Gadenin日本語Get the app
Rose variety

Peach Drift Rose: Growth Habit & Growing Tips

Peach Drift is a low, spreading shrub rose bred by Alain A.

Key facts

Growth habit
Bush
Flowering
Repeat-flowering
Breeder
Alain A. Meilland
Listed for
United States

Overview

Peach Drift is a low, spreading shrub rose bred by Alain A. Meilland, part of the Drift series and patented in 2008 (PP18542, code name 'Meiggili'). Peach flowers about 2 in (5 to 5.5 cm) wide hold 25 to 30 petals. The plant is only about 10 to 14 in (25 to 35 cm) tall but spreads 22 to 26 in (55 to 65 cm). The patent notes very good resistance to black spot, powdery mildew, and rust in trials. Useful for edging, slopes, and the front of a border.

Peach Drift traits

  • Peach flowers with about 25 to 30 petals
  • Blooms about 2 in (5 to 5.5 cm) across
  • Low spreading habit, 10 to 14 in (25 to 35 cm) tall
  • Spread of 22 to 26 in (55 to 65 cm)
  • The patent notes very good resistance to black spot, powdery mildew, and rust
  • US plant patent PP18542 (2008)

Good for

  • Edging
  • Slopes and banks
  • Containers
  • Front of the border

Compare with other rose varieties

Blank cells mean there is no data on record. Select a variety name to open its page.

VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Peach Drift this page—Bush—
Abbaye de Cluny—Bush—
About Face—Bush—
AC De Montarville—Bush—
All American Magic—Bush—
Always Hope—Bush—
Amber Queen—Bush—

Peach Drift FAQ

What kind of rose is Peach Drift?

Peach Drift is a low, spreading shrub rose bred by Alain A. Meilland, part of the Drift series and patented in 2008 (PP18542, code name 'Meiggili').

How does Peach Drift compare with other rose varieties?

Peach Drift: bush. Similar rose varieties include Abbaye de Cluny, About Face, AC De Montarville. The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is Peach Drift good for?

Peach Drift is grown for edging, slopes and banks, containers, front of the border.

Sowing, care and common problems

Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every rose variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.

Source

Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office

The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.

Keep a growing history for Peach Drift

Type the plant name, add the planting date, and take photos as it grows. Next season you will have your own dates for sowing, flowering, and harvest instead of a generic calendar.

Free on iPhone. Android coming later.

Gadenin free garden journalGet the app