Rosa Julia Child® (Floribunda Rose)
Wonderfully scented, Rosa Julia Child® is a lovely variety of floribunda rose with abundant clusters of fully double, cupped, buttery-yellow flowers, 4 in. across (10 cm), packed with 35 elegantly ruffled petals. Blooming continuously and profusely from late spring into fall, the luminous blooms emit a delightful licorice-clove fragrance.
Wonderfully scented, Rosa Julia Child® is a lovely variety of floribunda rose with abundant clusters of fully double, cupped, buttery-yellow flowers, 4 in. across (10 cm), packed with 35 elegantly ruffled petals. Blooming continuously and profusely from late spring into fall, the luminous blooms emit a delightful licorice-clove fragrance. They stand out against the healthy foliage of glossy, mid-green leaves. Compact and bushy, this rounded, small shrub is terrific for beds and borders, containers and excellent for cutting. Very disease resistant. Plant it where you can enjoy the fragrance!
- Winner of the 2006 All-America Rose Selection – the most prestigious rose award in the USA.
- Grows with an upright habit up to 2-3 ft. tall and wide (60-90 cm).
- Best grown in full sun in rich, fertile with adequate moisture, well-drained soils. For best flowering apply a balanced fertilizer and mulch in late winter or early spring and a balanced fertilizer again in early summer.
- Bred by Tom Carruth (United States, 2004).
Requirements
| Hardiness | 5 – 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 5 – 9 |
| Plant Type | Roses |
| Plant Family | Rosa – Floribunda Roses, Rosa – Shrub Roses, Rosa – Roses |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
| Height | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spacing | 36″ (90cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage |