Species shrub rose
white-pink flowers with green leaves

shrub rose

Rosa 'Meipitac' CAREFREE WONDER

Shrub rose (Rosa 'Meipitac' CAREFREE WONDER) is a high-performing deciduous shrub with showy blooms in shades of pink and white. It's a magnificent sight in spring and summer covered with its large fragrant flowers. In the fall, the leaves take on magnificent shades of yellow, orange and red. It was recognized as an All American Rose Selection in 1985. The CAREFREE WONDER is hardy and drought tolerant, growing about 6 feet high and wide. Pruning it regularly will prevent it from becoming overgrown and unmanageable. It's an easy-to-care-for shrub that rewards the garden with its lovely colors and aroma.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Hardiness Zone:

4 - 9

Flowers:

Pink Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Moderate

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Thorny:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Shrub roses (Rosa 'Meipitac' CAREFREE WONDER) require moderate amounts of water and should be watered every 7 to 10 days in times of no rain or drought-like conditions. Water should be applied deeply to saturate the root zone, but not to the point of runoff. Aim to water until the soil is evenly wet but not soggy. Additionally, mulching the shrub rose with about 2-4 inches of organic matter can help prevent water evaporation and runoff. During periods of extreme heat, the shrub rose may require more frequent watering.

sunlight

Shrub roses such as Rosa 'Meipitac' CAREFREE WONDER do best in full sun, defined as a minimum of 6 hours each day. In partial shade (direct sunlight for 3-6 hours per day), the plant will grow and flower, but may be slightly less vigorous. Avoid planting in complete shade, as the shrub will not thrive in these conditions.

pruning

Shrub rose (Rosa 'Meipitac' CAREFREE WONDER) should be pruned annually in early spring (March - April). Pruning should involve removing dead or damaged stems, thinning out old stems to promote new growth and reducing the overall size of the plant if desired. Aim to remove up to 1 third of the oldest stems annually, and remove any stems that are growing inwards or overlapping. You should also remove any suckers (shoots growing from the bud union) to promote better air circulation.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
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Starts Flowering

Starts Flowering

Hardiness Map

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