Rose
Carefree Delight
Rosa MEIpotal 'Carefree Delight'
2 pictures total.
Features
Shrub rose with dark green foliage and single-petal pink blooms. Blooms are 2-3 inches wide (petal count 5-10) held in large clusters. Slight fragrance. Recurrent bloomer with red fruits in the fall.
Culture
Full sun and well-drained soil. Prune by the renewal methods removing about one-third of the oldest canes in the spring to the soil line as needed to keep an open shrub and maintain new cane production. Prune the stem back to a branch angle (a process called heading back) as needed to reduce width and height.
Cultivars
Mature Height
2-3 Feet
(Width 3 feet - 5 feet)
Size
Medium
USDA Hardiness Zone
5 - 10
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Season
June - October
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
Pests and Problems
Environmental Damage
Insect Damage
Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:
Excellent disease resistance to blackspot and mildew. Watch for Japanese beetle, aphids, cane borer, and rose midge.
Additional Notes
Makes a good ground cover rose because of its wide growth habit. Good for borders.
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