‘Oso Easy Lemon Zest’ Rose From Proven Winners

The American Rose Society (ARS) announced at the 2015 National Conference that Proven Winners received the Award of Excellence for its Oso Easy Lemon Zest shrub rose. To receive this honor, a rose must prove its toughness and beauty in six different no-spray trial locations across the U.S.(USDA hardiness zones 5-9).

“Oso Easy Lemon Zest rose is a healthy-growing, self-cleaning rose that does not fade to white. It’s one of our favorite roses and one of our top sellers,” according to Tim Wood, Product Development, Spring Meadow Nursery.

Oso Easy Lemon Zest rose was developed by Chris Warner, the highly acclaimed rose breeder from Shropshire, England. After years of trials and evaluation, Oso Easy Lemon Zest rose has lived up to the highest standards. This rose exhibits a very high level of disease resistance. Its sunny, canary yellow flowers do not fade to white as they age. It is hardy and free-flowering, self-cleaning with attractive glossy green foliage.

This shrub rose prefers moist, well-drained soils and in full sun. It grows well in containers, or group several together for a landscape show. Its vibrant color makes Oso Easy Lemon Zest a super focal point in a garden or patio setting.

Spraying and pruning is generally not needed, but this shrub rose may be shaped in early spring before leaf out.  Fertilize in early spring and again in early summer with any brand of rose foods sold at local garden centers.