'Blushing' Drift® is a popular low-maintenance groundcover rose known for continuous blooms of soft pink double flowers with yellow centers from spring to frost. This compact shrub reaches 1-2 feet tall and spreads 3 feet wide, featuring excellent disease resistance and thriving in full sun with well-drained soil. Perfect for borders, containers, and mass plantings, it offers reliable color and easy care for any sunny landscape.
Key Features
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Soft pink double blooms – Yellow centers, continuous flowering spring to frost
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Excellent disease resistance – Healthy foliage with minimal care
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Compact groundcover form – 1-2' tall × 3' wide, perfect for small spaces
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Low maintenance – Self-cleaning flowers, no deadheading required
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Versatile use – Borders, containers, or mass plantings
Growing Specifications
Light: Full sun
Mature Size: 1-2' H × 3' W
Hardiness: Zones 5-10
Type: Groundcover shrub rose
Pruning: Minimal; trim lightly in early spring to shape if needed
Landscape Uses
Excellent for borders, containers, or mass plantings as a flowering groundcover. Perfect for low-maintenance landscapes where continuous color is desired. Pairs beautifully with perennials, ornamental grasses, and other Drift® roses.
Care & Growing Conditions
Prefers well-drained soil and full sun for best flowering. Apply mulch to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature. Water regularly during establishment and dry periods. Thrives with consistent moisture and benefits from occasional feeding with rose or all-purpose fertilizer to support continuous blooming.
For detailed planting instructions, visit our Proper Planting Directions page.
Pricing & Availability
All items are subject to availability. Contact us via email at mulchpit1@gmail.com or call 615-754-7076 to check current availability. Prices are kept accurate but subject to change.
