As the name suggests, ground cover roses are flowers that cover the ground. However, this statement is only partly true. Along with plants creeping along the ground, there are varieties of ground cover roses that simply grow in breadth, and not up, and also have low-drooping stems. All varieties of these flowers are divided into five groups, a description of the ground cover roses of each of these groups is presented below.
Groups of ground cover roses
This is a new group of low-growing roses with long winding shoots, up to 4 m, with small shiny leaves that almost completely cover the soil with a carpet, especially spectacular during flowering. Among the varieties there are those that bloom once, but varieties that bloom repeatedly are of particular interest.
Ground cover roses are called not only with creeping, but also drooping stems, as well as roses that grow more in width than in height. When planted next to several bushes, they quickly occupy a vast area.
During flowering, the bushes literally hide under an avalanche of small flowers collected in dense racemose inflorescences. The first wave of flowering is followed by a second, sometimes less abundant.
Among the re-blooming ground cover roses there are blood red, pink, pale pink, pure white.
The flowers are very diverse in shape and size: from simple, semi-double to densely double, with a diameter of 1 cm to 5 cm, with a slight or intense smell.
Ground cover roses in the garden are good on rocky hills, rockeries or decorate retaining walls. They can be wrapped around decorative supports. Ground cover roses do not shed their leaves for a long time, sometimes until spring. In the southern regions, ground cover roses are not covered for the winter. In the middle lane, such roses require light shelter.
All varieties of these roses are divided into five groups, differing from each other in the height of the bush and the shape of the shoots:
- first : sluggish, lodging on the ground;
- second : growing steeply upwards;
- third : undersized, thick;
- fourth : high, with arched drooping shoots;
- fifth : horizontally creeping.
For an amateur garden , representatives of the 2nd and 5th groups are least suitable because of their height or intensive abundant growth.
Caring for ground cover roses is complicated by weeds, especially perennial rhizomes such as couch grass or bindweed . In weedy areas, roses should not be planted until they are completely cleared. After all, as soon as the roses grow, it will no longer be possible to set foot on this territory.
Below are photos and descriptions of varieties of ground cover roses that are especially popular.
The best varieties of ground cover roses
“Sia Foam”.
This is one of the best varieties of ground cover roses with fragrant cream or white flowers with a delicate blush. Later they become creamy white, densely doubled. Medium flowers appear in small racemes. Flower size 4-5 cm Number of flowers on the stem – 5-10 pieces. The foliage is small, shiny, dark green. The bush is strong, with long semi-spreading shoots. Flowers are afraid of rain, so the rose is best grown in a dry climate.
“Fairy Dane”.
The flowers are dark pink or crimson, semi-double, appear in large numbers, in racemes of 5-15 pieces. The size of the flower in diameter is 3-4 cm. The height of the bush is 50-60 cm. The foliage is small, dark green, shiny, disease resistant . Abundantly blooms again, beautifully cuttings. Suitable for containers.
“Yellow Fleurette”.
The name of these ground cover roses is due to the color of their flowers: yellow, with golden stamens. They are medium in size, collected in inflorescences, umbrellas, neatly fading. The leaves are dark green, glossy. The bush is thick and strong. Luxurious, profusely blooming graceful rose. Height 70 cm.
Snow Carpet.
This variety is sometimes referred to as miniature roses. Small double flowers open in June-October, they have a faint aroma. The shoots are covered with light green small shiny leaves.
“Heidekind”.
The flowers are cherry, non-shedding, medium, terry, flat with a serrated edge of the petals, collected in large brushes. The leaves are glossy, the bush is dense, slightly weeping, strong. Healthy and hardy rose. Bush height 80 cm.
Ground cover roses also include varieties:
“Bonica”.
Essex.
Red Blanket.
Red Bells.
“Suffolk”.
“Sussex”.
“Swany”.
“Nozomi”.
“Sommerwind”.
“Kent” etc.
Among ground cover roses, there are varieties that have compact, densely leafy bushes from 30 to 50 cm high and 50 to 80 cm wide. Now that you have familiarized yourself with the photo names of ground cover roses, you can choose the varieties you like the most for your garden.