Carefree Delight™ Shrub Rose
Rosa x 'Meipotal'
A hardy shrub rose forms a carefree carpet of disease resistant foliage that bears multitudes of 1½ inch single, soft pink flowers. Gracefully arching branches bring a touch of charm and elegance to any garden. 1996 AARS Award Winner. Deciduous.
| Key feature: | Improved Disease Resistance |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Patent Act: | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 11 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Sunset climate zones: | 1 - 45 |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Fast growing to 3 ft. tall, 4 to 5 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Growth habit: | Spreading |
| Flower attribute: | Showy Flowers |
| Special features: | Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance |
| Flower color: | Pink |
| Blooms: | Spring through fall |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 6967 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed regularly during the growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Prune annually in late winter to promote vigorous new growth.
A hardy shrub rose forms a carefree carpet of disease resistant foliage that bears multitudes of 1½ inch single, soft pink flowers. Gracefully arching branches bring a touch of charm and elegance to any garden. 1996 AARS Award Winner. Deciduous.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed regularly during the growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Prune annually in late winter to promote vigorous new growth.
| Key feature: | Improved Disease Resistance |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Patent Act: | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 11 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Sunset climate zones: | 1 - 45 |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Fast growing to 3 ft. tall, 4 to 5 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Growth habit: | Spreading |
| Flower attribute: | Showy Flowers |
| Special features: | Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance |
| Flower color: | Pink |
| Blooms: | Spring through fall |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 6967 |
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