Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Rose rose
Rosa 'Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Rose'
Most Fragrant Rose,People's Choice,Tollcross Fragrance Prize,Perfume Cup - International Jury
USDA zones5 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
Size3.5 to 4 feet tall
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Deep pink
- Foliage color
- Medium green foliage
- Soil types
- Loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Rose' rose (Rosa 'Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Rose') is a shrub for borders, cottage gardens, containers, and specimen planting. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and loamy or clay soil. Deep pink flowers are fragrant and attract bees. Blooms appear in late spring, summer, and early autumn. Hans Jürgen Evers bred it, and it reaches about 39 to 47 inches tall.
Pairs well with Anise hyssop, Switchgrass, and Inkberry.