Key facts
- Growth habit
- Miniature
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Little Carol is a miniature rose bred by Cecilia L. D. Bennett and others, patented in 1992 as PP7970. Its deep pink to magenta flowers are full, with 35 to 40 petals, and measure about 1.6 to 2 in (4 to 5 cm) across. The plant grows about 18 to 24 in (45.7 to 61 cm) tall, a handy size for pots on a patio or for edging a bed. Fragrance and disease notes are not given in the facts available.
Little Carol traits
- Deep pink to magenta flowers
- Full blooms with 35 to 40 petals
- Flowers about 1.6 to 2 in (4 to 5 cm) wide
- Plant about 18 to 24 in (45.7 to 61 cm) tall
Good for
- Patio containers
- Edging beds
- Small gardens
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Carol this page | — | Miniature | — |
| Always A Lady | — | Miniature | — |
| Arizona Sunset | — | Miniature | — |
| Baby Sunrise | — | Miniature | — |
| Bit O' Gold | — | Miniature | — |
| Bloomer Girl | — | Miniature | — |
| Bread 'n Butter | — | Miniature | — |
Little Carol FAQ
What kind of rose is Little Carol?
Little Carol is a miniature rose bred by Cecilia L. D.
How does Little Carol compare with other rose varieties?
Little Carol: miniature. Similar rose varieties include Always A Lady, Arizona Sunset, Baby Sunrise. The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Little Carol good for?
Little Carol is grown for patio containers, edging beds, small gardens.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every rose variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Rose growing guide
- How to Prune Roses: When to Cut and How Hard
- Types of Roses: How the Group Decides the Pruning
- Rose Problems: Black Spot, Powdery Mildew and Aphids
- How to Care for Roses: Feeding, Watering and Deadheading
- Rose Growing Calendar: What to Do in Each Season
- Overwintering Roses: Protecting the Graft and the Canes
- All 309 rose varieties
Source
Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.