Remember John Paul II in roses!

The John Paul II commemorative rose

This elegant rose now grows in the Vatican private garden, and you can enjoy it in your garden, too! Quickly becoming recognized by growers as one of the finest white hybrid teas of all time, the Pope John Paul II rose produces luminous, large white blossoms that boast up to 50 petals. They slowly spiral open to reveal perfect hybrid tea form and a powerful, fresh citrus aroma. This champion rose has already won top ratings throughout the world for its luscious fragrance, robust growth and outstanding bloom form.

There is also this climbing clematis in the name of the late pontiff.

Zones 4-11, grows 8 to 10 feet
Franczak, Warsaw Poland. Named for the Pope, this stunning Clematis has 5 to 6 inch flowers and blooms in mid to late summer. The pink bar is strongest in late summer and the colors last generally better if grown in partial shade. Pruning: 2 or 3

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