William P.J. McCarthy
Pink to mauve blooms with a mild fragrance. Features 25 petals and an average bloom diameter of 4 inches. Medium, double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered blooms appear in small clusters and repeat in flushes throughout the growing season. Grows as a medium, bushy, and well-branched shrub with medium, glossy, medium green foliage. Height reaches up to 4 feet (120 cm) and width up to 3 feet (90 cm). Suitable for USDA zone 5b and warmer climates. Versatile for use in beds and borders, gardens, hedges, or as a specimen plant. This rose is hardy, drought-resistant, shade-tolerant, and flowers drop off cleanly. Disease-resistant variety; prefers cooler planting sites.
Named to honor William P.J. McCarthy, a prominent Canadian rose grower, master gardener, and rose judge.
Shrub
Grafted-Multiflora