Carefree
Wonder
Shrub
Rose
Origin -
Meilland, 1990
Parentage - ('Prairie Princess' x 'Nirvana')
x ('Eyepaint' x 'Rustica')
Color - Bright pink blend
Foliage - Medium green
Thorns - Moderate
Size - 3' - 5' h. x 3' - 4' w.
Fragrance - Light
Repeat bloom - Yes
Disease resistance - Good
Hardiness - Zone 4
The first
year that I planted roses in my garden, I placed two of these on either
side of an archway. Almost ten years later, they are still going strong.
A well deserved AARS winner, this is a hardy shrub rose that blooms
profusely with clusters of semi-double flowers. The color display
is a pink blend with white centers and yellow stamens. The large blooms
demand attention.
Carefree
Wonder is very disease resistant although I would not say that
it is totally "carefree" (what rose is??) But it is one
that can be grown with minimal fuss. It can be used as a spectacular
hedge or simply as a focal point.
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