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J. P. Connell shrub rose is a hardy beauty with elegant, lemon-yellow blooms that gradually fade to creamy white, revealing sunny golden stamens at the center. Introduced in 1973 and associated with the renowned Canadian Explorer series, this rose offers both charm and resilience. The fully double flowers—with up to 50 petals—bloom singly or in clusters throughout the season, beginning in late spring and continuing in flushes well into fall. A moderate tea rose fragrance adds to its appeal, offering a gentle scent that enhances its classic garden presence. With an upright, bushy form reaching about 4 feet tall and 2 feet wide, this rose is both robust and refined.
J. P. Connell is a versatile choice for mixed borders, foundation plantings, or cottage-style gardens. Its softly shifting bloom colors pair beautifully with lavender, catmint, or silvery-foliaged perennials like artemisia. Dense foliage and a nearly thornless habit make this shrub pleasant to handle and easy to enjoy in any part of the landscape. Whether grown as a stand-alone specimen or integrated into a layered planting scheme, its repeat flowering and graceful form provide season-long interest and structure.
Exceptionally hardy—generally to USDA Zones 2b—J. P. Connell can endure harsh winters and still return with vigor. While some winterkill may occur at temperatures near -26°F, the plant typically survives much colder conditions. Plant in full sun and well-drained soil, spacing about 4 feet apart for good airflow and shape development. Regular watering during dry periods will support strong blooming, and minimal pruning is required beyond spring shaping and spent bloom removal. With its rich heritage, resilience, and gentle beauty, J. P. Connell offers lasting impact in even the coldest climates.
For expert tips on growing and maintaining your J. P. Connell rose, explore our extensive video library filled with rose care videos. Additionally, ensure your shrub rose thrives by visiting our Fertilizer & Plant Care supplies page for all the essential nutrients and products your garden needs.
| Genus | Rosa |
| Species | hybrid |
| Item Form | Bareroot Grafted |
| Zone | 2 - 9 |
| Bloom Start to End | Early Summer - Early Fall |
| Height | 4 ft |
| Width | 24 in |
| Bloom Size | 3 in |
| Petal Count | 50 |
| Additional Characteristics | Bloom First Year, Repeat Bloomer |
| Bloom Color | Yellow |
| Flower Shape | Double |
| Foliage Color | Medium Green |
| Fragrance | Tea Rose, Moderate |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Moisture Requirements | Moist, well-drained |
| Resistance | Cold Hardy |
| Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy |
| Uses | Beds, Border, Hedge, Ornamental, Landscapes |
| Restrictions | *Due to state restrictions we cannot ship to the following: Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands |
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Leave a ReviewBare 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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