About Julia Child™ Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘WEKvossutono’  Julia Child™

Julia Child™ is a buttery-gold floribunda rose developed by Tom Carruth at Weeks Roses and introduced in the U.S. in 2006. Named by the iconic chef herself, this rose features perfectly rounded clusters of 4″, fully double blooms with 26–40 ruffled petals and a distinctive licorice-clove fragrance. Its compact, disease-resistant habit and long blooming season make it a standout for both gardens and cut arrangements.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Floribunda
🧬 Breeder: Tom Carruth (USA)

🎨 Color: Butter-gold yellow
🌸 Petal Count: 26–40
💠 Bloom Form: Full, cupped clusters
📏 Bloom Size: ~4″
🔁 Flowering: Repeats from late spring through fall
🏺 Vase Life: Excellent — ideal cut flower
🧴 Fragrance: Licorice-clove

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Compact, rounded shrub
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun (6+ hrs)
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 4a–10a
📐 Spacing: 2–3′
↕️ Height: 2–3′
↔️ Width: 2–3′

🛡️ Health & Suitability
💪 Disease Resistance: Excellent — strong resistance to black spot and mildew
🌎 Regional Recommendations: West Coast, Pacific Northwest, Southwest, Midwest, Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, Northeast
🏅 Awards & Patents:
– All-America Rose Selection Winner (2006)