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Pink Drift(R) Rose PP#18874
Rosa × pink drift(r) pp#18874 15-16"w
In USDA zones 7b–8a around Raleigh, Durham, and Cary, Pink Drift(R) Rose PP#18874 is a shrub used in Triangle yards when mature size, sun, and drainage fit the bed. Piedmont clay rewards a wide planting hole, a slightly high crown, and steady first-season water. Fall planting is the usual window here; water through the first summer no matter the calendar.
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Key facts for the Triangle
- Botanical name
- Rosa × pink drift(r) pp#18874 15-16"w
- Common name
- Pink Drift(R) Rose PP#18874
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Group
- Other Families
- Hardiness here
- USDA 7b–8a (Raleigh–Durham Triangle)
- Light
- Match the site; confirm hours of direct sun
- Water
- Deep, consistent water while establishing
- Soil
- Well-drained
- Leaf habit
- See overview
- Best planting window
- Fall (October–November) in the Piedmont; spring after frost as backup
Overview
Pink Drift(R) Rose PP#18874 is a shrubs selected for landscape use where its mature habit, ornamental traits, and site preferences fit the planting area.
Common questions
Is Pink Drift(R) Rose PP#18874 a good plant for Raleigh and the Triangle?
Yes—when the site matches its light and drainage needs. Pink Drift(R) Rose PP#18874 is used in Raleigh, Durham, and Cary landscapes in USDA zones 7b–8a. Confirm mature width, overhead wires, and how wet the Piedmont clay stays after storms before you plant.
When should I plant Pink Drift(R) Rose PP#18874 in North Carolina?
Fall (October–November) is the safest window for Pink Drift(R) Rose PP#18874 in the Piedmont: soil is still warm, air is cooler, and roots can grow before summer. Spring after the last frost works if you can water deeply through the first hot season.
Will Pink Drift(R) Rose PP#18874 grow in Piedmont clay?
It can, with careful planting: wide hole, crown slightly above grade, and no water sitting on the root flare. Heavy, poorly drained clay is the usual failure mode—not summer heat alone.