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Re: pruning-REPLY RE CAREFREE BEAUTY

Both the American Rose Society and the Canadian Rose Society class this rose
as a medium pink shrub. My sources describe it as fragrant and vigorous, but
don't give an indication of hardinessto a particular zone. Most shrubs are
hardier than their hybrid tea and floribunda cousins, however. Hope this is
of some help.
Wendy Downing, Hamilton, Ontario
-----Original Message-----
From: Jeaa1224@aol.com <Jeaa1224@aol.com>
To: rose-list@eskimo.com <rose-list@eskimo.com>
Date: Saturday, July 04, 1998 1:21 PM
Subject: Re: pruning


>mea culpa and thanks to everyone who caught my major error - my 2
previously
>described rose bushes are Carefree Delights, not Flower Carpets. The same
>question prevails though - can I do some judicious pruning or is it best to
>leave
>them until early next spring?
>Also, has anyone seen Carefree Beauty? It was described to me by a
reputable
>nurseryman as "coral", but the internet reveals a medium  pink with a bit
of
>lilac
>overtone. I was also told that this bush will reach 5-6 ft.  One source on
the
>inter-
>net said Carefree's are part of the Buck roses from Iowa State U. and these
do
>not
>tend to hold up in our tough Chicago winters without damage.
>
>Any comments?
>
>Thanks, Joanie
>
>
>
>
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