Produces big, blowsy flowers with 10-20 petals from small clusters of pointed buds. The blooms appear freely throughout the season on an upright bush with good disease resistance. One of the Earthkind roses. Also sold as "Katy Road Pink". Great hips.
Rose Profile
Carefree Beauty
Color: Pink
Class: Shrub
Introduced: 1985
Best Zones: 4-10
Repeat Bloom: Yes
Produces big, blowsy flowers with 10-20 petals from small clusters of pointed buds. The blooms appear freely throughout the season on an upright bush with good disease resistance. One of the Earthkind roses. Also…
At-a-Glance Profile
Garden Personality
A quick portrait of how this rose grows, blooms, and earns its place in a home garden.
Shrub
Pink
Strong
Upright
- Registered Name
- BUCbi
- Breeder
- Dr. Griffith J. Buck
- Seller
- Angel Gardens, Antique Rose Emporium, Heirloom Roses, Hummingbird Roses, Petals from the Past
- Introduced
- 1985
- Best Zones
- 4-10
Bloom Style
How It Shows Up in the Garden
- Fragrance
- Strong
- Growth Habit
- Upright
- Repeat Bloom
- Yes
Garden Fit
Where It Is Most Comfortable
- Rose Class
- Shrub
- Color Family
- Pink
Background
Breeding and Source Notes
- Registered Name
- BUCbi
- Seller Signals
- Angel Gardens, Antique Rose Emporium, Heirloom Roses
Where to Look Next
Rose Market
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| Seller | Listing | Price | Offers | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Gardens | Carefree Beauty (Earthkind) | $25.00 |
Discount Code
10% • ROSEGEEK10
ARS Offer
10% • Only available with phone orders.
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Visit Seller |
| Antique Rose Emporium | Default Title | $34.95 | — | Visit Seller |
| Heirloom Roses | Default Title | $53.00 |
Discount Code
20% • ROSEGEEK
Discount Code
20% • Roselady26
ARS Offer
15% • ARS member offer.
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| Hummingbird Roses | Carefree Beauty — Hummingbird Roses | $32.00 | — | Visit Seller |
| Petals from the Past | Rose ‘Katy Road Pink’ | $21.95 | — | Visit Seller |
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