About the Pope John Paul II Bare Root Tree Rose

Rosa  'JACsegra’  PP 19,107— Pope John Paul II Tree Rose / Hybrid Tea Rose
🧬 Breeder: Dr. Keith W. Zary
🌹 Introduced by Jackson & Perkins — a luminous tribute rose blending classic beauty with deep fragrance and garden grace.

Pope John Paul II is an elegant white hybrid tea rose that has captured the hearts of rosarians and gardeners around the world. Created in honor of the late Pope John Paul II, this rose embodies serenity and dignity with its pure, luminous white blooms and strong citrus fragrance, making it as meaningful in the garden as it is beautiful.

Whether trained as a bare-root tree rose with a stately, upright form or planted as a classic hybrid tea shrub, this variety offers graceful flowering, rich perfume, and structural presence that elevates any landscape.

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💐 Plant & Flower Traits

🌹 Rose Type: Hybrid Tea (standard shrub form) or Tree Rose form
🎨 Color: Clean, pure white
🌸 Bloom Form: Large, full blooms with up to ~45–50 petals per flower
🌼 Fragrance: Strong citrus refreshment — one of the notable features this rose is treasured for
🌿 Foliage: Glossy, dark green leaves that provide a striking backdrop to the white blooms
🔁 Flowering Habit: Repeat blooming throughout the season, from late spring into fall
📏 Mature Size (Shrub): About 4–6 ft tall × 3–4 ft wide (tree rose height will vary)

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🏡 Growth & Garden Habits

🌱 Growth Habit: Upright and vigorous — tree roses have a clear stem with a head of blooms, while shrub form is classic hybrid tea structure
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun for best flower development and fragrance
🌿 Garden Uses: Formal beds, memorial plantings, cut flower gardens, borders, and standout specimens where its scent and color can be savored up close
❄️ Hardiness: Performs well across a broad range of climates (zones typically 5–9)

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💛 Why Grace Rose Farm Loves It

This rose lives up to its name — pure, bright, and evocative. Its generous, glowing white blooms stand tall over healthy foliage, bringing a sense of peace and purity to any planting. Whether featured as a majestic tree rose on a patio or front garden, or showcased as a classic hybrid tea shrub, Pope John Paul II delivers sustained blooming, memorable fragrance, and visual clarity. It’s a rose that speaks gently but confidently, perfect for gardens that value heartfelt meaning as much as seasonal performance.

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🌿 Growing & Care Recommendations

• Planting Site: Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil.

• Spacing: Allow space for vigorous growth and good air circulation.

• Watering: Regular watering while establishing; maintain regular moisture during the growing season.

• Pruning: Prune in early spring to shape and encourage repeat blooming.

• Maintenance: Moderate — regular pruning and deadheading help keep this classic rose blooming beautifully.