Rose 'Julia Child'

Blooms on new wood; prune early to promote new growth

Resistant to black spot
Stems are moderately thorny

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Julia Child is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Julia Child needs a loamy soil with a ph of 4.5 to 8.0 (moderately acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Hybrid variety. Will not reliably grow true to type from seed.

Plant in full sun.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Julia Child is a hardy plant.

United States Plant Patent 18473

Julia Child chose this rose to bear her name shortly before she died. Full story here: http://www.ars.org/Media/2009_MbrsChoice.pdf

Jiřina Bohdalová is a famous actress in the Czech Republic.

Registration name: WEKvossutono

An All America Rose Selections winner in 2006.

Absolutely Fabulous, Soul Mate, Anisade, Jiřina Bohdalová

¹ Graham Rice, RHS

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