Overview
Uses: Perfect for ground cover, front of borders, and garden beds
Benefits: Features clusters of petite, deep red blooms. Attracts pollinators while being deer resistant. Easy to grow with exceptional disease resistance.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 11
Sun: Full to partial sun
Life Cycle: Perennial
Mature Height: 1' - 2'
Mature Width: 2' - 3'
Bloom Season: Spring to frost
Summary
Delight in the vibrant charm of the Red Drift® Rose, botanically named Rosa ‘Meigalpio’. This groundcover rose is adorned with continuous waves of deep red flowers, providing a striking contrast against its glossy green foliage. Ideal for creating a bold statement in small garden spaces or as an accent in larger landscape designs.
The Red Drift® Rose is renowned for its vigorous growth, low maintenance needs, and strong resistance to common rose diseases, offering year-round interest with minimal effort.
Care
Groundcover Rose Care
Flourishes in full to partial sun, adaptable to a broad range of soil types but prefers well-draining conditions.
An early spring feeding with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer promotes lush growth and abundant blooms. Our slow release fertilizer is the perfect companion for the Red Drift® Rose.
Pruning is straightforward, primarily for shaping or removing any dead branches. Prune in late winter or early spring to encourage vibrant new growth.
Water regularly during its first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Once established, it becomes drought-tolerant. Mulching is beneficial for moisture retention and weed control.
Size
Size of Groundcover Rose for Sale Online
The Red Drift® Rose is available for purchase online, arriving in a high-quality grow pot, with each plant perfectly matched to its container size. For more details, please contact us.
Size of Groundcover Rose When Mature
The mature size for the Red Drift® Rose is typically 1 - 2 feet in height and 2 - 3 feet in width, making it an excellent choice for a colorful, low-maintenance ground cover.
Additional Information
What is the botanical name of the Red Drift® Rose?
The botanical name is Rosa ‘Meigalpio’. The Red Drift® Rose is prized for its vibrant red blossoms, ease of care, and compact, spreading growth habit, enhancing any garden with its rich color and texture.
