Rosa 'John Davis' is a popular rose variety known for its stunning blooms and disease resistance.
It produces large, fragrant flowers with a soft pink color and a moderate to strong fragrance.
This rose plant is a hybrid tea rose, which means it's a cross between a tea rose and another type of rose.
It grows as a large shrub, typically reaching 4 to 6 feet in height and 3 to 4 feet in width.
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About John Davis
John Davis is a tall Hybrid Kordesii shrub rose variety.
It stands at 7 ft (2.1 m) in height with a 6 ft (1.8 m) spread.
The blooms of John Davis are a quartered, cupped form and medium-sized, measuring 3 in (76 mm) in diameter.
They start as bright pink but fade to a lighter pink with golden centers as they age.
Flowers are carried in clusters of 10–15 and have a light, musky fragrance.
The rose will bloom occasionally during the season after its first flowering.
Its growth habit is arching and rambling, with glossy, dark green foliage.
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Growing Conditions
Rosa 'John Davis' is a hardy Canadian rose that can thrive in a variety of climates.
It's bred from 'Kordesii' and is most disease-free in zones 2-9, making it a great option for gardeners in these areas.
This rose can also be grown in warm climates, although it's worth noting that it's particularly beautiful in cold climates.
The ideal growing conditions for Rosa 'John Davis' include being in hardiness zones 2-9.
This means it can tolerate a range of temperatures and conditions, from cold to mild, and still produce stunning blooms.
Here are some key hardiness zones where Rosa 'John Davis' can be grown:
- Zone 2
- Zone 3
- Zone 4
- Zone 5
- Zone 6
- Zone 7
- Zone 8
- Zone 9
Frequently Asked Questions
Does John Davis Rose have thorns?
Yes, the John Davis Rose has small, characteristic rose spines/thorns on its stems. These thorns are a distinctive feature of this rose variety.
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