Drop Dead Red Floribunda Rose: Intense Scarlet Impact

The Drop Dead Red floribunda rose, introduced in 2008 by Caruth (Wekcharlie), delivers exactly what its name promises: intense, non-fading, scarlet-red flowers in large clusters on a compact, disease-resistant plant. A showstopper.

Classification and Heritage

Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus: Rosa (RO-zuh)
Cultivar: 'Drop Dead Red'
Additional names: Wekcharlie
Hybridized by: Caruth
Registered/Introduced: 2008

Growth Habit and Blooms

Compact, rounded 3–4 feet. Flowers 2.5–3 inches, bright scarlet-red, fully double, in large sprays. Mild fragrance. Continuous bloom. Excellent disease resistance.

Cultivation Tips

• Sunlight: Full sun.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile.
• Watering: Moderate.
• Pruning: Spring shaping.
• Hardiness: USDA zones 5–9.

Landscape Uses

Mass plantings, borders, hedges, containers. The color impact is maximum.