Contents
- Criteria for selecting varieties for the Moscow region
- The best varieties of ground cover roses for the Moscow region
- Ground cover roses for the Moscow region, blooming all summer
- The best undersized varieties of ground cover roses
- The best large roses with drooping shoots
- Reviews of the best ground cover roses for the Moscow region
- Conclusion
The best varieties of ground cover roses for the Moscow region include several dozen varieties. Among them, you can pay special attention to the repeated and continuously flowering. When choosing, be sure to take into account the indicator of winter hardiness, as well as resistance to drought, disease and rain.
Criteria for selecting varieties for the Moscow region
When choosing a ground cover variety for the Moscow region, summer residents pay attention to the following characteristics:
- winter hardiness;
- drought tolerance;
- immunity to common diseases;
- rain resistance;
- decorative qualities;
- aroma;
- duration and recurrence of flowering.
One of the most important indicators is the winter hardiness zone. It is always indicated in the description of the variety. The Moscow region belongs to the 4-5 zone (frosts down to -29 … -34 ° C). Almost all ground cover varieties withstand -23°C without shelter. In order not to risk it, it is better to mulch the bushes for the winter, and also cover them with spruce branches, placing a frame on top, especially if the weather is predicted to be snowless.
The best varieties of ground cover roses for the Moscow region
Before you buy a culture, you need to familiarize yourself with its characteristics. The most attractive varieties with photos and descriptions are selected according to the reviews of flower growers.
Bonika
The variety of ground cover roses Bonica (Bonica) is suitable for the Moscow region due to normal winter hardiness (up to -29 degrees without shelter). The bush is high (up to 100 cm), while the crown is sprawling, reaches 120 cm in diameter. The flowers are of medium size, reaching 6 cm in diameter. On each stem of this ground cover rose, 5-10 inflorescences grow.
Rosa Bonica produces many light pink flowers.
Ballerina
Rose Ballerina (Ballerina) – another winter-hardy variety for the Moscow region, withstands winter frosts without shelter down to -23 ° C. The flowers are pink, 5-10 on each stem. The diameter is small – up to 3 cm. The bush is tall, reaches 120 cm. This variety of ground cover rose has good resistance to rain. Buds bloom in any weather.
Ground cover rose bush Ballerina is very wide – spreads up to 180 cm
Ferdy
Variety Ferdy (Ferdy) gives a lot of flowers (up to 5-10 pieces on one bush) of pink, salmon color. The aroma is pleasant, but weakly expressed. The inflorescences are small – up to 4 cm in diameter. The bush is of medium height – up to 150 cm, the crown width is about 140–150 cm. It withstands frosts (without shelter) down to -23 ° C. Rain resistance is quite high – flowering occurs in any weather.
Ferdy flowers of rich pink color look beautiful against the background of well-groomed lawns
Concerto (Concerto)
Variety Concerto (Concerto) gives interesting flowers of pink and apricot shades, they are formed in 5-10 pieces. on every stem. Inflorescences reach 9 cm in diameter. Medium-sized bushes – height and diameter of about 100 cm. The variety is adapted to the climatic conditions of the Moscow region: it can withstand up to -23 ° C without shelter. Immunity to major diseases (powdery mildew and black spot) is very good. Rain resistance is satisfactory.
The groundcover concerto rose is suitable for both garden decoration and cutting.
Optional
Rose Ahtiar (Ahtiar) is another variety of ground cover roses suitable for the Moscow region. Peduncles reach 150 cm, the buds are organized into small inflorescences of pure white with a yellow core. Leaves of juicy green color, glossy, go well with flowers. Usually the bushes of this ground cover are used to decorate hedges and borders.
Rosa Akhtiar is decorative due to beautiful inflorescences and shiny leaves.
Ground cover roses for the Moscow region, blooming all summer
Summer residents especially appreciate those varieties that bloom all summer in the conditions of the Moscow region. In most cases, the duration of the period is 2-3 months. At the same time, a short break is possible in July, which is almost imperceptible.
Fire Play
Fire Play (Fair Play) – a winter-hardy variety suitable for the Moscow region (withstands frosts down to -23 ° C). Blooms 2-3 times per season in several waves. The color of the petals is light pink, closer to the edges it becomes more saturated. Diameter 5–7 cm. The bush grows up to a maximum of 1,5 m.
Fire Play is one of the best varieties suitable for growing in the climatic conditions of the Moscow region
Semi-double inflorescences, consist of a small number of petals (9-18 pcs.).
Roses Cushion
Variety Cushion (Cushion) bred in Holland. Despite this, the ground cover is also suitable for the Moscow region. The inflorescences are small, up to 5 cm in diameter. But they are combined into brushes, each of which has up to 25 flowers. Flowering begins in late May and continues even until September (with good care and warm autumn).
During prolonged flowering, the bush of the ground cover rose Kushion is densely showered with blooming buds
Suoni (Swani)
Variety Swany withstands frosts down to -23 ° C. Bush of medium height (up to 70 cm). Prefers open, sunny places. The flowers are snow-white, light pink in the center, terry type, grow in tassels (up to 20 inflorescences on each). The leaves are dark green, do not lose color even in autumn. Inflorescences up to 6 cm in diameter.
Disease and rain resistance is satisfactory. The culture needs preventive treatments with drugs.
The snow-white buds of the ground cover variety Suoni densely cover the bush
Fairy Dance
Fairy Dance (Fairy Dance) – a variety of English selection, a ground cover that gives dark pink or crimson flowers up to 6 cm wide. The shoots are low – up to 60 cm. Flowering is abundant and long, in July there is a short break, after which the second wave occurs.
There are so many inflorescences of Fairy Dance that the plant looks very attractive.
Sunny Rose
Sunny Rose is a groundcover variety of German breeding. It is characterized by very long peduncles, reaching 200 cm. The buds are small, up to 4 cm wide, usually grouped in racemes. Semi-double inflorescences, not very voluminous, but formed in large numbers throughout the summer. The crown is sprawling, spreads along the ground, well decorates even nondescript areas. The leaves are small, dark green in color, with a pronounced gloss – beautifully shine in the sun.
The color of the petals of Sunny Rose is pleasant, light yellow.
The best undersized varieties of ground cover roses
Low-growing varieties are characterized by a small height of 40–60 cm. Bushes usually grow up to 70–100 cm wide. The most beautiful varieties suitable for the Moscow region: Schneefloke, Bessie, Purple Rain.
Schneefloke
The ground cover variety Schneeflocke is a variety of German selection. A plant of small height – up to 40–45 cm. The shoots are sprawling, the crown reaches 120–125 cm. The leaves are saturated green in color, glossy. The inflorescences of the rose are semi-double type, pure white, large – up to 9 cm in diameter. In the center are stamens of a beautiful golden hue. Inflorescences are combined into brushes, on which up to 15 flowers are collected. Disease resistance is high, the buds bloom well even in the rain.
The snow-white petals of Schneefloke look great against the backdrop of bright greenery.
The only drawback is that it grows quickly, it can interfere with neighbors.
Bessie
Bessy (Bessy) – a winter-hardy ground cover suitable for the Moscow region, bred in the Netherlands. Bush up to 60 cm in height, spreads not too much – up to 70 cm. The leaves are dark, glossy. Inflorescences are semi-double, bright orange. Inflorescences are small – 3-5 buds. Blossoming is plentiful, two waves with a break. The aroma is pleasant, pronounced. Rain resistance is good, immunity is average.
In the bright sun, Bessie’s petals fade and take on an apricot hue.
Purple Rain
Purple rain (Purple Rain) – ground cover variety used for the Moscow region. It grows up to 60 cm. It quickly gains green mass, especially in the first years of life. The bush is sprawling, its width is more than 1 m. The flowers are peony, up to 5 cm wide, combined into inflorescences of 5–10 pieces. Blooms with little or no break. Withstands frosts down to -29 °C.
The petals of the Violet rain variety of rich purple color look very beautiful
The best large roses with drooping shoots
The drooping shoots literally hang down and make the bush very sprawling. Such ground covers look good in a single planting, around a bench, gazebo and other places of rest. The best varieties for the Moscow region: Palmengarten Frankfurt, Amber Carpet, Stadt Rum.
Palmengarten Frankfurt
Palmengarten Frankfurt (Palmengarten Frankfurt) – a beautiful rose with lilac-pink inflorescences up to 6 cm wide. Flowers are semi-double type, cupped. They are united in brushes (up to 30 flowers in each). Bushes up to 1 m high, spread up to 1,3 m. The leaves are shiny, dark green, small in size. Rain and disease resistance is good. Bushes can suffer from powdery mildew, so they need preventive treatments.
Flowering Palmengarten Frankfurt lasts continuously, the pause is almost imperceptible
Ember Carpet
Amber Cover is a winter-hardy variety for the Moscow region. The plant is quite tall – up to 1 m, can reach a width of 1,5 m. The shoots are drooping, covered with rare thorns. The foliage is dark, small. The flowers are bright, amber in color, fading to yellow. Semi-double type buds, large size (up to 10 cm wide).
Amber Carpet prefers well-lit areas
Stadt Rom
Stadt Rum (Stadt Rom) – an interesting rose with abundant flowering. Suitable for cultivation in the suburbs. It blooms profusely, the color is pinkish, salmon, the stamens are a bright yellow hue. Inflorescences of a simple type, up to 7 cm wide, with a weak aroma. Combine in racemose inflorescences – up to 10 pieces each. The crown is compact, not spreading.
Stadt Rohm is one of the brightest ground covers with drooping shoots.
Reviews of the best ground cover roses for the Moscow region
Conclusion
The best varieties of ground cover roses for the Moscow region should be chosen not only for frost resistance, but also for other indicators. Usually summer residents prefer varieties with bright flowers from snow-white to rich lilac-violet color, which bloom twice a season. For the winter, ground cover bushes must be covered with spruce branches or burlap.
