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Rosa - Groundcover Rose

Groundcover roses, as their name suggests, are low-growing roses bred to spread horizontally and cover the ground.

Size: They typically reach heights of 1-3 feet (30-90 cm) and can spread 3-4 feet (90-120 cm) or more, making them excellent choices for filling large spaces, embankments, or slopes.

Flowers: Flowering profusely from late spring to early fall, these roses produce clusters of flowers in various colors, including pink, red, yellow, and white, depending on the variety. These flowers are generally smaller in size compared to other rose types but are equally beautiful.

Hardiness: Being hardy plants, most groundcover roses thrive in USDA hardiness zones 4-9. They are also disease-resistant, notably against common rose ailments like black spot and powdery mildew, making them easier to care for.

Uses: Groundcover roses are popular for landscape design due to their wide spread and rich flowering. They are wonderful for covering banks, slopes, or rocky areas, where they display a colorful flower carpet all summer. They also work well as borders, in rock gardens, or large containers.

Pollinators: Their abundant blooms attract a range of pollinators, enhancing local biodiversity.

A key fact about groundcover roses is that they require less pruning than other rose types. They are bred to be low-maintenance plants, which, combined with their disease resistance and prolific flowering, makes them an ideal choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.

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