Shrub rose plant named ‘Morden Snowbeauty’

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant is provided which forms in clusters attractive semi-double somewhat flattened white blossoms. An open and semi-erect growth habit of excellent form is exhibited. The foliage is glossy dark green and contrasts nicely with the white blossoms. The plant propagates well by the use of softwood cuttings and possesses good winter hardiness. Petaloid stamens commonly are present. Excellent disease resistance particularly to blackspot its exhibited. It is particularly well suited for growing as an individual plant or as a mass planting to create ornamentation in the landscape.

We claim:  
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant characterized by the following combination of characteristics: 
       (a) exhibits an open and semi-erect growth habit,  
       (b) forms in clusters attractive semi-double somewhat flattened white blossoms,  
       (c) forms attractive glossy dark green foliage,  
       (d) propagates well by the use of softwood cuttings,  
       (e) exhibits good winter hardiness,  
       (f) exhibits excellent disease resistance, and  
       (g) is particularly well suited for growing as ornamentation in the landscape;  
       substantially as herein shown and described.