Celestial Night™ Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘WEKebtigard’ PP 31,860 Celestial Night™

Celestial Night™ is a mesmerizing Floribunda rose bred by Christian Bédard and introduced by Weeks Roses in 2017. With its deep plum-purple blooms and contrasting raspberry reverse, this striking variety features globular, old-fashioned cupped flowers that retain their rich color right up to petal drop—bringing bold, dramatic beauty to beds, borders, and cutting gardens.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Floribunda
🧬 Breeder: Christian Bédard (USA)
🏢 Introduced By: Weeks Roses (USA)

🎨 Color: Deep plum-purple with raspberry reverse
🌸 Petal Count: ~60–75 petals
💠 Bloom Form: Globular, very double, old-fashioned cupped
📏 Bloom Size: Medium (~3–4″ diameter)
🔁 Flowering: Continuous flushes from late spring through fall
🏺 Vase Life: Very good — holds color and form well
🧴 Fragrance: Moderate — mildly fruity with citrus notes

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Upright and bushy
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun 
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 6–10 (Zone 5 winter protection required of the bud union)
📐 Spacing: ~3–4′
↕️ Height: ~4–5′
↔️ Width: ~3–4′

🛡️ Health & Suitability

🌱 Rootstock: Budded
💪 Disease Resistance: Excellent resistance to rust and powdery mildew and good tolerance of black spot
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast • Pacific Northwest • Midwest • Mid‑Atlantic • Southeast • Southwest t • Intermountain West

🏆Awards: Portland's Best Rose (2022), AGRS Regional Choice Awards (S. Central, Southeast, Southwest - 2022), ARS Member's Choice (2022), A.R.T.S. Local Artist Award (2025)