Carefree Wonder™ Potted Rose Bush
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About Carefree Wonder™ Potted Rose Bush
Rosa ‘MEIpitac’ Carefree Wonder™
The Carefree Wonder™ Potted Rose Bush is a dependable Shrub Rose that delivers nonstop color with almost no fuss. Its generous sprays of pink blooms—softly cupped with lighter reverses—cover the plant from late spring to frost. Tough, disease-resistant, and beautiful, it’s a modern landscape workhorse with old-fashioned charm.
💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Shrub Rose
🧬 Breeder: Alain Meilland (France)
🏢 Introduced By: Meilland International / Star® Roses (USA, 1990)
🎨 Color: Medium pink with pale silvery reverses
🌸 Petal Count: ~20–25 petals
💠 Bloom Form: Semi-double to cupped blooms in clusters
📏 Bloom Size: ~3–3.5″
🔁 Flowering: Continuous blooming through the season
🧴 Fragrance: Light, sweet scent
🏺 Vase Life: Moderate — best for mass garden display rather than cutting
🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Rounded, compact shrub
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 4–9
📐 Spacing: ~3′ apart
↕️ Height: ~3–4′
↔️ Width: ~3′
🛡️ Health & Suitability
💪 Disease Resistance: Exceptional — highly resistant to blackspot and mildew
🌞 Heat & Cool Adaptation: Excellent in both hot and cold climates; winter-hardy and self-cleaning
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast • Intermountain West • Midwest • Northeast • Southeast • Mid-Atlantic • Pacific Northwest
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