Available only at independent garden centers, 'Pope John Paul II' combines vigorous growth, glossy dark green disease-resistant foliage, and summerlong masses of huge, exquisitely perfumed, pure white blossoms.

Each bush grows 4.5 to 5 feet tall. Buds are pointed and oval, held on nice long 16 to 20-inch cutting stems; they open to huge 5-inch wide pure white blossoms, each packed with up to 50 snowy petals. Best of all is their luscious lemon blossom fragrance. Imagine a bouquet of 'Pope John Paul II' roses in a cloud of baby's breath!

Says Jackson & Perkins, "A limited edition for 2007, this elegant rose grows in the Vatican's private garden."