Rose plant -- Meipelta variety
AssigneeThe Conard-Pyle Company
InventorAlain A. Meilland
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Abstract
A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant having a spreading ground cover growth habit is provided which forms attractive long-lasting half-double blossoms that are Rose Bengal suffused with Neyron Rose in coloration. The blossoms commonly are formed very abundantly and continuously and possess firm petals which detach cleanly. The vegetation is vigorous. The new variety is not particularly affected by cryptogamic diseases, and possesses good resistance to frost. Attractive ornamentation for growing in the landscape is provided by the new variety.
Claims1
A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant characterized by the following combination of characteristics:
- (a) forms attractive half-double blossoms which are Rose Bengal suffused with Neyron Rose,
- (b) forms petals which are firm and drop off cleanly,
- (c) forms medium green adult wood,
- (d) exhibits a prostrate growth habit,
- (e) exhibits excellent disease resistance, and
- (f) is particularly well-suited for growing in the landscape as a ground cover;
- substantially as herein shown and described.
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