Low-maintenance Drift roses add nonstop blooms to the garden.
If you’re looking for an easy way to add profuse blooms to your garden, try Drift roses.
But Drift roses have several advantages.
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While similar to thelow-maintenance Knock Out, they are different enough to offer some variety to your garden.
Drift roses are fast-growing, but they dont grow as large and have graceful forms.
Their flowers have a traditional rose shape.
‘Peach Drift’ rose.Credit:Courtesy of starrosesandplants.com
Some Drift varieties, such as Coral Drift and Sweet Drift, are fragrant.
They brought out a new line of roses called Drift.
Just like ‘Knock Out’, they bloom nonstop and don’t need spraying for disease.
But these roses grow only 18 inches tall and about 3 feet wide with an arching, graceful shape.
But you could also let them drift from a container ordrift over a low wallor a bank.
Light
Drift roses thrive infull sun.
They can handle a little shade, but see to it they are getting the sun they love.
wise to test your soil drainage in the spot where you plan to plant them beforehand.
Don’t overwater your rosestoo much watering can cause root rot and other diseases.
Let the area completely dry out before watering againthis will help prevent root rot.
They tolerate humidity, and they like full sun but will tolerate some shade.
Fertilizer
Drift roses don’t need fertilizing, but they do like it.
However, confirm not to fertilize your roses until they have gone through one full growing season.
Use abalanced fertilizeror a fertilizer made for roses.
Types Of Drift Rose
Drift roses come in a variety of colors to suit any garden landscape.
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To add more Drift roses to the garden, they must be purchased.
Cold winds may dry out the plant, so protect it by wrapping it in burlap.
Heavy snow insulates the plant.
This way the plant can focus its energy on the roots.
New growth may take a few weeks to appear.
Check that the plant does not dry out completely and has some moisture.
In spring, after the threat of frost has passed, return the plant outdoors.
They can be susceptible to chilli thrips and Cercosporaleaf spot.
Chilli thrips may cause brown spots or leaf curling.
To treat thrips, apply horticultural oil or insecticidal soap to the leaves.
To treat leaf spot, remove any infected leaves and carefully dispose of them.
Remove and dispose of any debris around the plant.
Apply a fungicide to help control the problem.
Avoid overwatering and be sure to use clean pruners for any trimming.
Deadheading is not required to encourage new blooms.
If you prefer a neater appearance, remove wilted and faded blooms.
Regularly remove any fallen flowers to discourage pests.
Common Problems With Drift Roses
Drift roses don’t encounter many problems in the garden.
They are pretty easy to care for and resist many issues.
This helps it cool down.
If temperatures arent to blame, other causes can be too much water or fertilizer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, deer will eat these roses.
Use deer repellent to keep pesky visitors away.
Drift roses bloom nonstop throughout the season, andpollinators like butterfliesand hummingbirds are drawn to their blooms.
For long-lasting color, Encore azaleas bloom in spring, summer, and fall in a variety of colors.
They can also take full sun or part shade and dont require heavy pruning or deadheading.
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Oklahoma State University Extension.
