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GROUND COVER ROSES


Ground cover roses come in a variety of forms but they share the characteristics of long spreading branches which spread over the ground rather than growing upright.

Most ground cover roses are repeat flowering and most have little or no scent. Most of the growth occurs from the base of the plants.


Suffolk ground cover rose, click to enlarge To the left is the ground cover rose "Suffolk".

Ground cover roses have thorns which makes weeding between them difficult. They will not exclude all light and loose their leaves in winter. So it's a good idea to apply a thick layer of mulch before planting and repeat every year or so.

Ground cover roses look good at the front of a bed. They also look good when trained to drape over the edge of low walls.

They require the same treatment as other roses. Pruning consists of keeping the plant to shape and occasionally pruning the centre of the plant to let air circulate.

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