Ground cover roses: winter-hardy varieties for the Moscow region and southern regions

Ground cover roses for your garden

Ground cover roses are very beautiful, practical garden flowers and many gardeners would like to decorate their garden with them. To make it easier for you to make your choice, we have prepared for you a selection of the most popular varieties of creeping roses with detailed descriptions and photos.

Content: Winter-hardy varieties of ground cover roses for the Moscow region Four Seasons (Les Quatre Saisons) Super Dorothy Bessy Bonica Hello Scarlet Meillandecor Amber Sun Swany The Fairy Varieties of ground cover roses for the southern regions Sorrento 10 Rody 11 Martha's Vineyard 12 White Flower Carpet 13 Amber cover 14 Purple Haze 15

 

The main distinguishing feature of ground cover roses is the growth of shoots not vertically, but horizontally. Therefore, the width of plants always prevails over the height. They are characterized by:

• dense creeping or cascading bushes;
• abundant and long flowering;
• resistance to major pests and diseases of roses;
• resistance to low temperatures and rain.

These roses do not require constant pruning and are easy to care for. The range of varieties of ground cover roses is represented by large-flowered and small-flowered specimens with delightful colors.

Winter-hardy varieties of ground cover roses for the Moscow region

In the conditions of harsh Russian winters, we, of course, will give preference to the most frost-resistant varieties. They will delight you not only with abundant and long flowering, but also with good winter hardiness and disease resistance.

Four Seasons (Les Quatre Saisons)

The photo shows the ground cover rose “Four Seasons”. A bush of this variety is never without flowers. The branches bend under their weight.

 

The variety has good immunity to diseases. One of the unpleasant features is the huge number of thorns.

• The bush grows up to 0.8 m maximum. The foliage is bright, glossy, harmoniously setting off the flowers. Shoots grow to unequal lengths. It grows up to 1.5 m wide.
• The flowers are densely double, 8-10 cm in diameter. The buds open gradually, slightly revealing the core. The color of the petals is deep pink, resistant to fading. The flowers are collected in numerous racemes, 10-15 in each. There is no aroma. The buds are not afraid of moisture.
• Flowering begins in June and ends in October.
• To preserve the decorative effect, it is recommended to support the rose shoots with low supports so that the flowers do not get dirty on the ground.
• Disease resistance is high.
• Frost resistance zone: 4 (-35°С…-29°С).

Super Dorothy

Super Dorothy is a bright representative of ground cover roses. It is distinguished by abundant, long flowering, decorating the bushes until the first frost.

 

The flowers are excellent for cutting and do not wither in a vase for a long time.

• The bush is spreading, with shoots up to 3 m long. Prone to rapid growth. When growing, no supports are needed.
• The flowers are voluminous, 5 cm in diameter. They consist of 17-25 dark pink petals, which are strongly curved at the edges. The shape of the flowers is saucer-shaped. Each peduncle ends in a brush consisting of 20-40 buds. The reverse side of the petals is pale pink, and the center is marked with a white spot. Roses have a pleasant sweet aroma with vanilla notes.
• The first flowers appear in July and do not end until the October frosts. They do not deteriorate from rain and do not fade in the sun.
• The bushes like to be located in sunny places, with diffuse partial shade during the day. To place seedlings you need breathable, well-drained soil with neutral acidity.
• The variety is highly resistant to powdery mildew and black spot.
• Frost resistance zone: 4 (-35°С…-29°С).

Bessy

The Bessy rose is ideal for tall borders, slopes and small containers.

 

When flowering, it forms a blooming waterfall of orange-yellow buds. Suitable for cutting.

• The bushes are compact, no more than 0.7 m high.
• The flower is double, up to 30 petals, 4-5 cm in diameter. The aroma is bright, subtle and unobtrusive.
• Flowering begins in June and ends in October. Primary flowering is the most lush and abundant.
• It is advisable to plant in shaded areas. Abundant watering is not required; stagnation of water in the root zone is contraindicated. Regular loosening of the soil and removal of weeds is necessary.
• The variety is highly resistant to powdery mildew and black spot.
• Frost resistance zone: 4 (-35°С…-29°С).

Bonica

The Bonica variety delights with the beauty of its soft pink flowers, as in the photo. In addition, it is universal in use, resistant to disease and easy to care for.

 

It will decorate landscape design either as a single plant or as part of a composition with low-growing plants.

• The bush has a beautiful spreading shape, up to 1 m high and up to 1.2 m wide.
• The flowers are double, 5-6 cm in diameter, and have a pleasant, persistent aroma. The color of the petals is soft pink.
• Repeated flowering occurs in mid-June and late July.
• The crop does not tolerate waterlogging of the soil, which affects the number of ovaries. Loves fertile soils and regular fertilizing.
• To combat black spot and powdery mildew, regular preventative treatments are necessary.
• Frost resistance zone: 4 (-35°С…-29°С). When freezing, it quickly restores volume.

Hello

In the photo “Hello,” one of the most beautiful ground cover roses. Unpretentious, immune to most diseases. Goes well with other plants.

 

• A low-growing but spreading bush no more than 0.5 m high and up to 1 m wide.
• The flowers are double, up to 7 cm in diameter. The color of the petals is rich dark red, later turning into cherry. The buds are collected in brushes of 15 pieces. There is no aroma.
• Flowering is continuous until the first frost.
• For planting, the crop prefers areas that are illuminated in the first half of the day and shaded in the second half.
• The plant has strong immunity to major diseases.
• Frost resistance zone: 4 (-35°С…-29°С). Plants should be covered for the winter.

Scarlet Meillandecor

Scarlet Meillandecor is considered the best among frost-resistant varieties. The plant looks good both in flower beds and borders, as well as on slopes. Attracts flower growers with long flowering.

 

• The height of the plant can reach 1.25 m. The length of the shoot is 1.5-1.9 m.
• The semi-double flower consists of 30 wavy petals. The flowers are bright scarlet or deep red. The flowers do not fall off, drying on the stems. The diameter of the flower is 3-4 cm. From 10 to 15 flowers are formed in each brush.
• Flowering is abundant and lasts all summer and autumn. Rain resistance is average.
• Rose Scarlet Meillandecor develops better if it is in partial shade in the afternoon. It is not advisable to place seedlings in low-lying areas where cold air stagnates. The soil needs to be fertile and breathable.
• Resistance to powdery mildew and black spot is high.
• Frost resistance zone: 4 (-35°С…-29°С). No additional cover is required.

Amber Sun

The Amber Sun variety is universally used - beautiful, winter-hardy, can be used for cutting, for single and group plantings. Characterized by long-lasting flowering, regardless of soil fertility.

 

• The height of the plant does not exceed 0.5 m, width -0.6 m. The foliage is dark green. The spines are small, not frequent. The growth rate is slow.
• The buds are medium, up to 5 cm in size. The shape is spherical, lush, formed by 15-20 petals, with wavy edges. On each stem, inflorescences of 5-8 flowers are formed, which bloom in turn. The color of the petals is unusual - from copper-yellow to cream-yellow, with large orange stamens in the center. The aroma is weak, with notes of rosehip.
• Flowering begins in early June and continues until frost. The decorative effect of the petals does not suffer from rain. In bright sun it fades slightly.
• Resistance to powdery mildew is high, resistance to black spot is average. Problems with diseases and pests can be solved by carrying out preventive treatments.
• Frost resistance zone: 4 (-35°С…-29°С). Amber Sun prefers to spend the winter under cover with breathable material.

Swany

Swany is characterized by long shoots, heavily double flowers, and lush flowering. Widely used for organizing hedges, borders, for single and group plantings, for growing in containers.

 

• The bush, 0.8 m high, 2 meters wide, forms a spreading crown. The foliage is small and shiny.
• Densely double flowers, 5-6 cm in diameter, collected in brushes of 20 pieces. The color of the curved petals is white, festive. There are 40-50 of them in total. The core of the snow-white buds is creamy pink. The aroma is light.
• Flowering lasts for the whole season. Decorative characteristics may be reduced in rainy weather.
• Rose Swaney loves well-lit areas. A little shade is welcome. Loves slightly acidic soil.
• Resistance to fungal diseases is high.
• Frost resistance zone: 4 (-35°С…-29°С).

The Fairy

The name of this variety is translated as Fairy and this is no coincidence. The Fairy rose combines tenderness and hardiness, abundant, continuous flowering and versatility in the garden landscape. This is one of the most popular and widespread roses in the world.

 

• The bush grows 0.6-0.8 m high and 1.2 m wide. The shoots are powerful and strong. The foliage is small, matte.
• The flowers are double, white-pink, 3-4 cm in diameter. Collected in brushes of 10-40 pcs. The number of petals in each is 40 pcs. The aroma is pleasant, subtle.
• Flowering lasts from July to October.
• Fairy light-loving rose, retains its bright color if protected from direct sunlight. You should not place it on the south side of the plot or flower bed.
• Disease resistance is average. Preventive action is needed.
• Frost resistance zone: 4 (-35°С…-29°С).

Varieties of ground cover roses for the southern regions

When growing roses in the southern regions, one should take into account the climate: hot, sultry, dry summers. To choose the right variety, you will have to study the descriptions of the best ground cover roses with names and photos.

Sorrento

Late blooming red German ground cover rose. It is characterized by high disease resistance and good heat resistance. The flowers do not fade in the sun, do not deteriorate from rain and stay on the bush for a long time.

 

• The bush is voluminous, 0.7-0.9 m high, about 1 m wide. The leaves are small, glossy, dark.
• The flower is semi-double, 4-6 cm in diameter. The shape of the flower is a flat cup. The outer petals bend in the shape of a star. Each shoot has a cluster of 10 - 15 flowers. There is no or very weak aroma.
• Blooms later, from July to mid-October. Blooms profusely, with short breaks. The color does not fade in the sun.The petals do not darken from the rain.
• For growing the variety, nutritious and fertile soil, without stagnant water, with a slightly acidic or neutral pH reaction, will be suitable.
• This variety is characterized by strong resistance to powdery mildew and black spot.
• Frost resistance zone: 6 (-23°С…-18°С).

Rody

Rody is a winter-hardy, heat-resistant, disease-resistant variety of ground cover roses. Flower growers like it for its abundant flowering and beautiful coloring of the buds.

 

Suitable for growing in containers, but can also be used as a landscape rose.

• The bush grows in height up to 40-60 cm, and in width - up to 60 cm and more. The shoots droop under the weight of the flowers. The crown looks dense due to the abundant foliage. The leaves are small, glossy, numerous.
• The flowers are semi-double, but the petals are arranged so that they appear double. The size of the flowers is 5-6 cm in diameter. The shape is saucer-shaped. Inflorescences consisting of 3-12 buds are formed on the stems. The color of the petals is raspberry-pink. When in bloom, the flowers almost hide the small, dark green foliage. There is no aroma.
• Repeated flowering. The first buds begin to appear in June and flowering continues until late autumn.
• For growing the variety, nutritious and fertile soil, without stagnant water, will be suitable.
• The variety is not susceptible to powdery mildew and is resistant to black spot.
• Frost resistance zone: 6 (-23°С…-18°С).

Martha's Vineyard

Late flowering, beautiful and abundantly flowering variety. Withstands high temperatures well.

 

• The plant reaches a height of 0.6-0.8 m, spreads lashes 1.5 m wide. It looks like a huge flowering pillow. The foliage is dark.
• The flowers are crimson-red, 4 cm in size, collected in brushes of 5-10 pieces.The buds are semi-double, the petals have wavy edges. The aroma is weak.
• Blooms later, from July to mid-October. The petals do not fade in the sun.
• The crop does not tolerate waterlogging.
• The variety is not susceptible to powdery mildew and black spot.
• Frost resistance zone: 6 (-23°С…-18°С).

White Flower Carpet

This is one of the best white ground cover rose varieties. It has continuous flowering and is highly resistant to soaking and disease. Grown in containers and open ground.

 

• The bush is dwarf, no higher than 0.5 m in height, about 1.5 m wide. Covers the soil in record time.
• The size of the flowers is about 6 cm, from 3 to 15 pieces are collected in the inflorescence. The flowers are snow-white, semi-double, very delicate and beautiful. After flowering ends, bright orange fruits ripen.
• Flowering begins in June and ends in October. White Flower Carpet tolerates heat well.
• The bushes like to be located in sunny places, with diffuse partial shade during the day.
• The variety is highly resistant to powdery mildew and black spot.
• Frost resistance zone: 6 (-23°С…-18°С).

 

Amber cover

Hardy and healthy variety with beautiful amber-yellow buds. Continuous flowering. Tolerates heat well.

 

• The plant reaches a height of 0.6-0.9 m, a width of 1.5 m. The shoots are drooping, with a small number of spines.
• The size of the flowers is 10 cm in diameter. The color of the spherical semi-double buds is memorable - amber-yellow. Up to 5-10 flowers are formed in one brush. Aroma with notes of rosehip.
• Flowering begins in June and ends in October. Resistance to soaking is high.
• Areas with breathable, well-drained soil that has neutral acidity are suitable for placing seedlings.
• The variety is highly resistant to powdery mildew and black spot.
• Frost resistance zone: 6 (-23°С…-18°С).

 

Purple Haze

The flowers are simple, non-double, beautiful purple in color, with contrasting yellow stamens.

 

• The bush is low-growing, 0.7-1.0 m in height and 1 m in width, branches abundantly. In the first year it grows vertically, but then gradually spreads out. The foliage is highly shiny and dark green.
• Purple Haze roses do not immediately acquire their rich colors. At the beginning of flowering, the flowers have a lighter two-color color. The sizes of roses are 5-6 cm.
• Flowering is abundant, repeated, almost continuous. The culture is not afraid of rain, does not suffer from the sun and blooms profusely in any climate.
• Strong resistance to powdery mildew and black spot.
• The crop grows well in different types of soil.
• Frost resistance zone: 6 (-23°С…-18°С).

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