Oh Wow! Rose Rosa Oh Wow! = 'Wekspitrib' (PBR) (ClHT)

👤 Non-toxic to humans

🐾 Non-toxic to pets

🌸 Blooming

🍪 Not edible

‍🌱 Hard-care

ABOUT

The Rosa Oh Wow!, also known as the Oh Wow! rose, is a captivating plant that boasts a remarkably vibrant display. Its most striking feature is the luxurious blooms that are a blend of bright pink and coral hues. Each flower is generously peppered with swirls and flecks, creating a sense of depth and complexity in the coloration. The petals exhibit a classic, full and rounded appearance that garden enthusiasts often seek in a rose, tightly packed and unfolding in a plethora of layers that seem to twirl around a center point. The foliage contrasts beautifully against the flowers, with glossy, dark green leaves that provide a lush backdrop for the stunning blooms. The leaves themselves are of a typical rose shape, with slightly serrated edges, and they catch the light with their shiny surface. The branches of the Oh Wow! rose extend gracefully, supporting the weight of the flowers and adding to the overall aesthetic with a poised and balanced structure. The blooms are not only visually striking but also exude a delightful fragrance. The scent is a sweet and classic rose aroma that adds an enchanting olfactory dimension to its presence, drawing admirers closer to experience the fragrance. As a member of the hybrid tea roses, the Oh Wow! rose combines the best features of its lineage, presenting both aesthetic beauty and a pleasant perfume. Throughout its blooming period, the Oh Wow! rose can be seen flaunting its flowers either singly or in small clusters, creating an impressive display that is sure to be a centerpiece in any garden. It is a testament to the careful breeding and selection that has gone into its development, embodying both the allure and the romance that roses are so well-known for.

Plant Info

Care

Common Problems

About this plant

Names
- Family
  Rosaceae
- Synonyms
  Oh Wow! Rose, Wekspitrib Rose
- Common names
  Rosa 'Wekspitrib'.
Toxicity
- To humans
  The Rosa 'Wekspitrib', commonly known as the Oh Wow! rose, is not considered toxic to humans. Roses are not typically eaten, but ingesting the petals or other parts in small quantities is usually harmless. They do not contain substances that are known to cause poisoning in humans. However, the thorns on roses can cause physical injury if not handled with care.
- To pets
  The Rosa 'Wekspitrib', commonly known as the Oh Wow! rose, is generally considered non-toxic to pets as well. Ingestion of rose petals or leaves in small amounts may cause mild gastrointestinal upset, such as nausea or diarrhea, but serious poisoning is unlikely. However, the thorns can cause injuries to pets, and it's always a good idea to monitor your pet around plants to prevent any potential harm.
Characteristics
- Life cycle
  Perennials
- Foliage type
  Deciduous
- Color of leaves
  Green
- Flower color
  Pink
- Height
  5-6 feet (1.5-1.8 meters)
- Spread
  3-4 feet (0.9-1.2 meters)
- Plant type
  Shrub
- Hardiness zones
  5
- Native area
  Cultivar

Benefits

General Benefits
- Floribunda Rose
- Eye-catching blooms: The Rosa 'Oh Wow!' produces vibrant, multi-petalled flowers that add a splash of color to any garden.
- Prolonged flowering season: This rose variety has a long blooming period, providing beauty throughout the growing season.
- Disease resistance: It has been bred for improved resistance to common rose diseases, reducing the need for chemical treatments.
- Hardiness: Adapts well to various climates and is capable of withstanding a range of environmental conditions once established.
- Attracts pollinators: The flowers attract bees and other pollinators, supporting biodiversity in the garden.
- Fragrance: Offers a pleasant scent, adding a sensory dimension to the garden experience.
- Landscape versatility: Suitable for borders, hedges, and flower beds or can be grown as a standalone specimen.
- Low maintenance: Requires relatively low upkeep compared to some other garden plants, making it suitable for gardeners of all skill levels.
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
- Natural Fabric Dye: The petals of the Rosa 'Oh Wow!' can be used to produce a delicate dye for fabrics, imparting a soft pink hue to textiles when processed correctly.
- Floral Watercolor Paint: The pigment from the rose petals can be extracted to create a natural watercolor paint for artists seeking organic and unique painting materials.
- Bath Salts: Crushed dried petals can be mixed into bath salts to add fragrance and a touch of luxury to a relaxing soak.
- Edible Decorations: The rose petals are edible and can be used to add an elegant touch to cakes and desserts, as well as to garnish cocktails and other beverages.
- Scented Bookmarks: Dried petals can be used to craft scented bookmarks, providing a subtle rose fragrance when tucked into the pages of a book.
- Potpourri Ingredient: The rose's petals and buds, when dried, can add color and fragrance to a potpourri blend, enhancing the aroma of a room.
- Candle Embeds: Dried rose petals can be embedded into candles to add a decorative and fragrant touch as the wax melts away.
- Wedding Toss Confetti: Dried petals can be used as a natural and biodegradable confetti alternative for weddings and celebrations.
- Natural Insect Deterrent: If placed around certain areas of a garden, the rose's strong fragrance may help deter certain insects from settling there.
- Artisanal Paper Making: The petals can be incorporated into homemade paper, creating textured and visually appealing writing materials.

Interesting Facts

Feng Shui
The rose is used in Feng Shui to attract love and create a positive chi flow, especially when placed in the Southwest area of a garden or home.
Zodiac Sign Compitability
The rose is not used in astrology practice.
Plant Symbolism
- Love: Being a rose, 'Wekspitrib' often symbolizes love and romantic affection, making it a popular choice for expressing deep emotional connections and passion.
- Beauty: The exquisite and often luxuriant blossoms of the rose represent beauty, hinting at both physical attractiveness and inner grace.
- Mystery: With a unique name like "Oh Wow!," this rose may evoke a sense of mystery or the thrilling unknown.
- Admiration: The rose is commonly given as a token of admiration, recognizing someone's accomplishments or qualities that awe the beholder.
- Devotion: Roses are emblematic of deep devotion and loyalty, commonly used to signify unwavering commitment in relationships.
- Celebration: Given at celebrations and joyful occasions, the rose also represents happiness and congratulatory sentiments.

💧

Every 2 weeks

Water

☀️

2500 - 10000 Lux

Light

💦️

Humidity

🪴

Every 2-3 years

Repotting

🌱️

Spring to Summer

Propogation

✂️️

As needed

Pruning

Water
The Climbing Rose should be watered deeply and thoroughly to ensure water reaches the root zone, generally requiring about 1 inch of water per week. During the growing season, it's best to water once every week if there hasn't been significant rainfall, adjusting based on weather conditions such as heat and drought, which may necessitate more frequent watering. It is important to avoid overhead watering to prevent leaf diseases; instead, use a soaker hose or drip irrigation to deliver water directly to the base of the plant. In hot climates, or during particularly hot and dry periods, check the soil moisture regularly and provide additional water to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Light
Climbing Roses thrive in a spot that receives full sun for at least 6 to 8 hours a day. They perform best in an area with direct sunlight to ensure vigorous growth and abundant flowering. If planted in too much shade, the rose may produce fewer blooms and be more susceptible to pest and disease issues.
Temperature
Climbing Roses are hardy and can withstand a range of temperatures but flourish in an environment where the temperature stays between 55°F and 85°F. They can survive minimum winter temperatures down to about -10°F but should be protected from extreme cold with appropriate mulching or covering. During the heat of summer, roses appreciate some afternoon shade in regions where temperatures exceed 90°F to prevent heat stress.
Pruning
Prune Climbing Roses to shape the plant, encourage healthy growth, and maintain a desirable size. Remove dead, damaged, or diseased canes in late winter or early spring, before new growth begins. After the first bloom cycle, prune lightly to deadhead spent flowers and encourage a second bloom. Significant pruning should be done when the plant is dormant, generally after the last frost but before spring growth.
Cleaning
As needed
Soil
The best soil mix for the Climbing Rose 'Oh Wow!' should be well-draining and fertile, with a mixture of loam, peat, and compost to provide nutrients. The ideal soil pH for roses is between 6.0 and 7.0, slightly acidic to neutral.
Repotting
Climbing roses like 'Oh Wow!' typically don’t require frequent repotting. They are usually planted directly in the garden. If grown in containers, they should be repotted when they outgrow their current pot, which may be every two to three years.
Humidity & Misting
Climbing Rose 'Oh Wow!' prefers outdoor conditions with natural ambient humidity. They thrive best when the humidity level mirrors the natural outdoor environment, without the need for specific humidity adjustments.
Suitable locations
- Indoor
  Provide bright light, occasional watering, and good airflow.
- Outdoor
  Plant in full sun, amend soil, water deeply, mulch, and prune.
- Hardiness zone
  5-9 USDA
Life cycle
Rosa Oh Wow!, commonly known as a climbing rose, begins its life as a seed, germinating when conditions are favorable, typically in moist, well-drained soil with ample sunlight. Seedlings emerge and establish a root system, followed by the development of shoots, leaves, and thorny stems as the plant enters its vegetative stage. Once mature, the climbing rose enters its flowering stage, producing aromatic, colorful blooms that attract pollinators and may repeat bloom throughout the growing season. After pollination, flowers develop into rose hips (fruit) containing seeds, which can disperse to propagate new plants. During autumn, the plant may experience senescence in colder climates, shedding leaves and entering dormancy to conserve energy. With the return of warmer temperatures in spring, the climbing rose resumes growth, completing its perennial life cycle.
Propogation
- Propogation time
  Spring to Summer
- The Rosa 'Oh Wow!' or 'Wekspitrib' is commonly propagated through the method of softwood cuttings. This is typically done in late spring or early summer when the plant's new growth is still soft and pliable. To propagate, a 4 to 6-inch (10 to 15 cm) cutting is taken from a healthy part of the plant, just below a leaf node. The leaves on the lower half of the cutting are removed, and the cut end is often dipped in rooting hormone powder to encourage root development. The cutting is then placed in a well-draining soil mix, with the bottom half submerged, and kept in a warm, humid environment until roots form and new growth appears, which usually takes a few weeks. This method is favored for maintaining the characteristics of the original plant, as seeds may produce variable offspring.