Chicago Peace™ Potted Rose Bush
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About Chicago Peace™ Potted Rose Bush
Rosa ‘JOHnago’ Chicago Peace™
Chicago Peace™ is a sport of the world-famous Peace rose, discovered in Chicago in the early 1960s by Stanley Johnston and introduced by Star® Roses and Plants in 1962. This Hybrid Tea rose showcases large, copper‑pink blooms with canary-yellow at the petal base, carried on strong, upright stems — a classic and reliable performer in gardens and cutting beds.
💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Hybrid Tea
🧬 Breeder: Stanley Johnston (USA)
🏢 Introduced By: Star® Roses and Plants (USA, 1962)
🎨 Color: Copper‑pink with canary-yellow at the base of the petals
🌸 Petal Count: 40–45 petals
💠 Bloom Form: Fully double, high-centered, slightly cupped
📏 Bloom Size: Large (~5–6″)
🔁 Flowering: Continuous flushes from spring through fall
🏺 Vase Life: Excellent — sturdy stems ideal for cutting
🧴 Fragrance: Mild fruity-citrus
🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Upright and vigorous
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 6–9 (Zone 5 requires winter protection of the bud union)
📐 Spacing: ~3–4′
↕️ Height: ~4.5–6.5′
↔️ Width: ~3–4′
🛡️ Health & Suitability
🌱 Rootstock: Budded onto Dr. Huey
💪 Disease Resistance: Generally good — leathery foliage helps resist disease
🌞 Heat Performance: Thrives in hot climates; blooms hold color well
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast • Midwest • Mid‑Atlantic • Southeast • Southwest • Intermountain • Pacific Northwest
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