Pope John Paul II

Bred by Dr. Keith W. Zary (United States, before 2006).
Introduced in United States by Jackson & Perkins Co. in 2006 as 'Pope John Paul II'.
Hybrid Tea. Ultimate Rose ™ Collection.
White or white blend. Pure White. Strong, citrus fragrance. up to 30 petals. Average diameter 5". Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Pointed, ovoid buds.
Tall, upright. Medium, glossy, dark green foliage.
Height of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm).
USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Can be used for cut flower or garden. Very vigorous. prefers full sun. Disease susceptibility: very disease resistant. Remove spent blooms to encourage re-bloom. Spring Pruning: Remove old canes and dead or diseased wood and cut back canes that cross. In warmer climates, cut back the remaining canes by about one-third. In colder areas, you'll probably find you'll have to prune a little more than that.
..one of the most fragrant roses of all time.
European Union - Patent No: 26787 on 22 Feb 2010
Application No: 2008/2131 on 2008

United States - Patent No: PP 19,107 on 19 Aug 2008 VIEW USPTO PATENT
Application No: 11/585,435 on 23 Oct 2006
Secret ™ × Fragrant Lace ™
Commemorative hybrid tea rose in honor of the late Pope John Paul II. The luminous, pure white rose with a crisp refreshing fragrance was specifically chosen by the Vatican to honor John Paul II and will be planted this year in the Vatican gardens overlooking Saint Peter’s Basilica. Ten percent of the net proceeds from the sale of each rose will be put at the disposal of Vatican City, which has informed Jackson & Perkins that it will donate these funds to a charity benefiting the poor of Sub-Saharan Africa.

The Pope John Paul II Rose joins a significant list of commemorative cause roses that honor prominent leaders and organizations with support for a designated charitable activity. Jackson & Perkins® Cause Roses include those named for Diana, Princess of Wales, Veterans’ Honor, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Habitat for Humanity, Ronald Reagan and Nancy Reagan.

— 2011 —
Portland - Most Fragrant Rose
Portland Rose Trials
Portland - People's Choice Most Fragrant Rose
Portland Rose Trials
— 2010 —
Australia - Best Hybrid Tea
Australian National Rose Trials
Australia - Best in Trial
Australian National Rose Trials
Australia - Gold Medal
Australian National Rose Trials
Australia - Most Fragrant Rose
Australian National Rose Trials
— 2006 —
Rose Hills - Most Fragrant Variety
Rose Hills International Rose Trials