In the late 70s, a new interesting type of roses was obtained by crossing the Vihura climbing rose with dwarf varieties of roses. - ground cover. The variety was accepted with a bang and recognized by the world community of flower growers.
In this article we consider the most popular varieties of ground cover roses with a detailed description and photos.
Hellow
Neat up to half a meter tall bush varieties of scatter spreads the crown per 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 pieces, unfortunately, do not have a smell, but the thick 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. 
Did you know? The first to notice the healing properties of roses was the ancient military doctor Dioscorides. He described and proved the astringent, toning and laxative properties of flowers. Also about roses as a medicinal plant wrote Avicenna.
Swan
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 are going to inflorescence in the form of an umbrella with the number of flowers to twenty pieces.
The diameter of the flowers - up to six centimeters, flowers terry. Unusually colored: 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 tall and a crown diameter of just over a meter. During flowering pale pink inflorescences so thickly cover the shrub that under them and imperceptibly green leaves of small foliage.
Terry flowers hanging from sturdy 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 thick inflorescences and flexible shoots 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 up to 70 cm. Round, like balls, flowers of original colors: 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 shrub 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 of a variety 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 you should monitor the frequency of watering: with high humidity, powdery mildew may occur. The bush beautifully looks in suspended compositions, as a live screen. 
Important! Groundcover roses are mostly winter-hardy, but in harsh climates or no precipitations they need shelter. Plants can be covered with special materials or to use spruce branches and dry leaves.
Amber San
Leafy, sprawling and branchy bush grows up 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 flowering petals take 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 juicy foliage, bright scarlet small roses of 15 each are arranged on one inflorescence. 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 blotches of lighter tones can be 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. 
Attention! Roses show morning or evening watering, when the sun is less aggressive. The drops that fall on the petals, evaporating in the sun, will leave burns on the delicate colors.
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 the rose are strong, flexible, creeping. Terry flowers do not smell, but grow very lushly on a bush. 
Interesting! The world's largest bush of a ground cover rose grows in the USA. In one of the cities of Arizona, a bush covers a gazebo, the size of which is eight square meters.
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, its color 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 flower growers and gardeners.
