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. Expect a moderate maintenance care workload once it is established.
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.
