Rose plant--Meigeroka variety

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant is provided which forms attractive semi-double dark carmine pink blossoms. The blossoms are formed abundantly and continuously and possess firm petals which detach cleanly. The vegetation is vigorous. The new variety is not particularly affected by crytogamic diseases, and is well suited for use as ornamentation in parks and gardens.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant characterized by the following combination of characteristics: (a) forms throughout the season attractive semi-double blossoms which are dark carmine pink in coloration,   (b) forms petals which are firm and drop off cleanly,   (c) exhibits a bush growth habit,   (d) exhibits good disease resistance, and   (e) is particularly well-suited for growing in the landscape; substantially as herein shown and described.