Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Just one look at ‘Apricot Drift’ and you can begin to imagine all kinds of scenarios to use it in. Think of it highlighting a walkway with the soft pink/apricot, double blooms in the late spring welcoming everyone. And it will continue to bloom all summer long as well!
‘Apricot Drift’ is an ideal shrub in just about any garden. It is highly disease resistant making it an easy care plant. Attractive to pollinators, it is also a great cutting rose to be used in bouquets or in tabletop vase to brighten your day.
Apricot Drift Groundcover Rose Care
Like all the Drift roses, ‘Apricot Drift’ is hardy from Zone 4a- - 11b. For best flowering it should be planted in full sun with a rich, moist well-draining soil. Water on a regular basis and fertilize with a slow release rose fertilizer such as Espoma Rose Tone.
Apricot Drift Groundcover Rose Spacing
As a groundcover rose, it is ideal for filling in large areas for instant pizazz. It grows 1.5 feet tall and 2.5 feet wide so plant it 3 feet apart. ‘Apricot Drift’ will bloom all spring and summer so it can be used in borders, walkways and more!
Apricot Drift Groundcover Rose Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 4 to 11 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun (6+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 12-18 Inches
- Mature Spread
- 2-2.5 Feet
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Growth Habit
- , Spreading
- Water Needs
- Average
- Root Stock
- Own Root
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Pink
- Flower Description
- Apricot
- Bloom Time
- Summer to Fall
- Blooms On
-
New Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Late winter to early spring, before new growth starts
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Dark Green
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Interest, 3 Season Interest
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Apricot Drift® Groundcover Rose
- Botanical Name
- Rosa 'Meimirrot' PP #23,354
- Brand
- Drift Roses
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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