James H. Schutte
Family
Rosaceae
Botanical Name
Rosa 'Bucbi'(CAREFREE BEAUTY™) PP4225
Plant Common Name
Carefree Beauty™ Shrub Rose, Shrub Rose
General Description
The pink-flowered shrub rose Carefree Beauty™ is a patented selection that boasts large fragrant flowers and a vigorous shrubby habit. It was bred by Griffith J. Buck at the Iowa State University Research Foundation in Ames, Iowa and is the product of a cross between an unknown seedling and Rosa 'Prairie Princess.' It is an older variety that was first introduced in 1977.
This hardy rose is a woody deciduous shrub with stems lined with sharp woody thorns. It has a bushy habit, compound leaves that are glossy and dark to medium green and is everblooming. Its loose fully double (~20 petals) flowers are large, pink and have a fruity fragrance.
Roses prefer full to partial sun, moderate temperatures and perfectly drained, slightly acid soil with average to good fertility. They grow best in places with slightly dry climates, because such climates disfavor the fungal diseases that plague them. For this reason, it is important to maintain good airflow within and between planted roses through good planting and pruning practices which will dissuade fungal attacks. Roses are rife with pest and disease problems. In fact, there are many common pests and diseases that can harm them. Fortunately, new cultivars are bred to be disease resistant. Carefree Beauty™ is tolerant of blackspot and powdery mildew.
Shrub roses are a landscape must. They are perfect for sunny foundations, mixed borders and hedges. Especially pretty floriferous cultivars like Carefree Beauty™.
Characteristics
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Plant Type
Shrub
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Height
3'-5' / 0.9m - 1.5m
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Width
3'-4' / 0.9m - 1.2m
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Native To
Hybrid Origin
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage
Well Drained
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Soil type
Loam, Sand
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Growth Rate
Medium
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Water Requirements
Average Water
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Habit
Oval/Rounded
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Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
Pink
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Fragrant Flowers
Yes
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Repeat Bloomer
Yes
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Showy Foliage
No
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Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
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Showy Bark
No
Special Characteristics
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Usage
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
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Sharp or Has Thorns
Yes
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Invasive
No
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Self-Sowing
No
