Rosa 'Meipotal' (Carefree Delightâ„¢ Rose)


Botanical Information

FamilyRosaceae
GenusRosa
Cultivar'Meipotal'
SynonymsRosa 'Carefree Delight'
Tradmarked NameCarefree Delight™
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)
OriginHybridized by Meilland International and introduced in North America by Star Conard-Pyle Roses.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5-9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone6- 9b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-40
Temperature (°F)-30
Height1 - 1.5 m
Spread1 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August, September, October

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA landscape shrub rose.
ID CharacteristicA dwarf shrub rose with blush pink wild rose-like blooms.
ShapeCompact.
LandscapeBeds and borders, cut flowers, rose gardens, informal gardens, city and courtyard gardens or as a specimen.
CultivationPlant in full to partial sun in moist but well-drained soil. Apply a slow release fertilizer in early spring just as leaves emerge. Prune old flowers to encourage re-blooming.
PestsCan be affected by diseases such as black spot, rose rust, or powdery mildew but each are highly unlikely.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionRobust, upright-growing, slightly woody, glaborous medium green stems that don characteristic reddish-green thorns.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionSimple pinnate dark pink flower buds appearing terminally as solitary bud or in bunches of 2 - 3 or 4 - 8 with 7-11 petals per bloom.
Leaf DescriptionFinely-serrated, simple-pinnate medium to deep green leaves.
Flower DescriptionHighly showy, wild rose-like terminal blooms composed of very loosely-arranged whorls of delicate, broad heart-shaped blush pink petals.

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