Country Dancer Shrub Rose: Buck's Hardy Prairie Beauty

The Country Dancer shrub rose, part of the Buck Roses Collection from 1973 by Buck, is a hardy, disease-resistant shrub with semi-double, medium pink flowers and a light fragrance. Bred for the Midwest, it thrives in tough conditions.

Classification and Heritage

Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus: Rosa (RO-zuh)
Cultivar: 'Country Dancer'
Hybridized by: Buck
Registered/Introduced: 1973

Griffith Buck bred roses for cold hardiness and disease resistance at Iowa State University.

Growth Habit and Blooms

Rounded shrub 3–4 feet. Flowers 2.5–3 inches, medium pink, semi-double, in small clusters. Light fragrance. Repeat bloom.

Cultivation Tips

• Sunlight: Full sun.
• Soil: Adaptable, well-drained.
• Watering: Moderate.
• Pruning: Spring shaping.
• Hardiness: USDA zones 4–9 (very cold hardy).

Landscape Uses

Mixed borders, mass plantings, low-maintenance landscapes. Reliable in harsh climates.