- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 18 - 24 Inches
- Mature Spread 24 - 30 Inches
- Growing Zones 4 - 11
- Use As A Thriller In Containers
For the benefit and beauty of a rose garden without the fuss, Drift Roses are an excellent option. As a groundcover rose, the Buttercream Drift Rose (Rosa ‘Buttercream Drift’) is compact, growing 18-24 inches tall and 24-30 inches wide. The petite, creamy-yellow flowers are fragrant and bloom repeatedly throughout the summer. For a pollinator attractor without the constant need for pruning and attention, Drift Roses are a must.
Once established, the Buttercream Drift Rose is relatively drought and heat tolerant. One of the greatest benefits of a Drift Rose is its disease resistance. While the Buttercream Drift Rose is not deer resistant, its resilience and ability to rebloom help it grow back and bloom quickly after being disturbed. Drift Roses are low maintenance and easy to care for, perfect as a pop of color in a garden or planted together in a low-growing hedge. Its petite size makes it a perfect rose for containers as well.
Buttercream Drift Rose Care
To plant the Buttercream Drift Rose, dig a hole that is at least twice the width and equal depth as the root ball. Drift Roses grow best in full sun, planted in well-draining, neutral soil. While Drift Roses perform well without fertilizer, a rose-specific fertilizer can be applied the first year after planting and once the first round of blooms has finished in the early summer. Provide the Buttercream Drift Rose with regular watering through its first year and during the hottest, driest months.
Drift Roses do not require deadheading as they naturally rebloom every 5-6 weeks. Weak or spindly branches can be pruned to maintain the Buttercream’s compact shape. While Drift Roses are cold hardy, providing them with 2-3 inches of mulch will help protect the roots from extreme cold. Drift Roses can also be wrapped in burlap in the coldest regions to further insulate the plant. If kept in a container, be sure to move Drift Roses into a protected garage over the winter.
Buttercream Drift Rose Spacing
Plant Drift Roses about 3-5 feet apart. To keep Drift Roses in a container, choose a pot with drainage that is about twice the size of the current pot. Be sure to provide plenty of sunlight; and water it regularly.
Buttercream Drift® Rose Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 11 |
| Plant Type: Bushes |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 18 - 24 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 24 - 30 Inches |
| Spacing: 24 - 30 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Yellow |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: Summer Bloomer |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Disease |
| Tolerates: N/A |
| Attracts: Bees, Butterflies |
| Container Role: Thriller |
| Uses: Borders, Containers |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Low Maintenance, Continuous Blooming or Rebloomer |
| Brand: Drift Roses |
| Common Name: Buttercream Drift® Rose |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: Rosa Buttercream Drift® |
- SKU:
- 1231015130-pc
Container Sizes
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.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 1 year old
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 year old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 year old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2-3 year old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 3-4 year old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.
