Drift Rose Care | Colors and Landscape Ideas

Drift Rose care is an important topic since Drift Roses are becoming one of hottest rose bushes on the market. Why? Simply because all of the exciting features that this variety has to offer. Drift Roses are a cross between a ground cover rose and a miniature rose-bush. They are very compact to the ground and will only get about 2 feet tall and about 3 feet wide. The Drift Series was bred by Star Roses and Plants to be a low maintenance ground cover rose. They will survive in hardiness growing zones of 5-10.

Drift Roses Features:

• Superior Disease and Insect Resistant - They do not require any spraying
• Winter Hardy to Zone 5
• Great for Planting in Clusters, patio containers, and hanging baskets

Most Knockout Roses can get quite large. The Drift Rose fills the gap in the landscape for smaller areas that require colorful shrubs. Drift Roses are among some of the most popular Flowering shrubs and cannot be overlooked when shopping our plant nursery!

The Red Drift rose is one of the most popular options available. They also have a smaller bloom than the other drift rose colors. The Red Drift Colors are deep and vibrant compared to the lighter colors of Drift Roses available.

The White Drift rose has a sparkling snow-white bloom. They really stand out next to the red drift roses. As blooms expire, they tend to brown out as new ones push back out.

The Popcorn Drift rose continuously produces yellow blooms throughout the year from spring till frost! This Rose gives off a nice creamy buttery bloom. They look great when paired with the pink drift roses.

The Peach Drift rose has more of a larger bloom that completely covers this shrub. It is one of the strongest disease resistant drift rose.

The Pink Drift rose has a dark pink color compared to the Peach and Coral. They also have a larger flower that is not filled in the middle with other petals. This bloom opens up wide and is flat.

The Coral Drift rose is more orange than the peach drift rose. They are very showy and stand out more than the other drift rose colors. They also are very winter hardy.

As your ground cover plants mature, they should be pruned to maintain strength and vigor. The best time for pruning Drift Roses is in the spring. There is no perfect way to prune your Drift Roses. What you want to make sure is that you take about 1/3 to half of the plant off. Don't worry, it will grow right back and stronger with more blooms. You can simply take a pair of Shears and start to cut off the existing branches from last year. Remove the debris and that's it! Learn more on Pruning Drift Roses

The best time to plant your drift rose is any! It really does not matter what time of year it is. Your plants will succeed with water and sunlight.

Start by digging a hole two and a half times the width as the root ball. This will ensure that the soil is nice and loose giving the new roots room to grow easily. Make sure that you have a location that gets sunlight about 6-8 hours a day. Also make sure that it is in an area that is well-drained. After your hole is dug, start by inserting your drift rose into the hole and begin backfilling your plant. Always make sure you fully saturate the hole with water after planting. This will ensure that your rose-bush will be a success.

Mulch around your rose-bush when done. Install a 1-3 inch layer of mulch (any type) to keep in moisture and control weeds.

We suggest fertilizing your plants at time of planting. By using our slow release fertilizer, your Drift Roses will have a better start getting established. Our slow release fertilizer releases the food to the plant slowly so that as the plant grows, the nutrients can be taken up. Fertilize your drift roses at least twice a year for better blooms. Buy Slow-Release Fertilizer here