Blushing Drift Rose

Blushing Drift Rose (Rosa 'Meifranjin')

Blushing Drift Rose (Rosa 'Meifranjin') is a compact groundcover rose known for its delicate pink blooms and reliable repeat flowering. Also known as Meifranjin Rose or Blushing Drift Groundcover Rose, this variety brings soft color, disease resistance, and a refined growth habit to borders, slopes, and containers.

Distinctive Features

This mounding rose reaches 1.5 feet tall and spreads 2.5 to 3 feet wide. It produces abundant clusters of double flowers that open pale pink and deepen slightly toward the center. The blooming period begins in late spring and continues until frost. Glossy green foliage stays clean and attractive throughout the season, offering excellent resistance to common rose diseases.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun
• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral
• Water Needs: Moderate; consistent moisture preferred
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 11

Ideal Uses

• Focal point in small gardens or containers
• Groundcover for slopes, embankments, or rock gardens
• Low border edging for walkways or driveways
• Accent in foundation plantings or perennial beds
• Mass planting for soft, pastel color impact

Low Maintenance Care

• Prune back in early spring to refresh shape and size
• Deadhead spent blooms to extend flowering
• Water during dry spells to maintain bloom performance
• Mulch to suppress weeds and conserve soil moisture
• Fertilize in early spring and mid-summer with rose food

Why Choose Blushing Drift Rose

• Soft pink blooms with a refined, romantic look
• Continuous flowering from spring through frost
• Compact, mounding habit ideal for small spaces
• Highly resistant to black spot and mildew
• A low-profile focal point that adds elegance to any planting

Blushing Drift Rose combines graceful color, compact growth, and proven durability�making it a charming focal point for borders, containers, and garden edges where soft beauty and reliability matter most.