Rosa 'Bucbi' (Carefee Beauty Rose)


Botanical Information

FamilyRosaceae
GenusRosa
Cultivar'Bucbi'
Tradmarked NameCarefree Beauty™
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)
OriginHybridized by Griffith Buck of Iowa State University.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone2 - 5a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-35 - (-29)
Temperature (°F)-30 - (-20)
Height1.5 m
Spread1 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August, September, October

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA shrub rose with large, pink flowers that have a pleasing aroma.
ShapeA bushy, upright, compact shrub.
LandscapeExcellent specimen plant, effective as a hedge or as an addition to any garden or border.
PropagationPropagate through budding.
CultivationGrow in full sun in an average, well-drained, medium-moisture soil. Water deeply and regularly (preferably in the morning), avoiding overhead watering. Prune as necessary from late winter to early spring.
PestsThis cultivar has a much better resistance to diseases than most other Rosa species, but insects such as aphids, beetles, borers, scale, thrips, rose midges, leafhoppers, and spider mites may still cause problems.
Notable SpecimensRoyal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves are glossy and dark green.
Flower DescriptionFlowers are large, fragrant, pink, and semi-double to 10 cm in diameter, appearing in small clusters on arching canes. The flowers are especially attractive to butterflies, and the blooms are profuse, lasting from late spring to first frost.

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