Rosa 'Carefree Wonder', (aka MEIpitac), is a shrub rose cultivar, bred by Allain Melland, of Meillaind rose growers, in France in 1990. The rose was named an All-America Rose Selections winner in 1991.
'Carefree Wonder' is a low growing bushy shrub, 3 to 4 ft (90âÂÂ120 cm) in height with a 2 to 3 ft (60âÂÂ90 cm) spread. Blooms have an average diameter of 4-5 in (10âÂÂ12cm) with a petal count of 16 to 25, double petals. The flowers have a cupped form.
Flowers are bright pink with a white center, yellow stamens and white reverse, aging to medium pink. The blooms have a mild fragrance, and arrive singly or in tight clusters. The leaves are small, semi-glossy, medium-green and very healthy. "Carefree Wonder' is a profuse bloomer, blooming in flushes from spring to winter. The plant is very disease resistant and a repeat bloomer. It thrives in USDA zone 4 through 9.