Family Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee) Genus Rosa (RO-zuh) Cultivar Livin' Easy Cultivar Information PP9161, aka Fellowship, HARwelcome Hybridized by Harkness; 1992
Class Cluster-flowered Height 3-6 ft. Spacing 3-6 ft. Sun Exposure Sun to Partial Shade Bloom Color Apricot Bloom Time Blooms Repeatedly Foliage Moderately Thorny Shrub
Hardiness Zone 6a to -10 F Zone 6b to -5 F Zone 7a to 0 F Zone 7b to 5 F
Zone 8a to 10 F Zone 8b to 15 F Zone 9a to 20 F Zone 9b to 25 F
Soil pH Requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Water Requirements Average water needs
Pruning Instructions Prune by 1/3 in winter if desired Blooms on new wood; prune early to promote new growth
Propagation Methods From softwood cuttings, semi-hardwood cuttings From hardwood cuttings By budding or grafting
Patent Information Patented
Other Details Shade tolerant Upright growth habit Resistant to black spot and mildew
Freezing Temps by Year: 2009-2010 Year: Freezing temps 12/09 & 01/10 * moderate winter 2010-2011 Year: Freezing temps 01/11 & 02/11 * moderate winter 2011/2012 Year: Freezing temps 12/11 & 01/12 * mild winter 2012/2013 Year: Freezing temps 12/12 & 01/13 * very mild winter
