Hardiness
Zone 5
Discover the plant
Floribunda rose 'Distant Drums'
FamilyRosaceae
Rosa floribunda ‘Distant Drums’, commonly known as the ‘Distant Drums’ floribunda rose, is an iconic variety prized for its changing hues and intense fragrance. Its compact and harmonious bushy habit produces abundant clusters of double flowers with sophisticated shades of sandy beige, smoky mauve, and rosy plum, subtly evolving as they bloom. Highly fragrant, they release a rich, spicy scent with fruity notes, perceptible from several feet away and ideal near relaxation areas. Flowering from early summer until the first frosts, this rose ensures an elegant and long-lasting presence in beds, borders, or edges. Its lustrous dark green foliage enhances the depth of its colors. Rosa floribunda ‘Distant Drums’ attracts pollinating insects and brings refinement and originality to landscape designs.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Fertilize in spring with a rose or flowering plant fertilizer. Repeat every 4 to 6 weeks until mid-August. Do not fertilize after this time to allow the plant to fully enter dormancy.
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJune to September
Flower colorLavender, beige and copper
Foliage colorGreen
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingRare rosehip production if not pruned
Maximum height1.1 m (3.6 ft)
Maximum width90 cm (3 feet)
Growth rateAverage
Hardiness zoneZone 5
Minimum temperature-29°C
