Rose plant -- Morden Fireglow variety

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant is provided which forms attractive relatively large semi-double red blossoms having reflexed sepals. The variety exhibits an erect growth habit, exhibits good winter hardiness, and commonly assumes a height of approximately one meter. The new variety propagates well by the use of softwood stem cuttings, and is well adapted for growing as colorful ornamentation in the landscape.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant characterized by the following combination of characteristics: (a) forms attractive relatively large semi-double red blossoms having reflexed sepals,   (b) exhibits an erect growth habit,   (c) exhibits an aptitude for propagation by the use of softwood stem cuttings,   (d) exhibits good winter hardiness, and   (e) is particularly well suited for growing in the landscape; substantially as herein shown and described.