A much-loved hybrid tea with large, loosely ruffled coppery-apricot blooms and a fruity fragrance. Voted the World's Favourite Rose, it flowers freely and reliably.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 1 m H × 90 cm W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Just Joey Rose
Botanically, Rosa 'Just Joey' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Rosaceae family. It reaches around 1 m tall and 90 cm wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. Orange flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Just Joey Rose
Just Joey Rose suits warm-temperate, cool-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also is an award-winning selection.
Soil & planting
Just Joey Rose does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Just Joey Rose does best with regular, moderate watering. A light spring feed is usually enough to maintain steady growth. Keep a newly planted specimen evenly watered through its first season; established plants can then follow the water needs above.
Pruning & care
Prune Just Joey Rose after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Once established, it is moderate maintenance.
Using Just Joey Rose in the garden
Just Joey Rose earns its place for cut flowers for the vase, its fragrance and a feature or specimen planting.
Companion planting & design
For easier irrigation and care, group Just Joey Rose with species that also favour regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Leave enough room for the mature spread so neighbouring plants are not crowded out.
Good to know
It is thorny — useful as a barrier, but wear gloves when pruning.
Buying Just Joey Rose
Plant Sale lists Just Joey Rose as potted plants and bare-root stock. Catalogue forms are planning guidance until the Plant Sale team confirms live availability.
