The Conard-Pyle Co./Star® Roses
Family
Rosaceae
Botanical Name
Rosa 'Meikrotal'(SCARLET MEIDILAND™) PP6087
Plant Common Name
Scarlet Meidiland™ Shrub Rose, Shrub Rose
General Description
The low-growing shrub rose, Scarlet Meidiland™, offers clusters of rich red blooms all summer long. This hardy rose is easy to grow and virtually trouble-free. It was introduced by the Meilland family of rose hybridizers, from Atibes, France, and is a cross between Rosa ‘Meitiraca’ and Rosa ‘Meimont.’
Scarlet Meidiland™ is a shrub rose with a bushy, spreading habit and stems lined with sharp woody thorns. Its compound leaves are shiny, deep green and disease resistant. Clusters of bright red, semi-double blooms appear from early summer through frost, with good care and maintenance. They are lightly fragrant and attractive to bees. The flowers will appear more abundantly if the spent blooms are removed.
Roses excel with 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, cultivars like 'Meikrotal' are bred to be disease resistant.
Shrub roses are a landscape must. They are perfect for sunny foundations, mixed borders and large landscapes. Enjoy these carefree beauties massed in a sweep or planted singly as accent plants.
Characteristics
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Plant Type
Shrub
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Height
2'-3' / 0.6m - 0.9m
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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
Spreading
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Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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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 Fruit
Yes
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
No
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Evergreen
No
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Showy Bark
No
Special Characteristics
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Usage
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
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Sharp or Has Thorns
Yes
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Invasive
Sometimes
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Self-Sowing
No
