About Lemon Drift® Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘Meisentansem’ PP 22,397 Lemon Drift®

The Lemon Drift® Potted Rose Bush is a bright and cheerful groundcover rose that produces clusters of lemon-yellow blooms from spring through frost. Compact, hardy, and incredibly disease-resistant, it’s the perfect choice for borders, slopes, and container plantings that need a consistent pop of sunny color.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Groundcover / Shrub Rose
🧬 Breeder: Alain Meilland (France)
🏢 Introduced By: Star® Roses & Plants (USA, 2014)
🎨 Color: Clear lemon-yellow fading softly to cream
🌸 Petal Count: ~20–25 petals
💠 Bloom Form: Double blooms in clusters
📏 Bloom Size: ~1.5–2″
🔁 Flowering: Continuous blooming from spring to frost
🧴 Fragrance: Light, sweet scent
🏺 Vase Life: Good — holds color and form in small arrangements

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Low, rounded, and spreading habit
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 4–11
📐 Spacing: ~2–3′ apart for full coverage
↕️ Height: ~1–1.5′
↔️ Width: ~2–3′

🛡️ Health & Suitability
💪 Disease Resistance: Excellent — highly resistant to blackspot, mildew, and rust
🌞 Heat & Cool Adaptation: Excellent in all climates; blooms remain fresh and vibrant in full sun
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast • Intermountain West • Southwest • Southeast • Mid-Atlantic • Midwest • Northeast • Pacific Northwest