Ground cover rose plant named `Meipsidue`

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of ground cover rose plant (i.e., garden rose plant) is provided which forms in abundance on a substantially continuous basis attractive double blossoms that are Rose Bengal suffused with Cardinal Red. The overall coloration of the blossoms is velvet red. The vegetation is vigorous and the growth habit is flat and bushy. Attractive decorative medium green and glossy foliage is formed. Excellent disease resistance is exhibited. Additionally, the new variety grows very well on its own roots following asexual reproduction by cuttings.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of ground cover rose plant characterized by the following combination of characteristics: (a) abundantly and substantially continously forms attractive double blossoms that are Rose Bengal suffused with Cardinal Red,   (b) exhibits a flat and bushy growth habit,   (c) forms vigorous vegetation,   (d) forms attractive decorative medium green and glossy foliage,   (e) propagates well by cuttings, and   (f) exhibits excellent disease resistance with respect to blackspot, downy mildew, and powdery mildew; substantially as herein shown and described.