Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Say goodbye to fussy red roses from the past, and hello to Red Flower Carpet Rose of the future! This rose is a dream to grow and works for almost any garden situation. Clusters of deep velvety red flowers with bright yellow centers cover this rose almost 10 months of the year. The flowers are fragrant and wonderful in bouquets. The leaves are glossy green tinged with burgundy.
This is a low-growing, compact variety that only reaches 2 - 3 feet high, while spreading to 3 - 4 feet. This rose is hardy to zone 5 and will go dormant in the winter. Its foliage is resistant to black spot and mildew and will not need to be sprayed or treated with chemicals. Use red flower carpet rose to cover the ground in front of taller shrubs and trees, to edge a garden path, to stabilize a slope, or to brighten planter boxes on a patio or porch.
Red Flower Carpet Rose Care
This vigorous rose thrives in full sun and requires at least 4 - 5 hours of sun per day. It is not picky about soil texture or pH and grows well in clay, sand, and silt types. Water regularly in the summer as it prefers evenly moist soil and will not tolerate standing water. To conserve moisture, add a dense layer of compost around the root zone. Fertilize in the spring with a well-balanced, slow-release formula.
Pruning this rose is easy. Trim it back by one-third in late winter and remove any dead or damaged canes.
Red Flower Carpet Rose Spacing
Space these roses 3 feet apart to cover the ground of a large area. They will take a few years to fill in. Provide 4 feet of space for plantings with a gap between plants. For container growing, choose a pot at least 24 inches in diameter to accommodate the wide rootball.
Red Flower Carpet Rose Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 5 to 8 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun (6+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 2-3 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 3-4 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Mounded
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Red
- Flower Description
- Deep Red
- Bloom Time
- Late Spring to Fall
- Blooms On
-
New Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Late winter to early spring, before new growth starts
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Red Flower Carpet Rose
- Botanical Name
- ROSA 'FLOWER CARPET RED'
- Brand
- Flower Carpet Roses
- Plant Type
- Shrub
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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.
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
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
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
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
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
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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