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Wekvossutono Julia Child Rose

Rosa 'Wekvossutono'

The Story

Plant Bio

Floribunda roses are known for producing large clusters of flowers, providing a continuous and colorful display throughout the growing season. They combine the hardiness of polyanthas with the flower form of hybrid teas.

'Wekvossutono', the Julia Child rose, is celebrated for its buttery-gold, old-fashioned, full-petaled blooms and a strong, sweet licorice fragrance. It has excellent disease resistance for a rose and a rounded, bushy habit.

Uses & Benefits:

The Julia Child rose offers a continuous display of beautiful, buttery-yellow, fragrant flowers from spring to fall. Its rounded, compact shape makes it an attractive and tidy addition to any sunny garden.

It is an excellent choice for a low, flowering hedge, a border front, or a container on a sunny patio. The flowers are also wonderful for cutting and bringing indoors to enjoy their fragrance.

The open-faced flowers are accessible to pollinators like bees. Roses also provide habitat and cover for small garden creatures.

Essentials

At a Glance

Plant Type

Shrub

Height

30 inches

Width

30 inches

Light

Full Sun

Zones

5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Water

Medium

Humidity

Prefers good air circulation

Lifespan

10-15 years

Native To

Hybrid origin

Toxicity

Non-toxic, but thorns are a hazard

Bloom period

Late spring – Mid-fall

In flower about 6 months of the year

Planting

How to Grow

Select a site with at least 6 hours of direct sun daily.
Prepare rich, well-drained soil by adding plenty of compost.
Dig a hole large enough to accommodate the roots comfortably.
Set the plant so the bud union is at or just above soil level.
Backfill with soil, water thoroughly, and create a watering basin.
Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

Pro Tip

Provide excellent air circulation and full sun to maximize its natural disease resistance and prevent common rose ailments like black spot.

Keep It Thriving

Care Guide

Do

Water deeply at the base of the plant, especially in the morning.
Feed regularly throughout the growing season.
Deadhead spent flowers promptly to promote reblooming.
Ensure good air circulation around the plant.

Don't

Do not use overhead watering, as it encourages fungal diseases.
Avoid planting in a crowded space without airflow.
Don't stop deadheading in mid-season.
Avoid fertilizing late in the fall, which can spur vulnerable new growth.

Seasonal Care Calendar

Task	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Deadhead
Fertilize
Pest Check
Plant
Prune
Winter Prep

Watch Out For

Pests & Diseases

Common Pests

Common Diseases

In the Garden

Landscape Uses & Companions

Landscape Uses

Fragrant and colorful low hedgeClassic rose garden specimenCheery container planting

Companion Plants

Nepeta 'Walker's Low'Salvia 'May Night'Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote'Geranium 'Rozanne'Artemisia 'Silver Mound'

Multiply

Propagation Methods

Good to Know

Common Questions

Wekvossutono Julia Child Rose questions

What zones can Wekvossutono Julia Child Rose grow in?

Wekvossutono Julia Child Rose is hardy in USDA Zones 5–9. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.

Is Wekvossutono Julia Child Rose deer resistant?

Not reliably. Deer may browse Wekvossutono Julia Child Rose, especially tender spring growth — plan on repellents or fencing where pressure is high.

When does Wekvossutono Julia Child Rose bloom?

Wekvossutono Julia Child Rose typically blooms in late spring through mid-fall. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.

Does Wekvossutono Julia Child Rose need full sun?

Wekvossutono Julia Child Rose does best in full sun (6+ hours).