Growing zones
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- Sun
Mature Plant Size (H x W):
1-2' x 2-3' 
Bloom Season:
Summer, Fall
- Attracts Bees
- Drought Tolerant
- Salt Tolerant
- Long Blooming
- Attracts Butterflies
- Cut Flower
- Attracts Pollinators
Planting & Care for Red Drift Roses
Preparation
- Roses may be mass-planted in beds and borders or planted alone in the garden.
- The hardiness of roses is variable. This type of Drift rose is particularly disease-resistant.
- Many tolerate extreme cold, while others can be singled by frost.
- To form stocky shots and flower bounteously, roses need full sun all day.
- Good air circulation is important, but shelter from strong wind to avoid flower damage.
- Rose shrubs prefer heavy but well-drained, humus-rich loamy soils.
- You can improve light, sandy, gravelly, or chalky soils by adding large amounts of well-rotted manure or decomposed garden compost several weeks before planting.
- Add garden lime to highly acidic soils.
Opening Plant Material
- Containers - Completely saturate all container plants by putting them in a larger container of water until it stops bubbling, then remove plants from the container.
Planting containers
- Shrub roses can be planted March-November.
- Dig a hole no deeper than the depth of the container and 6" or more wider on the sides.
- Slide the plant from the pot by tapping on the bottom of the pot.
- With a shovel or knife, trim the bottom 2" off the root ball for plants in plastic containers.
- Rotate the Drift rose to the proper position. Never lift or move plants by the tops.
- Place the root ball in the hole.
- Adjust the plant height so the root crown is slightly higher than the ground.
- Place fertilizer packets into the bottom of the hole (if purchased). *Use our recommended fertilizer.
- Back-fill the hole with soil, making sure the top of the ball of the Drift rose is visible and slightly higher than the soil around it.
- Firm the soil around the plant. Water well to settle soil around the ball.
- Water your Drift rose frequently when newly planted.
Pruning - After Planting
- Containers - Although it is not essential to prune container plants after planting, a light pruning to remove any broken branches during shipment and improve shape will help the looks of your new planting.
Pruning - Through-out the Season
- Tackle pruning in early spring before buds burst. Typically this is around March to April.
- In fall, shorten extra-long stems on bush roses to avoid them catching the wind and loosening the stem.
- Always cut to just above a bud.
Watering - After Planting
- Plants typically take approximately 6 weeks to establish new roots in your soil. During this period, water plants as oft en as every 2-4 days at the start and at least a minimum of once per week.
- Beyond the 6 week establishment period, water once per week, unless rains occur.
Watering - Through-out the Season
- After the first season, plants should only be watered during extended periods without rain.
- How do you know if your plants need water? The easiest way to tell is to touch the soil around the roots. If it is moist, there is no need to water. If it is dry, give it a good soaking with the hose end (no nozzle) watering the soil only, not the leaves.
Planting & Handling Help
Download our Planting and Handling Guide below to plan for a successful arrival and install of your plants. Be sure to water all plants as soon as they arrive and every day until you’re ready to plant. Keep any bare root bundles in a shady, cool spot with the roots covered at all times.
Learn More
Watch our videos on handling bare root plants, how your order is prepared for shipment and more.
Plant Sizing
What is the difference between Containers, Grow Bags, Bare Root, and Balled & Burlap (B&B)?
Shipping Times
Our FedEx and local shipping times depend on two factors, one is by the region and the second is the type of product being shipped. For example, small fruits are only shipped in spring, but majority of our perennials are shipped from spring until fall. Keep in mind the dates below act as a general guide. Due to unpredictable weather, staffing, inventory and industry demands these timelines can change. Therefore, we cannot guarantee any of these times.
Shipping Dates by Region*
Northern Cold Region: April 22nd - November 7th
Northern Region: April 15th - November 7th
Middle Region: April 1st - November 7th
Southern Region: March 15th - November 7th
Local Delivery (small radius from Waterloo, WI): April 22nd - November 7th
Shipping Dates by Season*
Spring Shipping: Region Start Date (above) - May
Fall Shipping: September - November
Due to unpredictable weather, these times may vary. Some varieties are exceptions due to heat and plant health reasons. Enter your shipping zip code at the top of this page and be sure to check the shipping information on each product before you add it to your cart. If the product is too large or restricted in your state, you will not be able to checkout with that item in your cart.