Rose plant--Meikrotal variety

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of rose plant is provided which forms attractive semi-double blossoms which are cherry red on the upper surface and carmine pink on the under surface. The plant forms in abundance dark glossy foliage and exhibits an arching growth habit which renders it highly suited for use as a ground cover. Good hardiness and resistance to fungal diseases are manifest. The new variety can be readily propagated from cuttings.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of ground cover rose plant characterized by the following combination of characteristics: (a) forms attractive semi-double blossoms which are cherry red on the upper surface and carmine red on the under surface,   (b) forms in abundance dark glossy foliage,   (c) exhibits an arching growth habit which forms a plant having a greater width than height,   (d) exhibits good hardiness, and   (e) exhibits good resistance to fungal diseases; substantially as herein shown and described.