Rosa Flower Carpet® SCARLET
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Family Name:
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Rosaceae |
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Size:
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60 – 80cm tall x 90cm wide |
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Frost Tolerance:
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High |
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Growth Rate:
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Medium |
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Description:
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A low growing rose with green foliage and bright red flowers from spring to autumn. |
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Position:
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For best blooms, grow in full sun. Can thrive in a variety of soil conditions. Performs best in well-drained friable garden soil with added organic matter. |
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Care:
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Plant 2-3 per square metre, for ground cover. Plant 70cm apart to establish boundaries. Water in well particularly during hot conditions and continue to water regularly until the plant is established. Flower Carpet roses are very tolerant of dry conditions once established. No fancy pruning needed. Cut back by 2/3rds annually in late winter or early spring. Trim to shape anytime of year, if desired. The bush is self-cleaning with few rose hips, no dead-heading required, petals fall away cleanly. |
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Features:
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• Simple to grow • Easy to maintain, no fancy pruning • Very high levels of disease resitance |
