Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
This stunning compact rose has pure white double blooms that begin opening in spring and continue to frost without deadheading. White Drift Rose was created by crossing miniature roses and full-size ground cover roses. They were introduced in 2016 and bred to have the tough disease resistance and winter hardiness of groundcover roses and the manageable size and repeat blooms of miniature roses.
White Drift Roses can be added to border gardens, used as specimen plants or in mass plantings. They’re perfect for filling in gaps between existing shrubs and for small gardens. This compact rose will reach 2 to 3 feet wide and only 1 to 2 feet tall at maturity.
White Drift Rose Care
White Drift Rose grows best in full sun and moist well-draining soil in USDA planting zones 5 to 11. It’s resistant to powdery mildew and black spot. Fertilize with a slow-release fertilizer in the spring and again in the summer as directed on the package. Pruning is not required, but for more vigorous blooming cut the stems in half in early spring.
White Drift Rose Spacing
Space multiple plants 3 to 5 feet apart, center on center. Stagger the plants rather than in a straight row for a more natural look.
White Drift® 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
- 1-2 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 2-3 Feet
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Growth Habit
- , Mounded, Spreading
- Water Needs
- Average
- Root Stock
- Own Root
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , White
- Flower Description
- Pure white
- 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
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Interest, 3 Season Interest
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- White Drift Rose
- Botanical Name
- Rosa hybrid 'Meizorland' PPAF
- Brand
- Drift Roses
- Plant Type
- Deciduous
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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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