Rosa 'Meipitac' (Carefree Wonderâ„¢ Rose)


Botanical Information

FamilyRosaceae
GenusRosa
Cultivar'Meipitac'
Tradmarked NameCarefree Wonder™
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)
OriginHybridized by Meilland International and introduced to North America by Star Conard-Pyle Roses.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone5a - 9b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-40
Temperature (°F)-30
Height1.2 - 1.6 m
Spread1.2 - 1.6 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August, September, October

Description and Growing Information

ID CharacteristicBlooms that vary in colour from light to deep blush pink.
ShapeUpright.
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 medium pink flower buds appearing terminally as solitary bud or in bunches of 2 - 3 or 4 - 8 with 20-25 petals per bloom.
Leaf DescriptionFinely-serrated, simple-pinnate medium to deep green leaves.
Flower DescriptionHighly showy terminal blooms, composed of loosely-arranged whorls of delicate, broad heart-shaped light blush pink to medium blush pink petals.

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