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Alain Meilland
France

OSO EASY DOUBLE RED®

Rose

Rosa

'Meipeporia'

USPP 26,298

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  • Disease resistant
  • Continuous blooming
  • Classic color and form
Description

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

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.

  • Tag: Oso Easy Double Red® Rosa Tag
  • Plant of the Week: Plant of the Week January 9, 2020
  • Benchcard: Oso Easy Double Red® Rosa Benchcard
  • Spec Sheet: Oso Easy Double Red® Rosa Spec Sheet
  • Grower Sheet: Oso Easy Double Red® Rosa Grower Sheet
  • Grower Sheet: Spec Sheet: 2020 Shrubs of the Year Grower’s Guide

    • 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