Groundcover roses are one of the newest trends in roses. These low-growing, sprawling shrubs are actually not a class of their own like many other rose types. Generally, what people consider groundcover roses are just low-growing shrub roses. But no matter what they are, these plants excel at filling space with nonstop blooms. These roses also tend to be extremely disease resistant and low-maintenance.
- Position: full sun
- Soil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: fast-growing
- Flowering period: July to September
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Hardiness: fully hardy
Showy clusters of slightly fragrant, double, deep rose pink flowers appear from July to September amongst masses of lustrous, bright green leaves. This popular, repeat-flowering ground cover rose is ideal for a fertile, moist, well-drained border in sun or partial shade. Vigorous and exceptionally disease-resistant, it's perfect for discouraging invasive annual weeds.