Pope John Paul II
celeste/NH
16 years ago
Awhile back, someone asked about this rose but because I
had just planted it, I couldn't give an assessment. Now that it has bloomed off and on this summer I would like to
share some pictures as well as mention that it is deliciously-scented of lemon and has HUGE blooms which are picture-perfect and are wonderful for the vase. Mine has so far been very healthy with no problems. There aren't many fragrant white HT so I was skeptical about its claim of fragrance....but the plant I have is highly fragrant, rose with citrus....yummy! I am glad I took a chance and got this one.
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POPE JOHN PAUL II
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What does your Pope John Paul II shrub look like?
Comments (38)I love mine - its an old one from Jackson Perkins. It looks rough right now, we just survived "Snowmageddon" where temps got to 3. It was horribly cold all week. It is still alive - a big bush - and I am waiting to see what other tiny leaves come out on it before I start pruning it. Smells divine and has been a hardy rose for me. I may get another one just it case. One of my favorite whites....See MoreIceberg vs. Pope John Paul II
Comments (26)I've just started posting after lurking for many years. I've harrased my family and friends with flower pics for long enough, I thought I would go global. ;) Thank you so much for your sweet comments! Seil & jjpeace, I grew up in Michigan in zone 5 (at the time). I know exactly how hard growing roses there is! I remember my mom thought our roses were coming down with a dread disease that turned all our roses, one by one, year after year, into single dark red roses. I only discovered who the good Dr.Huey was after extensive research at the library (pre-Internet days). Where I am now, you don't have to be a great gardener to grow reasonable healthy roses. I will say though, there is nothing as beautiful as Michigan in the summer, all those lush green rolling hills, long days and colorful sunsets. :) Jjpeace, I'll post a pic of iceberg in spring if I can find one....See MorePope John Paul II blooms
Comments (9)Thank you so much everyone! Moses, I think that Pope John Paul II must be a good rose, and I do see signs of improvement in mine. It has struggled for four seasons, but it is planted near Firefighter, Francis Meilland and Julia Child which have struggled too, and they are also improving. Mine is grafted on Dr. Huey, so I don't have an opinion on how it would do own root. We've had relatively mild winters recently, but most hybrid teas are hardy in my zone. Mine hasn't gotten very big so far, and the canes have remained green, so I've pruned it very little. i do.believe PJPII is very vigorous for some. Maybe someone who has had better success than me will give their input. At this time I am very hopeful that mine will improve. It is one beautiful rose and very fragrant !...See MorePope John Paul II today
Comments (5)My goodness! I am always impressed how well roses grow in warmer climates -- it does the heart good to see so much growth and bloom! Sunny...See Morelesdvs9
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