About
This vigorous, repeat-flowering, ground cover rose with dark green leaves on arching bushy growth. Masses of semi-double, bright red-scarlet flowers are produced almost continuously in the summer and autumn.
About the genus
Rosa can be deciduous or semi-evergreen shrubs or scrambling climbers, with usually thorny stems bearing compound pinnate leaves and solitary or clustered flowers. Flowers may be followed by showy red or purple fruits in some varieties.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeRoses
HabitBushy, Spreading branched
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
ToxicityFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Care notes
CultivationGrow in full sun, In fertile, humus rich, moist but well-drained soil. For best flowering feed with a balanced fertiliser and mulch in late winter or early spring. Feed again with the balanced fertiliser in early summer. See rose cultivation
PruningPruning group 19 (roses)
PropagationPropagate by hardwood cuttings in autumn or by chip budding in summer. Only propagate for own use as protected by PBR
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids , rose leafhopper, scale insects, caterpillars, large rose sawfly and rose leaf rolling sawfly
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to rose black spot, rose rust, replant disease, rose dieback, and rose powdery mildews. May also be susceptible to disorders rose blindness and flower balling and sometimes honey fungus