Description
Rosa ‘Flower Carpet Scarlet’ is a low-growing, spreading shrub rose with glossy, dark green foliage. This stunning rose produces masses of bright scarlet-red blooms with a mild fragrance throughout the summer, adding a bold splash of color to any garden. It is disease resistant and low maintenance, making it an ideal choice for borders, mass plantings, or as a ground cover. It can even be grown in a container on a patio or balcony. This rose prefers full sun and well-drained soil. For companions, consider planting it with other low-growing, sun-loving plants such as lavender, sedum, or creeping phlox. For a bolder contrast, plant it with yellow or white flowers such as coreopsis or Shasta daisies.
Key Facts
- Common Name(s):Flower Carpet Scarlet Rose
- Hardiness:Fully Hardy
- How big will I get? Rosa ‘Flower Carpet Scarlet’ can grow to a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m.
- Did You Know That:The world’s largest rose bush is in Tombstone, Arizona, and covers an area of over 8,000 square feet?
Plant Calendar
A rough guide to how this plant will change through the year.
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Care Guide
Soil Requirements
Rosa ‘Flower Carpet Scarlet’ prefers moist but well-draining soil. This plant can grow in soil with a wide range of pH levels, it is not picky about the pH level of the soil.
Best Position
Rosa ‘Flower Carpet Scarlet’ can handle either an exposed or a sheltered position and requires full sun to thrive, this consists of more than six hours of direct sunshine per day.
Maintenance
Rosa ‘Flower Carpet Scarlet’
Pest, Diseases and Wildlife
Rosa ‘Flower Carpet Scarlet’ can have problems with aphids, leafhoppers, and scale insects , it can be vulnerable to certain diseases such as black spot, rust and powdery mildews.