| Rosa'Carefree Wonder | |
|---|---|
 Rosa 'Carefree Wonder' | |
| Genus | Rosa hybrid |
| Hybrid parentage | ('Prairie Princess' x 'Nirvana') x ('Eyepaint' x 'Rustica') |
| Cultivar group | Shrub rose |
| Cultivar | MEIpitac |
| Marketing names | 'Dynastie', 'Carefree Wonder' |
| Breeder | Meilland |
| Origin | France, 1990( [1] |
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. [2]
'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. [2]
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. [1] [3]
Rosa 'Duet' is a pink blend Hybrid tea rose cultivar, bred by hybridizer Herbert Swim in 1960 and introduced into the United States by Armstrong roses in 1960. 'Duet' was named an All-America Rose Selections winner in 1961. The stock parents are Rosa 'Fandango' and Rosa 'Roundelay'.
Rosa 'Bewitched' is a medium pink Hybrid tea rose cultivar, bred by Dr. Walter Lammerts in 1967. The rose was introduced into the United States by the Germain Seed & Plant Company under the marketing name, 'Bewitched'. The cultivar was named an All-America Rose Selections in 1967. The stock parents of this rose are the Hybrid tea rose cultivars, 'Queen Elizabeth' and 'Tawny Gold'.
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Rosa 'Brigadoon',, is a hybrid tea rose cultivar, developed in 1991 by rose grower, William Warriner. The new rose variety was introduced into the United States by Jackson & Perkins in 1992. The rose was named an All-America Rose Selections winner in 1993.
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Rosa 'Spek's Centennial',, is a floribunda rose cultivar, bred by Sam McGredy IV. It was introduced into New Zealand by Egmont Roses in 1991. The rose cultivar was later introduced into the United States by Edmunds' Roses in 1994 as 'Singin' in the Rain'. The rose was named an All-America Rose Selections winner in 1995.
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