Recently I read an article about Ground Cover Roses, and it occurred to me that they have been largely ignored by many gardeners. This is a shame as they are the easiest of all roses, and often give the greatest rewards. They need very little pruning - just a light 'haircut' after they have finished flowering, maybe a hard prune down to 20 cm to refresh them every few years.

Give them a little food and water in Spring and Summer, and you can look forward to months of flowers on a spreading low shrub. They are very resistant to the usual diseases which effect roses, and can make the most mundane bank/driveway/retaining wall, look absolutely fantastic!

Kathy