Apricot Drift® Rose (Rosa 'Drift Meimirrote') - 1 gallon -Ship Only
Apricot Drift® Rose (Rosa 'Drift Meimirrote') - 1 gallon -Ship Only
Plant Details
- Size
- 1 Gallon
- Attributes
- Naturalizing, Rock Garden, Roof Garden, Wall Gardens
- Category
- Shrub
- Exposure
- Sun
- Features
- Fall flowering, Spring flowering, Summer flowering
- Habit
- Groundcover, Mounded
- Height
- 1-2'
- Programs
- Drift® Roses
- Soil
- Average
- Width
- 2-3'
- Zone
- 4-11
Description
The Apricot Drift® Rose (Rosa ‘Meimirrote’) is a delightful choice for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance, colorful addition to their outdoor spaces. Belonging to the Rosaceae family, this rose is celebrated for its compact growth and stunning apricot-colored blooms that appear in abundance from spring to fall, providing continuous color in your garden. This rose cultivar features a low, spreading habit, growing up to 1.5 feet in height and spreading to about 2.5 feet. Its glossy, dark green leaves serve as a beautiful backdrop to the semi-double flowers, creating a lush and vibrant display. Caring for the Apricot Drift® Rose is straightforward, as it flourishes in full sun and well-drained soil, withstanding a range of climates from USDA zones 4 to 11. It requires moderate watering and is notably drought-resistant once established, making it an easy-care option for busy gardeners. Beyond its ornamental appeal, the Apricot Drift® Rose is a practical solution for those looking to add visual interest to slopes or banks, thanks to its dense, spreading growth which helps prevent soil erosion. Its continuous bloom and disease resistance make it a perfect choice for enhancing borders, walkways, or as a groundcover. This rose's ability to thrive with minimal intervention makes it a rewarding addition to any garden, offering beauty and resilience in equal measure.Will this grow in my area?
This plant is hardy in Zones 4–11. Enter your ZIP to check your zone.
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1. Dig a hole 1½–2× the width of your plant's root ball. Set the soil to the side.
2. Mix your backfill — Pine Bark Soil Conditioner, Compost & Native Soil (1/3 of each) in a wheelbarrow or on the ground.
3. Plant it high — when backfilling, keep the plant 2–3" higher than the surrounding soil (as shown). Plant flush with the soil if in a raised bed.
4. Mulch the top of the soil 2–3" deep around the plant — keep mulch away from the main trunk.
5. Feed as you plant with Holly-tone for acid-loving plants.
The 1/3 backfill blend:
Over- and under-watering is the #1 cause of plant death — so always check the soil before you water.
- Clear or dusty → water the plant
- Muddy → soil is too wet
- Moist with a little soil clinging to it → watered just right ✓
- Won't go in → water immediately
Newly planted trees & shrubs — keep the soil moist their first season and never let it dry out. Water slowly at the base (hose ~6" from the trunk, pencil-thin stream):
- Shrubs — 3 min
- Ornamentals (flowering crab, etc.) — 10 min
- Evergreens (6') — 15 min
- Deciduous (2½" caliper) — 15 min (+15 min per extra inch)
Using a Gator Bag? Fill it every 3 days.
How often (OHIO Weather) (new plantings):
- Apr 15 – May 15: once a week
- May 16 – Sept 15: twice a week
- Sept 16 – Oct 31: once a week
- Mid-Nov – early Dec: once, if the ground isn't frozen
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