Key facts
- Growth habit
- Shrub
- Breeder
- Felicitas J. Svejda
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Louis Jolliet is a shrub rose bred by Felicitas J. Svejda and patented in 1995 as PP9222, held by the Canadian government. The purple flowers are full, with 35 to 55 petals, about 2.8 in (7 cm) across, and carry a moderate, spicy scent. The patent records high resistance to black spot and powdery mildew. Height is not given in the facts available. It suits gardeners who want a purple rose with low spraying needs.
Louis Jolliet traits
- Purple flowers with 35 to 55 petals
- Blooms about 2.8 in (7 cm) across
- Moderate, spicy fragrance
- Patent records high resistance to black spot and powdery mildew
Good for
- Shrub borders
- Low-maintenance gardens
- Fragrance gardens
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louis Jolliet this page | — | Shrub | — |
| A Shropshire Lad | — | Shrub | — |
| Abraham Darby | — | Shrub | — |
| AC De Montarville | — | Bush | — |
| AC Marie-Victorin | — | Shrub | — |
| AC William Booth | — | Shrub | — |
| Always Hope | — | Bush | — |
Louis Jolliet FAQ
What kind of rose is Louis Jolliet?
Louis Jolliet is a shrub rose bred by Felicitas J. Svejda and patented in 1995 as PP9222, held by the Canadian government.
How does Louis Jolliet compare with other rose varieties?
Louis Jolliet: shrub. Similar rose varieties include A Shropshire Lad, Abraham Darby, AC De Montarville. The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Louis Jolliet good for?
Louis Jolliet is grown for shrub borders, low-maintenance gardens, fragrance gardens.
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.
- Rose growing guide
- How to Prune Roses: When to Cut and How Hard
- Types of Roses: How the Group Decides the Pruning
- Rose Problems: Black Spot, Powdery Mildew and Aphids
- How to Care for Roses: Feeding, Watering and Deadheading
- Rose Growing Calendar: What to Do in Each Season
- Overwintering Roses: Protecting the Graft and the Canes
- All 309 rose varieties
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.