Rosa hybrid 'Scarlet Pavement'

• Pollinators: The flowers of 'Scarlet Pavement' attract a variety of pollinators, especially bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, which are drawn to the nectar-rich blooms.
  
  Birds: While the plant doesn’t produce edible fruit, its dense foliage provides cover and shelter for small birds, especially during the winter months.

• Spring to Summer: 'Scarlet Pavement' begins its blooming season in late spring, typically starting in May, with a cascade of deep scarlet red flowers. The plant continues to bloom throughout the summer, adding constant vibrant color to your garden.
  
• Fall: As the season transitions into fall, the plant keeps producing flowers until the first frost, ensuring color in the garden well into autumn. The green foliage provides a complementary backdrop to the flowers.
  
  Winter: In winter, 'Scarlet Pavement' enters dormancy, losing its leaves but maintaining its strong structure, which can add a touch of winter interest to the landscape.

• Leaves: The foliage of 'Scarlet Pavement' is a rich, glossy green that creates an attractive backdrop for the vibrant red flowers. The leaves are smooth and leathery, contributing to the shrub’s full, bushy appearance.
  
• Fall Color: In the fall, the leaves may transition to shades of yellow or orange, providing subtle seasonal color before they drop.
  
• Texture: The leaves are firm and slightly leathery, adding a lush, refined texture to the plant.
  
  

• Flower Description: 'Scarlet Pavement' produces semi-double, cupped blooms that are a deep, striking scarlet red. The flowers are slightly ruffled at the edges, creating a soft and textured appearance. They bloom in clusters, giving the plant a full and bushy look. The flowers have a light to moderate fragrance, making them a pleasant addition to the garden.
  
  Flower Longevity: Each flower lasts for several days to a week, with the plant continuously producing new flowers throughout the growing season.

• Best Time to Plant: The ideal time to plant 'Scarlet Pavement' is early spring, after the last frost, or fall, before the first frost. These seasons provide the best conditions for the plant to establish roots.
  
• Planting Instructions: Choose a location with well-drained soil and full sun. Dig a hole that is at least twice the width of the root ball and just as deep. Place the plant in the hole, ensuring that the top of the root ball is level with the surrounding soil. Backfill with soil and firm it gently, then water thoroughly to settle the roots.
  
• Spacing: Space plants about 3–4 feet apart to allow for proper air circulation and optimal growth.
  
  

• Pruning Time: Prune 'Scarlet Pavement' in early spring, just before the growing season starts. Remove any dead, damaged, or diseased wood and trim back old, non-productive stems to encourage new growth.
  
• Pruning Tips: Regular deadheading throughout the growing season will encourage the plant to produce more blooms. After the main blooming period, prune lightly to maintain shape and remove spent flowers.
  
  

Maintenance Pruning: Light pruning will help maintain the plant's compact, bushy shape. Avoid heavy pruning, as 'Scarlet Pavement' blooms on new wood, and cutting it back too much could reduce the following season’s flowers.

• Watering: 'Scarlet Pavement' requires regular watering, especially during dry periods or in its first growing season. Water deeply once a week to ensure the roots are well-hydrated.
  
• Drought Tolerance: Once established, this rose is moderately drought-tolerant but performs best with consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly while it is blooming.
  
  Watering Tip: Water at the base of the plant, ensuring that the roots receive adequate hydration. Avoid wetting the foliage to prevent fungal diseases like mildew.

• 'Scarlet Pavement' thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal growth and blooming. In hotter climates, providing some afternoon shade will help protect the plant from heat stress and preserve the vibrancy of the blooms.
  
  

After flowering, 'Scarlet Pavement' may produce small, ornamental rose hips. These can be harvested for use in making jams, jellies, or teas. The hips also provide food for birds during the fall and winter months.

• Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring, before new growth begins. This will encourage healthy foliage and abundant blooms throughout the growing season. For roses grown in containers, consider using a liquid fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during the growing season.
  
  Fertilizer Tip: Avoid fertilizers with excessive nitrogen, as they can promote more leaf growth than flower production.

• 'Scarlet Pavement' is self-pollinating, meaning it does not require another plant to produce flowers. However, planting it alongside other roses or pollinator-friendly plants can improve overall pollination and encourage more prolific blooming.
  
  

• Perennials: Pair with perennials like Salvia, Daylilies, or Echinacea to create a vibrant color palette and add diverse textures to the garden.
  
• Shrubs: Combine with other ornamental shrubs such as Weigela, Spiraea, or Viburnum for a layered, multi-textured landscape.
  
  Groundcovers: Low-growing groundcovers like Ajuga or Liriope can add texture and contrast beneath the shrub, complementing its bushy form.