Just Joey

Rosa 'Just Joey'

Medium · Some experience

About Just Joey

Just Joey is a beloved ruffled coral-apricot hybrid tea rose with wavy petal edges and a strong fruity tea fragrance, producing 5-inch blooms on a rounded 3 to 4 foot bush. Named World's Favorite Rose in 1994 by the World Federation of Rose Societies, it remains one of the most popular apricot-toned roses in American gardens for its soft warm color and exceptional scent.

Fragrant
Cut-flower

WATER

Regular

Top inch dry

LIGHT

Full sun

6+ hrs direct

HARDY

Hardy to -20°F (-29°C)

USDA hardiness zones 5–9

How to care for Just Joey

Watering

Springevery 5 days
Summerevery 3 days
Fallevery 7 days
Winterevery 14 days

Soil · Rich & loamy

Top dressingBark mulch15%
Main mixRich loam + compost 3:170%
DrainageGravel15%

Use fully finished compost — fresh compost burns roots.

FERTILIZER

Balanced Feed 14-14-14

An even feed covers all three needs at once, keeping leaves, roots and blooms moving together with nothing pushed out of balance.

N33%P33%K33%

Nitrogen · Leaves
Phosphorus · Roots + Blooms
Potassium · Strength

Springevery 30 days
Summerevery 30 days
Fallevery 45 days

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At a Glance

Height3–4 ft (0.9–1.2 m)
Spread2–3 ft (0.6–0.9 m)
Flower colorOrange
Foliage colorGreen
SoilLoamy, Well-drained, Rich
LocationsYard

Bloom time

BLOOM CYCLE

Peak bloom

May–Sep

Deadhead for repeat bloom; prune late winter

Fragrance

STRONG FRAGRANCE

The flowers have a strong fruity scent.

Toxicity

Humans Slight

Unknown toxic principle

HumansDogsCats

Slight

Stem
Contact

EXPOSURE Touching stems.

EFFECT Pricks from thorns.

NOTE Not toxic; thorns cause mechanical injury.

Safe

EXPOSURE No exposure route is reported.

EFFECT No toxic effect is reported.

NOTE Listed as non-toxic for dogs; avoid eating ornamental plants unless confirmed edible.

Safe

EXPOSURE No exposure route is reported.

EFFECT No toxic effect is reported.

NOTE Listed as non-toxic for cats; avoid eating ornamental plants unless confirmed edible.

Educational information, not medical or veterinary advice. If exposure is suspected, contact a doctor or veterinarian.

History

Illustrated historical scene for Just Joey

Rosa 'Just Joey' is a buff-apricot hybrid tea rose bred by English hybridizer Roger Pawsey of Cants of Colchester, released in 1972 from a cross between 'Fragrant Cloud' and 'Dr. A. J. Verhage'. Pawsey named the cultivar for his wife Joey. The loosely ruffled blooms open from pointed coppery buds to wide wavy-edged flowers in shades of apricot, copper, and buff that deepen toward the petal edges, with a strong fruity fragrance inherited from 'Fragrant Cloud'.

The cultivar won numerous regional awards and was voted the World's Favorite Rose by the World Federation of Rose Societies in 1994, earning Hall of Fame status. Its informal, almost old-rose look and unique coloring have kept it popular in English cottage-garden and cutting-garden designs for over fifty years. Remains one of the UK's and America's most beloved apricot roses.

Symbolism & meaning

What It Symbolizes

Just Joey carries warmth and affection, its ruffled coral-apricot blooms holding the soft glow of a remembered embrace. Voted World's Favorite Rose in 1994, it is also a flower of the beloved, chosen by gardeners across continents above all the other hybrid teas of it time. It is the rose of widespread fondness, a bloom whose meaning is the rare affection a single variety can earn from a million separate gardens.

Warmth — glows with warm coral-apricot color
Beloved — World's Favorite Rose 1994

Where the Name Comes From

Named 'Just Joey' by breeder Roger Pawsey for his father-in-law Joe Pawsey.

Uses & Fun Facts

Strong fruity tea fragrance from coral-apricot blooms
Ruffled hybrid tea blooms for romantic bouquets
Rounded bush for fragrance and cottage gardens

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Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Just Joey?

In summer, water about every 3 days; in winter, about every 14 days. Adjust for heat, pot size and drainage.

How much light does Just Joey need?

Full sun: 6+ hrs direct. Watch the leaves — scorching or stretching means the light needs adjusting.

Is Just Joey toxic to cats or dogs?

Pets Safe (Dogs Safe · Cats Safe) Educational information, not medical or veterinary advice. If exposure is suspected, contact a doctor or veterinarian.

Is Just Joey easy to grow?

It is moderately demanding: a good choice once you have a little experience.

When does Just Joey bloom?

It typically blooms May–Sep in the Northern Hemisphere.

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