Botanical profile

Hardy rose 'Flower Carpet Scarlet'

Latin name
Rosa 'Flower Carpet Scarlet'
Common name
Hardy rose 'Flower Carpet Scarlet'
Type
Flowering shrub
Family
Rosaceae

The 'Flower Carpet Scarlet' rose is a vigorous groundcover rose with a spreading and dense habit, known for its spectacular flowering and exceptional disease resistance. It produces a profusion of brilliant scarlet red single flowers, highlighted by glossy dark green foliage that remains healthy all season. Flowering from early summer until the first frosts, it quickly forms a colorful carpet ideal for embankments, borders, rock gardens, or mass plantings. Its rapid growth effectively covers the ground while minimizing maintenance. Very hardy and reliable, the 'Flower Carpet Scarlet' rose attracts pollinators and is a durable choice for energizing a full sun landscape with intensity and structure.

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
Very drought tolerant once established. Regular watering only the first year or during severe droughts.
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
'-30°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
June to September
Flower color
Scarlet red
Fruiting
Red rose hips at the end of the season
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Rustic bush
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
60 cm (24 inches)
Width
60 cm (2 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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