Rosa Ground Cover varieties
Ground Cover Rose selections
Description
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.
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
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.