Overview
Uses: Groundcover, front-of-border plantings, mass plantings, slopes, and low foundation accents.
Benefits: Compact, spreading habit with continuous clusters of deep red blooms from spring through frost. Noted for strong disease resistance and easy maintenance.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–11
Sun: Full Sun to Partial Sun/Shade
Life Cycle: Deciduous Shrub
Growth Habit: Spreading, Mounding — low, dense groundcover form.
Bloom Color: Deep Red
Mature Height: 1–2'
Mature Width: 2–3'
Bloom Season: Spring to Frost
Growth Rate: Moderate
Summary
Continuous deep red blooms in a compact groundcover form.
Red Drift® Rose is loved for its steady flowering and low, spreading habit that fills beds and borders with rich color. Clusters of petite, deep red blooms repeat from spring through frost, creating a vibrant carpet effect that reads beautifully along walkways and at the front of garden beds.
With glossy green foliage and strong resistance to common rose diseases, it delivers dependable performance with minimal fuss. Use it in mass plantings for bold impact, or tuck it into smaller spaces where you want long-season color without a tall shrub.
Care
Red Drift® Rose Care
Plant in full sun for best flowering. Partial sun is tolerated, though bloom density may be reduced.
Prefers well-drained soil. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, it tolerates short dry periods.
Apply a
slow release fertilizer
in early spring to support healthy growth and continuous bloom.
Prune in late winter or early spring to shape the plant and encourage fresh growth. Removing spent blooms is optional, as the plant flowers freely without deadheading.
Container Growing: Suitable for large containers with good drainage. Keep soil evenly moist, as containers dry more quickly than in-ground plantings. Plants hardy in the ground may require winter protection when grown in containers in colder zones.
Size
What Size is the Red Drift® Rose for Sale Online?
Plants ship in a greenhouse-grade grow pot at an actively growing stage. Size at shipment varies seasonally. For current sizing details, please
contact us
.
How Large Does Red Drift® Rose Grow?
At maturity, this shrub typically reaches 1–2 feet tall and spreads 2–3 feet wide, forming a low, spreading mound ideal for groundcover use.
Additional Information
What is the botanical name of the Red Drift® Rose?
The botanical name is Rosa ‘Meigalpio’.
What are some common names for this plant?
This plant is commonly referred to as a Drift® groundcover rose.
Where can I find more roses?
Explore additional varieties in our
Roses collection.
Is Red Drift® a good choice for small spaces?
Yes. Its low height and spreading habit make it easy to use along walkways and at the front of beds. For more compact landscape plants, browse our
Shrubs & Bushes collection.
Does Red Drift® bloom all season?
Yes. It flowers in repeating waves from spring through frost under good sun and regular care.
