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Butterscotch
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climber · 1978

Butterscotch

Rosa 'JACtan'

William A. Warriner✦ moderate fragrance

4-6 feet

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

6–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

climber

Bloom size

Large, 4-5 inches

Bloom habit

Usually borne singly on long stems.

Petal count

26-40 petals

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

bicolor

Fragrance

moderate

Foliage

Dark green

Foliage surface

Semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

Slight spicy or tea fragrance.

Color Description

A unique blend of amber, butterscotch, and tan shades.

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

4-6 feet

Spread

3-4 feet

Soil

Rich, well-draining soil with organic matter.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 6–9

Disease Resistance

Moderate

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular watering required, keeping soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Fertilizer

Requires a balanced rose fertilizer applied regularly during the growing season.

Pruning

Prune in early spring to remove dead or diseased wood and shape the plant.

Pests & Diseases

Susceptible to typical rose issues such as black spot and mildew in humid conditions.

🧬 Pedigree

Golden Rapture x (unnamed seedling)

🏆 Awards & Recognition

AARS (All-America Rose Selection) 1987

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