Apricot Drift Rose

About this plant

A delightful addition to any landscape, the Apricot Drift Rose is celebrated for its abundant clusters of soft, apricot-orange blossoms that unfurl continuously from spring through fall. This award-winning groundcover rose combines the beauty of traditional roses with exceptional disease resistance and a compact, mounding habit, making it an ideal choice for both novice and experienced gardeners. Its vibrant blooms provide a warm, inviting glow, perfect for brightening up borders, mass plantings, or container arrangements. Developed to be exceptionally tough and easy to care for, the Apricot Drift Rose requires minimal maintenance while delivering maximum impact. Its smaller stature and spreading nature make it an excellent alternative to traditional groundcovers, offering seasonal interest with its continuous display of cheerful flowers. Each bloom features numerous petals, creating a soft, full appearance that contrasts beautifully with its glossy, dark green foliage. Whether you're looking to create a colorful groundcover, line a pathway, or add a burst of long-lasting color to a patio container, the Apricot Drift Rose from A Cut Above is a perfect selection. It provides reliable performance, stunning visual appeal, and contributes to a healthier garden ecosystem by attracting beneficial pollinators.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Minimal pruning is needed; simply remove spent blooms to encourage new growth or prune for shaping in late winter/early spring. Fertilize in early spring and mid-summer with a balanced rose food. Good air circulation is key to preventing fungal diseases. Apply mulch to retain soil moisture and regulate temperature.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.