Rose plant--Meipitac variety

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant is provided which forms in abundance attractive bicolored blossoms which are China Rose on the upper surface and Cream White widely suffused with Pale Pink on the under surface. The petals are very consistent. The blossoms are well disposed on the plant and form a visually appealing contrast with bright dark green foliage. Very quick reflowering cycles are exhibited. A very well-balanced plant is formed which exhibits excellent disease resistance.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of rose plant of the Shrub Class characterized by the following combination of characteristics: (a) abundantly and continuously forms attractive long lasting double bicolored blossoms which are China Rose on the upper surface and Cream White widely suffused with Pale Pink on the under surface,   (b) forms blossoms having very consistent petals,   (c) exhibits a very rapid reflowering cycle,   (d) forms vigorous vegetation,   (e) assumes a well-balanced configuration,   (f) forms bright dark green foliage, and   (g) is not particularly affected by cryptogamic diseases; substantially as herein shown and described.