Alcantara
SKU: 1095
Garden Rose ‘Alcantara’ – Red Groundcover Rose with Season-Long Blooms
The ‘Alcantara’ rose (also known as Velvet Flower Carpet or ‘Vesuvia’) is a stunning red groundcover shrub rose bred for performance and ease of care. With its vivid red single blooms and bright yellow stamens, this variety brings bold color and pollinator interest to any garden setting.
It has a compact, spreading habit, forming a dense carpet of glossy, dark green foliage that remains healthy and attractive all season long. This rose is highly disease-resistant, requires minimal maintenance, and blooms in flushes from spring to frost.
Features:
🌸 Color: Bright red with yellow stamens
🌹 Bloom form: Single (7–8 petals), approx. 1.5" (4 cm), large clusters
🌿 Fragrance: None
🕰️ Blooming: Repeats throughout the season
🍃 Foliage: Glossy, dark green, dense and healthy
📏 Height: 16" – 28" (40 – 70 cm)
📐 Width: Up to 28" (up to 70 cm)
Best Uses:
Ideal for mass plantings, borders, low-maintenance landscaping, or even in containers for patios and balconies. A brilliant choice for gardeners looking for easy-care, pollinator-friendly color.
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Category | Ground cover roses |
| Heigth | 50-100 cm |
| Colour | Red |
| Flowering period | Continually flowering |
| Fragrance | Not fragrant |
| Breeder | Noack |
| Quality label | ADR (German ADR-certificate) |
