Joseph's Coat Rosa Josephine = 'Weksiamia' (HT)

👤 Non-toxic to humans

🐾 Non-toxic to pets

🌸 Blooming

🍪 Not edible

‍🌱 Hard-care

ABOUT

The Rosa Josephine 'Weksiamia', commonly known as the Josephine Rose, is a hybrid tea rose celebrated for its exquisite beauty. This plant boasts large, elegantly shaped blooms that have become a hallmark of this variety. Each flower presents an alluring blend of colors, typically featuring a creamy ivory base infused with soft pink blush that deepens toward the outer petals. The roses are often highlighted with warm, peachy undertones, producing a captivating, multi-tonal effect. The petals of the Josephine Rose are numerous and densely layered, creating a full, classic rose shape that exudes romance and sophistication. These blooms are known for their velvety texture which invites people to touch and feel their luxurious quality. The center of the rose is slightly raised, with the petals tightly swirling around it, gradually unfurling as the flower opens. Lush, glossy green foliage provides a striking contrast to the delicate flowers, and it typically displays a healthy, vigorous appearance. The leaves are broad and have a leathery quality, which creates an attractive background that accentuates the beauty of the blooms. These roses are not just a feast for the eyes but also a delight for the sense of smell, as they often have a strong, pleasing fragrance that can permeate the surrounding air, adding an additional layer of enjoyment to their presence in a garden setting. The Josephine Rose's overall form is one of elegance and charm, with a balanced, bushy structure that allows it to serve as a stunning centerpiece or accent in landscape designs. Its blossoms are frequently sought after for cut flower arrangements due to their impressive form, enchanting colors, and delightful scent, making them as much a pleasure indoors as they are out in the garden.

Plant Info

Care

Common Problems

About this plant

Names
- Synonyms
  Josephine Rose, Weksiamia Hybrind Tea
- Common names
  Rosa 'Weksiamia' HT.
Toxicity
- To humans
  The plant commonly known as the Hybrid Tea Rose, specifically the variety 'Weksiamia', is not considered toxic to humans. The ingestion of roses is generally not associated with severe poisoning, and these plants are sometimes even used in culinary preparations, such as rosewater or garnishes. However, roses are not typically consumed in large quantities, and it is always possible for individuals to be allergic or have a sensitivity to the plant that could result in minor digestive discomfort if ingested.
- To pets
  The Hybrid Tea Rose plant, including the 'Weksiamia' variety, is generally considered non-toxic to pets. It is not known to cause serious harm if a pet ingests part of the rose. However, the thorns on rose plants can cause physical injury to pets if they chew on the stems or if the thorns become lodged in the pet’s skin. Moreover, roses treated with pesticides or other chemicals may pose additional risks, so it is always advisable to monitor pets around plants and discourage them from chewing on any plant material.
Characteristics
- Life cycle
  Perennials
- Foliage type
  Deciduous
- Color of leaves
  Green
- Flower color
  Pink
- Height
  4 feet (1.2 meters)
- Spread
  3 feet (0.9 meters)
- Plant type
  Shrub
- Hardiness zones
  Varies
- Native area
  Cultivar

Benefits

General Benefits
- Floral Display: The 'Weksiamia' rose, commonly known as the Joseph's Coat Rose, provides a magnificent display of multicolored flowers that can enhance the visual appeal of any garden.
- Landscape Versatility: It can serve as a focal point in mixed borders or as part of a rose garden, demonstrating its versatility in landscape design.
- Fragrance: The Joseph's Coat Rose is known for its pleasant fragrance, which can add a sensory layer to the garden experience.
- Pollinator Attraction: Like many roses, it can attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, which are beneficial for the environment and garden health.
- Repeat Blooming: This variety is known for its repeat blooming capabilities, providing flowers throughout the growing season.
- Climbing Ability: Being a climbing rose, it can be trained on trellises, arbors, fences, and walls, thereby providing vertical interest in the garden.
- Symbolic Value: Roses are often associated with love and beauty, imparting symbolic value to gardens and landscapes where they are grown.
Medical Properties
This plant is not used for medical purposes.
Air-purifying Qualities
This plant is not specifically known for air purifying qualities.
Other Uses
- Edible petals: The petals of the rose can be used in culinary dishes, adding a subtle floral flavor to desserts, salads, or beverages.
- Artistic inspiration: Rose's beauty and form can inspire artists and photographers, making it a subject for paintings, photographs, and other artworks.
- Perfume making: Roses are a classic scent in perfumery; the petals can be distilled to create rose oil or rose water used in fragrances.
- Eco-friendly dye: The rose petals can be used to produce a natural dye for fabrics, offering a sustainable alternative to chemical dyes.
- Bath additives: Dried rose petals can be added to bathwater, providing a luxurious and relaxing bathing experience with a gentle rose scent.
- Floral water: Rose water, made from the petals, can be used for culinary purposes, as a facial toner, or as a refreshing spritz on linens.
- Rose hip production: Following bloom, roses can produce rose hips, which are used in teas, jams, and as a natural source of vitamin C.
- Symbolic gifts: As an expression of love or sympathy, roses are often given as gifts in various forms such as bouquets or living plants.
- Garden design: Rose plants can be used in landscape design to create borders, hedges, or as focal points in gardens.
- Companion planting: Roses can benefit from being planted alongside other species, which may help deter pests or enhance growth.

Interesting Facts

Feng Shui
The rose is commonly used in Feng Shui to attract love and create a calm and harmonious atmosphere. Place roses in the southwest corner of your garden or home to enhance romance and relationship chi.
Zodiac Sign Compitability
The rose is not used in astrology practice.
Plant Symbolism
- Love: As a variety of rose, the 'Weksiamia' (commonly referred to as Hybrid Tea Rose) is most traditionally associated with love. The full, elegant blooms of this cultivar can symbolize both romantic and platonic love, depending on the color.
- Beauty: The rose, known for its captivating beauty and intricate petals, represents the ideal of physical attractiveness and elegance, often referring to inner beauty as well.
- Honor: Roses, including the 'Weksiamia', are often given to show respect and to honor someone's achievements or presence in one's life.
- Devotion: The endurance of the rose through various conditions and the long-lasting nature of its blooms have made it a symbol of steadfast devotion.
- Secrecy: Historically, the term "sub rosa" (under the rose) has been used to signify secrecy and confidentiality. A rose in a room meant that what was said under its presence was to remain private.
- New Beginnings: The rose's habit of perennial blooming signifies rebirth, new beginnings, and the start of a new journey.

💧

Every 1-2 weeks

Water

☀️

2500 - 10000 Lux

Light

💦️

Humidity

🪴

Every 2-3 years

Repotting

🌱️

Spring to Summer

Propogation

✂️️

As needed

Pruning

Water
Hybrid Tea Roses like the Rosa Josephine need regular watering to maintain moist, but not waterlogged, soil. During active growth in the spring and summer, water deeply once a week with about 1 to 1.5 gallons per plant. In hotter, dryer periods, you may need to increase watering to twice a week. Always water at the base of the plant to avoid wetting the foliage, which can promote disease. Reduce watering in the fall and water sparingly in winter only if the soil becomes dry.
Light
Hybrid Tea Roses such as the Rosa Josephine thrive in full sunlight, needing at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sun daily. The ideal spot for this rose is in an open area away from larger trees and structures that could cast shade. Morning sun is particularly beneficial as it helps dry dew on the leaves, reducing disease risk.
Temperature
The Rosa Josephine Hybrid Tea Rose prefers temperate conditions and will thrive in temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. It can survive minimum temperatures of around 20 degrees Fahrenheit, but for best growth, it should not be exposed to extended periods of cold without protection. Prolonged exposure to temperatures above 90 degrees Fahrenheit can stress the plant, so consider providing afternoon shade in hot climates.
Pruning
Prune the Rosa Josephine Hybrid Tea Rose in late winter or early spring to promote healthy growth and rejuvenate the plant. Remove dead or diseased wood, thin out crowded areas, and cut back the remaining canes by about a third to promote new growth. Pruning helps maintain the shape, improve air circulation, and increase flower production. Additionally, deadhead spent flowers throughout the blooming season to encourage continuous blooming.
Cleaning
As needed
Soil
Hybrid Tea Roses, including Rosa 'Josephine', thrive in well-draining loamy soil enriched with organic matter like compost or aged manure. A soil pH between 6.0 to 6.5 is ideal for optimal growth and blooming.
Repotting
Hybrid Tea Roses such as 'Rosa Josephine' typically do not require frequent repotting when planted in the ground. In pots, repot every 2-3 years or when the plant outgrows its container.
Humidity & Misting
Hybrid Tea Roses like 'Rosa Josephine' prefer moderate humidity levels but are quite adaptable to different outdoor humidity conditions as long as adequate air circulation is provided to prevent fungal diseases.
Suitable locations
- Indoor
  Ensure full sunlight, proper watering, and ventilation.
- Outdoor
  Plant in sun, well-draining soil, mulch, water deeply.
- Hardiness zone
  5-9 USDA
Life cycle
The life cycle of the Hybrid Tea Rose, commonly known as Rosa 'Josephine', begins with seed germination, although commercially it's more often propagated via cuttings or grafting to ensure the progeny retain the desired characteristics. After rooting, the young plant enters a vegetative state where it develops a strong root system and foliage. As it matures, the rose bush experiences a growth spurt, producing long stems and lush leaves in preparation for flowering. The blooming stage is marked by the appearance of large, fragrant flowers that can be a variety of colors, typically blooming from late spring to early fall in repeating cycles. After pollination, which is often aided by insects, the rose may produce hips (seed pods), completing its reproductive cycle. In the dormant stage through winter or dry seasons, growth slows or ceases temporarily, conserving energy for the next growing season.
Propogation
- Propogation time
  Spring to Summer
- Propogation: Rosa Josephine, commonly known as Hybrid Tea Rose 'Josephine', can be propagated most effectively through the process of stem cuttings, which is the preferred method due to its relative simplicity and effectiveness. The ideal time for taking cuttings is in late winter or early spring when the plant is just beginning to come out of dormancy and the new growth is starting to emerge. For this method, a gardener should select a healthy stem that has recently bloomed and make a cut 6 to 8 inches long, ensuring that the cutting includes at least a couple of nodes. After the cut is made, the lower leaves should be removed and the cut end dipped in rooting hormone before being placed in a well-draining potting mix. The cutting should then be kept under high humidity conditions and at a consistent temperature of about 70 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit (21 to 24 degrees Celsius) until roots have developed, which typically takes a few weeks.