Ground cover roses: the best varieties for the Moscow region, reviews

The best varieties of ground cover roses for the Moscow region have several dozen varieties. Among them, you can pay special attention to repeatedly and continuously flowering. When choosing, be sure to take into account the index of winter hardiness, as well as resistance to drought, disease and rain.

Criteria for the selection of 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 resistance;
immunity to common diseases;
resistance to rain;
decorative qualities;
aroma;
duration and repetition of flowering.

One of the most important indicators is the winter hardiness zone. It is always indicated in the variety description. The Moscow region belongs to the 4–5 zone (frosts down to -29… -34 ° C). Almost all ground cover varieties can 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, installing 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 buying a crop, you need to familiarize yourself with its characteristics. The most attractive varieties with photos and descriptions are selected from the reviews of florists.

Bonika

Ground cover roses variety Bonica is suitable for the Moscow region due to its normal winter hardiness (up to -29 degrees without shelter). The bush is high (up to 100 cm), while the crown is spreading, reaching 120 cm in diameter. The flowers are medium-sized, up to 6 cm in diameter. On each stem of this groundcover rose, 5-10 inflorescences grow.

Bonica rose gives many colors of light pink coloration

Important! The variety has good powdery mildew resistance. Immunity to black spot is weak - prophylactic fungicide treatments are required.

Ballerina

Rosa Ballerina (Ballerina) is another winter-hardy variety for the Moscow region, withstands winter frosts without shelter up to -23 ° C. The flowers are pink, with 5-10 flowers on each stem. Small diameter - up to 3 cm. The bush is high, reaching 120 cm. This variety of ground cover rose has good resistance to rain. The buds bloom in any weather.

The ballerina ground cover rose bush is very wide - spreads up to 180 cm

Ferdy

Ferdy variety gives many flowers (up to 5-10 pcs. On one bush) 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. Withstands frosts (without shelter) down to -23 ° C. Resistance to rain is quite high - flowering occurs in any weather.

Ferdi's flowers of rich pink color look beautiful against the background of manicured lawns

Attention! This variety of ground cover rose is suitable for the Moscow region, since it has excellent immunity to powdery mildew and black spot.

Concerto (Concerto)

Variety Concerto gives interesting flowers of pink and apricot shades, they are formed by 5-10 pcs. on each stem. In diameter, the inflorescences reach 9 cm. Bushes of medium size - 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. The rain resistance is satisfactory.

Groundcover Concerto rose is suitable for both garden decoration and cutting

Akhtiar

Rosa Akhtiar (Ahtiar) is another variety of ground cover roses suitable for the Moscow region. Peduncles reach 150 cm, buds are organized into small inflorescences of pure white color with a yellow core. Leaves are juicy green, glossy, go well with flowers. Usually the bushes of this ground cover are used to decorate hedges and borders.

Rose Akhtiar is decorative thanks to its beautiful inflorescences and shiny leaves

Attention! The bush blooms for a long time, it happens once a season, but a lot of buds appear.

Ground cover roses for the Moscow region, blooming all summer

Summer residents especially appreciate those varieties that bloom all summer in 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

Fair Play is 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, becoming more saturated closer to the edges. 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

Cushion cultivar originated 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 clusters, each of which contains 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 Cushion is densely showered with blossoming buds

Swanee (Swanee)

Swany can withstand temperatures as low as -23 ° C. The bush is of medium height (up to 70 cm). Prefers open, sunny places. The flowers are snow-white, in the center are light pink, double-type, grow in brushes (up to 20 inflorescences each). The leaves are dark green, do not lose color even in autumn. Inflorescences up to 6 cm in diameter.

Advice! Since the variety gives spreading bushes (up to 150 cm), it is better to plant it on a slope.

Disease and rain resistance is satisfactory. The culture needs preventive treatment with drugs.

The snow-white buds of the Swaney ground cover variety densely cover the bush

Fairy Dance

Fairy Dance (Fairy Dance) - a kind of English selection, ground cover, giving 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 a second wave sets in.

There are so many Fairy Dance inflorescences that the plant looks very attractive.

Sunny Rose

Sunny Rose (Sunny Rose) - a variety of ground cover plants of German selection. It is characterized by very long peduncles, reaching 200 cm. The buds are small, up to 4 cm wide, usually grouped in clusters. Semi-double inflorescences, not very voluminous, but formed in large numbers throughout the summer. The crown is spreading, spreads along the ground, decorates well even nondescript areas. The leaves are small, dark green in color, with a pronounced gloss - they shine beautifully in the sun.

The color of the petals of Sunny Rose is pleasant, light yellow

The best low-growing 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

Ground cover variety Schneeflocke is a kind of German selection. A plant of small height - up to 40–45 cm. Spreading shoots, crown reaches 120–125 cm. Leaves are rich green color, glossy. The inflorescences of the rose are semi-double type, pure white, large - up to 9 cm in diameter.In the center there are stamens of a beautiful golden hue. The inflorescences are combined into clusters, on which up to 15 flowers are collected. Disease resistance is high, buds bloom well even in rains.

Schneefloke's snow-white petals look great against a background of bright greenery

Important! The variety is distinguished by long flowering and a very pleasant sweet smell.

The only drawback is that it grows quickly, it can interfere with neighbors.

Bessie

Bessy is a winter-hardy ground cover suitable for the Moscow region, bred in the Netherlands. The bush is up to 60 cm in height, does not spread out too much - up to 70 cm. The leaves are dark, glossy. Inflorescences are semi-double, bright orange in color. Inflorescences are small - 3-5 buds. Abundant flowering, in two waves with a break. The aroma is pleasant, pronounced. Good rain resistance, average immunity.

In the bright sun, Bessie's petals fade and acquire an apricot hue.

Purple rain

Purple Rain is a 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, united in inflorescences of 5-10 pieces. Blooms with little or no interruption. Withstands frosts down to -29 ° C.

Petals of the variety Purple rain of a rich lilac 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 benches, gazebos and other resting places. The best varieties for the Moscow region: Palmengarten Frankfurt, Amber Carpet, Stadt Rum.

Palmengarten Frankfurt

Palmengarten Frankfurt is a beautiful rose with lilac-pink inflorescences up to 6 cm wide. Flowers are semi-double type, cup-shaped. Combined into brushes (up to 30 flowers each). The bushes are up to 1 m high, spread up to 1.3 m. The leaves are shiny, dark green, small in size. Resistance to rain and disease is good. Bushes can suffer from powdery mildew, so they need preventive treatments.

Flowering Palmengarten Frankfurt lasts continuously, the pause is almost imperceptible

Important! The plant does not hold its shape well due to spreading. Periodic pruning and tying is recommended.

Amber Carpet

Amber Carpet (Amber Cover) is a winter-hardy variety for the Moscow region. The plant is quite tall - up to 1 m, in width it can reach 1.5 m. The shoots are drooping, covered with rare thorns. The foliage is dark, small. The flowers are bright, amber in color, fade to yellow. Semi-double type buds, large size (up to 10 cm wide).

Amber Carpet prefers well-lit areas

Attention! Among the advantages of this ground cover variety for the Moscow region is a pleasant aroma, reminiscent of the smell of wild rose, and long flowering.

Stadt Rum

Stadt Rom is an interesting rose with abundant flowering. Suitable for growing in the suburbs. It blooms profusely, the color is pinkish, salmon, the stamens are bright yellow. Inflorescences of a simple type, up to 7 cm wide, with a weak aroma. They are combined into racemose inflorescences - up to 10 pieces in each. The crown is compact, not spreading.

Stadt Rum is one of the most striking ground covers with drooping shoots

Reviews of the best ground cover roses for the Moscow region

Anastasia Igorevna, 56 years old, Podolsk

A whole rose garden appeared on my site about 10 years ago. I especially love ground cover varieties, they spread beautifully along the ground, although the flowers are small, but there are a lot of them. I can recommend the most different - Sorrento, Red Blankett, Alba Madeiland, Basie, Sunny Rose. It is necessary to look for winter hardiness down to -23 ° C. It is advisable to cover roses for the winter, especially young bushes.

Irina, 45 years old, Sergiev Posad

I grow 5 varieties - Rodi, Sorrento, Purple Rain, Sunny Rose and Amber Carpet. Although there are many other beautiful ones, this is a matter of taste. In terms of care, everything is almost the same: you need to plant it in a sunny place, water it every week, feed it 4 times per season.It is necessary to cover for the winter to protect it from wind, heavy snow and frost. For the Moscow region, even varieties with moderate winter hardiness are suitable.

Conclusion

The best varieties of ground cover roses for the Moscow region should be chosen not only for resistance to frost, but also for other indicators. Usually summer residents prefer varieties with bright colors from snow-white to rich lilac-purple color, which bloom twice a season. For the winter, ground cover bushes must be covered with spruce branches or burlap.

The best ground cover roses for the Moscow region, blooming all summer