Easy on the Eyes Shrub Rose

Description

The Marie Ballard Aster Easy on the Eyes Shrub Rose is a visually striking rose variety that combines beauty and ease of care. With its soft, multi-toned blooms in delicate shades of pink, peach, and cream, this shrub rose is perfect for adding an effortless touch of elegance to your garden. Known for its low-maintenance nature, it offers a hassle-free yet stunning option for gardeners who want a beautiful, healthy rose bush without the need for constant attention.

Key Features:

• Multi-Toned Blooms: The Easy on the Eyes rose boasts a mix of soft pink, peach, and cream tones, creating a harmonious and eye-catching display that complements any garden.
• Fragrant Flowers: Enjoy a light, sweet fragrance from this rose variety that adds an extra layer of sensory appeal to your garden, attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
• Low-Maintenance: This shrub rose is known for its robust, disease-resistant nature, making it a perfect choice for gardeners seeking a beautiful yet easy-to-care-for rose.
• Compact Growth Habit: With its moderate height and dense foliage, this rose forms a compact bush that’s ideal for garden beds, borders, or as a natural hedge.
• Repeat Bloomer: The Easy on the Eyes rose is a repeat bloomer, producing fresh flowers multiple times throughout the growing season for extended beauty in your garden.

Specifications:

• Plant Type: Shrub Rose (Rosa spp.)
• Flower Color: Soft Pink, Peach, and Cream
• Flower Size: Medium (2 to 3 inches in diameter)
• Bloom Time: Repeat Bloomer (Spring to Fall)
• Height: 3 to 4 feet (90 to 120 cm)
• Spread: 3 to 4 feet (90 to 120 cm)
• Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
• Hardiness Zones: 5-9
• Package Contains: [X] seeds, enough to cover [X] square feet/meters

Ideal For:

• Low-Maintenance Gardens: This rose is perfect for gardeners who want the beauty of roses without the constant upkeep.
• Flower Beds & Borders: Its compact, bushy growth habit makes it ideal for planting in flower beds or as a border plant, where it can add soft color and texture.
• Hedges or Natural Privacy Screens: The dense foliage and moderate size make it an excellent choice for creating informal hedges or privacy screens in your garden.
• Pollinator Gardens: The light fragrance and attractive blooms draw pollinators, supporting healthy biodiversity in your garden.

Care Instructions:

• Watering: Water the shrub rose regularly to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Water deeply during dry spells to encourage strong root development.
• Pruning: Prune in early spring to remove dead or damaged wood and shape the bush. Light pruning after each bloom cycle will help encourage new growth and continuous blooming.
• Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer in early spring and again after the first round of blooms to keep the plant healthy and promote more flowers.
• Disease Prevention: This variety is known for its resistance to common rose diseases, but periodic checks for pests and occasional treatments with an organic rose care solution will help maintain its beauty.