Simplicity Roses - Midwest Gardening

The Simplicity collection of floribunda roses are considered the original hedge roses. They were bred for prolific reblooming, disease free foliage and the superior branching that makes an attractive hedge plant.

Lavendar Simplicity

Class: Shrub rose, floribunda
Sun: Full sun
Height: 4-5’
Spread: 3’
Growth Habit: Upright and bushy
Bloom Color: Light Lavendar
Flower Form: Double
Flower Size: Large, 3 1/2” - 4”
Petal Count: 30
Bloom Season: Repeating, late spring through summer
Fragrance: Strong citrus fragrance
Stem: Thorned, 12-14”
Foliage: Dark green
Disease Resistance: Good disease resistance
Soil: Prefers enriched well drained, adapts quite readily to poorer soils including somewhat sandy or clay
Hardiness: zones 6b and warmer

Lavendar Simplicity is even better than the Pink Simplicity. The blooms are a bit larger and is much more fragrant, with a citrus scent. The pastel lavendar is a sparkling color addition to the Simplicity collection. LavendarSimplicity is an excellent landscaping rose, creating a wonderful hedge. Of course it is just as lovely as a specimen plant, foundation shrub or in garden borders. The disease resistance of the Simplicity collection allows for close spacing to create hedges or mass plantings. It will also do quite well in a large container. Early growth may need to be protected from spring freezes, and containers will need winter protection in zone 6. Pruning requirements are minimal, removing any old, dead, diseased or crossed canes. Cane length may be reduced by one third, more in colder climates. Responds well to pruning to maintain size. Simplicity roses are marginally hardy in zone 6 and should be minimally protected for winter. In zone 5, moderate protection is necessary. Many zone 4 gardeners have had success with moderate protection of Simplicity roses.

Pink Simplicity

Class: Shrub rose, floribunda
Sun: Full sun
Height: 4-5’
Spread: 3’
Growth Habit: Upright and bushy
Bloom Color: Bright pink
Flower Form: Double
Flower Size: Large, 3 1/2”
Petal Count: 17-25
Bloom Season: Repeating, late spring through early autumn
Fragrance: Mild sweet fragrance
Stem: Nearly thornless, 5-10”
Foliage: Light green
Disease Resistance: Good disease resistance
Soil: Prefers enriched well drained, adapts quite readily to poorer soils including somewhat sandy or clay
Hardiness: zones 6b and warmer

Pink Simplicity is an excellent landscaping rose, creating a wonderful hedge. Of course it is just as lovely as a specimen plant, foundation shrub or in garden borders. The disease resistance of the Simplicity collection allows for close spacing to create hedges or mass plantings. It will also do quite well in a large container. Early growth may need to be protected from spring freezes, and contain ers will need winter protecti on in zone 6.

Pruning require ments are minimal, removing any old, dead, diseased or crossed canes. Cane length may be reduced by one third, more in colder climates. Responds well to pruning to maintain size. Simplicity roses are marginally hardy in zone 6 and should be minimally protected for winter. In zone 5, moderate protection is necessary. Many zone 4 gardeners have had success with moderate protection of Simplicity roses.

White Simplicity

Class: Shrub rose, floribunda
Sun: Full sun
Height: 4-5’
Spread: 3’
Growth Habit:
Bloom Color: Near White
Flower Form: Double
Flower Size: Large, 3 1/2” - 4”
Petal Count: 20
Bloom Season: Late spring to autumn
Fragrance: Mild sweet fragrance
Stem: Thorned, 5-10”
Foliage: Light green
Disease Resistance: Good disease resistance
Soil: Prefers enriched well drained, adapts quite readily to poorer soils including somewhat sandy or clay
Hardiness: 6b and warmer

Fully open blooms of the White Simplicity reveal golden centers. White Simplicity is an excellent landscaping rose, creating a wonderful hedge. Of course it is just as lovely as a specimen plant, foundation shrub or in garden borders. The disease resistance of the Simplicity collection allows for close spacing to create hedges or mass plantings. It will also do quite well in a large container. Early growth may need to be protected from spring freezes, and containers will need winter protection in zone 6. Pruning requirements are minimal, removing any old, dead, diseased or crossed canes. Cane length may be reduced by one third, more in colder climates. Responds well to pruning to maintain size. Simplicity roses are marginally hardy in zone 6 and should be minimally protected for winter. In zone 5, moderate protection is necessary. Many zone 4 gardeners have had success with moderate protection of Simplicity roses.

Yellow Simplicity

Class: Shrub rose, floribunda
Sun: Full sun
Height: 4-5’
Spread: 3’
Growth Habit: Upright and bushy
Bloom Color: Deep Yellow
Flower Form: Double
Flower Size: Large, 3 1/2”
Petal Count: 30
Bloom Season: Repeating, late spring to autumn
Fragrance: Mild sweet fragrance
Stem: Thorned, 12-15”
Foliage: Dark green
Disease Resistance: Good disease resistance
Soil: Prefers enriched well drained, adapts quite readily to poorer soils including somewhat sandy or clay
Hardiness: zones 6b and warmer

Yellow Simplicity blooms in flushes throughout the season. The deep golden yellow blooms don’t fade out through the summer. Yellow Simplicity is an excellent landscaping rose, creating a wonderful hedge. Of course it is just as lovely as a specimen plant, foundation shrub or in garden borders. The disease resistance of the Simplicity collection allows for close spacing to create hedges or mass plantings. It will also do quite well in a large container. Early growth may need to be protected from spring freezes, and containers will need winter protection in zone 6. Pruning requirements are minimal, removing any old, dead, diseased or crossed canes. Cane length may be reduced by one third, more in colder climates. Responds well to pruning to maintain size. Simplicity roses are marginally hardy in zone 6 and should be minimally protected for winter. In zone 5, moderate protection is necessary. Many zone 4 gardeners have had success with moderate protection of Simplicity roses.

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