About Chicago Peace™ Potted Rose Bush Rosa ‘JOHnago’ Chicago Peace™ Chicago Peace™ is a sport of the world-famous Peace rose, discovered in Chicago in the early 1960s by Stanley Johnston and introduced by Star® Roses and Plants in 1962. This Hybrid Tea rose showcases large, copper‑pink blooms with canary-yellow at the petal base, carried on strong, upright stems — a classic and reliable performer in gardens and cutting beds. 💐 Plant & Flower Traits 🌹 Rose Type: Hybrid Tea 🧬 Breeder: Stanley Johnston (USA) 🏢 Introduced By: Star® Roses and Plants (USA, 1962) 🎨 Color: Copper‑pink with canary-yellow at the base of the petals 🌸 Petal Count: 40–45 petals 💠 Bloom Form: Fully double, high-centered, slightly cupped 📏 Bloom Size: Large (~5–6″) 🔁 Flowering: Continuous flushes from spring through fall 🏺 Vase Life: Excellent — sturdy stems ideal for cutting 🧴 Fragrance: Mild fruity-citrus 🏡 Growth & Garden Habits 🌿 Growth Type: Upright and vigorous ☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun ❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 6–9 (Zone 5 requires winter protection of the bud union) 📐 Spacing: ~3–4′ ↕️ Height: ~4.5–6.5′ ↔️ Width: ~3–4′ 🛡️ Health & Suitability 🌱 Rootstock : Budded onto Dr. Huey 💪 Disease Resistance: Generally good — leathery foliage helps resist disease 🌞 Heat Performance: Thrives in hot climates; blooms hold color well 🌎 Regional Recommendations: West Coast • Midwest • Mid‑Atlantic • Southeast • Southwest  • Intermountain • Pacific Northwest