Rosa Sweet Drift®, Rosa 'Meiswetdom' PP21612; CPBR# 5390, Groundcover Roses, Shrub Roses, Drift Roses
Rosa Sweet Drift® or Sweet Drift® Rose, part of the Drift® Groundcover Roses collection, is admired for its soft pink double blooms, compact growth habit, and award-winning garden performance. Perfect for small spaces, walkways, and containers, this low-maintenance rose adds delicate color and charm to any landscape.
Roses belong to the Rosaceae family, which includes other plants such as Apples (Malus domestica), Peaches (Prunus persica), and Strawberries (Fragaria × ananassa).
Rosa Sweet Drift® combines elegance and practicality, producing abundant clusters of clear pink double flowers, each packed with up to 100 petals. These softly cupped blooms, approximately 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter, reveal golden stamens and stand out beautifully against glossy, deep-green foliage known for its strong disease resistance.
Awarded the Gold Medal for Ground Cover Roses at the Rose Hills International Rose Trials in 2013, this rose blooms continuously from spring to frost. Its graceful arching habit and vigorous performance make it a standout choice for various garden settings.
This rose is a low-growing, spreading shrub, ideal for small spaces, container planting, or as a groundcover. Its compact habit and arching stems make it a versatile addition to any landscape.
The Sweet Drift® Rose produces an abundance of charming blooms:
This Drift Rose is winter-hardy in USDA Zones 4–11, making it a reliable choice for various climates.
This groundcover rose is beneficial to pollinators and wildlife:
This Drift Rose offers versatility in landscaping and garden design:
Deer and rabbits can cause damage.
Drift Roses are non-toxic to humans and pets, making them a safe addition to gardens.
Drift Roses are non-invasive and a controlled, manageable addition to gardens.
This guide provides step-by-step instructions for planting, growing, and maintaining Drift Roses.
Drift Roses can be propagated for home use through various methods:
Drift Roses are known for their excellent disease resistance, but like any plant, they can occasionally face issues from pests and diseases. Understanding common problems and how to address them can help keep your Drift Roses healthy and thriving.
These roses may attract common pests such as aphids, spider mites, scale insects, or caterpillars. These pests can damage foliage, flowers, and stems, reducing the plant’s vigor.
These roses may be susceptible to several fungal diseases, including rose black spot, rust, and powdery mildew. These diseases often thrive in humid conditions, causing leaf discoloration, defoliation, or stem dieback. Disorders like rose blindness (failure to bloom) and flower balling (petals failing to open) may also occur under certain conditions. In severe cases, honey fungus, a soil-borne pathogen, can damage the plant’s root system.
Hardiness |
4 - 11 |
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Plant Type | Roses |
Plant Family | Rosaceae |
Genus | Rosa - Shrub Rose, Rosa - Groundcover Rose, Rosa |
Common names | Rose |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spacing | 30" (80cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard |
Hardiness |
4 - 11 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Roses |
Plant Family | Rosaceae |
Genus | Rosa - Shrub Rose, Rosa - Groundcover Rose, Rosa |
Common names | Rose |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spacing | 30" (80cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard |
How many Rosa Sweet Drift® (Groundcover Rose) do I need for my garden?
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