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Carefree Beauty
(Katy Road Pink)
Shrub Rose


Named as the 2006 Earth-Kind Rose of the Year, you can cast all of your cares to the side when planting Carefree Beauty. Bred by Griffith Buck, the Carefree Beauty was considered the rose of all roses in the late 1970's through early 1990's with it's beautiful clear pink double cupped blooms. After this shrub rose is established it is a strong grower with limited up keep.
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LOCATIONS

Old Town Strip (Old Jail Side) - Planted in 2017             

DETAILS

Height - 4 to 6 ft     |     Width - 1 to 3 ft     |     Full Sun     |     Blooms spring to frost     |     Low maintenance
Flower Color - Bubblegum Pink     |     Foliage - Olive Green     |     Flowering - Semi Double Cupped up to 4 Inches
Hybridizer - Buck     |     Introduction Year - 1977
Certified Earth-Kind

HOW TO PLANT

Find your Location - Roses should be planted in a nutrient rich well-drained soil with at least 6 hours of sun per day.
Plant It - Container grown roses are very easy to plant. Dig a hole 1 1/2 times the size of the container. Remove the rose from the container and gently loosen up the roots at the base. This will give your new rose a great start in its new home. The top of the root ball should be flush with the ground. Fill in the remainder of the hold will soil and cover with at least an inch of mulch.
Water it In - Grab your watering can, hose or even a cup; whatever it takes to start getting some fresh water on your newest addition. Make sure that you thoroughly water at the base of your new Carefree Beauty to ensure it is soaking in. Water weekly to ensure blooming success.
ENJOY - With a little care, your roses will bring you years of enjoyment. Don't forget to stop and smell the roses.

**Growing Tip**
We suggest a very simple soil mix of top soil, composted cow manure and mini pine bark nuggets. This mix will provide a great environment for your new rose to thrive.

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