Shrub rose plant named ‘Radtko’

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of landscape shrub rose plant is provided which forms in abundance on a substantially continuous basis attractive double blossoms that are red in coloration and possess significantly more petals than the ‘Radrazz’ variety (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 11,836). The vegetation is vigorous and the growth habit is round and bushy. Attractive ornamental satiny green foliage is formed. Excellent disease resistance to blackspot is exhibited as well as very good winter hardiness. The new variety is particularly well suited for growing as distinctive ornamentation in the landscape.

1. A new and distinct variety of landscape shrub rose plant characterized by the following combination of characteristics:
 (a) abundantly and substantially continuously forms attractive double blossoms that are red in coloration and possess significantly more petals than the ‘Radrazz’ variety (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 11,836),  
 (b) exhibits a round and bushy growth habit,  
 (c) forms vigorous vegetation,  
 (d) forms attractive ornamental green foliage with a satiny finish, and  
 (e) exhibits excellent resistance to blackspot;  
 
       substantially as herein shown and described.