Shrub rose plant named ‘BOZFRA021’

Abstract

A new and distinct cultivar of Rosa plant named ‘BOZFRA021’ is disclosed, characterized by fragrant, pink double flowers that bloom profusely from May to September. Plants are tolerant of powdery mildew and black spot. The new variety is a Rosa, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Claims

1. A new and distinct cultivar of Rosa plant named ‘BOZFRA021’ as herein illustrated and described.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS

(1) The accompanying photograph in FIG. 1 illustrates in full color a typical plant of ‘BOZFRA021’ grown in a 2-gallon container. Age of the plant photographed is approximately 5 months.

(2) FIG. 2 illustrates a close-up view of flowers of ‘BOZFRA021’.

(3) The photographs were taken using conventional techniques and although colors may appear different from actual colors due to light reflectance it is as accurate as possible by conventional photographic techniques.

DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION

(4) In the following description, color references are made to The Royal Horticultural Society Colour Chart 2015 except where general terms of ordinary dictionary significance are used. The following observations and measurements describe ‘BOZFRA021’ plants grown outdoors during the Spring and Summer, in Grand Haven, Mich. The growing temperature ranged from 15° C. to 40° C. during the day and from −25° C. to at least 30° C. during the night. General light conditions were bright, normal sunlight. No chemical treatments were used. Measurements and numerical values represent averages of typical plant types. Botanical classification: Rosa hybrida ‘BOZFRA021’.

PROPAGATION

(5) Propagation method: Softwood cuttings. Time to initiate roots: 30 days at 20° C. in summer. Time to produce rooted plant: 120 days at 20° C. in summer. Root description: Good density, moderately branched, medium thickness, fibrous, and fleshy. White in color, not accurately measured using R.H.S. chart.

PLANT

(6) Age of plant described: Approximately 2 years old. Plant type: Perennial shrub. Rootstock: Own roots. Growth habit: Upwards and slightly outwards. Plant shape: Upright. Height: 85 cm. Plant spread: 70 cm. Growth rate: Moderate. Branching characteristics: Basal. Length of primary lateral branches: 70 cm. Diameter of lateral branches: 5 mm. Quantity of lateral branches: 15. Internode length: 4 cm. Stem: Shape.—Round. Aspect.—Upright. Strength.—Strong. Color.—RHS Yellow-Green 144A. Pubescence.—None. Anthocyanin on young growth.—Not present. Thorns: Quantity.—3 to 4 per linear cm. Shape.—Narrow, angled slightly downward. Apex.—Acicular. Base.—Obtuse. Height.—1 cm. Color, immature.—RHS Greyed-Red 182B. Color, mature.—RHS Greyed-Red 182B.

FOLIAGE

(7) Leaf: Arrangement.—Alternate. Quantity.—10 to 12 per lateral branch. Length.—13 cm. Width.—8.5 cm. Leaflet: Quantity.—3 to 7 per leaf. Terminal length.—5 cm. Terminal width.—4 cm. Lateral length.—4 cm. Lateral width.—3 cm. Shape of blade.—Elliptic. Apex.—Acute. Base.—Obtuse. Margin.—Serrulate. Very weak to no undulation. Texture.—Smooth and somewhat waxy upper surface. Smooth lower surface. Pubescence.—None. Appearance.—Matte upper and lower surfaces. Color.—Young foliage upper side: RHS Yellow-Green 148A. Young foliage under side: RHS Greyed-Orange 177A. Mature foliage upper side: RHS Green NN137B. Mature foliage under side: RHS Yellow-Green 147B. Venation.—Type: Pinnate. Venation color upper side: RHS Yellow-Green N144B. Venation color under side: RHS Yellow-Green N144B. Petiole: Leaf.—Length: 8 cm. Diameter: 2 mm. Color, upper surface: RHS Yellow-Green 144A, with tinges of Greyed-Purple 184B. Color, lower surface: RHS Yellow-Green 144A. Texture: Smooth on top, with small thorns running the length underneath. Leaflet.—Length: 2 mm. Diameter: 1 mm. Color, upper surface: RHS Yellow-Green 144A, with tinges of Greyed-Purple 184B. Color, lower surface: RHS Yellow-Green 144A. Texture: Smooth. Stipules: Quantity.—2. Shape.—Linear to acicular. Apex.—Acicular. Base.—Fused along petiole. Margin.—Ciliate. Length.—1.5 cm. Width.—2 mm. Texture.—Smooth, both surfaces. Color, upper surface.—RHS Green NN137B. Color, lower surface.—RHS Yellow-Green 147B.

FLOWER

(8) Natural flowering season: Spring through summer. Flower type and habit: Terminal cymes of 5 to 10 flowers on lateral branches. Flower form: Double flower, whorled. Shape.—Round whorl. Diameter.—9 cm. Depth.—4 cm. Aspect.—Upright. Persistent or self-cleaning.—Self-cleaning. Bud: Shape.—Ovate. Length.—1.5 cm. Diameter.—1 cm. Color.—RHS Yellow-Green N144C. Petals: Arrangement.—Double whorl. Appearance.—Recurved/slightly cupped petals with notched tips. Length.—Outer whorl: 5 cm. Inner whorl: 3.5 cm. Width.—Outer whorl: 4 cm. Inner whorl: 2 cm. Shape.—Outer whorl: Orbicular/obovate. Inner whorl: Oblong. Margin.—Entire to slightly crenate. Apex.—Obtuse to retuse. Fused.—No. Quantity.—About 70. Texture.—Silky and smooth. Color.—When opening: Upper surface: RHS Red-Purple 65C, some Yellow 8C at base. Lower surface: RHS Greyed-Purple 186D, some Yellow 8C at base. Fully opened: Upper surface: RHS Red-Purple 65C, some Yellow 8C at base. Lower surface: RHS Red-Purple 65C, some Yellow 8C at base. Petaloids: Shape.—Irregular, folded, and crescent-shaped. Arrangement.—Whorled. Quantity.—15 to 20. Margin.—Slightly crenate. Length.—2 cm. Width.—7 mm. Color.—Immature: RHS Red-Purple 65C, some Yellow 8C at base. Mature: RHS Red-Purple 65C, some Yellow 8C at base. Sepals: Appearance.—Rough-textured, recurved toward stem. Arrangement.—Whorl around base. Quantity.—5. Shape.—Triangular. Margin.—Entire. Sepal extensions.—Medium. Apex.—Aristate. Base.—Fused. Length.—2.5 cm. Width.—1 cm. Texture.—Rough and somewhat pubescent, especially on upper side. Color.—Immature, upper side: RHS Yellow-Green N144C, with White 155A pubescence. Immature, under side: RHS Yellow-Green N144C. Mature, upper side: RHS Yellow-Green N144C, with White 155A pubescence. Mature, under side: RHS Yellow-Green N144C. Calyx: Shape.—Collar-like with recurved sepals arranged in a whorl. Length.—2 cm. Diameter.—1.5 cm. Peduncle: Length.—1.5 cm. Diameter.—2 mm. Angle.—Upright, 75 to 90°. Strength.—Strong. Texture.—Slightly prickly. Color.—RHS Yellow-Green 144A, with tinges of Greyed-Purple 184B sometimes present. Fragrance: Lightly fragrant and sweet.

REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS

(9) Stamens: Number.—About 40. Filament color.—RHS Green-Yellow 1C. Anthers: Length.—2 mm. Shape.—Club-like, basifixed. Color.—RHS Yellow-Orange 17A. Pollen.—Color: RHS Yellow-Orange 17A. Quantity: Little to none. Pistil: Number.—50. Length.—8 mm. Style.—Length: 7 mm. Color: RHS Green-Yellow 1C. Stigma.—Shape: Rounded. Color: RHS Yellow 4C. Receptacle.—Height: 1 cm. Diameter: 1 cm. Shape: Ovoid. Texture: Glabrous. Color: RHS Yellow-Green 143B.

OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

(10) Seeds and fruits: None observed. Disease/pest resistance: Tolerant of powdery mildew (Podosphaera pannosa) and blackspot (Diplocarpon rosaea). Temperature tolerance: Observed tolerance between −25° C. to at least 40° C. degrees.