Shrub rose plant named ‘Always Hope’
OwnerGeorge Michael Shoupinventor
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Abstract
A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant, herein referred to by its cultivar name, ‘Always Hope’, is provided which abundantly, substantially, and continuously forms exceptionally large displays of semi-double pink colored blooms. The growth habit is rounded and bushy. The foliage is smooth, and dark green with a slightly waxy finish. The plant propagates from cuttings easily, has a unique characteristic of consistently producing an exceptional amount of rose hips. The new variety is well suited for growing as a wildlife attractor, as a hedge, and as a source of attractive ornamentation in the landscape.
Claims1
A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant named ‘Always Hope’ characterized by the following combination of characteristics:
- (a) abundantly, substantially, and continuously forms large displays of pink colored blooms,
- (b) exhibits an exceptionally high bloom to foliage ratio when blossoming,
- (c) exhibits a bushy and round growth habit,
- (d) exhibits an exceptional amount of fruit (i.e., rose hip) production,
- (e) forms disease resistant foliage with a smooth and glossy finish, and
- (f) is well suited for growing as a wildlife attractor, a hedge, and as a source of attractive ornamentation in the landscape.
- substantially as illustrated and described herein.
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