Rosa 'Scarlet Drift®' is a compact Drift series groundcover rose that gives you season-long scarlet-red color with a neat, spreading habit. You can use it to edge beds, fill small spaces, spill gently over a low wall, or plant in repeating drifts for a carpet of bloom. Its glossy foliage and steady rebloom make it an easy way to add reliable, bright color without needing constant attention.

Give your plant a site with at least several hours of direct sun for the best flowering, though it can also perform in part shade. Plant in well-drained soil and water deeply to help roots establish; once established, keep moisture consistent during hot, dry stretches. Mulch to moderate soil temperature and reduce splashing on leaves, and space plants so air can move through the canopy.

For ongoing care, feed lightly in spring and again after a big flush of flowers if your soil is lean. Remove spent flower clusters if you want a tidier look, but this rose is valued for continuous bloom even with minimal deadheading. In late winter or early spring, you can shear or selectively prune to keep the plant compact and encourage fresh, vigorous growth for the new season.

Rosa 'Scarlet Drift®' is well-suited to borders, mass plantings, and container combinations where you want long bloom time and a clean, mounded groundcover effect. Pair it with perennials and grasses that enjoy similar light and drainage, and let its scarlet flowers carry color from spring through fall.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 4-11 (-30 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Mature height: 12-24"
• Spread: 12-24"
• Good for borders & edging: Yes
• Edible: Yes
• Fragrant: Yes
• Long bloom time: Yes

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