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NEXT GENERATION FLOWER CARPET® ROSES
Flower Carpet® roses are the winner of over 25 GOLD and INTERNATIONAL rose
awards. Many times referred to as the "Wonder Rose", the Flower Carpet® ground cover
roses, or Carpet Roses, are some of the most popular roses available in the world today.
This is because of their long flowering period, easy care and exceptional disease
resistance and great drought tolerance.
The latest development in the Flower Carpet® ground cover roses is the Next
Generation series. Fifteen years of extra breeding have provided improved heat &
humidity tolerance and disease resistance in an already brilliant class of ground cover
roses. These include:
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Flower Carpet® Amber
Flower Carpet® Pink Supreme
Flower Carpet® Scarlet
Next Generation Flower Carpet roses have 15 years extra breeding, providing improved
heat and humidity tolerance and disease resistance in an already brilliant class of
groundcover roses. Provide masses of rich blooms from late spring to the latest stages
of fall and early winter, with rich glossy green foliage. There were developed by Noack
Rosen, the German rose-breeders known for breeding of the best disease resistant roses
in the world today.
True easy-care groundcover roses, both home gardeners and professional landscapers
will find Next Generation Flower Carpet roses simple to grow and easy to maintain,
requiring no spraying in the landscape. Simply cut back to 1/3rd its size once in late
Winter or early Spring.
All Flower Carpet® roses are “self-cleaning” and require no fancy pruning or
deadheading.
FEATURES OF NEXT GENERATION ROSES
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Glossy deep green foliage
Compact bush shape and appearance
Easy-care maintenance
Disease-resistant
Early flowering
Mid to Late Spring flowering
Suggested Uses
Use in flowerbeds, mass plantings, large containers and as a standard tree rose.
A perfect commercial landscaping plant for low-maintenance color.
Media Contacts:
Laurie Riedman, Brand | Cool, (585) 396-3100, [email protected]
Lisa Hutchurson, Brand | Cool, (585) 737-4240, [email protected]
KEY FEATURES UNIQUE TO SCARLET
In 2006, Scarlet won top marks for disease resistance and performance in the ADR, the
All Deutschland Rose Trials, considered the world's toughest test of rose performance.
Conducted over three years in 11 different test gardens, with each enforcing the ADR's
famous ban on spraying or other chemical support, roses must win or lose on natural
strength. Flower Carpet Scarlet won top honors for winter hardiness, flower performance
and above all, resistance against leaf diseases that can plague roses, such as black spot
and mildew.
 Masses of scarlet red blooms
 Glossy green foliage
 Attractive bush shape and appearance
 Disease-resistance, easy-care maintenance
 Suggested Uses: flower beds, mass plantings, large containers, landscapes,
hanging baskets, and as tree roses. A perfect commercial landscaping plant for
low-maintenance color.
Growth Habit
Flower Size
Bushes are low, dense and compact
Small to medium flowers
Plant Size
Spacing
24- to 32-inches in height, 40-inches
across (spread)
Plant 2-3 per square yard, for ground
cover. Plant 3-4 feet apart to establish
boundaries. Can be planted anytime
during Spring, Summer or Fall.
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Hardiness
Soil Needs
Will thrive in USDA zones 5 to 10. In
cold zones, protect over the first winter.
In zones 5 and below, continued winter
protection is advised. In areas of intense
heat (for example Phoenix, AZ), protect
by planting in semi-shade.
Can thrive in a variety of soil conditions.
Performs best in well-drained friable
garden soil with added organic matter.
Flowering Period
Produces masses of flowers all season
long in full sun. In partial shade (4-5
hours of sun per day), still blooms,
though in reduced numbers. Performs
satisfactorily with a full day of filtered
light.
Water Needs
When planting in the landscape, water
in well particularly during hot conditions
and continue to water regularly until the
plant is established. Flower Carpet
roses are very tolerant of dry conditions
once established.
Fertilizer
Dark glossy green, medium sized
leaves.
For maximum flowering and
performance, feed with a balanced
(15:12:12) controlled release rose
fertilizer. It is best not to feed roses in
fall and winter as extra nutrients will
force new growth and increase the
chances of cold-damage over winter. In
warm climates (USDA zones 8 and up):
feed in early spring and late summer. In
cold climates (USDA zones 5 – 7): feed
in spring and summer. For established
landscape plants apply 1 to 2 handfuls
around the base of the plant and
incorporate into the soil by gentle
surface cultivation.
Pruning/Pinching
Disease Tolerance
No fancy pruning needed. Cut back by
⅔ annually in late winter or early spring.
Trim to shape anytime of year, if
desired. The bush is self-cleaning with
few rose hips, no dead-heading
required, petals fall away cleanly.
Very resistant to common rose blights
such as black spot and mildew. It does
not require routine chemical spraying in
the landscape, apply only if needed.
Number of Flowers
Clusters of 6-8 blooms, with up to 2000
blooms per season on a mature plant.
Flower Color
Scarlet
Fragrance
Not fragrant
Foliage
Pest Issues
Treat for insect pests only as needed.
Light Needs
For best bloom, grow in full sun. Grows
well in partial shade (4-5 hours of sun
per day) with reduced blooms.
Special Care
In zones 5 and below, winter protection
is advised, especially in first winter.
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KEY FEATURES UNIQUE TO AMBER
New in 2009, Amber recently won the ADR award, the All Deutschland Rose Trials,
considered the world's toughest test of rose performance.
Suggested Uses
Use in flowerbeds, mass plantings, large
containers and as a standard tree rose.
A perfect commercial landscaping plant
for low-maintenance color.
Growth Habit
Bushes are low growing and compact,
with dense glossy green foliage.
establish boundaries. Can be planted
anytime during Spring, Summer or Fall.
Hardiness
Will thrive in U.S.D.A. Zones 4 to 11. In
cold zones, protect over the first winter.
In zones 5 and below, continued winter
protection is advised. In areas of intense
heat (for example Phoenix, AZ), protect
by planting in semi-shade (with plenty of
filtered light), keeping well-watered.
Flower Size
Small to medium flowers 2 to 21/2
inches diameter.
Flowering Period
Flowering begins from mid to late Spring
and continues to late fall
Mature Height
Grows to 28 to 36 inches.
Mature Width
Grows to 36 inches wide.
Spacing
Plant 2-3 per square yard, for ground
cover. For a stunning display, plant 13 in
3 square yards. Plant 24 inches apart to
Number of Flowers
Flowers produced in clusters up to 12
inches across from a single stem.
Clusters comprise up to 11 smaller
clusters of 3 to 5 flowers and developing
buds. Up to 45 flowers and developing
buds can be produced on a single stem.
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Flower Color
New flowers are orange yellow with
brighter yellow center aging to soft pink.
New flower PMS 714C aging to PMS
700C.
Fragrance
Light sweet fragrance.
Foliage
Dark glossy green, medium sized
leaves.
Pruning/Pinching
No fancy pruning needed. Cut back by
⅔ annually in late winter or early spring.
Trim to shape anytime of year, if
desired. The bush is self-cleaning with
few rose hips, no dead-heading
required, petals fall away cleanly.
Light Needs
For best blooms, grow in full sun. Grows
well in partial shade (4-5 hours of sun
per day) with reduced blooms. In areas
of intense heat and sun, semishade/filtered light.
Soil Needs
Can thrive in a variety of soil conditions.
Performs best in well-drained friable
garden soil with added organic matter.
plant is established. Flower Carpet
roses are very tolerant of dry conditions
once established.
Fertilizer
For maximum flowering and
performance, feed with a balanced
(15:5.2:10) controlled release rose
fertilizer. In warm climates (USDA zones
8 and up): feed in early Spring and
again in late Summer. In cold climates
(USDA zones 4 – 7): feed in Spring and
Summer. For established landscape
plants, apply 1 to 2 handfuls around the
base of the plant and incorporate into
the soil by gentle surface cultivation.
Disease Tolerance
Very tolerant of common rose blights
such as black spot and mildew. It does
not require routine chemical spraying
and dusting in the landscape, apply only
if needed.
Pest Issues
Treat for insect pests only as needed.
Special Care
In zones 5 and below, winter protection
is advised, especially in first winter.
Water Needs
When planting in the landscape, water
in well particularly during hot conditions
and continue to water regularly until the
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KEY FEATURES UNIQUE TO PINK SUPREME
Suggested Uses
Hardiness
Use in flowerbeds, mass plantings, large
containers and as a tree rose. A perfect
commercial landscaping plant for lowmaintenance color.
Will thrive in USDA Zones 5 to 10. In
cold zones, protect over the first winter.
In zones 6 and below, continued winter
protection is advised. In areas of intense
heat (for example Phoenix, AZ), protect
by planting in semi-shade (with plenty of
filtered light), keeping well-watered.
Growth Habit
Bushes are low growing and compact,
with dense foliage.
Flowering Period
Flower Size
Small to medium flowers, 2 to 2 ¼
inches diameter.
Mature Height
Grows to 24 to 32 inches tall.
Produces masses of flowers all season
long in full sun. In partial shade (4-5
hours of sun per day), still blooms,
though in reduced numbers. Performs
satisfactorily with a full day of filtered
light. Pink Supreme start to flower midSpring and continue to Fall.
Mature Width
Grows to 40 inches wide.
Spacing
Plant 2-3 per square yard, for ground
cover. Plant 3-4 feet apart to establish
boundaries. Can be planted anytime
during Spring, Summer or Fall.
Number of Flowers
Flowers produced in clusters up to 11
inches across from a single stem.
Clusters comprise up to 11 smaller
clusters of 5 to 9 flowers and developing
buds. Up to 60 flowers and developing
buds can be produced on a single stem.
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Flower Color
New flowers are iridescent pink with
white center, aging to lighter pink. New
flower PMS 206C aging to PMS 212C.
Fragrance
Not fragrant
Foliage
Dark glossy green, medium sized
leaves.
Pruning/Pinching
No fancy pruning needed. Cut back by
⅔ annually in late winter or early spring.
Trim to shape anytime of year, if
desired. The bush is self-cleaning with
few rose hips, no dead-heading
required, petals fall away cleanly.
Light Needs
For best bloom, grow in full sun. Grows
well in partial shade (4 - 5 hours of sun
per day) with reduced blooms.
Soil Needs
Can thrive in a variety of soil conditions.
Performs best in well-drained friable
garden soil with added organic matter.
Water Needs
When planting in the landscape, water
in well particularly during hot conditions
and continue to water regularly until the
plant is established. Flower Carpet
roses are very tolerant of dry conditions
once established.
Fertilizer
For maximum flowering and
performance, feed with a balanced
(15:12:12) controlled release rose
fertilizer. It is best not to feed roses in
fall and winter as extra nutrients will
force new growth and increase the
chances of cold-damage over winter. In
warm climates (USDA zones 8 and up):
feed in early spring and late summer. In
cold climates (USDA zones 5 – 7): feed
in spring and summer. For established
landscape plants apply 1 to 2 handfuls
around the base of the plant and
incorporate into the soil by gentle
surface cultivation.
Disease Tolerance
Very tolerant of common rose blights
such as black spot and mildew. It does
not require routine chemical spraying
and dusting in the landscape, apply only
if needed.
Pest Issues
Treat for insect pests only as needed.
Special Care
In zones 6 and below winter protection
is advised, especially in first winter.
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