Drift Rose (Rosa × (Drift® series hybrids)

Sun Needs:

• Full sun (6+ hours daily)
• Tolerates light shade but may reduce flowering

Bloom Time:

• Late spring through fall
• Continuous blooming in flushes

Size:

Height: 1 to 2 feet
Width: 2 to 3 feet

Attributes:

• Compact, mounding growth habit
• Masses of small, colorful blooms
• Excellent disease resistance (black spot, mildew)
• Low maintenance and drought-tolerant once established
• Attracts pollinators
• Cold-hardy (USDA Zones 4–10)

Care Tips:

• Plant in well-drained, fertile soil
• Water regularly during establishment; drought-tolerant afterward
• Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
• Fertilize in early spring and mid-summer with rose fertilizer
• Prune lightly in early spring to shape and remove winter damage

Pest watch:

• Generally pest-free, but monitor for aphids and Japanese beetles

Popular Colors/Cultivars:

• Coral Drift – Bright coral-orange
• Peach Drift – Soft peach-pink
• Red Drift – Deep red
• Pink Drift – Clear pink
• White Drift – Pure white
• Apricot Drift – Warm apricot tones