Botanical profile

Ground cover rose 'Red Ribbons'

Latin name
Rosa 'Red Ribbons'
Common name
Ground cover rose 'Red Ribbons'
Type
Flowering shrub
Family
Rosaceae

Rosa ‘Red Ribbons’, commonly known as the ‘Red Ribbons’ groundcover rose, is a sprawling variety appreciated for its abundant flowering and remarkable vigor. Its spreading and slightly trailing habit forms a dense carpet ideal for slopes, borders, rock gardens, or mass plantings. It produces a profusion of bright red, semi-double flowers with golden centers, which continuously bloom from early summer until the first frosts. Slightly fragrant, they attract pollinating insects and can give way to small, decorative red rose hips at the end of the season. Its glossy dark green foliage highlights the intensity of the petals and offers good overall resistance. Rosa ‘Red Ribbons’ brings color, rapid ground cover, and easy maintenance to landscape designs.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Full sun or at least 6 hours of direct sun per day.
Watering
Moderate, tolerates short periods of drought once established
Fertilization
Fertilize in spring with a rose or flowering plant fertilizer. Repeat every 4 to 6 weeks until mid-August. Do not fertilize after this time to allow the plant to fully enter dormancy.
Soil type
Rich, well-drained soil
Minimum temperature
'-35°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
June to September
Flower color
Bright red
Fruiting
Small red rose hips in late season if faded flowers are left on
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Spreading and drooping
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
60 cm (24 in)
Width
90 cm (3 feet)
Growth rate
Average
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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