Northwest Blooms · Roses
Rosa 'Wekroalt'
Climbing Fourth of July Rose
- Rose type
- Climbing
- Height
- 10 to 14 feet
- Bloom size
- Large (4–5 in)
- Flower color
- Red and white striped
- Fragrance
- Moderate
About this plant
Rosa 'Wekroalt', commonly known as Fourth of July, is a climbing rose that produces clusters of semi-double red and white striped blooms with golden stamens. The lightly fragrant flowers appear from late spring through fall, standing out against glossy dark green foliage and arching, thorny canes. Rose hips often develop later in the season, adding late-season interest. Its repeat-blooming habit and energetic growth make it a standout along trellises, fences, or arbors, where it attracts bees and butterflies.
Bred by Tom Carruth and introduced in 1999, 'Wekroalt' received the All-America Rose Selections award that same year. It is valued for its disease resistance, long flowering season, and ability to thrive in a range of climates. Its bold coloring and climbing structure bring movement and contrast to vertical spaces.
Planting & care
Roses reward a sunny, open site with at least six hours of direct light, good air movement, and well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Water deeply and less often, soaking the root zone while keeping the leaves dry, and mulch with two to three inches of compost or shredded bark held back from the canes. Feed repeat-blooming roses in early spring as growth starts and again after the first flush, then prune in late winter to remove dead or crossing canes and open the center. Climbers bloom best when the long main canes are tied out horizontally along their support.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen at the Peninsula Park Rose Garden.
