In the late 70s, as a result of crossing a Vihura rose with dwarf varieties of roses, an interesting new type of roses was obtained. - ground cover. The variety was accepted with a bang and is recognized by the world community of growers.
In this article we consider the most popular varieties of ground cover roses with a detailed description and photos.
- Hello
- Swani
- Scarlet
- Faerie
- Amber Viel
- Douser Normand
- Aspirin Rose
- Heidetraum
- Amber San
- Matador
- Orange Morsdag
- Snow carpe
- Nozomi
- Sedan
Hello
Neat up to half a meter tall, a variety of hell bush spreads a crown a meter in diameter. Roses are covered with glossy, saturated green leaves. The diameter of the bowl-shaped flowers is up to 7 cm. It is interesting that the blooming crimson flowers change to thick cherry color as they bloom.
Flowers are collected in large inflorescences of up to fifteen, unfortunately, do not possess a smell, but the dense double flower (up to 125 petals) more than compensates for this disadvantage. Hell is unusually lush, it also includes disease resistance, and, moreover, these ground cover roses are winter-hardy and can withstand temperatures as low as -30 ° C. 
Swani
Rosa Swani - tall and sprawling bush: height up to 75 cm, crown diameter reaches two meters. Shvani shrub is distinguished by evergreen foliage, the leaves are small, dark green. In the period of flowering on long shoots, inflorescences in the form of an umbrella with the number of flowers up to twenty pieces.
The diameter of the flowers - up to six centimeters, flowers terry. Unusually painted: the main background is white with pale pink center, they always attract attention. Variety Swani tolerates frosts. 
Scarlet
The ground cover roses of the Scarlet variety have a color ranging from bright pink and carmine to purple. At a bush of half-meter height bright, dark green, glossy foliage.
The variety is considered one of the most hardy, it has the highest percentage of rooting seedlings. Attention is drawn to lush inflorescences with brightly colored double flowers. These roses bloom in summer and part of autumn and are extremely popular with gardeners. 
Faerie
Fairy Ground Cover Rose - This is a lush low bush up to 60 cm in height and a crown diameter of just over a meter. During flowering pale pink inflorescences so thickly cover the bush that under them and imperceptibly green leaves of small foliage.
Terry flowers dangling from strong long shoots have a pleasant aroma with well discernible notes of apple. The variety has a long flowering period - from the middle of summer almost until the end of autumn.
Rose Fairy ground cover due to dense inflorescences and flexible shoots is used in almost all design techniques: rock gardens, hanging flower gardens, rockeries and many others. Fairy gazebos and terraces often adorn the coral hat of the Fairy rose flowers. 
Amber Viel
Rosa Amber Viel - tall bush, groundcover variety grows to 70 cm. Round, like balls, flowers of the original color: there are amber and apricot colors, shades of green tea and bright yellow tones.
Rose smells subtle spicy scent. Flowers of this variety are among the largest - 10 cm in diameter. The grade differs in good immunity to the diseases inherent in blossoming plants. 
Douser Normand
Compact, neat bush widely spreads the crown, so you need to plant from each other at a distance of at least half a meter. Strong shoots grow up to 130 cm. The variety blooms magnificently during the summer months.The flowers are large, opened like a wide bowl, of an unusual salmon color, with a pale yellow stamen and a carved edge of the petals.
This groundcover rose in landscape design is used to decorate hedges, screens and design group plantings. 
Aspirin Rose
Lush bush up to 80 cm tall has strong shoots, medium-sized green leaves and abundant flowering. Inflorescences are collected from 10-15 flowers. Bowl-shaped flowers, semi-double, up to 8 cm in diameter.
Ground cover roses with a medical name have one peculiarity: white colored petals turn pink under bad weather conditions. Aspirin Rose blooms all summer and fall in autumn to October. The variety is winter-hardy, but in extreme cold a small shelter will not be superfluous. The variety is used in group and single plantings. 
Heidetraum
A low shrub with a wide crown and hanging shoots grows up to 80 cm, the diameter of the crown - more than a meter. This groundcover roses blooming all summer until the first frost. Small, semi-double flowers up to five centimeters in diameter, saturated pink color with a white speck in the center. The foliage is dark green, dense, small in size.
The bush is immune to disease, but it is worth monitoring the frequency of watering: with high humidity, powdery mildew may occur. The bush beautifully looks in suspended compositions, as a live screen. 
Amber San
Leafy, sprawling and branchy bush grows to half a meter. The variety is resistant to disease and cold. Blooms profusely throughout the summer season. Amber San has semi-double small flowers, painted with all shades of yellow. As the flowers bloom, they take on a lighter color than at the beginning of flowering. The flowers have a delicate pleasant smell.
Look beautiful in combination with other, more vibrant roses; in group compositions with ornamental shrubs and in single plantings. 
Matador
The sonorous name of the variety speaks of its strength, the variety is really very hardy. Often it is used as a hedge and shade in the gardens. Variety loves the sun, but develops well in partial shade. Withstands frosts, but needs shelter.
Blooms magnificently, the whole season. Against the background of dark green lush foliage, bright scarlet small roses of 15 pieces per inflorescence are scattered. These roses are popular for growing in containers and hanging pots. 
Orange Morsdag
The variety is unstable to the vagaries of weather and disease. The bush grows up to half a meter tall. Blooms all summer season until late autumn. Lush inflorescences are covered with small crimson and red flowers, light patches of lighter tones can be in the main background.
Terry flowers in racemes are popular in rural areas, they adorn the open verandas and gazebos. Openwork balls of flowers look advantageous against the background of evergreen ornamental shrubs. 
Snow carpe
This white groundcover rose was bred in 1980. Snow Carpet is considered a dwarf rose - its height rarely exceeds ten centimeters, but it grows up to a meter across the territory. The shoots of roses are strong, flexible, creeping. Terry flowers do not smell, but grow very lushly on a bush. 
Nozomi
One of the best ground cover varieties of roses was bred in 1968. This is an average height of 60 cm bushes, spreading the crown per meter with a little. The bush is covered with small juicy foliage. Long, delicate shoots are protected by sharp spikes. Delicate pink with cream small flowers form lush inflorescences.
Flowers have a delicate and pleasant aroma. The plant tolerates low temperatures, although the shelter does not hurt. Powdery Mildew Immunity. The rose takes root well on the slopes, which is often used by landscape designers. Bouquets cut flowers stand for a long time and keep the scent. 
Sedan
Sedan - compact bush up to 90 cm tall with favorable care. Flexible branches covered with dense bright leaves. Ground Sedan - a rose of the best varieties, the color of its flowers looks spectacular. On one bush can be combined pale pink with a yellow tint, apricot with lemon overflows.
The variety has good immunity and winter hardiness. 
Another noteworthy variety of ground cover roses, Super Dorothy, is often used in the landscape to create hanging gardens and flower beds. Its small pink buds will decorate every corner of the garden. 
Groundcover roses are no less beautiful than their tall relatives. Judging by the difficulties of cultivation and care, the varieties of ground cover flowers are much less demanding, and therefore attractive for gardeners and gardeners.
