Photo of Rosa 'John Cabot' flower by Brushwood Nursery

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Rosa 'John Cabot'

Also Known As

  • John Cabot Rose

Plant type

vine

size

  • H: 6'-10'
  • W: 8'-10'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

Rosa 'John Cabot' plant details

Rosa 'John Cabot' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen vine with green foliage. In fall and summer purple and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rosa 'John Cabot'

Plant type: vine
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 8 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: purple and red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, fragrant, musk-scented

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rosa 'John Cabot'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

John Cabot has semidouble blooms in a pale red-purple color and it blooms profusely for 6 weeks in early summer. It repeats lightly until another big show just before fall. Scent: Slight Musky. Flower Size:3 inches. Origin: Svejda, Can. 1978.

Gardening facts about Rosa 'John Cabot' plant

How to Grow Rosa 'John Cabot'

  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun

Features

  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • purple
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
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