- Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 18 - 24 Inches
- Mature Spread 2 - 3 Feet
- Growing Zones 5 - 10
- Use As A Thriller In Containers
What could be better than a bright cherry-red floral border lining your sidewalk or outlining your house? Flower Carpet® Mini Cherry Rose, a compact groundcover rose, features masses of small, bright red blooms offset by lustrous emerald leaves. Bred by Flower Carpet Roses, this shrub blooms continuously from spring until fall’s first frost. This carpet rose is cold hardy in zones 5 to 10 and low maintenance, making it a fantastic choice for busy gardeners all over the US.
Flower Carpet® Mini Cherry Rose has a low, bushy growth habit. Relatively disease and drought tolerant, this variety adds bold, problem-free color and texture to beds and borders. Whether planted as a specimen or en masse as ground cover, this showy shrub will provide three dependable seasons of interest. Its compact size, brilliant color, and delicate texture will enhance cottage gardens, foundation plantings, and slopes.
Flower Carpet® Mini Cherry Rose Care
While tolerant of partial sun, this shrub grows bushier and produces more blooms in full sun. Plant it in organic soil that’s moist and well draining. Amend poor soil with compost to improve drainage and fertility. Water regularly during the first season until its roots are established, and provide about an inch of water weekly thereafter. Apply a slow-release fertilizer designed for roses, such as Espoma’s 4-3-2 Rose-Tone in spring and summer.
Low-maintenance Flower Carpet® Mini Cherry Rose requires minimal pruning and is relatively self-cleaning. Before new growth appears in spring, cut back the stems to 6 to 10 inches high. Mulch in the fall to protect the roots from cold weather.
Due to its compact size, this groundcover rose grows well in a large container. Use it to add focal interest to porches, patios, decks, and bare garden spaces. Plant it in a 2-foot wide container filled with all-purpose potting soil. If the soil does not drain well, mix in extra perlite. Plant it alone or add parsley and alyssum in a lovely thriller-filler-spiller combination.
Flower Carpet® Mini Cherry Rose Spacing
Flower Carpet® Mini Cherry Rose grows to 1 to 2 feet high and 2-3 feet wide. For borders, space plants 2.5 feet apart. Plant in beds and containers with compatible plants, including marigolds, geraniums, and coreopsis.
Flower Carpet Mini Cherry Rose Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 10 |
| Plant Type: |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 18 - 24 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 2 - 3 Feet |
| Spacing: 2 - 3 Feet |
| Habit: Clumping, Spreading, Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Red |
| Flower Description: Cherry Red Blooms |
| Bloom Period: Spring to Fall |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Green Shades |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering, Fall Interest, 3 Season Interest |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Disease |
| Tolerates: Drought |
| Attracts: N/A |
| Container Role: Thriller |
| Uses: Borders, Hedges & Privacy, Mass Planting |
| Features: Cut Flowers, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Flower Carpet Mini Cherry Rose |
| Other Name(s): Alfabia, Coral Flower Carpet |
| Scientific Name: Rosa Flower Carpet® Mini Cherry |
| Root Stock: Own Root |
- SKU:
- 1231015047-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
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Plant Shipping
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations