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Rosa Red Drift® PP17877

Scientific Name: Rosa 'Meigalpio'

Also Known As

  • Rosa 'Red Drift'
  • Red Drift® Groundcover Rose

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 12"-30"

planting zones

  • 4a-11

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Rosa Red Drift® PP17877 plant details

Rosa Red Drift® PP17877 is a broadleaf deciduous groundcover shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rosa Red Drift® PP17877

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 30 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, disease-resistant, easy-to-grow, floriferous, fragrant, long-blooming, repeat-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rosa Red Drift® PP17877

USDA Zones: 4a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This rose is not only tough and durable, but disease resistant as well. With their nice, compact form, they make fabulous borders and flower from early summer to fall. The flower is a double bloom of solid bright red. This plant is a true groundcover rose created specifically for small gardens & combination planters. Its low, spreading habit also makes it the perfect choice for container gardening & hanging baskets. This rose is naturally dwarf, with very dark glossy attractive foliage. It will bloom with enthusiasm from Spring to frost. 'Drift' roses are a cross between groundcover roses & miniatures. From the groundcover rose they get their toughness, vigor, disease-resistance & winter hardiness. From the miniatures they inherited a well-managed size & repeat blooming nature.
Groundcover Rose. Red. Red Drift gas the most petite flowers of all the Drift Roses. It is perfect for use in front of border plantings. Red Drift makes a beautiful statement when it drapes naturally over a rock wall or edge. Mature height is less than 1 1/2' with a wider spread. Great flower power and diesease resistance. Medium/dark green foliage.

By: Growquest Growers

Gardening facts about Rosa Red Drift® PP17877 plant

How to Grow Rosa Red Drift® PP17877

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy

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Zones

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