Hybrid tea rose

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Just Joey™

Hybrid tea rose

- – P. Roger Pawsey

Warm peach-pink with a subtle copper tint. - hybrid tea rose - strong, well-scented rose - peach scented

– Large, high-centred blooms for cutting
– Warm peach-pink colour with copper tint
– Strong, distinctive peach fragrance
– Reliable repeat flowering all season
– Award-winning variety with top merit ratings
Special feature: Inducted to WFRS Rose Hall of Fame as “World’s Favourite Rose” in 1994.
Low maintenance – Eco-friendly garden design
Just Joey™
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
23,30 €
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JUST JOEY™ – apricot-pink hybrid tea rose

With its famous, ruffled blooms in warm apricot-peach shades, Just Joey brings a touch of glamour to everyday Irish gardens while staying reassuringly reliable. Large, high-centred flowers open from coppery buds and repeat generously through summer, filling the air with a strong, peach-scented fragrance. This pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL own-root plant settles in steadily, forming a long-lived shrub that copes well with our damp, changeable weather and the challenges of a humid climate. In year one it quietly builds roots, in year two it pushes stronger shoots, and by year three You enjoy its full ornamental impact with a stable, bushy shape. Ideal as a feature near the front door or along a path, it also performs beautifully in generous patio containers of at least 40–50 litres, where its colour and scent can be appreciated up close without demanding complicated maintenance.


Just Joey in full bloom, showing its peach-pink, copper-toned flowers.

Use cases

Target areaReason
Front garden specimen near entrance or path Large, showy hybrid tea blooms and a bushy habit make Just Joey a natural focal point beside a gate, path or front door, giving an elegant welcome with minimal fuss for beginners
Small rose group of 3 shrubs in a mixed border Planted in a loose triangle, three bushes create a full, rounded effect with repeating waves of peach-apricot flowers that knit well with other perennials, suiting those who want easy cohesion for busy homeowners
Cutting patch for home-arranged bouquets Long, straight stems and high-centred, exhibition-style flowers are ideal for cutting, so a short row in a sunny bed provides fragrant blooms for the vase all summer, appealing to creative gardeners and flower-lovers
Feature rose in a large patio or balcony container In a 40–50 litre pot with good drainage, Just Joey forms a compact, upright shrub whose striking flowers and scent can be enjoyed at arm’s length, perfect for urban patios and small-space gardeners
Sunny cottage-style border in Irish conditions The rose’s medium disease resistance and reliable flowering help it perform steadily in cool summers and frequent showers, adapting well to our typically wet, breeze-laden Atlantic conditions for relaxed cottage-style planting
Long-lived focal point in a family back garden As an own-root rose, it rebuilds and thickens from the base over time, maintaining its character and colour for many years, providing a dependable “constant” in a changing family garden for long-term planners
Informal hedge or low divider between garden areas Planted 80–90 cm apart, the bushy structure and mid-green foliage form a soft, scented boundary that separates play areas from flower beds without feeling formal, appreciated by families who like gentle screening
Easy-care rose bed with simple seasonal tasks Regular flowering from a single main flush with strong repeats means the main work is light pruning and the occasional deadheading, suiting those who prefer straightforward, seasonal routines rather than constant chores for time-poor

Decorating ideas

  • COTTAGE RIBBON – Plant Just Joey along a path with Geranium sanguineum and softly billowing grasses for a relaxed, cottage look – ideal for those who like informal, romantic front gardens
  • EVENING TERRACE – Grow one rose in a large terracotta pot with trailing thyme and mint where You sit in the evenings so the strong peach fragrance perfumes your patio – suited to balcony and terrace dwellers
  • WARM BORDER – Combine Just Joey with Echinacea ‘Big Kahuna’ and Liatris ‘Kobold’ in a sunny bed for a warm, sunset palette – perfect for gardeners who enjoy bold yet easy-to-care-for colour schemes
  • DOORWAY WELCOME – Place a single shrub near the front step with lavender and rosemary on either side to frame the entrance with scent and soft structure – for homeowners wanting a smart but simple welcome
  • VASE GARDEN – Dedicate a small strip of border to three Just Joey plants for cutting, underplant with low catmint to hide bare bases, and harvest stems all summer – great for those who love arranging their own flowers

Technical cultivar profile
PropertyData
Name and registration Hybrid tea rose, registered as Just Joey and marketed as Just Joey™. Belongs to the hybrid tea group, used both as a garden and exhibition rose, ARS approved exhibition name Just Joey.
Origin and breeding Bred by P. Roger Pawsey of Cants of Colchester Ltd., England from ‘Fragrant Cloud’ × ‘Dr. A.J. Verhage’. Introduced and registered in 1972, now a classic, widely grown hybrid tea cultivar.
Awards and recognitions Holds the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit (1993) and is in the World Federation of Rose Societies Hall of Fame as “World’s Favourite Rose” (1994), confirming its long-time garden value.
Growth and structure Bushy hybrid tea shrub, around 95–125 cm tall and 85–115 cm wide, with moderately dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage and moderate prickliness. Forms an upright yet full plant suitable for beds and specimens.
Flower morphology Large, double flowers with 26–39 petals, high-centred and pointed-budded in the classic cut-rose style. Mainly borne singly on stems, with remontant flowering and a generous second flush in good conditions.
Colour and phenology Warm peach-pink to apricot with a copper tint; buds deep yellow with peach and copper sheen. Colour lightens in strong sun and deepens in cool weather, providing a changing but always harmonious display.
Fragrance and aroma Strongly scented hybrid tea with a distinctive peach-like fragrance. The perfume is noticeable both on the plant and in the vase, especially in mild, still weather, making it popular for scented garden corners.
Rose hip characteristics Generally sparse hip set due to double flowers and frequent deadheading; if left, may produce small spherical orange-red hips about 12–18 mm, adding a light decorative interest late in the season.
Resistance and hardiness Hardy to about −15 to −12 °C (RHS H6), USDA zone 7b, Swedish zone 2. Disease resistance medium overall, with good black-spot resistance and moderate susceptibility to mildew and rust; regular watering needed in dry spells.
Horticultural recommendations Best in full sun with well-drained soil; space 80–90 cm in rows or 1.2–1.4 plants/m². Suitable for beds, hedging, containers and cutting. Maintenance medium, mainly seasonal pruning and some deadheading of spent blooms.

JUST JOEY™ rewards You with large, fragrant peach-apricot blooms, reliable repeat flowering and a durable, own-root shrub that settles in for years of easy enjoyment, making it a confident choice if You want beauty without complication.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: JUST JOEY™ – apricot-pink hybrid tea rose - Pawsey
Product Type: pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:01.07.2025
Cultivar Merit Rating: premium gold
Item Number: [568] 52-705 (14.02.2026) pharmarosa.ie

Name and Registration

Cultivar Name Meaning: The name is the diminutive form of a female given name.
Trade Name: Just Joey™ Hybrid tea rose Just Joey
Rose Group: Hybrid Tea
Commercial Type: hybrid tea rose
Commercial Group: Hybrid tea rose
Exhibition Category: exhibition hybrid tea; cut flower
Collection: Hybrid tea rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: Cants of Colchester Ltd. (United Kingdom)
Breeder: P. Roger Pawsey
Breeding Company / Institution: Cants of Colchester Ltd
Breeding Year: England, 1972
Parentage: ‘Fragrant Cloud’ × ‘Dr. A.J. Verhage’

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Honours: WFRS Hall of Fame, "World's Favourite Rose" (1994)
Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: RHS Award of Garden Merit (1993)
Competition and Show Awards: Royal Horticultural Society – Award of Garden Merit (1993); World Federation of Rose Societies – Rose Hall of Fame, "World’s Favourite Rose" (1994)

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 3.1-4.1ft (95-125 cm)
Spread: 2.8-3.8ft (85-115 cm)
Growth Habit: bushy
Foliage: The variety has moderately dense foliage; the leaves have a slightly glossy surface and a mid-green hue.
Prickliness: moderately thorny
Self-Cleaning Description: The majority of spent flowers remain on the plant and require subsequent cleaning.
Self-Cleaning Intensity: Self-cleaning: weak.

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 26-39
Flower Fullness: double flowered
Flower Form: high-centred, pointed-budded (cut-rose type)
Flower Size: L (2,75-3,95 in)
Inflorescence Type: solitary
Colour Code: ARS code: AB RHS code: 24C (outer), 24D (inner)
Repeat Flowering: Remontant; the second flowering is also abundant.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: peach-pink
Flower Colour: Warm peach-pink with a subtle copper tint.
Closed Bud: Deep yellow with peach tones and a subtle coppery sheen.
Freshly Opened Flower: Rich apricot-pink outer petals, paler inside with a silky hue.
Full Bloom: Even peach‑copper colour, the outer edge paler.
Pre-Fading Flower: Fades into a pale peach with cream-coloured edges.
Colour Fading Description: In strong sunlight it gradually lightens; in cooler weather it becomes richer, with a copper‑brown hue.

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: strong, well-scented rose
Fragrance Character: peach scented
Pollinator Attraction: Highly double, high-centred flowers with restricted stamen accessibility make this variety only marginally attractive to pollinators.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Double, medium-tall flowers partially conceal the stamens, so its pollinator-friendliness is limited and it is primarily an ornamental variety.

Rose Hip Characteristics

Rose Hip Shape: spherical
Rose Hip Colour: orange-red
Rose Hip Notes: Rose hip set is expected to be sparse due to double flowers and frequent removal of spent blooms; occasionally producing spherical, orange‑red hips 12–18 mm in diameter.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -15–-12 °C
Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: Performs well in heat but does not tolerate prolonged drought; requires regular watering.
Disease Resistance: medium
  • powdery mildew – medium
  • black spot – resistant
  • rust – medium

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended Spacing: 90 cm for mass planting, 80 cm for hedging, 150 cm as a specimen
Planting Density: square planting 1,2 plants/m², hexagonal arrangement 1,4 plants/m²
Partial Shade Tolerance: Best in a sunny position
Maintenance Requirements: Maintenance requirement medium; occasionally requires pest and disease control.
Key Uses: flower bed, cut flower, specimen, container

Notes

Strengths: Low maintenance – Eco-friendly garden design
Companion Plants: Echinacea 'Big Kahuna' - coneflower Geranium sanguineum - red cranesbill Liatris spicata 'Kobold' - dense blazing star
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JUST JOEY™ – apricot-pink hybrid tea rose - Pawsey
Warm peach-pink with a subtle copper tint. - hybrid tea rose - strong, well-scented rose - peach scented
Online rose order - peach-pink - hybrid tea rose - Just Joey™ - (3.1-4.1ft (95-125 cm))
Inflorescence: solitary Height: 3.1-4.1ft (95-125 cm) Flower shape: high-centred, pointed-budded (cut-rose type) Winter hardiness: 6b peach-pink - Cants of Colchester Ltd. (United Kingdom) hybrid tea rose - Flower size: L (2,75-3,95 in) Flower size: L (2,75-3,95 in) - Height: 3.1-4.1ft (95-125 cm) Height: 3.1-4.1ft (95-125 cm) - Flower fullness: double flowered Just Joey™ - Roses in the garden | pharmaROSA® Original - premium gold P. Roger Pawsey

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Care guide

Our product is a rose grown with unique pharmaROSA® cultivation technology!

2 litre, own-root, potted rose.
With shoots appropriate to the season.
With roots thoroughly interwoven through the growing medium.
Quality in line with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
In unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-type rose plant with an individual identifier.

The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.


Stock: several varieties and several stages of development in a short stock section.
Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.
Root system: presentation of the strong root system interwoven through the growing medium with the pot removed.
Balance: mature plant where the development of the root system and the shoots is in harmony.

Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”, but makes the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root production tangible: how the plant is built, what the root system is like and how the shoots renew themselves. The footage was therefore taken at different times, showing plants at different stages of development, so mixed leaf coverage or differing growth stages may appear in the videos. This is not a “sample” of the batch delivered, but an illustration of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical of the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown at the top of the product page.

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