Shrub Rose, Groundcover Rose 'Lady Elsie May'

Rosa

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Rosa (RO-zuh)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Bloom Time
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Late Spring/Early Summer
Blooms repeatedly
Sun Exposure
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Shrub
Bloom Color
Patented
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
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Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Flower Fragrance
Bloom Shape
Patent Information
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
By grafting
By budding
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Pruning Instructions
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Seed Collecting
Fruit Shape
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Other details
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Soil pH requirements
Slightly Fragrant
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Orange pink (op)
Margin Width
Semi-double
Flower Shape
Resistant to black spot
Resistant to mildew
Resistant to rust
Flower Fragrance
Blooms on new wood; prune early to promote new growth
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Shrub
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Morongo Valley, California

San Francisco, California

West Hartford, Connecticut

Alton, Illinois

Caseyville, Illinois

Chicago, Illinois

Lisle, Illinois

Saint Charles, Illinois

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Gardiner, Maine

Beverly, Massachusetts

Lexington, Massachusetts

Roslindale, Massachusetts

Lincoln, Nebraska

Bronx, New York

Brooklyn, New York

Durham, Oregon

King City, Oregon

Portland, Oregon

Hershey, Pennsylvania

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Richmond, Texas

Lexington, Virginia

Lake Stevens, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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San Francisco, CA | July 2017 | positive

Normally not too found of roses that have no scent. This one is the healthiest and so strong, Its very easy to start from cutting; it d...Read More

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Lake Stevens, WA (Zone 8a) | March 2015 | positive

Very hardy and trouble-free here, long bloom time. No diseases.

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ROSLINDALE, MA | April 2014 | positive

One of my absolute favorite roses for its extraordinary performance. A blooming machine with great vigor and disease resistance. It begin...Read More

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(Zone 8a) | December 2008 | positive

Gorgeous coral color in my area.
UPDATE: 05/2016 I've been growing these rose for 8 years now. I trim it severely, otherwise i...Read More

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