Petal Pals
shrub · 2011
Apricot Drift
Rosa 'Meimirrote'
1.5 to 2 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–11
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
Small to medium, approximately 1.5 to 2 inches
Bloom habit
Clusters
Petal count
15 to 20 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
spreading
Color
apricot
Fragrance
none
Foliage
Glossy dark green
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
No discernible fragrance.
Color Description
Soft, warm apricot-orange fading slightly to lighter apricot-pink as the bloom matures.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
1.5 to 2 feet
Spread
2 to 2.5 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–11
Disease Resistance
Excellent disease resistance.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular, moderate watering needed to maintain moist soil.
Fertilizer
Standard balanced rose fertilizer applied in spring and mid-summer.
Pruning
Prune back by one-third in early spring to encourage dense growth and repeat blooming.
Pests & Diseases
Generally resistant to black spot and powdery mildew.
🧬 Pedigree
Meilland breeding line
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Various regional landscape rose awards.