Crystal-clear white petals, occasionally with a delicate creamy tint in the centre. - groundcover rose - very weak, barely perceptible scented rose - clean, rose-like character
– Pure, crystal-white blooms all season
– Dense, glossy foliage forms lush carpet
– Exceptional disease resistance in gardens
– Proven performance in urban plantings
– Heat and short drought periods tolerated
– Special feature: Awarded ADR and RHS Award of Garden Merit for reliable, low-maintenance display.
Purposeful planning – Soil-friendly approach
darinaROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,10 £
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WHITE FLOWER CARPET – white groundcover rose – Noack
Designed for relaxed afternoon tea in a cottage-style garden, WHITE FLOWER CARPET forms a low, dense carpet of glossy foliage and neat white blooms that keep beds looking cared-for with very little work. Its excellent disease resistance and genuinely low-maintenance nature make it ideal for busy households, clay-based plots and exposed spots where wind and showers can quickly spoil fussier roses. As an own-root shrub it offers reassuring longevity, rebuilding from the base after harsh winters and keeping its shape without complex pruning. In average UK conditions it settles quickly, then over three seasons moves from building roots, to stronger shoots, to full garden impact, so borders mature into a romantic, storybook scene without constant intervention, whether planted en masse or as a single, easy-care feature.
White Flower Carpet in full bloom, showing pure white, semi-double flowers.
Closed bud of White Flower Carpet®, showing ivory outer petals with a pale green tip.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front-of-border groundcover in a family garden
The naturally spreading habit soon forms a low, continuous mound that hides bare soil and suppresses weeds, without needing intricate pruning or staking, creating a tidy yet soft-edged foreground for beginners.
Low-maintenance cottage-style bed around a terrace or seating area
Reliable repeat flowering, self-cleaning blooms and dense foliage provide a long, romantic display with very little deadheading, keeping the area attractive for outdoor meals and afternoon tea for busy.
Mass planting on banks, tricky corners and awkward strips
The vigorous, ground-hugging growth knits together quickly, anchouring soil and covering difficult patches where mowing or edging is inconvenient, turning problem areas into attractive features for homeowners.
Urban front gardens and exposed, breezy sites
Exceptional resilience in built-up areas, withstanding reflected heat, short dry spells and blustery, rainy weather without defoliating, maintains a smart, welcoming look even where other roses struggle for town-dwellers.
Containers and large patio planters
In a 40–50 litre or larger container, the compact height but generous spread creates a full, cascading effect that softens hard landscaping, remaining neat and manageable on small patios for balcony-owners.
Traditional edging along paths or kitchen-garden beds
Regular clusters of pure white flowers and glossy foliage frame vegetables or herb rows with a clean, classic line, giving a structured yet romantic feel with minimal trimming for cottage-gardeners.
Low-effort family border with flexible pruning regime
This shrub tolerates anything from light shaping to harder cuts, so you can prune as time allows while it steadily thickens from the base, maturing from roots to shoots to full display over its first three years for time-poor.
Coastal-influenced or rain-prone regions
Its strong leaf health and weather-tolerant blooms keep the plant looking clean and glossy, even in humid spells and exposed gardens where persistent breezes and passing showers can quickly mark lesser roses for coastal-owners.
Styling ideas
Snowdrift border – Plant in a ribbon along the front of mixed cottage beds, weaving between clumps of catmint and dwarf box to create a soft white edge – ideal for lovers of classic English garden structure.
Courtyard cascade – Use a single plant in a 50–60 litre terracotta pot by the back door, letting the spreading stems spill over the rim – perfect for small patios where you want impact with little upkeep.
Kitchen-garden frame – Line vegetable or herb beds with a repeated row, contrasting the pure white blooms with greens and brassicas – suits home cooks who enjoy a productive yet pretty plot.
Storybook slope – Cover sunny banks or awkward inclines with a loose grid of plants, allowing them to meet and form a white “quilt” – for families wanting a romantic look without difficult mowing.
Front-garden welcome – Combine with dwarf box and soft grasses along the drive, giving year-round structure with seasonal white flower clouds – a good choice for homeowners seeking a smart, low-effort entrance.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Groundcover shrub rose from the Flower Carpet collection; registered as NOAschnee, marketed as White Flower Carpet / Flower Carpet White, with ARS exhibition name White Flower Carpet.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Werner Noack in Gütersloh, Germany, from ‘Flower Carpet Pink’ × ‘Margaret Merrill’; introduced after 1992 via Anthony Tesselaar Plants for robust, easy-care landscape use.
Awards and recognition
ADR rose (1991) for proven garden performance; RHS Award of Garden Merit (2012); Certificate of Merit at Glasgow (1996), confirming reliability across varied European climates.
Growth and structural characteristics
Low, spreading shrub about 50–80 cm high and 100–170 cm wide, with dense, dark green glossy foliage, moderate thorns and a strong self-cleaning habit that reduces deadheading needs.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, flat, medium-sized clusters with roughly 13–25 petals; flowers repeat freely with a generous second flush, forming showy trusses that maintain ornamental value over a long season.
Colour data and phenology
Crystal-white petals (ARS W; RHS 155C–155D), buds ivory with a hint of green; flowers open snow white, later softening to creamy white with slightly translucent edges before dropping cleanly.
Fragrance and aroma
Very light, clean rose-like scent, generally perceived as barely fragrant in the garden; grown chiefly for massed colour and foliage quality rather than for strong perfume or cut-flower use.
Hip characteristics
Occasionally sets small, spherical orange-red hips around 5–8 mm across; hips are sparse and not a major ornamental feature, but may add a modest autumn accent in some seasons.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Rated to about −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, roughly USDA 6b); noted for strong resistance to black spot, mildew and rust, with good tolerance of heat and brief dry spells in average gardens.
Horticultural recommendations
Suited to beds, edging, containers and mass groundcover; plant at 70–150 cm spacing depending on effect; thrives in full sun or light shade with modest feeding and minimal pruning.
WHITE FLOWER CARPET offers dense groundcover, excellent disease resistance and forgiving pruning on a durable own-root framework, making it a thoughtful choice for those planning a long-lived, easy-care rose feature.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
WHITE FLOWER CARPET – white groundcover rose - Noack
Product Type:
darinaROSE® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Flower Colour Description:
Crystal-clear white petals, occasionally with a delicate creamy tint in the centre.
Closed Bud:
Ivory outer colour with a barely perceptible pale green tint at the tip.
Newly Opened Flower:
Brilliant snow white with a slight buttery tint towards the base.
Full Bloom:
Uniform, pure-white petals without any shading and with a reflective sheen.
Before Fading:
The petals fade to creamy white and become translucent at the edges.
Colour Fading Description:
The flower remains pure white during opening, and before fading it gently pales to a creamy white with the edges becoming translucent.
Our product is a rose grown with pharmaROSA®’s unique cultivation technology!
2-litre, own-root, potted rose.
With a shoot system appropriate to the season.
With a root system that thoroughly permeates the growing medium.
Quality compliant with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
Supplied in unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-variety rose bush with a unique identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Crop overview: several varieties and growth stages in a short crop section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: demonstration of a vigorous root system permeating the growing medium, by removing the pot.Balance: mature plant with root system and shoots in harmony with each other.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”; it illustrates the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root cultivation in a tangible way: how the plant is built up, what the root system is like and how the shoot system regenerates. The recordings were therefore made at different times and with plants at various stages of development, so mixed foliage levels and differing stages of growth may appear in the videos. They are not a ‘sample’ of the batch dispatched, but a visual explanation of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical for the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown in the upper part of the product page.
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Company details
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