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Julia Child Rose: Growth Habit & Growing Tips

Julia Child is a golden yellow floribunda bred by Carruth for Weeks Roses, introduced in 2004 and patented in 2008 as PP18473 ('WEKvossutono').

Key facts

Growth habit
Bush
Breeder
Carruth
Listed for
United States

Overview

Julia Child is a golden yellow floribunda bred by Carruth for Weeks Roses, introduced in 2004 and patented in 2008 as PP18473 ('WEKvossutono'). Blooms hold about 30 to 45 petals, and plants grow about 33 in (85 cm) tall. It won the All-America Rose Selections award in 2006 and is sold as Absolutely Fabulous in some markets. A compact golden floribunda for beds and pots.

Julia Child traits

  • Golden yellow flowers with about 30 to 45 petals
  • Compact height about 33 in (85 cm)
  • All-America Rose Selections winner, 2006
  • Also known as Absolutely Fabulous

Good for

  • Rose beds
  • Container growing
  • Cut flowers

Compare with other rose varieties

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

Julia Child FAQ

What kind of rose is Julia Child?

Julia Child is a golden yellow floribunda bred by Carruth for Weeks Roses, introduced in 2004 and patented in 2008 as PP18473 ('WEKvossutono'). Blooms hold about 30 to 45 petals, and plants grow about 33 in (85 cm) tall.

How does Julia Child compare with other rose varieties?

Julia Child: 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 Julia Child good for?

Julia Child is grown for rose beds, container growing, cut flowers.

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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