William P.J. McCarthy Bare Root Rose Bush
Clear pink blooms with the strength of a legacy.
- 🚚 Bare Root Roses ship January–April — perfectly timed for your growing zone
- 🛡️ Complimentary One-Year Grow With Grace™ Guarantee
William P. J. McCarthy Bare Root Rose Bush
Rosa ‘JALmccar’ William P. J. McCarthy
William P. J. McCarthy is a hardy shrub rose bred by Brad Jalbert in Canada, created as a living tribute to his mentor. It produces continuous flushes of clear pink double blooms held above healthy, glossy foliage. Built for northern climates and low maintenance, it’s a reliable performer that combines beauty with resilience.
💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Shrub
🧬 Breeder: Brad Jalbert (2016)
🎨 Color: Clear pink
🌸 Petal Count: 25–30
💠 Bloom Form: Double, clustered
📏 Bloom Size: 3–4″
🔁 Flowering: Repeat bloomer spring through autumn
🏺 Vase Life: 3–5 days
🧴 Fragrance: Light, fresh
🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Compact, well-branched shrub
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA 5–9
📐 Spacing: 2–3′
↕️ Height: ~4′
↔️ Width: ~3′
🛡️ Health & Suitability
🌱 Root Stock: Own Root or Budded
💪 Disease Resistance: Very good — excellent winter hardiness and clean foliage
🌎 Regional Recommendations: Northeast, Midwest, Pacific Northwest, West Coast, Intermountain West
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Our bare root roses are carefully selected and prepared to give you the best start for your garden. Each rose is inspected for quality and health before shipping.
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At Grace Rose Farm®, we’re all about growing gorgeous gardens and happy hearts. That’s why we’ve got your back with our One-Year Grow With Grace™ Guarantee—because we know sometimes things just don’t go as planned in the garden. If your plant doesn’t make it within the first year, no worries—we’ll help make it right with a little store credit love 💗.