Rosa 'Meipotal' (Carefree Delight™ Shrub Rose)
Michael's Opinion
A well behaved, low growing ground cover type rose.
Botanical Information
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Rosa |
| Cultivar | 'Meipotal' |
| Tradmarked Name | Carefree Delight™ |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Carefree Delight™ rose was developed in France by the Meilland family and introduced in 1984. This family has a long tradition of rose breeding and have introduced such well known roses as 'Bonica' and 'Peace' in the past.Carefree Delight™ was selected as an "All-America Rose Selections" (AARS) winner in 1995. |
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Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4a-10b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 90-120 cm |
| Spread | 90-180 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Shrub |
| Propagation | Propagate by grafting, cutting, or budding. |
| Notable Specimens | The Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens and School of Horticulture, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Photographs
A mature planting along the edge of the rose garden at the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens and School of Horticulture, Niagara Falls.
Japanese Beetles and flower damage.