Light Years Away Bare Root Rose Bush

Rosa ‘Wekderelinot’ Light Years Away

Light Years Away is a show-stopping floribunda rose that bursts with deep magenta spiral blooms (up to 100 petals per flower), paired with a powerhouse fruity-citrus fragrance. Compact yet bold, it’s designed for gardeners who want drama, durability, and wow-factor in one shrub.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Floribunda
🧬 Breeder/Introducer: Weeks Roses series
🎨 Color: Deep magenta
🌸 Petal Count: Up to ~100
💠 Bloom Form: Very full spiraled clusters
📏 Bloom Size: Medium to large (~3-4″)
🔁 Flowering: Repeat blooms spring through autumn
🏺 Vase Life: 3-5 days
🧴 Fragrance: Intense fruity-citrus

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Upright, moderately spreading shrub
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5-9
📐 Spacing: 2-3′
↕️ Height: ~3′ (≈90 cm)
↔️ Width: ~2-3′

🛡️ Health & Suitability
🌱 Root Stock: Own Root or Budded (varies by nursery)
💪 Disease Resistance: Very good — noted for strong resilience in trials
🌎 Regional Recommendations: Northeast, Midwest, Pacific Northwest, West Coast, Intermountain West