Shrub rose plant named `Louis Jolliet`

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant is provided which forms on a continuous basis attractive Roseine Purple blossoms that commonly are borne in clusters. The new variety exhibits a spreading and trailing growth habit with glossy foliage, and good winter hardiness. Resistance to powdery mildew and blackspot has been observed. The new variety propagates well by the use of softwood stem cuttings, and is well adapted for growing as colorful ornamentation in the landscape.

1. A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant characterized by the following combination of characteristics: (a) exhibits a spreading and trailing growth habit with glossy foliage,   (b) forms on a generally continuous basis in clusters attractive Roseine Purple blossoms,   (c) propagates well by the use of softwood cuttings,   (d) exhibits a good winter hardiness, and   (e) is particularly well suited for growing in the landscape; substantially as herein shown and described.