A modern white hybrid tea with large, high-centred pure-white blooms and a strong sweet citrus fragrance. Exceptionally clean glossy foliage and excellent disease resistance.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 1.5 m H × 90 cm W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Pope John Paul II Rose
Botanically, Rosa 'Pope John Paul II' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Rosaceae family. It reaches around 1.5 m tall and 90 cm wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. White flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Pope John Paul II Rose
Pope John Paul II Rose suits warm-temperate, cool-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Pope John Paul II 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
Pope John Paul II Rose does best with regular, moderate watering. A light spring feed is usually enough to maintain steady growth. New plantings need closer moisture checks in hot or windy weather, with watering tapered once strong new growth appears.
Pruning & care
Prune Pope John Paul II 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 Pope John Paul II Rose in the garden
Pope John Paul II 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 Pope John Paul II 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 Pope John Paul II Rose
Plant Sale lists Pope John Paul II Rose as potted plants and bare-root stock. Catalogue forms are planning guidance until the Plant Sale team confirms live availability.
