Sunset Happy Trails™ Groundcover Rose
Rosa x 'WEKhaplamelba'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
From | To | S&H |
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$0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
$20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
$50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
$70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
$100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
$130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
$150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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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
Sunset Happy Trails™ Groundcover Rose highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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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 RateMedium
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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 6-9
Life's too short for boring groundcovers! The Sunset Happy Trails™ Groundcover Rose (Rosa x 'WEKhaplamelba') will brighten your day and your yard! This hardy and long-blooming Rose will awaken your landscape with its delightful salmony pink and yellow blooms with honey-yellow centers.
The Sunset Happy Trails™ Rose is a Groundcover Rose that spreads and fills fast for a fun, bushy, and colorful garden bed. When late spring arrives, this cheerful Rose lights up with semi-double bronzy-pink buds that soon open to salmon pink and sunshine yellow and mellow to a soft creamy pink and yellow over time.
These flower clusters shine against forest green foliage! While you can expect some color change, these Roses resist spotting and fading no matter how much sun they're planted in! The open blooms resemble landing pads for pollinators that will adore these nectar and pollen-rich blossoms as much as you will! While its bountiful blooms will brighten your days, the Sunset Happy Trails™ Rose's fruity fragrance will also boost your mood.
It grows in a trailing, spreading habit and holds cup-shaped, decorative double blooms. How fun to see these colorful flowers from late spring through to fall! Hardy in USDA growing zones 6 to 9, these modern Rose bushes are so easy to grow and completely fuss-free! As a cultivar developed in 2016 by Christian Bedard, this modern yellow Rose offers superior disease and pest resistance!
Planting and Application:
Are you ready to walk the path of carefree happiness? Then plant your Sunset Happy Trails™ wherever you want to add color, interest, and lush green to your garden. This low-growing, prostrate Rose with a unique spread habit is ideal for slopes, embankments, and unsightly areas of your garden. This trailing Rose adds Wild Rose charm when arranged around hardscaping and your favorite garden statues!
Edge your garden beds with frilly blooms, or use Sunset Happy Trails™ as low definition to gracefully transition between lawn and borders with this true Groundcover Rose. Use Sunset Happy Trails™ as a facer plant for around larger trees and shrubs, or in front of borders and your Foundation plantings. Facer plants both hides the bare legs of older plants and dresses up the edges as a skirting of greenery that has a bonus of scented blooms!
Use Sunset with other Happy Trails™ Roses 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! These small-scale bloomers fit anywhere in the sun!
- Dynamic & Vivid Salmon Pink & Yellow Hues
- A Rare & Showy Groundcover Rose
- Very Prolific & Long Bloom Period
- Butterfly Magnet
- Great in Containers
- Perfect for Unsightly Bare Spots or Slopes, Spillers, Edging & En Masse
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Groundcover Roses do prefer full sun and quick-draining, but rich, moist soil. Provide a site with good air circulation for best results with a 3-4 inch thick layer of mulch as top-dressing year-round. Water regularly, but once established, these Roses can be a bit drought tolerant. Prune in the very early spring, before you see new growth. This gives your shrub a fresh flush of new growth each spring while maintaining a neat, tidy shape. Learn about winterizing, and un-wintering your Roses in our Garden Blog, plus all the tips and tricks you need when pruning your new prized Rose bush!
- Full Sun Lover
- Moist Enriched Well-Drained Soil
- Regular Fertility & Moderate Moisture Needs
- Prune Early Spring
- Mulch Very Well
- Widely Adaptable & Disease Resistant
This cheerful Rose will spread sunshine far and wide in your garden! If you're looking for a flowering groundcover that produces showy and abundant blooms - prepare for your very own Sunset Happy Trails™ Groundcover Rose today from NatureHills.com!
Rose Bush FAQs
Where Is The Best Place To Plant Rose Bushes?
Roses need a protected location and prefer full sun and favor the drying power of the morning sun and flower best in at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. Choose a location in good, enriched soil that drains well and has good air circulation.
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. While 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 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.