''Rosa'' 'Carefree Wonder', (aka MEIpitac), is a
shrub rose
Garden roses are predominantly Hybrid (biology), hybrid roses that are grown as ornamental plants in private or public gardens. They are one of the most popular and widely cultivated groups of flowering plants, especially in temperate climates. A ...
cultivar, bred by Allain Melland, of
Meillaind rose growers, in
France
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in 1990. The rose was named an
All-America Rose Selections The All-America Rose Selections (AARS) is an award that was given annually, from 1940 to 2013, by the American rose industry to an outstanding new rose variety. The AARS selection was regarded as the most prestigious rose prize in the United States ...
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.
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
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zone 4 through 9.
Awards
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All-America Rose Selections The All-America Rose Selections (AARS) is an award that was given annually, from 1940 to 2013, by the American rose industry to an outstanding new rose variety. The AARS selection was regarded as the most prestigious rose prize in the United States ...
winner, USA, (1988)(
See also
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Garden roses
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Rose Hall of Fame
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List of Award of Garden Merit roses
The following is a selected list of rose varieties and cultivars which currently (2017) hold the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
List of roses
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Notes
References
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