Rosa 'Carefree Wonder' Explained

Rosa
Genus:Rosa hybrid
Hybrid:('Prairie Princess' x 'Nirvana') x ('Eyepaint' x 'Rustica')
Group:Shrub rose
Cultivar:MEIpitac
Marketing Names:'Dynastie', 'Carefree Wonder'
Breeder:Meilland
Origin:France, 1990(

Rosa 'Carefree Wonder', (aka MEIpitac), is a shrub rose cultivar, bred by Allain Melland, of Meillaind rose growers, in France in 1990. The rose was named an All-America Rose Selections winner in 1991.

Description

'Carefree Wonder' is a low growing bushy shrub, 3 to 4 ft (90—120 cm) in height with a 2 to 3 ft (60—90 cm) spread. Blooms have an average diameter of 4-5 in (10—12cm) with a petal count of 16 to 25, double petals. The flowers have a cupped form.[1] Flowers are bright pink with a white center, yellow stamens and white reverse, aging to medium pink. The blooms have a mild fragrance, and arrive singly or in tight clusters. The leaves are small, semi-glossy, medium-green and very healthy. "Carefree Wonder' is a profuse bloomer, blooming in flushes from spring to winter. The plant is very disease resistant and a repeat bloomer. It thrives in USDA zone 4 through 9.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rosa 'Dynastie' . National Gardening Association . 7 August 2019.
  2. Web site: Carefree Wonder . Help me find roses, clematis, and peonies . 7 August 2019.