About Blushing Drift® Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘Meifranjin’ PP 17,875 Blushing Drift®

The Blushing Drift® Potted Rose Bush is a compact, everblooming groundcover rose that delivers clouds of soft pink and blush-white flowers from spring to frost. Exceptionally hardy and low-maintenance, it’s perfect for edging, slopes, and containers — beauty that asks for nothing in return.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Groundcover / Shrub Rose
🧬 Breeder: Alain Meilland (France)
🏢 Introduced By: Star® Roses & Plants (USA, 2009)
🎨 Color: Light pink and blush-white, fading softly as blooms mature
🌸 Petal Count: ~20–25 petals
💠 Bloom Form: Double, cup-shaped blooms in clusters
📏 Bloom Size: ~1.5–2″
🔁 Flowering: Continuous blooming from spring through frost
🧴 Fragrance: Light, sweet scent
🏺 Vase Life: Good — ideal for small arrangements or mass display

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Low, spreading groundcover form
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 4–10
📐 Spacing: ~2–3′ apart for groundcover effect
↕️ Height: ~1–1.5′
↔️ Width: ~2–3′

🛡️ Health & Suitability
💪 Disease Resistance: Excellent — highly resistant to blackspot and mildew
🌞 Heat & Cool Adaptation: Outstanding performance across all climates
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast • Intermountain West • Southwest • Southeast • Mid-Atlantic • Midwest • Northeast • Pacific Northwest