Plant Type

Ground cover

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Lavender, Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow, White

 

Flower Season

Summer, Intermittent

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Orange, Red

 

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape

 

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer

 

Location Uses

Background, Perennial Border, Park

 

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Erosion Control, Hedge, Mass Planting

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

There are many deciduous, evergreen and semi-deciduous roses that are used as groundcovers, usually reaching 2' in height. They look lovely draping a slope. Rosa groundcovers come in a variety of colors but all need full sun and a moderate amount of water to do well.

Grow in well drained, loamy soil in full sun to light shade, though best flowering will occur in full sun. Avoid over-head watering as that can increase the incidence of leaf diseases. Cut back in late winter to early spring, and they are not particular as to how you go about that, though for best growth, see the Guides for pruning tips.