DESCRIPTION: Masses of double, deep rose-pink, white-eyed blooms mature to light pink, accenting glossy green disease resistant foliage. Everblooming, low, compact form. Prefers a moist, well-drained, loamy-organic soil. Drought tolerant once established. Protect from wind.

BOTANICAL NAME: rolmisch
AVERAGE MATURE HEIGHT:  24-30" (60-75 cm)
AVERAGE MATURE SPREAD:  30-40" (75-100 cm) 
SUN EXPOSURE: Full sun
FLOWER COLOUR: Deep-pink
FLOWERING TIME: Early summer until late summer
FOLIAGE COLOUR: Dark green
COLD HARDINESS: Zone 3 ( Should survive up to -39.9° Celsius )
WATER NEEDS: Average to dry - Prefers well-drained soil
OTHER FEATURES: Attracts Birds & Butterflies, Cut Flower, Fragrant

Ornamental Features

Rose - Easy El® Little Mischief is covered in stunning pink flowers from late spring to late summer, which emerge from distinctive pink flower buds. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has dark green foliage throughout the season. The oval compound leaves turn yellow in fall.

Landscape Attributes

Rose - Easy El® Little Mischief is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.

This is a high maintenance shrub that will require regular care and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration:

• Disease
• Spiny

Dwarf Pink Pavement Rose is recommended for the following landscape applications:

• Mass Planting
• Hedges/Screening
• General Garden Use

Planting & Growing

Rose - Easy El® Little Mischief will grow to be about 2.5 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 2.5 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years.

This shrub should only be grown in full sunlight. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid.