Buttercream Drift® Groundcover Rose Bush

Buttercream Drift® Groundcover Rose: Soft color. Solid performance. Seriously low maintenance.

Rosa ‘Meidevi’ PP 35,825 – Drift® Series

What you’ll get:  Bare Root (Own Root)

Buttercream Drift® is a compact groundcover rose that brightens up any space with clusters of soft butter-yellow blooms from spring through fall. The cupped, double flowers are small but impactful, forming a continuous blanket of color over glossy, dark green foliage.

Part of the beloved Drift® Rose Collection, Buttercream Drift® combines the resilience of landscape roses with the refined look of miniature varieties. It's cold hardy to Zone 4, heat-tolerant, and highly disease resistant — making it an excellent choice for everything from front-of-border beds to slopes, containers, or open garden areas.

Whether you’re building a pollinator-friendly landscape or just need something cheerful that won’t need constant attention, Buttercream Drift® delivers effortless charm in any setting.

TL;DR?
Buttercream Drift® is the cheery yellow groundcover rose that makes your garden feel lighter and brighter — no green thumb required. Low-growing, long-blooming, and incredibly easygoing, it’s a go-to choice for real-life gardeners who want dependable beauty without the stress.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Soft yellow, cupped blooms that keep coming from spring to frost
  

• Compact groundcover habit — low and spreading
  

• Perfect for borders, walkways, hillsides, and containers
  

• Tough and disease resistant — thrives with minimal care
  

• Cold hardy to Zone 4 and heat tolerant
  

• Pollinator friendly — supports bees and beneficial insects
  

Plant Traits

• Rose Type: Groundcover Rose (Drift® Series hybrid)
  

• Collection: Drift® Roses
  

• Breeder: Meilland® International (France)
  

• Introduced By: Star® Roses & Plants (USA)
  

• Color: Light buttercream yellow with occasional creamy tones
  

• Bloom Size: Small (~1.5″)
  

• Petal Count: ~20–25
  

• Bloom Form: Cupped, double blooms
  

• Fragrance: Very light — subtle and pleasant
  

• Flowering: Continuous bloom from spring through frost
  

• Vase Life: Short – better in the garden than the vase
  

Garden Habits

• Growth Habit: Compact, low, and spreading
  

• Height: ~1½ ft
  

• Width: ~2–2½ ft
  

• Spacing: ~2–3 ft apart
  

• Light Requirements: Full sun
  

• Hardiness Zones: USDA 4–11
  

• Water Needs: Regular until established, then drought tolerant
  

• Container Friendly: Yes, in well-drained pots or planters
  

• Best Use: Borders • Groundcover • Hillsides • Pollinator gardens
  

Performance

• Rootstock: Own-root
  

• Disease Resistance: Excellent — no black spot worries here
  

• Maintenance: Light pruning, seasonal mulch in colder climates
  

• Pollinator Friendly: Yes — attracts bees and beneficial bugs
  

Photo Credit: Star Roses