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

The best varieties of ground cover roses for the Moscow region include several dozen varieties. Among them, you can pay special attention to re- and continuously flowering ones. When choosing, be sure to take into account 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 resistance;
immunity to common diseases;
rain resistance;
decorative qualities;
aroma;
duration and frequency 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 zone 4–5 (frosts up to -29…-34 °C). Almost all ground cover varieties can withstand -23°C without shelter.To play it safe, it is better to mulch the bushes for the winter and also cover them with spruce branches and install a frame on top, especially if the weather forecast is snowless.

The best varieties of ground cover roses for the Moscow region

Before you buy a crop, you need to familiarize yourself with its characteristics. The most attractive varieties with photos and descriptions were selected based on reviews from flower growers.

Bonika

The Bonica variety of ground cover roses is suitable for the Moscow region due to its normal winter hardiness (up to -29 degrees without shelter). The bush is tall (up to 100 cm), while the crown is spreading, reaching 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

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

Ballerina

Rose Ballerina is another winter-hardy variety for the Moscow region; it can withstand 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, reaching 120 cm. This variety of ground cover rose has good resistance to rain. The buds bloom in any weather.

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

Ferdy

Variety Ferdy produces many flowers (up to 5–10 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, 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 flowers of rich pink color look beautiful against the backdrop of well-groomed lawns

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

Concerto (Concerto)

The Concerto variety produces interesting flowers of pink and apricot shades, they are formed in 5-10 pieces. on each stem. The diameter of the inflorescences reaches 9 cm. The bushes are medium in size - height and diameter are 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 ground cover rose Concerto is suitable for both garden decoration and cutting.

Akhtiar

Rose 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 color with a yellow core. The leaves are lush green in color, glossy, and go well with flowers. Typically, 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, this 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 period lasts 2–3 months. At the same time, a short break is possible in July, which is almost unnoticeable.

Fire Play

Fair Play is a winter-hardy variety suitable for the Moscow region (withstands frosts down to -23 °C). It 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 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

The inflorescences are semi-double and consist of a small number of petals (9–18 pieces).

Roses Cushion

The Cushion variety was 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 racemes, 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

Swanee (Swanee)

The Swany variety can withstand 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, double type, grow in clusters (up to 20 inflorescences on each). The leaves are dark green and do not lose color even in autumn. Inflorescences up to 6 cm in diameter.

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

Resistance to diseases and rain is satisfactory. The culture requires preventive treatment with drugs.

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

Fairy Dance

Fairy Dance is a variety of English selection, a ground cover that produces 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 occurs.

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

Sunny Rose

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

The color of Sunny Rose's petals is pleasant, light yellow.

The best low-growing varieties of ground cover roses

Low-growing varieties are distinguished by their small height of 40–60 cm. The bushes usually grow to 70–100 cm in width. The most beautiful varieties suitable for the Moscow region: Schneeflocke, Bessie, Violet Rain.

Schneeflocke

The ground cover variety Schneeflocke is a variety of German selection. The plant is small in height - up to 40–45 cm. The shoots are spreading, the crown reaches 120–125 cm. The leaves are rich green in color, glossy. The rose inflorescences are semi-double, 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 racemes containing up to 15 flowers. Disease resistance is high, the buds bloom well even in the rain.

The snow-white petals of Schneeflocke look great against the backdrop of bright greenery

Important! The variety is characterized by long flowering and a very pleasant sweetish smell.

The only drawback is that it grows quickly and may disturb the 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. The inflorescences are semi-double, bright orange. The inflorescences are small – 3–5 buds. Flowering is abundant, in two waves with a break. The aroma is pleasant and 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 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 spreading, its width is more than 1 m. The flowers are peony-shaped, 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 Purple Rain variety with a rich lilac color look very beautiful

The best large roses with drooping shoots

Drooping shoots literally hang down and make the bush very spreading. Such ground covers look good in single plantings, around benches, gazebos and other resting places. The best varieties for the Moscow region: Palmengarten Frankfurt, Amber Carpet, Stadt Rum.

Palmengarten Frankfurt

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

The flowering of Palmengarten Frankfurt lasts continuously, the pause is almost imperceptible

Important! The plant does not hold its shape well due to its spreading nature. It is recommended to carry out periodic pruning and tying.

Amber Carpet

Amber Cover is a winter-hardy variety for the Moscow region. The plant is quite tall - up to 1 m, and can reach 1.5 m in width. The shoots are drooping, covered with sparse thorns. The foliage is dark and small. The flowers are bright, amber in color, fading to yellow. The buds are semi-double, large in 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 are a pleasant aroma reminiscent of rose hips and long flowering.

Stadt Rum

Stadt Rom is an interesting rose with profuse flowering. Suitable for growing in the Moscow region. 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 united into racemose inflorescences - up to 10 pieces in each. The crown is compact, not spreading.

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

Reviews of the best ground cover roses for the Moscow region

Anastasia Igorevna, 56 years old, Podolsk

About 10 years ago, a whole rose garden appeared on my property. I especially love ground cover varieties; they spread beautifully along the ground; although the flowers are small, there are a lot of them. I can recommend a variety of them - Sorrento, Red Blunkett, Alba Maidiland, Basie, Sunny Rose. It is necessary to ensure that winter hardiness is 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, it’s a matter of taste. Almost everything is the same when it comes to care: you need to plant it in a sunny place, water it every week, and feed it 4 times a season. It is necessary to cover for the winter to protect 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 selected not only for resistance to frost, but also for other indicators. Typically, gardeners prefer varieties with bright flowers from snow-white to rich lilac-violet, which bloom twice per 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