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Meet the Breeder

David Zlesak
University of Wisconsin, USA

AWARD WINNING

OSO EASY PEASY®

Rose

Rosa

'Phyllis Sherman'

PP#29,167

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  • Award winning
  • Disease resistant
  • Continuous blooming
Description

An A.R.T.S. Master rose, recipient of the Volunteers of America Best Shrub rose by the American Rose Center International Rose Trials, and Winner of the American Rose Society Award of Excellence, Oso Easy Peasy® rose sends out continuous sprays of doubled blooms, each with the vivid, tropical hue of dragon fruit. Produces flowers continuously without deadheading, and as its award from the prestigious ARS attests, it exhibits outstanding disease resistance. Another triumph from celebrated rose breeder David Zlesak.

Awards
ARS Award of Excellence, No Spray division, 2024 ARTS Master Rose, 2023 ARC Best Shrub Groundcover Rose.
USDA Zone
4 - 9 (-30°F/-34°C)
Exposure
Full sun
Height
2.5 - 3.5'
Width
2.5 - 3.5'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Summer - fall
Flower Color
Pink
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; containers.

Growing Tips

Plant in full sun with good air circulation for best performance. Does not require deadheading to bloom continuously.

  • Plant of the Week: Plant of the Week March 28, 2019: Oso Easy Pleasy™
  • Spec Sheet: Oso Easy Peasy® Rosa Spec Sheet
  • Benchcard: Oso Easy Peasy® Rosa Benchcard
  • Tag: Oso Easy Peasy® Rosa Tag
  • Grower Sheet: Oso Easy Peasy® Rosa Grower Sheet
  • Booklet/Brochure: Proven Winners ColorChoice Programs: Spec Sheet: Grower Sheet: 2024 Shrubs of the Year Growing Book

    • Features: Attracts pollinators, Award winner, Disease resistant, Heat tolerant, 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, Bloom time: Fall, Pink flowers, Green foliage

    Features: Attracts pollinators, Award winner, Disease resistant, Heat tolerant, 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, Bloom time: Fall, Pink flowers, Green foliage