Meet the Breeder
Alain Meilland
France
OSO EASY DOUBLE RED®
Rose
Rosa
'Meipeporia'
USPP 26,298
- Disease resistant
- Continuous blooming
- Classic color and form
Highly disease resistant.
Floriferous, easy-growing, and with an abundance of bright red, doubled blooms, Oso Easy Double Red® is a favorite among growers and gardeners alike. This seedling from Double Knock Out® maintains a nice rounded habit and has excellent disease resistance.
2020 Rose of the Year.
Awards Bagatelle Rose Trials 1er Prix, Prize of the Public and Certificat de Mérite; Le Roeulx Rose Trials Gold Medal; Lyon Rose Trials 1st Prize and Prize for Rebloom and Disease Resistance; Monza Rose Trials City of Monza Prize and Gold Medal; +4 more
USDA Zone 4 - 9 (-30°F/-34°C)
Exposure Full sun
Height 3 - 4'
Width 3 - 4'
Finish Time 1 season
Type Deciduous
Bloom Time Summer
Flower Color Red
Foliage Color Green
Liner Sizes 2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn, Bare Root
General Care
Soil Moist, well drained, slightly acidic soils are best; that said, roses are known to be quite adaptable to soils except for very wet areas.
Pruning Prune in spring, cutting back to just above large buds.
Uses Mass plantings; hedges; mixed borders; foundation plantings; cottage gardens.
Growing Tips Plant in full sun with good air circulation for best performance. Does not require deadheading to bloom continuously.
Features: Attracts pollinators, Disease resistant, Reblooming
Filters: Botanical genus: Rosa, Common name: Rose, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Summer, Red flowers, Green foliage
Features: Attracts pollinators, Disease resistant, Reblooming
Filters: Botanical genus: Rosa, Common name: Rose, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Summer, Red flowers, Green foliage