Rosa 'White Flower Carpet' (White Flower Carpet) — Bushy, Upright

Overview

Rosa 'White Flower Carpet' is a bushy, upright shrub rose in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Rosa 'White Flower Carpet' grows best in full sun, and tolerates well-drained soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include ground cover, borders and mass planting.

About

A vigorous, low-growing shrub rose with abundant small white flowers, known for its disease resistance and continuous blooming.

About the genus

A rose is either a woody perennial flowering plant of the genus Rosa, in the family Rosaceae, or the flower it bears. There are over three hundred species and tens of thousands of cultivars. The plants range in size and form, from trailing and erect shrubs to climbers up to 7 metres (23 ft) in height.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Rosa

Sunlight: full sun
Soil type: well-drained
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil moisture: moderate
Aspect: South-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Rosa 'White Flower Carpet' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: shrub rose
Habit: Bushy, Upright
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: ground cover, borders, mass planting
Fragrance: mild

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Rosa 'White Flower Carpet'

Cultivation: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun; tolerant of a range of soils; requires minimal maintenance.
Pruning: Light pruning in early spring to remove dead or weak stems and shape the plant.
Propagation: cuttings, grafting
Pest resistance: Generally pest-free
Disease resistance: Generally disease-free