Rosa 'Lawrence Johnston'
Common Name(s):
Previously known as:
- Rosa 'Hidcote Yellow'
- Phonetic Spelling
- RO-zuh
- Description
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Lawrence Johnston is a hybrid climbing rose in the Rosaceae family. It was bred by Joseph Pernet-Ducher in France in 1903 and introduced in United Kingdom by Sunnydale Nurseries Ltd in 1948.
This strong climber will grow 20-30 feet tall and 10-20 feet wide. Plant in well-drained loamy garden soil with regular watering in full sun for best results. Mulch to retain moisture and fertilize in spring and summer. Prune as needed in the fall and clean up any dropped leaves or flowers. Winter protection is need in cold winter climates. Do not prune the canes for the first two years after planting to allow the canes to develop.
The fragrant semi-double yellow flowers bloom profusely in spring. Deadheading may encourage a repeat bloom. The foliage is dense with glossy leaves and has prickles.
Grow on trellises, fences, arbors or any vertical site.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Roses are susceptible to black spot, powdery mildew, rust and rose rosette. Insect pests are aphids, beetles, borers, scale, thrips, rose midges, leafhoppers and spider mites
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Rosa
- Family:
- Rosaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Dimensions:
- Height: 20 ft. 0 in. - 30 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 10 ft. 0 in. - 20 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Rose
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Habit/Form:
- Climbing
- Growth Rate:
- Rapid
- Maintenance:
- High
- Texture:
- Medium
- Appendage:
- Prickles
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Soil Texture:
- High Organic Matter
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- Available Space To Plant:
- 12-24 feet
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Fragrant
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Flower Shape:
- Cup
- Flower Petals:
- 7 - 20 petals/rays
- Flower Size:
- 3-6 inches
- Flower Description:
- 5-inch wide medium yellow, semi-double flowers in clusters in an April-May profuse bloom and may occasionally rebloom. 9-16 petals
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Leaf Feel:
- Glossy
- Leaf Type:
- Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Alternate
- Leaf Shape:
- Ovate
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Description:
- Glossy compound green leaves with serrated margins
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Description:
- Green stem with prickles
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Vertical Spaces
- Landscape Theme:
- Cottage Garden
- Cutting Garden
- English Garden
- Design Feature:
- Screen/Privacy
- Specimen
- Attracts:
- Bees
- Problems:
- Spines/Thorns
