Flower Carpet Coral Rose
Best low-maintenance shrub for busy gardeners seeking continuous, disease-resistant color.
Discover the Flower Carpet® Coral Rose, an exceptionally easy-care groundcover variety from Monrovia. This rose features bright, slightly ruffled coral flowers that bloom continuously for up to 10 months in warmer climates, eliminating the need for deadheading. It offers excellent resistance to common issues like mildew and black spot, and demonstrates drought tolerance once established. Ideal for borders, containers, or mass planting, this deciduous shrub provides reliable color throughout the season. Pruning should be done in late winter by cutting back by one-third to maintain its shape and vigor.
$39.99
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4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
866
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#866 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
+2%
Above average
Mature Height
3
/ feet
Who it's for
- Busy gardeners wanting low-maintenance, disease-resistant plants
- Landscapers seeking vibrant, long-lasting seasonal color
- Homeowners needing easy-care groundcover for slopes and borders
Who should skip it
- Gardeners prioritizing fragrant blooms for their outdoor spaces
- Minimalists who dislike frequent deadheading and cleanup
- Designers looking for tall, structural vertical elements
Performance breakdown
Maintenance Effort
Self-cleaning blooms eliminate the tedious chore of deadheading throughout the season.
Disease Resistance
Strong natural defense against mildew and black spot keeps foliage pristine.
Bloom Duration
Continuous flowering for up to ten months provides exceptional seasonal color.
Establishment Hardiness
Reliable drought tolerance once established makes this a low-stress garden addition.
Growth Velocity
Fast growth rate ensures quick coverage for borders and mass plantings.
Pruning Simplicity
Simple late winter cut-back is all that is needed for maintenance.
Key Specs
Mature Height
3 feet
Mature Width
4 feet
Light Needs
Full Sun
Water Needs
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Hardiness Zone
5-9
Pruning Time
Late Winter
Features
- Self-cleaning flowers, requiring no deadheading
- Resistant to mildew and black spot
- Tolerant of drought once established
- Fast growth rate for quick coverage
What customers say
Consumers consistently praise the Flower Carpet Coral Rose for its exceptional ease of care and reliable performance. Gardeners, regardless of experience level, highlight the plant's hardiness and its ability to produce continuous, vibrant coral blooms throughout the season with minimal effort. This low maintenance quality makes it a highly valued addition to landscapes, confirming its reputation as a dependable groundcover rose.
Know before you buy
No, this variety features self-cleaning flowers. It is designed to bloom continuously for up to 10 months without the need for manual deadheading.
Since this shrub reaches a mature width of 4 feet, you should space them approximately 3 to 4 feet apart to allow for proper air circulation and growth.
The Flower Carpet Coral Rose is specifically bred for high disease resistance. It shows excellent resilience against common rose issues, including mildew and black spot.
Pruning should be performed in late winter while the plant is dormant. Simply cut the shrub back by about one-third of its size to maintain its shape and encourage vigorous new growth in the spring.
Yes, its compact, spreading habit makes it well-suited for large containers. Ensure the pot has adequate drainage and receives full sun for the best blooming performance.
Once the root system is fully established in your garden, this rose demonstrates good drought tolerance. However, it still requires regular watering during the first growing season to ensure it settles in properly.
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