| Size | |
|---|---|
| Common Name | |
| Type | |
| Family | |
| Native? | Non-Native |
| Native Range | Hybrid cultivar |
| Zone | 10, 11, 4, 5, 5b, 6, 7, 8, 8b, 9 |
| Height Range (ft.) | 1.00 to 1.50 |
| Spread (ft.) | 2.00 to 3.00 |
| Bloom Time | |
| Bloom Description | Bright red, flowers in clusters, Slight Fragrance, Small |
| Sun | |
| Water | |
| Maintenance | |
| Suggested Use | |
| Tolerate | |
| Growth Rate | |
| Attracts |
Rosa Drift® Red PP17,877 is a compact, red-blooming shrub rose with excellent disease resistance and long-lasting color, ideal for borders, containers, and groundcover use.
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| Size | |
|---|---|
| Common Name | |
| Type | |
| Family | |
| Native? | Non-Native |
| Native Range | Hybrid cultivar |
| Zone | 10, 11, 4, 5, 5b, 6, 7, 8, 8b, 9 |
| Height Range (ft.) | 1.00 to 1.50 |
| Spread (ft.) | 2.00 to 3.00 |
| Bloom Time | |
| Bloom Description | Bright red, flowers in clusters, Slight Fragrance, Small |
| Sun | |
| Water | |
| Maintenance | |
| Suggested Use | |
| Tolerate | |
| Growth Rate | |
| Attracts |
Rosa Drift® Red PP17,877, commonly known as Red Drift Rose, is a compact, spreading shrub rose that produces small, vibrant red double blooms from late spring through frost. With a mature size of 1.5 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide, it forms a dense, mounding groundcover ideal for edging, containers, and small spaces. The bright red flowers are self-cleaning and repeat bloom without deadheading, and the plant’s strong disease resistance makes it a dependable, low-maintenance choice for sunny landscapes.
Bright red double blooms: Delivers bold, continuous color all season
Compact growth: Perfect for groundcover, borders, or patio containers
Easy care: Self-cleaning and highly resistant to disease
Sun exposure: Full sun (6+ hours daily) ensures best bloom production
Soil needs: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil; mulch helps retain moisture
Maintenance: Minimal—prune in early spring to shape and refresh growth
Groundcover use: Fills in borders or slopes with low, colorful coverage
Containers: Works well in pots, especially when combined with trailing plants
Mass plantings: Eye-catching when planted in groups for a bold effect
Pollinator-friendly: Supports bees and beneficial insects with continuous blooms
Deer-resistant: Generally avoided by deer
Extended seasonal color: Blooms from late spring through frost with minimal effort
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No. Red Drift® Rose is a hybrid landscape rose developed through modern breeding and is not native to North America. While it is widely used in ornamental plantings for its compact form and continuous blooms, it offers limited ecological value compared to native roses like Rosa carolina or Rosa virginiana.
Red Drift® is part of the Drift® series, known for its low, spreading habit and continuous flowering from spring to frost. It grows just 1.5 to 2 feet tall and 2.5 to 3 feet wide, and produces bright red, double blooms in profusion. It’s prized for being disease-resistant, low-maintenance, and compact, making it ideal for borders, containers, and small-space gardens.
Red Drift® performs best in full sun and prefers well-drained, fertile soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 11, and benefits from consistent watering during dry periods, mulching, and light pruning in early spring to maintain shape and encourage vigorous blooms.
To a limited extent. The flowers may attract some bees and butterflies, but as a double-flowered hybrid, it offers less accessible nectar and pollen than single-petal varieties or native roses. It also does not serve as a host plant for native caterpillars or provide significant wildlife support.
Moderately. While not entirely deer-proof, Drift® Roses are often considered less attractive to deer than traditional varieties. Red Drift® is very low-maintenance, requiring minimal care, no deadheading, and showing strong resistance to common rose diseases such as black spot and powdery mildew.
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