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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Drew Swainston

When and how to prune drift roses to keep these compact bushes blooming

Popcorn Drift and Coral Drift roses in a backyard.

Drift roses are a modern cross between miniature and groundcover roses. This hugely-popular rose variety only grows to around two feet tall and, despite being small in stature, can provide huge pops of color for all sorts of backyard ideas.  

There are drift roses available in shades of red, yellow, pink, and white. They are very versatile and work as long-blooming low-growing plants, either planted on their own in a rose garden or as part of a mixed flower bed. 

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