Rose (Carefree Beauty or Katy Road Pink)

This one used to be called Katy Road Pink. It was discovered on Katy Road in north Houston. Now it’s believed to be Carefree Beauty. It is a beautiful semi-double rose that has a large semi-open pink bloom. It’s quite disease resistant. Carefree Beauty is one that can be hedged and very simple to prune. Like all roses, it needs well-drained soil and at least six hours of sun.