Petal Pals
other · 1961
hybrid wichurana rose
Rosa 'Bobbie James'
600cm to 900cm
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
other
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
Large, corymb-like clusters.
Petal count
Single
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
vigorous
Color
white
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
Musky, sweet, and spicy.
Color Description
White with yellow stamens.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
600cm to 900cm
Spread
400cm to 600cm
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
moderate
Fertilizer
Standard rose fertilizer in spring and mid-summer.
Pruning
Minimal pruning required; remove dead wood and prune to shape after flowering.
Pests & Diseases
Generally disease resistant, susceptible to typical rose pests.
🧬 Pedigree
Rosa multiflora x Rosa wichurana (probable)
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Award of Garden Merit (AGM) by the Royal Horticultural Society.