15 Popular Peach and Apricot Roses for Every Garden

Warm-hued blooms and lush clusters bring enduring charm and fragrance to outdoor spaces.

By Medha deb

Created on Aug 29, 2025

Warm-hued blooms and lush clusters bring enduring charm and fragrance to outdoor spaces.

Peach and apricot roses offer a blend of warmth, subtlety, and exuberant beauty that can harmonize any landscape. These shades, ranging from soft pastel peach to vibrant juicy apricot, have become cherished in both traditional and contemporary gardens for their inviting color, repeated blooms, and versatile utility in everything from flower beds to arrangements. This guide dives deep into the most celebrated peach and apricot rose varieties, highlighting key features, growth habits, garden uses, and care essentials.

The Allure of Peach and Apricot Roses in the Garden

Peach and apricot roses are celebrated for:

Warm, inviting hues: From creamy pastels to intense apricot, these roses can enliven, soften, and harmonize spaces.
Repeat flowering: Many modern varieties bloom repeatedly from spring until frost.
Resilient growth: Many exhibit strong disease resistance and tolerance across climate zones.
Versatile garden use: Effective as border plants, groundcovers, shrubs, or cut flowers.
Fragrance & form: Many offer enchanting scents and diverse flower forms, from simple singles to lush, fully double blooms.

Peach roses evoke a sense of serenity, romance, and contemporary elegance. Whether they’re the focal point of your flower bed or mixed into a border, their beauty and repeated blooms ensure season-long interest.

Top 15 Peach and Apricot Rose Varieties

Below you’ll find standout cultivars, each with unique features and garden performance.

‘Mother of Pearl’

Botanical name: Unknown
Flower: Full, double blooms 4″ across; clusters; pearl-pink brushed with peach and apricot.
Bloom time: Spring to frost.
Foliage: Dense, upright, lush.
Fragrance: Light.
Disease resistance: High; especially to black spot.
Landscape use: Shrub borders, mass plantings, floral arrangements.
Climate suitability: Performs well from cold to hot climates.

‘Peach DriftÂ®’

Botanical Name	Rosa ‘MEIggili’
Sun	Full sun
Height	1.5′
Hardiness	Zones 4â7

Type: Groundcover rose
Color: Clustered peach apricot blooms
Features: Compact, disease resistant, florific vigor; continuous repeat blooming
Uses: Edging paths, slopes, containers, mixed beds

‘At LastÂ®’

Type: Shrub rose
Blooms: Large, cup-shaped, soft apricot-orange
Fragrance: Sweet and classic
Resistance: Exceptional disease resistance
Use: Borders, single specimen, massed beds

‘Lady of Shalott’

Type: English shrub rose
Color: Salmon-apricot with golden yellow reverse
Bloom: Full, rounded flowers in clusters
Fragrance: Light, warm tea scent

‘Carding Mill’

Type: English shrub rose
Apricot-pink blooms: Tight rosettes
Fragrance: Rich myrrh
Repeat blooming from late spring to frost

‘Tequila SupremeÂ®’

Type: Floribunda
Flowers: Large, full-petal apricot blooms, deepening in color as they mature
Use: Hedge, border, focal point

‘Livinâ EasyÂ®’

Type: Floribunda
Coppery-apricot flowers, semi-double, in big clusters
Features: Glossy dark foliage, vigorous, highly disease resistant

‘Easy Does ItÂ®’

Type: Floribunda
Color: Ruffled orange-coral to peach
Fragrance: Fruity
Repeat blooming: Yes

‘Coral DriftÂ®’

Botanical name: Rosa ‘Meidrifora’
Type: Groundcover rose
Spreading, low habit with abundant coral-apricot blooms
Use: Slopes, rock gardens, massing

‘Just Joey’

Type: Hybrid tea
Large, frilled copper-apricot blooms
Fragrance: Intense fruity scent
Suitable: Cutting gardens, specimen planting

‘Apricot DriftÂ®’

Botanical name: Rosa ‘Meimirrote’
Type: Compact groundcover
Traits: Peachy-apricot blooms, low habit, disease resistance
Best for: Edging and small spaces

‘Tahitian Treasure’

Type: Floribunda
Color: Multi-tonal peach, apricot, and coral
Trait: Abundant blooms, great for vibrant displays

‘Scentimental’

Type: Floribunda
Color: Peach, pink, and creamy stripes
Fragrance: Spicy and strong
Unique: Decorative bicolor petals

‘Midas Touch’

Type: Hybrid tea
Golden yellow-apricot blooms
Use: Borders, cutting

‘Sunset Celebration’

Type: Hybrid tea
Blushing apricot, peach, and yellow hues in large, classical form
Fragrance: Light
Great for: Bouquets and show beds

Site Selection and Planting Tips

Choosing the right site ensures florific blooms and healthy growth:

Light: Most roses, including peach and apricot varieties, need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day.
Air circulation: Good airflow prevents disease.
Soil: Well-draining, rich, slightly acidic to neutral pH.
Space: Give plants proper spacing to avoid crowding and to encourage upright, bushy structure.

How to Plant Peach Roses

Dig the right hole: Prepare a hole 6â8 inches deeper and wider than the root ball, with irregular sides to allow air and space for root expansion.
Bury the bud union: Ensure the knobby growth at the base (for grafted roses) is below soil level for stability and winter protection.
Amend the soil: Mix equal parts organic compost and native soil. Bare-root roses benefit from mycorrhizal inoculant but avoid fertilizer initially.
Backfill and water: Fill the hole, tamp gently, and water thoroughly to eliminate air pockets.
Mulch: Apply 3â4 inches of straw, shredded cedar, or other organic mulch to retain moisture and regulate temperature.

How to Care for Peach and Apricot Roses

Watering: Deep, infrequent water at the base; avoid wetting leaves.
Pruning: Prune in early spring to encourage fresh growth and shape.
Feeding: Fertilize in early spring and after major flushes, using rose-specialized formulas.
Disease management: Many modern varieties are resistant, but keep foliage dry and remove dead leaves to prevent black spot and mildew.

Peach Roses in Landscaping and Arrangements

Peach and apricot roses adapt effortlessly to an array of landscape uses:

Mixed borders: Their hues combine beautifully with purple, blue, or white perennials (like lavender or salvia).
Hedges and screens: Many shrub forms are dense enough for privacy plantings.
Groundcover and slopes: Groundcover types like DriftÂ® fill space and stabilize soil.
Container growing: Compact forms thrive in pots, bringing color to patios.
Cut flowers: Many varieties hold up well for bouquets and floral design.

Choosing the Right Peach or Apricot Rose

Desired Feature	Recommended Variety
Best for Scent	âJust Joeyâ, âScentimentalâ, âLady of Shalottâ
Best for Groundcover	âPeach DriftÂ®â, âCoral DriftÂ®â
Disease Resistance	âPeach DriftÂ®â, âAt LastÂ®â, âLivinâ EasyÂ®â
Cut Flowers	âMother of Pearlâ, âSunset Celebrationâ, âJust Joeyâ
Showiest Color	âTequila SupremeÂ®â, âEasy Does ItÂ®â, âTahitian Treasureâ

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What makes peach and apricot roses unique in the garden?

Their soft, inviting colors blend vintage and modern charm, promoting warmth and vibrance in any setting. Most modern varieties feature prolific, repeat blooming and disease resistance, making them reliable focal points or companion plants.

Are peach-colored roses fragrant?

Several varieties offer delightful fragrances, from classic fruity scents to deep myrrh. For intensely scented blooms, try âJust Joeyâ or âLady of Shalottâ.

Can I grow peach and apricot roses in containers?

Yes, compact varieties like âPeach DriftÂ®â and âApricot DriftÂ®â are ideal for pots and small spaces, provided you use well-draining soil and water consistently.

How do I keep my peach roses blooming?

Ensure at least 6 hours of sun, maintain regular feeding and deep watering habits, prune expired blooms, and select varieties known for repeat flowering throughout the season.

Which companion plants work well with peach and apricot roses?

Blue-gray and purple-leaved perennials (such as lavender and catmint), white or silver foliage plants (like dusty miller), and ornamental grasses offer beautiful color contrast and texture.

Final Thoughts

Peach and apricot roses, with their inviting hues, lush blooms, and all-season performance, remain a staple for gardeners seeking elegance and warmth. Whether you prefer them as focal points or as harmonious companions, these varieties will bring lasting charm to your space.

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medha deb

Medha Deb is an editor with a master's degree in Applied Linguistics from the University of Hyderabad. She believes that her qualification has helped her develop a deep understanding of language and its application in various contexts.

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