Shrub rose plant named ‘Cologne King’

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant, referred to by its cultivar name, ‘Cologne King’, is provided which continuously forms exceedingly fragrant blooms throughout the growing season. The growth habit is upright and continuously produces glabrous canes. The foliage is, matte, and medium green. The plant propagates from cuttings easily and has resistance to blackspot. The new variety is well suited to growing in the landscape as a specimen plant where its fragrant blooms can be enjoyed, especially in areas designated for children or the elderly due to its prickle-free “thornless” nature.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct shrub rose plant named ‘Cologne King’ characterized by the following combination of characteristics:
 1) continuously blooms throughout the growing season, 
 2) forms vegetation and stems that are lacking, 
 3) exhibits resistance to blackspot, 
 4) forms blooms that are exceedingly fragrant, 
 5) is well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation and source of fragrance in the landscape. 
 
       substantially as herein illustrated and described.