Juno is a hybrid Centifolia shrub in the rose family (Rosaceae) that was introduced in 1832 and is named for Juno, the Roman goddess of earth. It was most likely bred in China. This shrub has arching canes and grows 3-4 feet tall and wide. It requires well-drained soils in full sun. Prune after flowering is done as it blooms on old wood. Large 40-petaled pink flowers occur in late spring to early summer. It does not repeat bloom. Foliage is glossy green and occurs on stems with prickles. Use this plant in the cutting, English or cottage garden, as a specimen or in groups as a hedge. Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Susceptible to mldew. and a variety of diseases and pests. See pests of roses to the left. Deer will browse roses. More information on Rosa .
Curated pairwise relationships between this plant and others in the library — who feeds
whom, who competes, who confuses the pests. Green reads as a good pairing, red as one to avoid.
No curated interactions recorded for this species yet.
Also noted by NC State
Related species the NC State Plant Toolbox flags for this plant — look-alikes to tell
apart, and plants that play a similar role in a planting. Ones we carry in the library are linked.
Fills a similar nicheRosa America™ 'JACclam'Rosa 'Jeanne Lajoie'Rosa Lady of the Dawn 'INTerlada'
Full plant profile
Growing Conditions
Plant type
Rose
Life cycle
Perennial
USDA zones
4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Soil texture
Clay; High Organic Matter; Loam (Silt); Sand
Soil pH
Acid (<6.0); Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Soil drainage
Good Drainage | Moist
Available space
3 feet-6 feet
NC region
Coastal; Mountains; Piedmont
Mature size
Height: 3 ft. 0 in. - 4 ft. 0 in. | Width: 3 ft. 0 in. - 4 ft. 0 in.
Growth rate
Medium
Maintenance
High
Canopy layer
4 - Herbaceous (3-15 ft)
Form & Appearance
Habit / form
Arching; Erect; Spreading
Texture
Medium
Foliage
Deciduous
Leaf color
Green
Leaf type
Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Leaf arrangement
Opposite
Leaf shape
Ovate
Leaf margin
Serrate
Hairs present
No
Leaf detail
Large dark green glossy foliage with 5 leaflets per stem
Flower color
Pink; White
Flower value
Fragrant; Good Cut; Showy
Flower form
Solitary
Flower shape
Cup; Dome
Flower size
3-6 inches
Flower detail
4-5-inch Pale pink Double, globular blooms with 40 petals that open flat and have a strong fragrance.