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| Light Requirements | Full Sun (more than six hours of sun) |
|---|---|
| Product Size | 3 Gallon Pot |
| Shrub Max Size | Medium (Max Size 4-6 Ft) |
| Bloom Duration | Long (more than one month) |
| Bloom Time | Summer (June, July or August) |
Julia Child Rose
$39.99
Bring timeless charm and delicious fragrance to your garden with the Julia Child™ Rose (Rosa ‘WEKvossutono’ PP18473). This award-winning floribunda rose, personally selected by the legendary chef herself, boasts clusters of buttery yellow, old-fashioned blooms with a sweet licorice-clove scent. Compact, hardy, and disease-resistant, it’s a perfect fit for Chicagoland gardeners seeking beauty with minimal fuss.
Key Features:
- Buttery Yellow Blooms: Fully double, 3–4″ flowers with up to 35 ruffled petals, blooming in clusters from late spring through fall.
- Fragrant: Emits a delightful licorice-clove aroma that adds sensory appeal to any garden.
- Compact Growth: Grows 2–3 feet tall and wide, ideal for borders, containers, or as a low hedge.
- Continuous Bloomer: Produces waves of blooms from late spring until frost, ensuring a season-long display.
- Disease Resistant: Exhibits strong resistance to common rose diseases like black spot and mildew.
- Cold Hardy: Thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 5–9, making it well-suited for the Chicagoland climate.
- Award-Winning: Recipient of the 2006 All-America Rose Selections (AARS) award, recognizing its outstanding performance.
Care Tips:
- Sunlight: Plant in full sun (6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily) for optimal blooming.
- Soil: Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil with a pH of 6.0–6.5.
- Watering: Water deeply once a week; adjust frequency during extreme heat to maintain soil moisture.
- Mulching: Apply mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and regulate temperature.
- Fertilizing: Feed with a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again in midsummer to encourage continuous blooming.
- Pruning: Prune in early spring to remove dead or damaged wood and to shape the plant. Deadhead spent blooms to promote new growth.
Whether you’re creating a vibrant border, a charming container display, or a fragrant focal point, the Julia Child™ Rose offers beauty, resilience, and a touch of culinary nostalgia. Its continuous blooms and hardy nature make it a delightful addition to any Chicagoland garden.
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