Botanical profile

Hardy rose 'Carefree Spirit'

Latin name
Rosa 'Carefree Spirit'
Common name
Hardy rose 'Carefree Spirit'
Type
Flowering shrub
Family
Rosaceae

The 'Carefree Spirit' shrub rose is a vigorous, bushy, rounded shrub rose known for its abundant flowering and remarkable disease resistance. It produces a multitude of single to semi-double intense bright pink flowers, highlighted by a luminous white heart and golden stamens, very attractive to pollinators. This spectacular flowering continuously renews from early summer until the first frosts. Its glossy dark green foliage remains healthy all season, even in variable conditions. Ideal in beds, borders or as a specimen plant, it brings dynamism and contrast to sunny landscapes. Very hardy and easy to maintain, the 'Carefree Spirit' shrub rose is a reliable choice for a colorful and high-performing garden.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Full sun or at least 6 hours of direct sun per day.
Watering
Very drought tolerant once established. Regular watering only the first year or during severe droughts.
Fertilization
Fertilize in spring with a rose or flowering plant fertilizer. Repeat every 4 to 6 weeks until mid-August. Do not fertilize after this time to allow the plant to fully enter dormancy.
Soil type
Rich, well-drained soil
Minimum temperature
'-30°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
June to September
Flower color
Pinkish red
Fruiting
Red rose hips at the end of the season
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Rustic bush
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
120 cm (4 feet)
Width
120 cm (4 feet)
Growth rate
Average
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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