Easy to grow groundcover with masses (and masses) of flowers . Position: full sun Soil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: July to September Hardiness: fully hardy The roses in the flower carpet series are incredible performers. They are noted for their resistance to disease, as well as their ability to produce masses of flowers. They are also one of the easiest roses to grow, becoming tolerant of drought once they get established. As the name suggests, this one has really vibrant red flowers, so it really is eye-catching - even from a distance. All our roses are field grown and dug up and potted in October or November. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don't be surprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out 'bare root' plants unpotted, but we pot ours up as it helps to keep the roots hydrated and in good condition. Garden care: If planting in winter, choose a frost-free spell when the soil is not frozen. Roses are quite deep-rooted plants so dig a deep hole roughly twice as wide as the plant's roots and mix in a generous amount of composted matter. A top-dressing of a general purpose fertiliser can be worked into the surrounding soil and we also recommend using Rose Rootgrow at this stage to encourage better root development. This is particularly important when planting into a bed where roses have previously been grown as Rose Rootgrow is said to combat rose sickness (aka replant disease). Remove the plants from their pots and gently spread out the roots before placing them in the centre of the hole. Try to ensure that the 'bud union' (the point where the cultivated rose has been grafted onto the rootstock, and from where the shoots emerge) is at soil level. You can judge this quite easily by laying something flat, like a spade handle or bamboo cane, across the top of the hole. When they are at the right height, back-fill the hole, firming the soil down gently before watering the plant well. Water generously until well established, and apply a specialist rose fertiliser (following the manufacturer's instructions) each spring. They will also benefit from a generous mulch of composted farmyard manure in spring, but make sure this is kept away from the stems.

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