Shrub rose plant named ‘Morden Sunrise’

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant of relatively small stature is provided which forms in clusters attractive semi-double slightly concave yellow-orange blossoms that display a strong fragrance. The blossoming occurs substantially continuously over a long duration. An open and erect growth habit is exhibited. The foliage is glossy dark green and contrasts nicely with the yellow range blossoms. The plant propagates well by the use of softwood cuttings and possesses good winter hardiness. Good disease resistance particularly to blackspot is exhibited. It is particularly well suited for growing as an individual plant or as a mass planting to create ornamentation in the landscape.

I claim:  
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of Shrub rose plant characterized by the following combination of characteristics: 
       (a) commonly exhibits a relatively small stature combined with an erect and relatively open growth habit,  
       (b) forms in clusters on a substantially continuous basis attractive semi-double yellow-orange blossoms,  
       (c) forms attractive dark green glossy foliage,  
       (d) propagates well by the use of softwood cuttings,  
       (e) exhibits good winter hardiness,  
       (f) exhibits good disease resistance, and  
       (g) is particularly well suited for growing as ornamentation in the landscape;  
       substantially as herein shown and described.