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Rosace Rosa Julia Child Cluster-flowered 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) 5a: to 10a Medium yellow Double Very Fragrant Late Spring/Early Summer Bush Patented Resistant to black spot prune early to promote new growth 5.6 -6.5 (mildly acidic) Average Water Needs |
The Julia Child Rose Bush , is a wonderful yellow colored Floribunda rose, with a sunny golden, buttery yellow color. This lovely Foribunda, produces clusters of blooms in abundance, from early Spring, right through the season, into fall, keeping the bush very colorful. The famous Chef, Julia Child, chose this rose to bear her name. She loved the color, as well as the wonderful sweet/Licorice/Candy fragrance. Type Floribunda Hybridizer Tom Carruth 2004 Blooms Butter Gold 4″ across blooms have more than 35 petals Growth Habits Vigorous grower, rounder, bushy, 3-4′ Foliage Medium size leaves, glossy, medium green color Fragrance Moderate (Licorice) Hardy Zone 6b – 9b Julia Child , is a very rounded bush, with very glossy foliage. The bright flowers stand out well against the green foliage. It is a consistent bloomer that is floriferous in all climates. The bush grows up to 4 feet tall, and 3-4 feet wide. (depending on your zone) Roses tend to grow larger in warmer climates. It is very disease resistant. |
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