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Flower Carpet Rose
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Where did it come from?
Hybridized 30 years ago by Werner Noack, this rose was named 'Noataum.' It has been introduced in
France, Germany, England, Holland, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and, this year, the United States.
In Australia, the Flower Carpet Rose was seen as the MOST successful launch of any horticultural
product in its history. The plants sold at a ratio of one plant for every 30 people in the country.
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Who Grows Flower Carpet Roses?
Flower Carpet International has selected nine wholesale growers across the United States as the
licensed growers for the introduction of this new rose. 1995 heralds the launch of Flower Carpet U.S.A. and will
be fueled by one of the largest promotional budgets for a single horticultural variety in the history of the industry.
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Why Buy a Flower Carpet Rose?
It is called the "Environmental Rose" because of its remarkable hardiness and natural resistance to
diseases such as powdery mildew, rust and black spot. Even insects like aphids may come and go without affecting
your Flower Carpet Rose bushes.
Carefree, fast growing and almost year-round flower production make this one of the most sought
after roses in the world.
Planting Flower Carpet Roses on hillsides, difficult slopes, as hedges and as ground covers gives you a
sea of shiny, green foliage and pink flowers.
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PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
• As a ground
cover, plant 2 to 3 plants per sq. yard. Plants reach 2 to
21/2 ft. tall with a 3 to 5 ft. spread.
• As a
hedge, plant 2 to 3 ft. apart.
• For
baskets, select a container (redwood or moss) that is
at least 16" in diameter, planting one Flower
Carpet Rose plant in the center.
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EXPOSURE
These roses need at least 4 hours of full sun per day. Flower Carpet Roses grow well in areas that
receive morning sun and afternoon shade.
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SOIL
Flower Carpet Roses thrive in all types of soil from loose, sandy loam to heavy clay conditions. For
optimal results, however, we recommend amending the soil.
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WATERING
DO NOT allow plants to dry out! Instead of frequent, shallow watering, soak them deeply and thoroughly
once or twice a week. Overhead irrigation is fine with this particular rose because the foliage is virtually disease resistant!
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FEEDING
The hybridizer recommends feeding once a year with a good time release such as
Osmocote 14-14-14 fertilizer. Or, feed with Roger's Soil Activator once every four weeks from February through October.
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PRUNING
These roses require a pruning once a year in January. A light pruning will work just fine.
No sophisticated pruning is necessary.
Deadheading is not necessary. However, those who prefer a cleaner look can snip off
spent blossoms just below the bottom of the bloom.
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