Rainbow Happy Trails™ Groundcover Rose
Rosa ‘WEKsurdicla'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
#1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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#2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
#3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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#5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
#6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
#7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Rainbow Happy Trails™ Groundcover Rose highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateFast
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Flower Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Zones 4-10
Sweet and colorful Groundcover Roses are tough and durable! Sound harsh and boring? Well... not quite. Because the Rainbow Happy Trails™ (Rosa 'WEKsurdicla') is a Groundcover Rose that is just as sweet as it can be! Bright pops of a pink and buttery yellow smile from their trailing, spreading habit and bold cup-shaped, decorative double blooms. How fun to see these colorful flowers from late spring through to fall!
The adorable reddish-tipped buds burst open into frilly clusters of blooms. Highlighted by incredible glossy green foliage with delicate toothy edges, the lush greenery is gorgeous even when not in bloom!
Delightfully easy to grow and hardy throughout USDA growing zones from chilly 4 through steamy zone 10 where they bloom prolifically in heat and chill. Growing just knee-high at 12-18 inches high and spreading 2-3 feet wide into low-mounding and cascading shrub.
Planting and Application:
Can you picture these blush pink blooms splashed with sunny yellow peeking up at you from the edge of your garden beds? Line both sides of your paths for an instant smile! Great as living mulch, a good groundcover and living mulch that helps hold in moisture and insulates the soil from the sun. It is also fantastic for erosion control and covering hard-to-mow slopes and steep hillsides.
Use Rainbow Happy Trails™ as a spiller and filler in your container gardens or plant them at the foot of your containers! Their modest size and low-growing nature make them fantastic in planters and patio pots! You'll be able to enjoy these cheery blossoms anywhere you need bare ground covered.
Use Rainbow Happy Trails™ as a facer plant for around larger trees and shrubs, or in front of borders and your Foundation plantings. Facer plants both hide the bare legs of older plants and dress up the edges as a skirting of greenery that has a bonus of scented blooms! Edge your garden beds with frilly blooms, or use Rainbow Happy Trails™ as low definition to gracefully transition between lawn and borders with this true Groundcover Rose.
Plant them in a massed group to cover a lot of ground. They'll get better and better with age, and you'll love the fruity fragrance! You'll love these spilling and rambling over garden stones in Rock Gardens and Perennial borders! Try pairing Rainbow with other members of the Happy Trails™ Rose collection for vivid arrays of low-growing Rose beauty
- Ruffled Clusters of Two-Tone Pink & Yellow Blossoms
- Long Bloom Period & Very Prolific
- Low-Growing Creeping Groundcover
- Butterfly Magnets With Fruity Fragrance
- Edging & Facer Shrubs, Specimens, Containers & Colorful Accents
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Plant Roses in full sun for the most blooms, and where Rainbow Happy Trails™ is very low maintenance and disease-resistant. It will tolerate a wide range of soils and climates. They are drought-tolerant when established but can also withstand moist soils, as long as the drainage is good. Groundcover Roses may be pruned back to about 6 inches in early spring. Deadheading encourages re-blooming. Fertilize with All-Purpose Fertilizer in the spring. Read all you need about pruning Roses, winterizing Roses, and un-wintering Roses each spring in our #ProPlantTips Garden Blog!
- Full Sun
- Moderate Moisture & Regular Fertility
- Any Well-Drained Soil
- Prune Early Spring
- Easy to Care For & Disease-Resistant
You will love the striking two-tone color from spring to fall and appreciate their easy-care nature all year round. Order Rainbow Happy Trails™ Groundcover Roses today at NatureHills.com and be sure to order enough for your next project before these sell out!
Rose Bush FAQs
Where Is The Best Place To Plant Rose Bushes?
Rose Bushes need a protected location with good air circulation. Roses prefer full sun and flower best in at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. Favoring the drying power of the morning sun to dry the leaves of dew. Choose a location in good, enriched soil that drains well with regular moisture.
What Is The Best Month to Plant Roses?
You can plant Roses any time if you are able to provide enough consistent moisture and attention. There is not a specific month that is best, generally because it changes with temperatures, climate, and growing zone. However, the easiest times of the year to get Rose bushes established in your landscape are in spring after the last frost date, and in fall about 4-6 weeks before the first frost.
Do Roses Come Back Every Year?
Rose bushes are deciduous woody perennial shrubs and will return bigger and better each year.
How Do I Find Rose Bushes & Trees for Sale Near Me?
Make your life easier and your yard happier by shopping for Roses at NatureHills.com online nursery. You'll find a massive selection of Rose bushes for sale, including many lovely Tree-form varieties!
Choose the right shrub for your area by first finding your growing zone by entering your zip code in the field above the Plant Highlights section on our product pages. Narrow down your options by plant hardiness zone, sun availability, and size requirements.
Place your order, knowing it's backed by the Nature Hills Nursery product guarantee and protected by Plant Sentry™, which helps ensure regulated plant materials aren't sent to prohibited areas.
Expect to receive your plants at the appropriate planting time for your growing zone when temperatures are safest to ship through and into.