Botanical profile

Floribunda rose 'Julia Child'

Latin name
Rosa 'Julia Child'
Common name
Floribunda rose 'Julia Child'
Type
Flowering shrub
Family
Rosaceae

The floribunda rose 'Julia Child' is a classic, prized for its generous blooms and warm hue. Its round, full flowers are a soft, buttery yellow, brightening up beds from early summer until frost. They release a rich, sweet fragrance, blending notes of anise and licorice, that is as distinctive as it is captivating. This rose forms a dense, rounded bush, reaching around 80 to 100 cm, with glossy, dark green foliage that is remarkably disease-resistant. Easy to grow, floriferous and fragrant, 'Julia Child' is a must-have for any garden, combining beauty, robustness, and visual delight.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5
Exposure
Full sun or at least 6 hours of direct sun per day.
Watering
Water regularly during the establishment period. Thereafter, water during periods of heat or drought.
Fertilization
Fertilize in spring with a rose or flowering plant fertilizer. Repeat every 4 to 6 weeks until mid-August. Do not fertilize after this time to allow the plant to fully enter dormancy.
Soil type
Rich, well-drained soil
Minimum temperature
-29°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
June to September
Flower color
Butter yellow
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Rounded bush
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
124 cm (3 feet)
Width
90 cm (3 feet)
Growth rate
Average
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Hummingbirds
Flowers that attract hummingbirds

Hummingbirds

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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