Rose - Monte Grappa

Common Name:
Rose 'Monte Grappa'

Description:
Rose 'Monte Grappa' is a vibrant and hardy ground cover rose, known for its profuse display of rich, deep red blooms that carpet the plant in colour from late spring through to autumn. The flowers are medium-sized, semi-double, and appear in generous clusters above glossy, dark green foliage. Bred for landscape use, this variety is ideal for spilling over retaining walls, covering embankments, softening pathways or mass planting in open beds. It has a compact, spreading habit and is exceptionally low maintenance, with excellent resistance to common rose diseases. In Melbourne gardens, 'Monte Grappa' thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, requiring only light pruning to shape and refresh flowering. Its bold colour and vigorous growth make it a standout performer in high-impact areas where ground coverage and floral appeal are both desired.

Form:
Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding
Ground Cover

Mature Size:
Height: 50–70 cm
Width: 1–1.2 m

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
Rich red
Deep crimson

Key Attributes:
Ground Cover
Suitable for Pots
Disease Resistant
Low Maintenance
Bee Attracting
Perennial
Suitable for Mass Planting

Toxicity:
May be mildly toxic to pets (particularly dogs and cats) if ingested – can cause gastrointestinal irritation. Thorns may also cause physical injury.

Companion Plants:
Thyme (creeping or woolly)
Dwarf Agapanthus
Sedum
Silver Dichondra ('Silver Falls')
Lavender
Erigeron karvinskianus (Seaside Daisy)