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Native alternative(s) for Rosa 'Lawrence Johnston':
Ampelaster carolinianus Ampelaster carolinianus
Campsis radicans Campsis radicans
Gelsemium sempervirens Close up of funnel shaped flower
Lonicera sempervirens Lonicera sempervirens
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Rosa America™ 'JACclam'
Rosa banksiae Flower and Leaves
Rosa Handel® 'MACha' Flowers
Rosa 'Lawrence Johnston' has some common insect problems:
Pests of Rose

Rosa 'Lawrence Johnston'

Common Name(s):

Previously known as:

  • Rosa 'Hidcote Yellow'
Phonetic Spelling
RO-zuh
Description

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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Tags:
#vigorous#fragrant flowers#yellow flowers#spring flowers#high maintenance#climbing rose#vertical spaces#arbor#full sun#trellis#wall
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#vigorous#fragrant flowers#yellow flowers#spring flowers#high maintenance#climbing rose#vertical spaces#arbor#full sun#trellis#wall
  • 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.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Rose
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Habit/Form:
    Climbing
    Growth Rate:
    Rapid
    Maintenance:
    High
    Texture:
    Medium
    Appendage:
    Prickles
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
    Stem Description:
    Green stem with prickles
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Vertical Spaces
    Landscape Theme:
    Cottage Garden
    Cutting Garden
    English Garden
    Design Feature:
    Screen/Privacy
    Specimen
    Attracts:
    Bees
    Problems:
    Spines/Thorns