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Magic Carpet

Ground Cover Rose
    Description
    Very pretty, wide, semi-double flowers. Cherry crimson at first, gradually changing to mauve, lilac and lavender. Repeat flowers very well. Light spicy scent. A good, spreading plant. Glossy, dark green leaves. Also good for the front of the border and for pots. Jackson?&?Perkins, 1995.
    Characteristics
    • Colour: Mauve and lilac
      Colour may vary depending on growing conditions. Colour fade is a characteristic of some varieties.
    • Flowering: Repeat Flowering
      Repeat flowering roses flower in flushes from late spring through to early winter. Once flowering roses only produce a single flush of blooms lasting 3 to 4 weeks in mid-summer.
    • Fragrance: Light,Spicy
    • Bloom Size: Medium
      Bloom size varies over the life cycle of each bloom. Measurements refer to the average diameter of a bloom at its prime. Large bloom: 3.5-5" Medium bloom: 2-3.5" Small bloom: 1-2"
    • Family: Ground Cover Rose
    • Size: Medium Shrub
      All measurements are approximate 'height x width' and refer to a 3 year old established rose, pruned once annually, measured during the first flush of flowers in June.
    • Height: 2 1/2ft (80cm)
    • Width: 4ft (125cm)
    • Breeder: Jackson & Perkins
    • Year of Introduction: 1995
    Location
    • Ground Cover
    • Mixed Border
    • Roses Ideal for Pots & ContainersPots & Containers
    Growing conditions
    • East, South, West Facing
    • Full Sunlight
    • Roses Suitable for All Soil TypesAll soil types
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