And in Australia by Swane's Nursery/Swane Bros Pty Ltd as "Soul Mate" in 2009[4] In the United Kingdom, the rose was renamed after the popular TV show Absolutely Fabulous.

[5] Celebrity chef Julia Child personally chose this floribunda rose to bear her name.

[2] The Julia Child cultivar features golden flowers produced in clusters that repeat all season long.

It is a popular landscaping plant, because of its bright yellow color, disease resistance, and constant bloom.

The Julia Child rose is heat tolerant, with excellent resistance to blackspot and mildew.