- Drift roses
Botanical name: rosa hybrida ‘drift’
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: 18 inches in height and a 3 ft spread
Bloom time: spring/summer/fall
Hardy zone: zones 4-11
Flower color: pink/yellow/peach/white/red/coral/apricot/popcorn
Foliage color: green/yellow
Growth rate: can reach maturity in 1 – 2 growing seasons
Pruning instructions: can handle light pruning in the late winter, early summer, and early fall
Propagation methods:cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: ground cover
Light needs: 6 – 8 hours of sun a day
Special features: disease resistant and cold hardy, easy-to-grow, extremely disease resistant, compact, groundcover roses that beautifully re-bloom all season.
Watering instructions: dampen the first foot of soil during periods of drought
Fertilizing instructions : use 6-12-6 in the spring
Best time to plant: spring, summer, or fall, but spring is best.
Best type of soil: loam
Companion plants: marigold, yarrow, anise, catmint
Toxicity level: not toxic to humans but can cause gastrointestinal issues in children and pets if ingested
