Drift Pink Rose

Soft Pink Blooms
Compact Groundcover Habit
Spring Fall Color

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Drift Pink Rose

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

Drift Pink Rose

Drift Pink Rose is a compact groundcover rose with soft pink blooms, glossy green foliage, and a low spreading habit. This repeat-blooming shrub rose is excellent for sunny borders, slopes, containers, mass plantings, and walkway edges where season-long color is desired.

Why choose Drift Pink Rose?

Choose Drift Pink Rose for continuous pink flower power in a smaller, easy-to-place form. Its mounding, spreading habit creates a polished look at the front of beds, along paths, or cascading gently over low edges. The blooms appear in clusters over attractive foliage, giving landscapes reliable color from spring through fall. Its compact size makes it especially useful where traditional shrub roses would be too large, while still delivering the charm and impact gardeners expect from roses.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Rosa ‘Meijocos’
Common Name: Drift Pink Rose
Plant Type: Deciduous shrub rose
Growth Habit: Low, mounding, spreading groundcover shrub

Drift Pink Rose Additional Information

Drift Pink Rose produces clusters of soft pink flowers repeatedly from spring into fall, especially when grown in a sunny location with consistent moisture and good soil drainage. The blooms are set against glossy green foliage on compact, prickled stems, creating a tidy but colorful landscape presence. Its low, spreading form makes it a natural fit for mass plantings, border fronts, foundation beds, slopes, and patio containers.

This rose is deciduous, so it drops its leaves in winter and returns with fresh new growth in spring. Light pruning in early spring helps refresh the plant, remove winter-damaged stems, and encourage a fuller shape. Deadheading can keep the plant looking neat, though Drift roses are valued for their repeat bloom and practical garden performance. Use it where bright seasonal color, compact size, and a soft groundcover effect are desired.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant Drift Pink Rose in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil. Set the root ball level with the surrounding soil, backfill firmly, and water thoroughly after planting to settle the roots.

2. Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during the first growing season while roots establish. Once established, water during extended dry periods, especially in hot weather, containers, or fast-draining soils.

3. Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch around the base to conserve moisture, moderate soil temperature, and reduce weed competition. Keep mulch slightly away from the crown and stems.

4. Pruning: Prune in early spring before new growth begins. Remove damaged or weak stems and lightly shape the plant to maintain a compact, mounding form. Spent blooms may be trimmed for a tidier look.

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FAQs

How big does Drift Pink Rose get?
Drift Pink Rose typically grows about 1–2 feet tall and 2–3 feet wide, forming a low, mounding shrub that works well as a flowering groundcover.
When does Drift Pink Rose bloom?
It blooms repeatedly from spring into fall, producing clusters of pink flowers through the growing season when planted in full sun with consistent care.
Does Drift Pink Rose need full sun?
Yes. Full sun is best for the most abundant flowering and healthy growth. A site with at least six hours of direct sunlight per day is ideal.

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Lush Foliage
Full Sun
Flowering

Mature Height	Large: Up to 6 ft
Mature Spread	0-5 ft
Growth Rate	Fast
Botanical Name	Rosa "Meijocos"
Bloom Time	Early Summer, Late Summer
Deer Resistant	No
Family	Rosaceae
Flower Color	Pink
Hardiness Zones	10, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Light Needs	Full Sun
Maintenance	Low
Size	#2 Container

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Growing Zones 4-11 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -30)

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