Ideal for use as a low hedge, in containers by the patio or anywhere in a sunny location in the landscape.
Rosa x 'Carefree Spirit™'
Shrub Rose
Tips for Homeowners:
Prune in spring when new shoots are beginning to grow. Carefree roses are self-cleaning and will repeat bloom cycles. To encourage these bloom cycles deadheading can be done to promote new buds. Rose hips are few and do not trigger the plant to stop producing flowers.
Rate this Plant:
Constantly reblooming, this shrub rose will vigorously perform with limited maintenance and resistance to diseases.
- Bright red flowers that bloom and rebloom all summer
- Single flowers in clusters
- Red hips in the fall
Height: 3-5 ft
Spread: 2-3 ft
Zone: 4-9
Color: Red
Interesting Notes about Shrub Rose:
Shrub roses are popular for both their beauty and because they are easy to grow. They are also very hardy which is ideal for the northern gardens where hybrid teas and floribundas are risky to grow. The flowers are either single, semi-double or double and the fragrance varies per variety. Rose hips on the shrub roses are almost as beautiful as the flowers themselves and will vary in size and color. The shrub rose is more rugged and will withstand drought as long as the soil is well-drained and the pH is balanced. Shrub roses prefer full sun, but will take limited shade.
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Great Foliage
- Attractive fruit
- Border or Bed
- Blooms all Season
- Focal Point
- Disease Resistant
- Summer Bloomer
- Low Maintenance
- Mass Planting
- Long Blooming
- Specimen
Foliage Color:
- Green
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Songbirds
Habit:
- Mounding
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Rose Type:
- Shrub
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water