About Miss Congeniality™ Bare Root Tree Rose

Rosa ‘WEKpurmebep’ Miss Congeniality™

The Miss Congeniality™ Bare Root Tree Rose from Weeks® Roses (USA) is a Grandiflora standout introduced in 2016 and bred by Christian Bédard. This beauty delivers crisp white blooms edged in vivid pink, offering bold color contrast, pear-like fragrance, and reliable garden performance. It’s an eye-catcher that backs up its good looks with excellent disease resistance and heat tolerance.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Grandiflora
🧬 Breeder: Christian Bédard (Canada, 2016)
🏢 Introduced By: Weeks® Roses (USA, 2016)
🎨 Color: Pure white with bright pink picotee edges
🌸 Petal Count: 25–35 petals
💠 Bloom Form: High-centered, double, often in clusters
📏 Bloom Size: Medium to large (3–5″)
🔁 Flowering: Repeats from late spring through fall
🏺 Vase Life: Excellent — long stems, ideal for cutting
🧴 Fragrance: Moderate pear-like scent

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Upright and bushy
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 6–10
📐 Spacing: ~3′
↕️ Height: ~3–4′
↔️ Width: ~3′

🛡️ Health & Suitability
💪 Disease Resistance: Very good — glossy foliage with strong natural defenses
🌞 Heat & Cool Adaptation: Excellent across a wide climate range
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast • Mountain West • Midwest • Northeast • Mid‑Atlantic • Pacific Northwest