Rose - Hybrid Tea - Pope John Paul II
Rosa x 'JACsegra' PP19107
Luminous pure white blossoms, up to 6”, with 45-50 petals per gorgeous bloom. Among the finest, most fragrant white roses. Lustrous dark green foliage, vigorous growth. Blooms will be largest in cooler weather, and are held atop 16-20" stems. Pope John Paul II roses are the showstoppers in the Vatican gardens, and make for marvelous cut flowers.
Scent: delightful, fresh citrus. Repeat bloomer. Deadhead to encourage new blooms. Most flushes of blooms will be in spring and fall. Winner of numerous awards: 2011: Portland - Most Fragrant Rose, Portland Rose Trials, Portland - People's Choice Most Fragrant Rose Portland Rose Trials; 2010: Australia - Best Hybrid Tea Australian National Rose Trials, Australia - Best in Trial Australian National Rose Trials, Australia - Gold Medal : Australian National Rose Trials, Australia - Most Fragrant Rose Australian National Rose Trials; 2006 Rose Hills - Most Fragrant Variety Rose Hills International Rose Trials. 4-5’ T x 3-4’ W. Zones 5-9.
Disease resistances: rust and mildew.
For the most abundant flowers, apply Espoma Rose tone monthly throughout the growing season - May through September here in Western NC.