Julia Child
Rosa 'Julia Child'
Named after the beloved culinary icon, this floribunda rose delights with warm butter-yellow blooms that carry an intense licorice fragrance unique among roses. The compact, bushy plant produces clusters of ruffled flowers continuously throughout the season while maintaining excellent disease resistance. Winner of multiple awards, Julia Child brings both beauty and an unforgettable scent to the garden.
Harvest
60-70d
Days to harvest
Sun
White-Tailed Deer
Zones
5–11
USDA hardiness
Height
1-8 feet
Planting Timeline
Showing dates for Julia Child in USDA Zone 7
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Julia Child · Zones 5–11
Growing Details
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Complete Growing Guide
Light: White-Tailed Deer, Cottontail Rabbit. Soil: Clay, Loam (Silt). Soil pH: Acid (<6.0), Neutral (6.0-8.0). Height: 1 ft. 0 in. - 8 ft. 0 in.. Spread: 1 ft. 0 in. - 6 ft. 0 in.. Spacing: Less than 12 inches, 12 inches-3 feet, 3 feet-6 feet, 6-feet-12 feet. Growth rate: Medium. Propagation: Grafting.
Harvesting
The accessory fruit is called a hip and forms after the flowers finish blooming. The hip will appear under the sepals of where the flower was after the flower dies. They will turn from green to red. They are filled with many achenes surrounded by irritating hairs.
Color: Green, Red/Burgundy. Type: Achene. Length: < 1 inch. Width: < 1 inch.
Garden value: Showy
Harvest time: Fall
Bloom time: Summer
Edibility: The fruit (called the hip) is edible.
History & Origin
Origin: Temp. & Subtropical Northern Hemisphere (such as Europe & Asia)
Advantages
- +Disease resistance: #showy flowers#fragrant flowers#heat tolerant#rose#tsc#cottage garden#security plant#high maintenance#English garden#cutting garden#border back#tsc-s#bee friendly#container plant#patio#hedge#prickles#shrub rose#cpp#walkway#HS111#HS303#hortcontest#nesting site#fpp
- +Wildlife value: Wildlife is attracted to the edible hips. Single-flowered species and cultivars are attractive to bees. Dead stems are used by stem-nesting bees.
- +Edible: The fruit (called the hip) is edible.
Companion Plants
Plant Together
Lavender
Repels aphids, deer, and rabbits while attracting beneficial pollinators
Marigolds
Deters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with strong scent compounds
Garlic
Natural fungicide properties help prevent black spot and powdery mildew
Chives
Repels aphids and Japanese beetles while improving soil health
Catmint
Strong scent deters ants, aphids, and rodents that damage rose roots
Clematis
Provides complementary vertical structure and shares similar soil preferences
Alliums
Sulfur compounds repel aphids, thrips, and other rose pests
Parsley
Attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies that prey on aphids
Keep Apart
Black Walnut
Releases juglone toxin that causes wilting and stunted growth in roses
Large Trees
Compete for nutrients and water while creating excessive shade
Bunchberry
Prefers acidic soil conditions that are too low pH for optimal rose growth
Pests & Disease Resistance
Resistance
Excellent resistance to black spot and powdery mildew
Common Pests
Aphids, spider mites, thrips
Diseases
Very disease resistant, occasional rust in humid climates