Petal Pals
ground cover · 2006
Peach Drift Rose
Rosa 'Meiggili'
12-24 inches
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–11
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
ground cover
Bloom size
Approximately 1.5 inches
Bloom habit
Cupped, fully double blooms in clusters.
Petal count
Fully double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
spreading
Color
pink
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Occasionally slightly fragrant.
Color Description
Pink
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
12-24 inches
Spread
18-36 inches
Soil
Fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Tolerates clay, loam, and sandy soils. Prefers neutral to acidic pH (5.5-6.5).
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–11
Disease Resistance
Excellent resistance to common fungal diseases like black spot, rust, and powdery mildew.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Water thoroughly at planting and regularly until established; once established, they are relatively drought tolerant. Water when soil is dry 2 inches down.
Fertilizer
Apply a slow-release fertilizer in early spring. Some guides suggest additional light feedings throughout the growing season or monthly through summer, stopping 6-8 weeks before the first frost.
Pruning
Pruning is not strictly required but light pruning in spring (or fall) can maintain strength and vigor. Removing about 1/3 of existing branches is common practice. Cut back spent canes in late winter to encourage new growth.
Pests & Diseases
Generally resistant to black spot, rust, and powdery mildew. Can be susceptible to chilli thrips, Cercospora leafspot, aphids, rose leafhopper, spider mites, scale, and sawflies.
🧬 Pedigree
Miniature rose x Ground cover rose