Shrub rose plant named ‘Meiggili’

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant is provided which forms in abundance on a nearly continuous basis in clusters attractive double cup-shaped fragrant blossoms which clean well that are bright peach in coloration. The vegetation is vigorous and a spreading round cover growth habit with procumbent vegetation is displayed. Attractive dark green foliage with a glossy finish is formed. The plant develops well regardless of the mode of asexual propagation. Excellent disease resistance with respect to Black Spot, Powdery Mildew, and Rust is displayed. The new variety is particularly well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape as a mass planting or when grown in containers.

1. A new and distinct shrub rose plant characterized by the following combination of characteristics:
 (a) abundantly forms in clusters attractive double cup-shaped fragrant blossoms which clean well that are bright peach in coloration,  
 (b) exhibits a spreading ground cover growth habit with procumbent vegetation,  
 (c) forms vigorous vegetation,  
 (d) forms attractive dark green foliage with a glossy finish that contrasts well with the blossom coloration,  
 (e) is highly resistant to Black Spot, Powdery Mildew, and Rust, and  
 (f) is particularly well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape as a mass planting or when grown in containers;  
 
     substantially as herein shown and described.