Shrub rose plant named ‘VLR003’

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant, referred to by its cultivar name, ‘VLR003’, is described. The new variety forms on a continuous basis attractive, yellow-colored double flowers from spring to fall. The growth habit is semi-upright compact bush. Attractive semi-glossy, dark green foliage is formed. The new variety is cold hardy. Additionally, the new variety is particularly well suited for growing as distinctive ornamentation in the landscape.

We claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant named ‘VLR003’ characterized by the following combination of characteristics:
 (a) continuously forms attractive, yellow-colored double petal flowers, 
 (b) exhibits a semi-upright compact bush growth habit, and 
 (c) forms attractive ornamental semi-glossy, dark green colored foliage; 
 
       substantially as herein shown and described.