The original Flower Carpet carpet rose, smothering the ground in clusters of bright pink blooms over glossy disease-resistant foliage. Extremely tough, drought-tolerant and almost care-free.
At a glance
- Plant type: Spreading groundcover
- Mature size: 60 cm H × 1.2 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Flower Carpet Pink Rose
Botanically, Rosa 'Flower Carpet Pink' is a fast-growing spreading groundcover in the Rosaceae family. It reaches around 60 cm tall and 1.2 m wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. Pink flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Flower Carpet Pink Rose
Flower Carpet Pink Rose suits warm-temperate, cool-temperate, Mediterranean and subtropical climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also is an award-winning selection.
Soil & planting
Flower Carpet Pink Rose does best in free-draining, loamy and clay soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Flower Carpet Pink Rose performs well with relatively little water once established. A light spring feed is usually enough to maintain steady growth. Keep a newly planted specimen evenly watered through its first season; established plants can then follow the water needs above.
Pruning & care
Prune Flower Carpet Pink Rose after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Once established, it is low maintenance.
Using Flower Carpet Pink Rose in the garden
Flower Carpet Pink Rose earns its place for a feature or specimen planting, pots and courtyard containers and feeding bees and pollinators. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For easier irrigation and care, group Flower Carpet Pink Rose with species that also favour low water use and warm-temperate climate. Leave enough room for the mature spread so neighbouring plants are not crowded out.
Good to know
It is thorny — useful as a barrier, but wear gloves when pruning.
Buying Flower Carpet Pink Rose
Plant Sale lists Flower Carpet Pink Rose as potted plants and bare-root stock. Catalogue forms are planning guidance until the Plant Sale team confirms live availability.
