HYBRID TEA - POPE JOHN PAUL II
As well-known in the rose world as the man for whom it's named.
- Repeat flowering
- Suitable for zones 5 - 9
- Strong citrus fragrance
- Very good disease resistance
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Among the finest, most fragrant white roses of all time, this exceptional Hybrid Tea has received top ratings for vigorous growth, bushy full habit, disease resistance, abundance of flower & perfect flower form.
GROWTH HABIT
The Pope John Paul II rose produces large & luminous pure white blossoms with a delightful, fresh citrus fragrance. The lavishly petaled flowers shine against the abundance of dark green foliage. Comments: Larger flower size in the cool spring. More pink in cooler conditions.
36" STANDARD TREE ROSE
Standard Trees are husky two-year-old plants grown on a sturdy 36" rootstock.
ROSE CHARACTERISTICS
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Rose Type |
Hybrid Tea |
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Growth Habit |
Very upright & bushy |
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Color |
Clean pure white |
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Fragrance Strength |
Strong citrus |
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Flowering |
Full, classically formed blooms |
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Flower Size |
Large |
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Disease Resistance |
Very good |
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Height |
4 - 5 ft |
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Width |
3 - 5 ft |
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Hybridizer |
Dr. Keith Zary |
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Year of Introduction |
2013 |
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Introduced by |
Jackson & Perkins Co. |
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Suitable for zones |
Zones 5 - 9 |
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Petal Count |
Over 45 |
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Patent |
19107 |
Catalog note: This rose record was merged with duplicate listings for Pope on April 27, 2026.
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