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Ground Cover Rose "Rosa Magic Carpet"

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Magic Carpet a superb ground cover rose

Rosa Magic Carpet was introduced in 1994 by Jackson and Perkins. Two years later in 1996 it won the Rose of the Year award.

The key characteristics of "Magic Carpet" are shown below:

FLOWERS  

Colour Lilac

Type Semi double

Scent Medium to strong, spicy

Frequency Repeat Flowering in two main flushes

When June to September

   

BUSH  

Rose type Ground Cover

Leaves Glossy Dark Green

Height 45cm (18in)

Spread 1.2m (4ft)

   

OTHER  

Hardiness UK Australia Fully hardy

USDA Zones Rosa Magic Carpet is hardy to zone 5a, -28.8� C (-20� F)

Awards Magic Carpet has been awarded the following:
Rose of the Year 1996

Parentage  

Available from in UK Apuldram Roses

Available in USA from Heirloom Roses

Available in Australia from Not available online in Australia


COMMENTS   The rose Magic Carpet provides good ground cover with its beautiful lilac flowers and dense glossy foliage.

Grow it where its strong spicy scent can be appreciated. Good disease resistance.  

Magic Carpet rose bush picture

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