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Julia Child Rose

Rosa 'Julia Child'

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Overview

Rosa 'Julia Child' is a pleasing floribunda rose with buttery-yellow blossoms and a sweet licorice scent. Hardy in USDA zones 4-9, this compact shrub matures to 3 feet tall and wide, fitting well into small gardens or borders. Repeat blooms grace the plant from late spring to frost. Plant in full sun, spacing about 2-3 feet apart for optimal air circulation, ensuring a healthy and vibrant display.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 6–11Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Julia Child Rose (Rosa 'Julia Child') — commonly referred to as the Julia Child Rose

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
6–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Julia Child Rose (Rosa 'Julia Child') — Repeat blooms grace the plant from late spring to frost; yellow flowers in the garden
Julia Child Rose (Rosa 'Julia Child') — Rosa 'Julia Child' is a pleasing floribunda rose with buttery-yellow blossoms and a sweet licorice scent
Julia Child Rose (Rosa 'Julia Child') — fitting well into small gardens or borders; from late spring until the first frost
Julia Child Rose (Rosa 'Julia Child') — from late spring until the first frost
Julia Child Rose (Rosa 'Julia Child') — requiring a minimum of 6 hours of direct sunlight daily
Julia Child Rose (Rosa 'Julia Child') — Its flowers are notably full and rounded; to maximize its performance
Julia Child Rose (Rosa 'Julia Child') — butter-gold blooms that exude a sweet licorice candy fragrance
Julia Child Rose (Rosa 'Julia Child') — the Rosa 'Julia Child' guarantees an extended display of vibrant color
Julia Child Rose (Rosa 'Julia Child') — with an average diameter of 3 to 4 inches
Julia Child Rose (Rosa 'Julia Child') — commonly referred to as the Julia Child Rose; the Rosa 'Julia Child' guarantees an extended display of vibrant color
Julia Child Rose (Rosa 'Julia Child') — To maximize its performance
Julia Child Rose (Rosa 'Julia Child') — this compact shrub matures to 3 feet tall and wide
Julia Child Rose (Rosa 'Julia Child') — Its robust nature and verdant, glossy foliage make it a resilient addition to any landscape
Julia Child Rose (Rosa 'Julia Child') — Its flowers are notably full and rounded
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