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Drift
(Rosa Meigalpio)
(Rosa Meidrifora)
Shrub Rose


A cross between ground cover roses and miniatures, Drift Roses make a great colorful splash with repeat blooming.  These low growing roses are great for small areas and planters. You'll see clusters of blooms up to six times per season in the Deep South, providing color that can be utilized to break up any hardscape or green area. Drift Roses are extremely tough and disease resistant along with being offered in eight different colors.
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LOCATIONS

Old Town Strip (Old Jail Side) - Planted in 2014              

DETAILS

Height - 1 to 2 ft     |     Width - 1 to 2 ft     |     Full Sun     |     Blooms spring to frost     |     Low maintenance
Flower Color - Red     |     Foliage - Medium/Dark Green     |     Flowering - Very small, 15 petals
Hybridizer - Meilland Internation     |     Introduction Year - 2007

HOW TO PLANT

Find your Location - Roses should be planted in a nutrient rich well-drained soil with at least 6 hours of sun per day.
Plant It - Container grown roses are very easy to plant. Dig a hole 1 1/2 times the size of the container. Remove the rose from the container and gently loosen up the roots at the base. This will give your new rose a great start in its new home. The top of the root ball should be flush with the ground. Fill in the remainder of the hold will soil and cover with at least an inch of mulch.
Water it In - Grab your watering can, hose or even a cup; whatever it takes to start getting some fresh water on your newest addition. Make sure that you thoroughly water at the base of your new Drift to ensure it is soaking in. Water weekly to ensure blooming success.
ENJOY - With a little care, your roses will bring you years of enjoyment. Don't forget to stop and smell the roses.

**Growing Tip**
We suggest a very simple soil mix of top soil, composted cow manure and mini pine bark nuggets. This mix will provide a great environment for your new rose to thrive.
Types Available 
White Drift Rose (Rosa Meizorland) - White blooms
Sweet Drift Rose (Rosa Meiswetdom) - Pink blooms
Red Drift Rose (Rosa Meigalpio) - Red blooms
Apricot Drift Rose (Rosa Meimirrote) - Apricot blooms
Coral Drift Rose (Rosa Meidrifora) - Coral blooms
Pink Drift Rose (Rosa Meijocos) - Pink blooms
Peach Drift Rose (Rosa Meiggili) - Peach blooms
Popcorn Drift Rose ( Rosa Novarospop) - Yellow blooms

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