'Scarlet Red' Carpet Rose is a fuss-free groundcover rose that produces a profusion of brilliant scarlet red flowers from spring through fall, blooming up to ten months in warm climates. This highly adaptable shrub reaches 2-3 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide, featuring glossy dark green foliage that resists mildew and black spot. Excellent for borders, containers, hanging baskets, or massed as a dramatic flowering groundcover.
Key Features
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Brilliant scarlet red blooms – Profuse flowering from spring through fall
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Extended bloom season – Up to ten months in warm climates
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Disease-resistant foliage – Glossy dark green leaves resist mildew and black spot
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Highly adaptable – Excellent in borders, containers, or as groundcover
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Low maintenance – Fuss-free and easy to grow
Growing Specifications
Light: Full sun
Mature Size: 2-3' H × 3-4' W
Hardiness: Zones 5-10
Type: Deciduous groundcover rose
Pruning: Minimal; trim lightly in early spring to shape if needed
Landscape Uses
Excellent for mass plantings as a flowering groundcover, in borders, containers, or hanging baskets. Pairs beautifully with perennials, ornamental grasses, and other roses for continuous color in sunny landscapes.
Care & Growing Conditions
Prefers well-drained soil and full sun for best flowering. Apply mulch to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature. Water regularly during establishment and dry periods. Thrives with consistent moisture and benefits from occasional feeding with rose or all-purpose fertilizer to support continuous blooming.
For detailed planting instructions, visit our Proper Planting Directions page.
Pricing & Availability
All items are subject to availability. Contact us via email at mulchpit1@gmail.com or call 615-754-7076 to check current availability. Prices are kept accurate but subject to change.
