The ''Rosa'' 'Pope John Paul II' is a white

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cultivar, developed by

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in honor of

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History

'Pope John Paul II' was created by American rose breeder, Dr. Keith W. Zary in 2006, and was introduced into the

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in 2013 by

. The new rose was created in honor of the late Pope John Paul II. The pure white rose was specifically chosen by the Vatican, and was planted in the Vatican gardens in 2013 overlooking

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. The Pope John Paul II rose was included in the White House Rose Garden during the latest renovations by

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Melania Trump in honor of the first time a

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visited the

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in 1979.

Description

'Pope John Paul II' is a medium-tall upright shrub, 4 to 5 ft (121-152 cm) in height with a 2 to 3 ft (60-91 cm) spread. The shrub produces over 45 large petals that are a luminous, white, and 5-6 in (12-15 cm) in diameter. Flowers have a strong, citrus fragrance. 'Pope John Paul II' is disease resistant and has dark green foliage.

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