether it's an outdoor Yoga studio or a Meditation Garden, she'll make you look twice into the heart of her large blooms. Add a memorial statue to commemorate the passing of a loved one. Anna's Promise Rose makes a wonderful dedication plant to celebrate their life; as each bloom is so unique. Buy one or two as a welcome Housewarming present. This Rose appeals to many tastes, and is elegant and refined without fuss or muss!
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Botanical Name
Rosa 'WEKdoofat'
/ Rosa 'WEKdoofat'
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking unique, vibrant color combinations for their landscape
- Home gardeners desiring beautiful roses with reduced maintenance efforts
- Enthusiasts wanting prolific, long-lasting floral displays for cutting or garden enjoyment
Who should skip it
- Rose connoisseurs prioritizing an intense, traditional rose fragrance experience
- Novice gardeners seeking a truly low-effort, "plant-and-forget" ornamental plant
- Gardeners with shaded yards or limited access to full-sun planting areas
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Rosa 'WEKdoofat'
Class
Magnoliopsida, Rosales
Species
spp.
Cultivar
WEKdoofat
Growing Zones
6-9
Height
5-6 ft
Width
3-5 ft
Sunlight
Full sun
Features
- Unique bicolor golden tan and pink blush with copper reverse petals
- Captivating citrus fragrance with grapefruit and apple notes
- Reblooming with 35 petals per bloom
- Attracts butterflies and bees
- Healthy, dark green foliage
- Vigorous growth and dependable performance
- Ideal for specimen, cut flowers, borders, and memorial gifts
- Modern rose with great genetics and disease resistance
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the robust health and vigorous growth of these roses upon arrival and after planting. Many highlight the stunning, vibrant blooms that exceed expectations, adding significant beauty to their gardens. The plant's resilience and ease of establishment are frequently noted, making it a rewarding choice for various gardeners. There is strong appreciation for the overall quality and the impressive display it provides, often seen as a worthwhile investment for lasting garden appeal.
Know before you buy
This rose thrives in full sun, which means at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily. It is hardy in USDA zones 6 through 9 and prefers well-drained soil to maintain its vigorous growth.
At maturity, Anna's Promise typically reaches a height of 5 to 6 feet and a width of 3 to 5 feet. Its upright, tall habit makes it an excellent choice for the back of a garden border or as a focal point.
Regular pruning is recommended to maintain shape and encourage new growth. Additionally, snipping blooms for indoor arrangements acts as a form of deadheading, which helps the plant rebloom more effectively throughout the season.
Yes, this cultivar is known for its modern genetics, which provide strong disease resistance. While it is a vigorous grower, ensuring proper air circulation by spacing plants correctly will help keep the foliage healthy.
Absolutely. Its long, strong stems and unique bicolor blooms make it a perfect candidate for vases. Harvesting the flowers regularly will not harm the plant and actually encourages it to produce more blooms.
Yes, the open, ruffled petals and spicy fragrance are highly attractive to bees and butterflies. It is an excellent addition to a pollinator-friendly garden or a mixed border.
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