shrub

Oso Easy Double Red Rose

Rosa chewnicebell

The Story

Plant Bio

A member of the floribunda class, modern landscape roses are bred for continuous bloom, compact habit, and superior disease resistance, requiring less care than traditional roses.

Oso Easy Double Red ('Chewnicebell') is exceptionally disease-resistant and self-cleaning, producing continuous flushes of vibrant, fully double red flowers from summer until the first frost without deadheading.

Uses & Benefits:

Provides a non-stop show of vibrant red, double flowers from early summer to frost, ideal for adding season-long color to borders, foundations, and containers. Its compact, mounded habit keeps it neat and tidy.

This is a true low-maintenance shrub, requiring no deadheading to continue blooming and exhibiting excellent disease resistance, which reduces the need for chemical sprays in the garden.

The open-faced flowers, although double, are still accessible to pollinators like bees, providing a reliable food source throughout the growing season.

Essentials

At a Glance

Plant Type

Shrub

Height

42 inches

Width

42 inches

Light

Full Sun

Zones

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Water

Average

Humidity

Adaptable

Lifespan

10-15 years

Native To

Garden origin

Toxicity

Non-toxic, but thorns can scratch

Bloom period

Early summer – Early fall

In flower about 4 months of the year

Planting

How to Grow

Choose a site receiving at least 6 hours of direct sun daily.
Dig a hole as deep and twice as wide as the container.
Amend the backfill soil with compost for improved fertility and drainage.
Set the plant so the graft union is at or just above soil level.
Fill the hole, gently firming the soil around the roots.
Water thoroughly after planting and apply a layer of mulch.

Pro Tip

Plant in a location with at least six hours of direct sun and good air circulation to maximize blooming and health.

Keep It Thriving

Care Guide

Do

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry spells.
Ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal diseases.
Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring.
Mulch to conserve water and suppress weeds.

Don't

Avoid overhead watering, which can encourage black spot.
Don't plant in a crowded area with poor air movement.
Refrain from fertilizing late in the season to prevent tender new growth.
Do not prune heavily in the fall.

Seasonal Care Calendar

Task	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Fertilize
Mulch
Pest Check
Prune

Watch Out For

Pests & Diseases

Common Pests

Common Diseases

In the Garden

Landscape Uses & Companions

Landscape Uses

Effortless continuous color for bordersVibrant mass planting for high-impact areasDurable container specimen for patios

Companion Plants

Nepeta 'Walker's Low'Salvia 'May Night'Lavandula 'Munstead'Geranium 'Rozanne'Stachys byzantina

Multiply

Propagation Methods

Good to Know

Common Questions

Oso Easy Double Red Rose questions

What zones can Oso Easy Double Red Rose grow in?

Oso Easy Double Red Rose is hardy in USDA Zones 4–9. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.

Is Oso Easy Double Red Rose deer resistant?

Yes — Oso Easy Double Red Rose is rated deer-resistant. Deer typically pass it over, though extreme hunger can override any plant's defenses.

When does Oso Easy Double Red Rose bloom?

Oso Easy Double Red Rose typically blooms in early summer through early fall. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.

Does Oso Easy Double Red Rose need full sun?

Oso Easy Double Red Rose does best in full sun (6+ hours).

Is Oso Easy Double Red Rose drought tolerant?

Yes — once established (usually after the first full season), Oso Easy Double Red Rose handles dry spells with minimal watering. Water deeply its first year to build the root system that makes that possible.