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
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-11 |
| Flower Color(s): Pink |
| Bloom Period: Spring through Summer |
| Foliage Color(s): Dark Green |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun |
| Height: 1.5 Feet |
| Spread: 2.5 Feet |
| Habit: Spreading |
| Watering: Medium |
| Features: Disease Resistant, Attracts Butterflies |
| Scientific Name: Rosa 'Meimirrot' PP #23,354 |
| Common Name: Apricot Drift® Groundcover Rose |
| Root Stock: Own Root |
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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