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Jean Giono Rose: Growth Habit & Growing Tips

Jean Giono is a hybrid tea from Alain A.

Key facts

Growth habit
Bush
Breeder
Alain A. Meilland
Listed for
United States

Overview

Jean Giono is a hybrid tea from Alain A. Meilland, patented in 1997 as PP9979 ('Meirokoi', Conard-Pyle). The flowers are lemon yellow touched with red and extremely full, with about 110 to 120 petals, measuring 3.5 to 4 in (9 to 10 cm). The patent records no fragrance. Plants are about 28 to 35 in (70 to 90 cm) tall. For gardeners who like densely petaled, old-fashioned flower forms.

Jean Giono traits

  • Lemon yellow flowers with red tones
  • Extremely full blooms of about 110 to 120 petals
  • Flowers 3.5 to 4 in (9 to 10 cm) across
  • No fragrance per the patent
  • About 28 to 35 in (70 to 90 cm) tall

Good for

  • Cut flowers
  • Rose beds

Compare with other rose varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Jean Giono this page—Bush—
Abbaye de Cluny—Bush—
About Face—Bush—
AC De Montarville—Bush—
All American Magic—Bush—
Always Hope—Bush—
Amber Queen—Bush—

Jean Giono FAQ

What kind of rose is Jean Giono?

Jean Giono is a hybrid tea from Alain A. Meilland, patented in 1997 as PP9979 ('Meirokoi', Conard-Pyle).

How does Jean Giono compare with other rose varieties?

Jean Giono: bush. Similar rose varieties include Abbaye de Cluny, About Face, AC De Montarville. The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is Jean Giono good for?

Jean Giono is grown for cut flowers, rose beds.

Sowing, care and common problems

Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every rose variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.

Source

Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office

The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.

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