{"product_id":"flower-carpet-scarlet","title":"Flower Carpet Scarlet","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Classic Groundcover Rose, Smothered in Scarlet All Summer\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlower Carpet Scarlet Rose (\u003cem\u003eRosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Flower Carpet Scarlet') is part of the world's most popular groundcover rose series — bred for disease resistance, nonstop bloom, and almost zero maintenance. Bright scarlet-red clusters cover the low, spreading shrub from late spring to frost on glossy, healthy foliage, and it cleans itself, so no deadheading is needed. Grown on its own roots and reliably hardy here, it's a workhorse for color. Whether you want to edge a Maple Grove walkway, cover a sunny Eden Prairie slope, or fill a Woodbury bed with red, Flower Carpet Scarlet delivers months of carefree bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlower Carpet Scarlet Rose Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eRosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Flower Carpet Scarlet'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlower Carpet Scarlet Rose, Flower Carpet Rose, Groundcover Rose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–2.5 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–3.5 feet — low, spreading habit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to fast — spreads to fill within 2 seasons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hrs) for the most blooms; tolerates light shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate. Consistent moisture, especially the first 2 years; water at the base, not overhead.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–10 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptable. Tolerates Minnesota clay-loam; prefers well-drained soil amended with compost.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloom Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright scarlet red — clusters of single to semi-double blooms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepeat-blooming from late spring to frost; self-cleaning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFragrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to USDA zone 4 — mulch the crown the first winter or two in exposed spots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDisease Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutstanding — Flower Carpet roses set the standard for disease resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOwn-root — regrows true to type even if it dies back in a hard winter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow — deer may browse; protect in high-pressure areas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlower Carpet Scarlet Rose Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFront-of-Border Edging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts low, spreading habit makes Flower Carpet Scarlet a natural edging plant along walks, beds, and borders, pouring scarlet bloom at knee height all season. Space plants about 3 feet apart for a continuous ribbon of red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlowering Groundcover and Slope Cover\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlower Carpet roses were bred to cover ground, so this one excels on a sunny slope or bank where you want low-maintenance color and erosion control without a tall shrub. It even tolerates a bit of light shade better than most roses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMass Planting and Container Color\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant it in drifts for a sheet of red, or use it in a large patio container. In a pot, give it extra winter protection — move it to an unheated garage or heavily insulate the roots, since container roots are far less hardy than in-ground roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Flower Carpet Scarlet Rose in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in \u003cstrong\u003espring (May, after the ground thaws)\u003c\/strong\u003e for the longest establishment window, or in \u003cstrong\u003eearly fall (late August–mid September)\u003c\/strong\u003e so roots settle in before freeze. Avoid planting in peak summer heat, and never plant after mid-October or before spring thaw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Flower Carpet Scarlet Rose\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a sunny spot with good air circulation — it maximizes bloom (a little light shade is tolerated).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDig a hole twice the width of the root ball and just as deep, so the crown sits at or slightly above grade. As an own-root rose, there's no graft union to bury.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoosen heavy clay and mix 25–30% compost into the backfill for drainage and nutrition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the plant, backfill, and firm gently to remove air pockets; water in thoroughly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a groundcover effect, space plants about 3 feet apart so they knit together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch 2 inches with shredded bark, kept off the stems, and water deeply at the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Flower Carpet Scarlet Rose in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Year Watering Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeeks 1–2: water deeply every 2–3 days. Month 1–2: about twice a week. Month 3–6: roughly weekly during active growth, more in heat, easing off when rainfall is adequate. Always water at the base in the morning so leaves dry quickly. \u003cstrong\u003eStop watering 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes\u003c\/strong\u003e — usually late October — so the plant hardens off for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Year One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn established Flower Carpet Scarlet needs supplemental water mainly during dry spells — a deep soak about once a week in hot, rain-free weather. Mulch keeps the roots cool and evenly moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Flower Carpet Scarlet Rose survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, in the Twin Cities. It's rated to USDA zone 4. For the first winter or two, or in an exposed spot, mound a few inches of mulch over the crown after the ground freezes for insurance, then pull it back in spring. Because it's own-root, it regrows true even if the top winterkills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it really bloom all season with no deadheading?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — Flower Carpet roses are self-cleaning and flower continuously from late spring to frost without any deadheading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big does it get?\u003c\/strong\u003e It stays low and wide — about 2–2.5 feet tall and 3–3.5 feet across — making it one of the best edging and groundcover roses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to spray it?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Flower Carpet roses are famous for outstanding disease resistance; good sun and base watering keep them clean without any spraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I prune it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut it back by about one-third in early spring after the buds swell to keep it tidy and vigorous; no summer maintenance needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoral Drifts Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e — a low, spreading groundcover rose in bright coral.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnowdrift Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e — a low, spreading groundcover rose in clean white.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNitty Gritty Peach Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e — a low, mounding landscape rose in soft peach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCherry Frost Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e — a Minnesota-bred Easy Elegance red landscape rose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChamplain Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e — an Explorer-series zone-3 red shrub rose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Flower Carpet Scarlet Roses Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a continuous ribbon of red along a walk or across a slope, space plants 3 feet on center — their 3–3.5 foot spread knits together within two seasons:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRun Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlants Needed (3 ft spacing)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13–14 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a bed accent, plant a group of 3 in a triangle at 3-foot spacing; a single plant fills a 4-foot circle at the front of a border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlower Carpet Scarlet Rose Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy new foliage emerges in May; cut the plant back by one-third as buds swell, and the first flush of scarlet clusters opens by late spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nonstop bloom — wave after wave of scarlet-red clusters on clean, disease-resistant foliage, with no deadheading or spraying needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keeps flowering right up to frost, often into October, long after most shrubs have quit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dormant and low under the snow; mulch the crown the first winter or two in exposed spots. Own-root means it regrows true even after a hard winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Pollinator-Friendly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/snowdrift\"\u003eSnowdrift Rose\u003c\/a\u003e — the clean-white groundcover counterpart for a red-and-white edging scheme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cherry-frost\"\u003eCherry Frost Rose\u003c\/a\u003e — a Minnesota-bred red landscape rose to add height behind the carpet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/champlain\"\u003eChamplain Rose\u003c\/a\u003e — an Explorer-series zone-3 red shrub rose for the back of the same bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/karl-foerster-feather-reed-grass\"\u003eKarl Foerster Feather Reed Grass\u003c\/a\u003e — vertical wheat-colored plumes that contrast the low scarlet mat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Flower Carpet Scarlet Rose Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose it for a sunny spot (6+ hours) with decent drainage where you want knee-high, season-long color with almost no maintenance — edging, slopes, and mass plantings are its sweet spot. It's not a fit for heavy shade, soggy ground, or high deer-pressure yards where you can't protect it: deer resistance is low, and browsing will cost you blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54230599172401,"sku":null,"price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/Flower_Carpet_Scarlet_2.jpg?v=1779074427","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/flower-carpet-scarlet","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}