Botanical Name

Rosa 'Julia Child'

Commonly known as Julia Child Rose

Rosa 'Julia Child' (Julia Child Rose)
Shrub

Butter-yellow ruffled blooms with a sweet licorice-candy fragrance. The chef's own pick for her garden and one of the best yellow floribundas ever bred.

Quick Reference
Bloom Season
May to Oct
USDA Zones
5-9
Sun
Full Sun
Water
Moderate - regular watering
Mature Height
3-4'
Bloom Colors
Yellow
Fragrant Cut Flower Pollinator Friendly Reblooming Low Maintenance
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About This Name

Rosa 'Julia Child' is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Julia Child Rose unambiguously. The genus Rosa places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for Julia Child Rose, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Rosa 'Julia Child' will give you the most precise results.