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Red Spread Rose

Rosa X 'Red Spread'

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Overview

The Rosa x 'Red Spread', a vigorous groundcover rose, graces landscapes with its vibrant, crimson petals. This hardy variety reaches up to 2-3 feet in height and can spread 4-5 feet wide, offering a flush of color from late spring to frost. Its glossy, dark green foliage is disease resistant, making it an excellent, low-maintenance choice for accenting borders or masking bare spots. Perfect for zones 4-9, it thrives in full sun.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–11Type Ground cover, ShrubClimate Mediterranean, Temperate
Red Spread Rose (Rosa X 'Red Spread') — is a captivating groundcover rose variety that promises to imbue any landscape with a swath of vibrant color

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
5–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Shrub
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Mediterranean, Temperate

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Red Spread Rose (Rosa X 'Red Spread') — it reaches a modest height of about 2 to 3 feet with a generous spread of 4 to 6 feet, image 35
Red Spread Rose (Rosa X 'Red Spread') — the Red Spread Rose thrives in full sunlight; red flowers in the garden
Red Spread Rose (Rosa X 'Red Spread') — typically from late spring until the arrival of frost.<br><br>Ideal for zones 5 through 9
Red Spread Rose (Rosa X 'Red Spread') — typically from late spring until the arrival of frost.<br><br>Ideal for zones 5 through 9; the Red Spread Rose demands
Red Spread Rose (Rosa X 'Red Spread') — red flowers in the garden
Red Spread Rose (Rosa X 'Red Spread') — dark green foliage is disease resistant
Red Spread Rose (Rosa X 'Red Spread') — The Rosa x 'Red Spread', a vigorous groundcover rose, graces landscapes with its vibrant, crimson petals
Red Spread Rose (Rosa X 'Red Spread') — it reaches a modest height of about 2 to 3 feet with a generous spread of 4 to 6 feet
Red Spread Rose (Rosa X 'Red Spread') — Perfect for zones 4-9, it thrives in full sun; especially during dry periods
Red Spread Rose (Rosa X 'Red Spread') — Regular watering is crucial
Red Spread Rose (Rosa X 'Red Spread') — commonly referred to as the Red Spread Rose; ground cover / shrub for full
Red Spread Rose (Rosa X 'Red Spread') — requiring at least six hours of direct sunlight each day to flourish
Red Spread Rose (Rosa X 'Red Spread') — Perfect for zones 4-9, it thrives in full sun
Red Spread Rose (Rosa X 'Red Spread') — commonly referred to as the Red Spread Rose
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