groundcover

Meijocos Apricot Drift Rose

Rosa 'Meijocos'

The Story

Plant Bio

Drift Roses are a cross between full-size groundcover roses and miniature roses, resulting in a compact, low-growing plant with excellent disease resistance and continuous blooms.

'Meijocos', or Apricot Drift, is distinguished by its abundant clusters of small, double flowers in a beautiful apricot-peach hue. It maintains a very low, manageable size, making it a perfect flowering groundcover.

Uses & Benefits:

Apricot Drift provides a continuous wave of soft, apricot-colored blooms from spring until frost. Its low, spreading habit creates a carpet of color, perfect for the front of borders, cascading over walls, or filling containers with long-lasting beauty.

This rose is a workhorse, combining the toughness of a groundcover with the beauty of a miniature rose. It's an excellent solution for covering sunny slopes to control erosion or for mass planting in commercial landscapes where low maintenance and high impact are desired.

The prolific flowers provide a steady source of pollen for bees and other pollinators throughout the growing season. The dense foliage can offer cover for small ground-dwelling insects and invertebrates.

Essentials

At a Glance

Plant Type

Groundcover

Height

18 inches

Width

30 inches

Light

Full Sun

Zones

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Water

Low to moderate

Humidity

Adaptable

Lifespan

10+ years

Native To

Cultivated origin

Toxicity

Non-toxic, but has thorns

Bloom period

Late spring – Mid-fall

In flower about 6 months of the year

Planting

How to Grow

Select a location that receives at least six hours of direct sun.
Work compost into the soil to improve its structure and fertility.
Dig a hole twice the width of the pot.
Set the plant in the hole with the crown at soil level.
Backfill with soil, firming it gently around the plant.
Water thoroughly and apply a layer of mulch.

Pro Tip

Plant in groups of three or five for a stunning mass of continuous color that will also effectively suppress weeds.

Keep It Thriving

Care Guide

Do

Provide full sun for best flowering and disease resistance.
Water deeply at the base of the plant.
Prune back hard in late winter to rejuvenate the plant.
Plant in well-drained soil.

Don't

Don't use overhead sprinklers, which can promote fungal diseases.
Avoid planting in shady locations.
Don't let the plant dry out completely during its first year.
Refrain from fertilizing after late summer.

Seasonal Care Calendar

Task	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Fertilize
Mulch
Pest Check
Prune

Watch Out For

Pests & Diseases

Common Pests

Common Diseases

In the Garden

Landscape Uses & Companions

Landscape Uses

Colorful flowering groundcover for sunny banksContinuous bloom for the front of bordersCascading accent in containers and retaining walls

Companion Plants

Nepeta faassenii Geranium 'Rozanne'Lavandula angustifolia Sedum 'Angelina'Stachys byzantina 'Helene von Stein'

Multiply

Propagation Methods

Good to Know

Common Questions

Meijocos Apricot Drift Rose questions

What zones can Meijocos Apricot Drift Rose grow in?

Meijocos Apricot Drift Rose is hardy in USDA Zones 4–9. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.

Is Meijocos Apricot Drift Rose deer resistant?

Not reliably. Deer may browse Meijocos Apricot Drift Rose, especially tender spring growth — plan on repellents or fencing where pressure is high.

When does Meijocos Apricot Drift Rose bloom?

Meijocos Apricot Drift Rose typically blooms in late spring through mid-fall. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.

Does Meijocos Apricot Drift Rose need full sun?

Meijocos Apricot Drift Rose does best in full sun (6+ hours).

Is Meijocos Apricot Drift Rose drought tolerant?

Yes — once established (usually after the first full season), Meijocos Apricot Drift Rose handles dry spells with minimal watering. Water deeply its first year to build the root system that makes that possible.