Recomended:  clean, attractive foliage all summer and well into fall. Lightly-fragrant, 2- to 3-inch blooms of soft blushing pink cover the plant from late June to fall. Habit is compact, rounded and bushy; foliage is a rich bronze green. Flowers are self-cleaning, yielding to attractive hips.

Height: 36 inches Width: 42 inches Sun: Full sun. Soil Moisture: Good drainage required. Hardiness: Zones 5 to 9 Culture: The ideal site for roses is a Southeast exposure with good air circulation and some afternoon shade. In such situations, roses hold color better than if exposed to full hot sun all day. Roses require good drainage. If your soil is heavy clay, it helps to work in peat and/or sand. Soil should be neutral to slightly acidic.