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Pope John Paul II Hybrid Tea Rose has earned its reputation as one of the world's finest white roses. Revered for its luminous pure white blooms, exceptional citrus fragrance, and outstanding garden performance, this award-winning variety delivers elegant flowers from late spring through late fall. Whether planted as a focal point in the landscape or enjoyed in fresh-cut arrangements, Pope John Paul II combines timeless beauty with remarkable reliability.
Bred by renowned rosarian Dr. Keith Zary for Jackson & Perkins, this celebrated Hybrid Tea produces large, perfectly formed blooms on long, sturdy stems above glossy dark green foliage. Outstanding disease resistance, vigorous repeat flowering, and exceptional fragrance have made Pope John Paul II a favorite among gardeners, rosarians, and floral designers around the world. It is also one of the few roses selected for planting in the Vatican Gardens, honoring the beloved pontiff whose name it proudly carries.
Large, high-centered blooms measure approximately 5 to 6 inches across with beautifully arranged petals that open slowly from elegant pointed buds. Their brilliant white color remains clean and luminous throughout the bloom cycle, creating a striking contrast against rich green foliage. An exceptionally strong citrus fragrance?often considered one of the finest among modern roses?makes every bloom as memorable for its perfume as for its beauty.
Growing approximately 4 to 5 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide, Pope John Paul II develops into a vigorous upright shrub that performs beautifully in rose gardens, mixed borders, and cutting gardens. Its combination of repeat bloom, healthy foliage, outstanding flower quality, and remarkable fragrance has earned numerous awards and continues to make it one of Jackson & Perkins' signature roses.
Why is Pope John Paul II considered one of the best white roses?
Pope John Paul II combines everything gardeners look for in a white Hybrid Tea Rose?large, perfectly formed blooms, exceptional citrus fragrance, repeat flowering, vigorous growth, and excellent disease resistance. Its outstanding performance has earned numerous awards and worldwide recognition.
How large does Pope John Paul II Hybrid Tea Rose grow?
Mature plants typically reach approximately 4 to 5 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide with an upright, well-branched growth habit.
Is Pope John Paul II fragrant?
Yes. This variety is renowned for its exceptionally strong citrus fragrance and is widely regarded as one of the most fragrant modern white roses.
Does Pope John Paul II bloom throughout the season?
Yes. This repeat-flowering Hybrid Tea produces multiple flushes of elegant blooms from late spring through late fall with proper care.
Is Pope John Paul II a good rose for cut flowers?
Absolutely. Long stems, large exhibition-quality blooms, outstanding fragrance, and excellent vase life make it one of the finest roses for fresh floral arrangements.
Plant in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Water regularly while plants become established, deadhead spent blooms to encourage repeat flowering, and prune in early spring to maintain shape and promote vigorous new growth. Fertilize throughout the growing season for the best flower production and healthy foliage.
Every Jackson & Perkins rose is backed by more than 150 years of horticultural expertise. Explore our growing resources to help your roses thrive season after season.
| Genus | Rosa |
| Variety | 'JACsegra' |
| ppaf | PP19107 |
| Zone | 5 - 9 |
| Bloom Start to End | Late Spring - Late Fall |
| Habit | Upright |
| Height | 4 ft - 5 ft |
| Width | 3 ft - 4 ft |
| Bloom Size | 5 in |
| Petal Count | 50 |
| Restrictions | *Due to state restrictions we cannot ship to the following: Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Hawaii |
Bare root roses are the most common form of roses for spring and early season planting, and come in two types: grafted and own root.
Grafted roses, sometimes referred to as budded bare root roses, have roots that belong to a different variety of rose than the shoots. While the shoots will grow into the variety of rose you've selected, the root variety has been specially grown and developed for hardiness, improved resistance to common diseases, and improved resistance to certain weather conditions. The roots on any grafted rose you receive are usually already two years old, so they'll establish in your garden more quickly when planted.
Own root roses are grown from rose shoot cuttings and develop their own root system. Unlike grafted roses, both their roots and shoots come from the same variety of plant.
All Jackson & Perkins bare root roses are maintained in a suspended state of growth in our state-of-the-art wet cooler, so they'll be delivered to you with no foliage or blooms. The wet cooler has a uniform storage temperature set just above freezing and uses a fog system to provide consistent humidity of 100%, ensuring the roses remain fully hydrated and don't exit dormancy before leaving our facility. While you might see some variance in size, even within the same variety of bare root rose, all our roses meet the same rigorous standards of quality.
So, not sure which type of bare root rose you should choose? Don't worry, we've got that covered. We've researched which varieties of bare root roses grow better as grafted or own root, and both types can be planted in the early spring months, so just choose the variety of rose you're most interested in and get planting.
Though you might be surprised or intimidated when you receive a box of bare root roses filled with roots and shoots, rest assured, with the proper care, these little bundles will grow into stunning roses.
container roses are typically available in 2-quart sizes or larger and come with established foliage that may or may not have blooms. While bare root roses should generally be planted in early spring, container roses allow you quite a bit more flexibility in planting time, from spring all the way through fall in many zones. Fall can be a good season to plant container roses because it allows them enough time to establish themselves before cold or freezing temperatures arrive.
Jackson & Perkins is one of the most recognized names in the gardening industry. In fact, for decades rose lovers have considered Jackson & Perkins synonymous with great roses. How has Jackson & Perkins earned this reputation? Simple, for over 100 years we have brought our customers the world's finest selection of roses.
Jackson & Perkins became a leader in the world of roses by producing dozens of award-winning roses. Jackson & Perkins has won more All-America Rose Selection awards than any other US company. In addition to the AARS awards, Jackson & Perkins has won numerous other awards, including the coveted Golden Rose of The Hague and the Royal National Rose Society’s President’s International trophy, among others.
From seed to market a new garden rose can take 8 to 10 years to develop. Every year, thousands of seedlings are grown but only a handful are selected to move into the trial phase. During this time, potential new roses are grown and evaluated in different climatic regions of the country. Our rosarians are looking for rose bushes that have stronger disease resistance, vigorous growth habits, and clean healthy foliage. When it comes to blooms, they are looking for improved flower form, unique colors, and strong fragrance.
Today Jackson & Perkins offers over 200 varieties of roses that includes a broad selection of exclusive roses, historical favorites, and innovative genetics from hybridizers around the world. We have two seasons each year for roses. In the spring, we offer bare root rose bushes, bare root 36” trees, 24” patio trees, and container grown roses. Our fall season is all bush roses, and they are available in 2QT and 1GL containers.
Whether you are new to roses or are an experienced rosarian, our online store has rose varieties for you. Our website is packed with information. You will find each rose fully described and lots of articles and videos that will help answer all your questions. Our call center staff have decades of experience and are just a phone call away.
Jackson & Perkins is here to help you in every way on your rose-growing journey. There is no other plant in the garden that comes in more colors, fragrances, shapes, or forms, or performs as many functions than roses do.
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