Armstrong Grown Drift Rose

Since this variety reaches a mature width of 3 feet, you should space them about 3 feet apart if you want them to eventually touch and form a continuous groundcover. If you prefer individual mounds, provide a bit more distance to allow for airflow.

Maintenance is relatively low. You only need to prune once a year in late winter to remove dead wood and shape the plant before the new spring growth begins.

Yes, they work beautifully in containers. Because of their spreading habit, they act as an excellent 'spiller' that will drape over the edges of a pot, provided the container has good drainage and receives full sun.

The White Drift Rose is hardy down to Zone 4a. As a deciduous shrub, it will lose its leaves in the winter and go dormant, but it is well-equipped to handle cold climates.

They require average to moist soil conditions. While they are adaptable, you should water them regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system, especially during hot, dry summer months.

While deadheading can help keep the plant looking tidy and may encourage a slightly faster repeat bloom, the White Drift Rose is known for being a prolific bloomer that will continue to produce flowers from mid-spring through early fall on its own.