Shrub rose plant named `AC De Montarville`

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant is provided which forms at a low frequency per shoot attractive medium red blossoms that tend to fade to rose pink when fully mature. The new variety exhibits an upright growth habit with medium green foliage that exhibits medium glossiness on the upper surface, and good winter hardiness. The blossoms are star-shaped when viewed from above and are somewhat flattened with a convex lower portion when viewed from the side. Good resistance to powdery mildew and blackspot have been observed. The leaflets commonly number three or five per leaf. The new variety propagates well by the use of softwood stem cuttings, and is well adapted for growing as ornamentation in the landscape.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant characterized by the following combination of characteristics: (a) exhibits a medium-sized growth habit with attractive medium green foliage that bears medium glossiness on the upper surface,   (b) forms attractive double medium red blossoms that tend to fade to rose pink when fully mature,   (c) propagates well by the use of softwood cuttings,   (d) exhibits good winter hardiness,   (e) exhibits good resistance to powdery mildew and blackspot, and   (f) is particularly well suited for growing as ornamentation in the landscape; substantially as herein shown and described.