Flower Carpet Gold Rose Rosa Flower Carpet Gold = 'Noalesa' (PBR) (GC)
ABOUT
The Rosa Flower Carpet Gold is a vibrant and lush ground cover rose that features an abundant display of gold-hued blooms. This plant is recognized for its semi-double to double flowers, which present a lively and cheerful appearance. The petals exhibit warm, golden tones that can range from a soft buttery yellow to a more intense golden coloration, often with hints of amber or peach, depending on the environment and light exposure. The foliage of the Rosa Flower Carpet Gold is equally attractive, consisting of glossy, dark green leaves that create a perfect backdrop for the brilliant flowers. The leaves are typically small to medium-sized, with a dense and healthy appearance, contributing to the overall lushness of the plant. Throughout its blooming season, this robust plant is covered in clusters of flowers, creating a carpet-like effect that is both eye-catching and appealing. The blooms persist for an extended period, often from late spring until the first frost, offering a long-lasting display of color and beauty. The plant's growth habit tends to be low and spreading, allowing it to cover the ground effectively and adding charm to a wide range of garden settings.
About this plant
- Names
Family
Rosaceae.
Synonyms
Flower Carpet Gold Rose, Noalesa Rose, Ground Cover Rose.
Common names
Rosa Flower Carpet Gold = 'Noalesa' (PBR) (GC).
- Toxicity
To humans
Rosa Flower Carpet Gold is not considered toxic to humans. These plants are generally regarded as safe, and there are no known toxic effects from ingesting parts of this variety of rose. While eating the flowers or any other part of the rose is not encouraged and could potentially cause mild stomach upset due to the plant matter not being typical food, this rose is not known to cause serious poisoning or toxic reactions in humans.
To pets
Rosa Flower Carpet Gold is generally considered non-toxic to pets. Most varieties of roses are safe and there are no substantial toxic principles present in these plants that would pose a risk to dogs, cats, or other household animals. However, the thorns on rose plants could potentially cause injury to a pet if they were to try to eat the plant, leading to physical injuries like punctures or scratches. Digesting the plant material might cause mild gastrointestinal upset, but serious poisoning from roses is uncommon.
- Characteristics
Life cycle
Perennials
Foliage type
Deciduous
Color of leaves
Green
Flower color
Yellow
Height
2-3 feet (60-90 cm)
Spread
2-3 feet (60-90 cm)
Plant type
Shrub
Hardiness zones
5-10
Native area
Cultivar
Benefits
- General Benefits
- Low Maintenance: The plant is known for being easy to care for, requiring minimal pruning and upkeep.
- Disease Resistant: It has a strong resistance to common rose diseases, such as black spot and powdery mildew.
- Continuous Blooming: It offers a long flowering season, producing blooms from late spring until frost.
- Drought Tolerant: Once established, it has good tolerance to periods of dry weather, reducing the need for frequent watering.
- Ground Cover: Its dense growth habit makes it an excellent choice for ground cover, helping to suppress weeds.
- Landscape Versatility: The plant can be used in a variety of garden settings, including borders, containers, and slopes.
- Attracts Pollinators: The flowers attract bees and other pollinators, promoting biodiversity in the garden.
- Vivid Color: It provides vibrant gold-colored flowers that can brighten up any landscape design.
- Medical Properties
This plant is not used for medical purposes.
- Air-purifying Qualities
This plant is not specifically known for air purifying qualities.
- Other Uses
- Crafting natural dyes: The petals of the Rosa Flower Carpet Gold can be used to create a range of natural dyes for fabrics, lending a soft yellow or gold hue.
- Flavoring for food: Edible rose petals can be used to infuse flavor into oils, vinegars, and syrups, giving them a subtle floral taste.
- Eco-friendly confetti: Dried rose petals are a biodegradable option for events, adding a festive and eco-conscious element to celebrations.
- Bath soaks: Rose petals can be added to baths for a luxurious and relaxing experience, offering a natural aroma and skin-softening properties.
- Artistic inspiration: The rich color and form of the Rosa Flower Carpet Gold can serve as a subject for botanical illustration and watercolor painting.
- Garden mulch: When the petals fall, they can decompose and act as natural mulch for garden beds, providing nutrients to the soil.
- Candle making: Petals from this rose can be embedded into the wax of homemade candles to add visual appeal and a light fragrance.
- Bookmarks: Pressed rose petals can be laminated or enclosed in paper to create delicate and ornamental bookmarks.
- Floral sachets: Dried petals can be filled in cloth sachets and placed in drawers or closets for a natural fresh scent.
- Rose water: The petals can be steeped in water to create a rose-infused water that can be used for culinary purposes or as a refreshing facial mist.
Interesting Facts
- Feng Shui
The Rose is often used in Feng Shui to encourage love and healing energy within a space. Place the Rose in the Southwest area of your garden or home to enhance romantic relationships and create harmony in partnerships. Its vibrant gold color can also bring a sense of warmth and brightness, promoting a cheerful atmosphere.
- Zodiac Sign Compitability
The Rose is not used in astrology practice.
- Plant Symbolism
- Love: Traditionally, roses are symbolic of deep love and affection. The vibrant color of the Flower Carpet Gold rose can represent passionate feelings.
- Beauty: Roses are universally regarded as a symbol of beauty due to their exquisite form and variety of colors, making them a favorite to express admiration.
- Friendship: While yellow roses are often associated with friendship, the golden hue of this rose might also be used to symbolize warm, joyful friendships.
- Joy: The bright and cheerful appearance of the Flower Carpet Gold rose suggests a sense of joy and celebration.
- Optimism: Gold-colored roses can represent optimism and a positive outlook, reflecting the color's association with sunshine and warmth.
- Water
For the Flower Carpet Rose, it is important to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. During the first growing season, water the roses once or twice a week with about 1.5 gallons per plant to establish a strong root system. Once established, water needs might decrease, but during hot or dry periods, irrigation could still be necessary 1-2 times weekly. Always water deeply to encourage deep root growth, and in the morning to allow foliage to dry out during the day which reduces the risk of disease.
- Light
Flower Carpet Roses require full sun to perform best, which means at least six hours of direct sunlight per day. The ideal spot is an area that receives morning sun, which is less intense and helps dry the dew on the leaves, reducing disease risks. Avoid planting in areas that are heavily shaded, as this can impede flowering and increase susceptibility to pests and diseases.
- Temperature
Flower Carpet Roses thrive best in a temperature range of between 60°F to 70°F during the daytime. While they can tolerate temperatures as low as 20°F in winter dormancy, and as high as over 90°F in summer, the healthiest growth occurs within the aforementioned range. Providing adequate water during hotter temperatures helps in maintaining optimal health.
- Pruning
Pruning Flower Carpet Roses helps to maintain their shape, encourage new growth, and increase bloom production. Prune in early spring by removing dead or damaged wood and cutting back about one-third of the plant to stimulate fresh growth. Annual pruning is recommended, and removing faded flowers throughout the growing season will encourage reblooming.
- Cleaning
As needed
- Soil
For the Flower Carpet Rose, a well-draining soil mix is essential. An ideal mixture would be one part loam, one part peat moss, and one part perlite or coarse builder's sand. This supports healthy root growth and prevents waterlogging. A soil pH between 6.0 and 6.5 is typically best for roses, aligning with their preference for slightly acidic conditions.
- Repotting
Flower Carpet Roses are generally grown outdoors and are not typically repotted as they are not container plants. In the rare case that a Flower Carpet Rose is container-grown, repotting should occur every 2-3 years to refresh the soil and accommodate root growth. Choose a larger pot to allow for continued root development.
- Humidity & Misting
Flower Carpet Roses tolerate a wide range of humidity levels common in outdoor environments. They do not require specific humidity conditions, but good air circulation around the plant reduces the risk of fungal diseases. Ideal humidity is whatever is natural to the climate in which they're grown.
- Suitable locations
Indoor
Provide bright light, regular water, and well-drained soil.
Outdoor
Full sun, well-drained soil, hardy, and drought-tolerant.
Hardiness zone
5-11 USDA
- Life cycle
The Flower Carpet Gold rose, a patented groundcover rose variety, begins its life cycle when a dormant bare-root plant or potted specimen is planted in well-draining soil during early spring after the last frost. The plant breaks dormancy with warmer temperatures, producing new shoots and foliage as it enters a vegetative growth stage. By late spring to early summer, the rose bush starts to bloom, showcasing its characteristic golden yellow flowers, which attract pollinators and continue to flourish throughout the growing season. During the blooming period, it may undergo cycles of flowering followed by a brief rest period. In fall, the plant prepares for dormancy by slowing growth and potentially producing hips if flowers have been pollinated, which can then serve as a food source for wildlife. As winter approaches, the Flower Carpet Gold rose becomes dormant, conserving energy until the next growing season begins.
- Propogation
Propogation time
Spring to early summer
Propogation: The Rosa Flower Carpet Gold, commonly known as the Flower Carpet Rose, is typically propagated through semi-hardwood cuttings. This process is often undertaken during the summer when the canes are semi-ripe. A length of about 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) of healthy, non-flowering stem is selected, and the leaves from the lower half of the cutting are removed. A clean cut is made just below a node, and the stem is dipped in rooting hormone to encourage root development. The cutting is then planted in a well-draining medium, kept moist, and covered with a plastic bag or dome to maintain humidity. Within a few weeks to a few months, roots should form, at which point the new rose plant can be gradually acclimatized to outdoor conditions and eventually transplanted into the garden.