Distant Drums Bare Root Rose Bush
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Distant Drums Bare Root Rose Bush
Distant Drums
‘Distant Drums’ is a rose that refuses to behave — and thank goodness. With shifting shades that drift from smoky lavender to parchment-apricot to dusky mauve, no two blooms are ever quite the same. This shrub rose is famous for its moody, unexpected palette and a myrrh scent that’s sharp, clean, and slightly haunting. Bred by Dr. Griffith Buck, it's also famously hardy and disease-resistant, thriving in cold climates with minimal fuss. Not a rose for formality — but perfect for the bold and the poetic.
Flower Form: Full, cupped, 26–40 petals
Color: Mauve, tan, smoky lavender, antique apricot (color shifts as flower ages)
Fragrance: Strong — myrrh and spice
Bloom Time: Repeats from spring through frost
Height: 3–4 ft
Spread: 2–3 ft
Foliage: Medium green, semi-glossy
Habit: Rounded, bushy
Zone: USDA 5–9
Type: Shrub rose
Breeder: Dr. Griffith Buck (USA, 1985)
Parentage: Seedling × ‘September Song’
Awards: Noted for hardiness and disease resistance in cold zones
Geographical Recommendations: Midwest, Northeast, Pacific Northwest, Intermountain West, West Coast, Southwest, Mid-Atlantic
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Bare Root Rose Season is Here!
Reserve the most beautiful, healthiest Better Bare Root™ roses for your garden. Shipping January through April, perfectly timed to your climate, each rose arrives ready to thrive. Discover the largest online selection of bare root roses, grown by America’s finest rose grower using sustainable farming practices and time-honored artistry—so every plant begins its journey with strength, beauty, and promise.
2026 Bare Root Roses — Your Delivery Timing by State
Your bare root roses are shipped at the perfect moment for planting in your climate. Find your state below to see when your roses will arrive, thoughtfully timed to give them the very best start in your garden.
January to Mid-February
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February
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March
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April
Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North & South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming
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