Westerland
Best vibrant bloomer for resilient garden beauty.
Westerland™ is a highly popular shrub rose known for its magnificent, large blooms. Each flower features 20-25 petals in a captivating blend of apricot and copper-orange. This vigorous, continually blooming plant boasts bronze-green foliage and can be trained as a climber in zones 5-10. It is celebrated for its marvelous fragrance, repeat blooming habit, and exceptional winter hardiness, making it a top seller. Westerland™ is also noted for its disease resistance, showing no signs of black spot or mildew.
$60.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1597
/ 2598
#1597 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
+52%
Above average
Type
Shrub
/ Shrub
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a unique, warm color palette for their landscape.
- Enthusiasts desiring a constant burst of color and fragrance in their garden.
- Beginners or busy gardeners wanting a resilient, easy-to-grow rose.
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with limited space or those preferring compact plant varieties.
- Families with small children or those seeking thornless garden plants.
- Designers preferring subtle tones or a more muted, harmonious garden aesthetic.
Performance breakdown
Bloom Aesthetics
Stunning apricot and copper-orange hues create a standout visual focal point.
Fragrance Intensity
A powerful, classic rose scent that fills the garden effortlessly.
Disease Resistance
Exceptional immunity to common issues like black spot and mildew.
Growth Versatility
Easily transitions from a standard shrub to a trained climbing rose.
Winter Hardiness
Robust performance across a wide range of challenging climate zones.
Blooming Consistency
Reliable repeat flowering ensures color throughout the entire growing season.
Key Specs
Type
Shrub
Color
Apricot/orange blend
Fragrance
Very Fragrant
Hardiness Zone
5 - 10
Size
7' x 6'
Rebloom
Repeat Blooming
Bloom Type
Double
Year
1969
Features
- Magnificent apricot and copper-orange blooms
- Marvelous fragrance
- Continual blooming plant
- Vigorous growth habit
- Can be trained as a climber
- Very winter hardy
- Disease resistant (no black spot or mildew)
- Pollinator friendly
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality and robust reliability of this rose. Its vigorous growth and stunning, continuous blooms are frequently highlighted, often exceeding expectations even in challenging conditions. Gardeners appreciate its disease resistance and hardiness, making it a dependable and rewarding addition to any garden. The vibrant color and consistent performance contribute to a highly positive experience.
Know before you buy
Yes, while it is classified as a shrub, its vigorous growth habit allows it to be easily trained as a climber. You will need to provide a sturdy trellis or support structure to guide its canes as they reach their mature height of 7 feet.
Westerland is a repeat bloomer, meaning it will produce waves of its apricot and copper-orange flowers throughout the growing season rather than just once in the spring.
No, Westerland is noted for its excellent disease resistance. It has shown strong resilience against common issues like black spot and mildew, making it a lower-maintenance choice for many gardeners.
For the best performance and bloom production, Westerland thrives in full sun, though it can tolerate partial shade. Aim for a location that receives at least six hours of direct sunlight daily.
This variety is exceptionally winter hardy and is suitable for USDA hardiness zones 5 through 10. It is well-equipped to handle colder climates while maintaining its vigorous growth.
Yes, Westerland is considered pollinator-friendly. Its fragrant, double blooms are attractive to bees and other beneficial insects, making it a great addition to a garden focused on supporting local wildlife.
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