Each flower of Distant Drums is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece, with warm tan petals blending into orchid pink for an ever-changing ombré effect. The ruffled, double blooms measure 3–3½" across and boast 35–40 petals, releasing a licorice fragrance that’s both distinctive and delightful. Blooming freely for months on upright, well-branched plants with dark green foliage, this rose brings garden drama and provides exceptional stems for cutting.
Rose Profile
Distant Drums
Color: Chocolate/Smoke/Dusty, Lavender/Mauve/Purple
Class: Shrub
Introduced: 1984
Best Zones: 5-9
Repeat Bloom: Yes
Each flower of Distant Drums is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece, with warm tan petals blending into orchid pink for an ever-changing ombré effect. The ruffled, double blooms measure 3–3½" across and boast 35–40 petals, releasing…
At-a-Glance Profile
Garden Personality
A quick portrait of how this rose grows, blooms, and earns its place in a home garden.
Shrub
Chocolate/Smoke/Dusty, Lavender/Mauve/Purple
- Breeder
- Dr. Griffith Buck
- Seller
- Angel Gardens, Breck's, Edmunds Roses, Grace Rose Farm, Jackson & Perkins, Lakeview Roses, Ma Cherie Roses, Raft Island Roses, Select Roses, Springhill Nurseries, Sweet Hilltop Farm and Nursery, Whiffletree Farm and Nursery, Wildwood Nurseries, Witherspoon Rose Culture, Heirloom Roses
- Introduced
- 1984
- Best Zones
- 5-9
Bloom Style
How It Shows Up in the Garden
- Repeat Bloom
- Yes
Garden Fit
Where It Is Most Comfortable
- Rose Class
- Shrub
- Color Family
- Chocolate/Smoke/Dusty, Lavender/Mauve/Purple
Background
Breeding and Source Notes
- Seller Signals
- Angel Gardens, Breck's, Edmunds Roses
Where to Look Next
Rose Market
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| Seller | Listing | Price | Offers | Link |
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| Breck's | 1 Potted Rose (3 Gallon Pot) | Ships in Year Round | $99.99 | — | Visit Seller |
| Angel Gardens | Distant Drums | $25.00 |
Discount Code
10% • ROSEGEEK10
ARS Offer
10% • Only available with phone orders.
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| Edmunds Roses | Rose, Shrub, Distant Drums, Shrub Roses: Edmunds' Roses | $44.95 |
ARS Offer
15% • ARS member offer.
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| Grace Rose Farm | Estate Rose™ Potted Rose Bush | $134.00 | — | Visit Seller |
| Jackson & Perkins | Distant Drums Floribunda Rose | $49.95 | — | Visit Seller |
| Lakeview Roses | Default Title | $54.95 | — | Visit Seller |
| Ma Cherie Roses | Default Title | $39.99 | — | Visit Seller |
| Raft Island Roses | Bare root | $35.00 | — | Visit Seller |
| Select Roses | Distant Drums | CAD 69.95 | — | Visit Seller |
| Springhill Nurseries | Default Title | $24.99 | — | Visit Seller |
| Sweet Hilltop Farm and Nursery | Rose “Distant Drums” Grade 1 | $38.95 |
Discount Code
10% • ROSEGEEK10
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| Whiffletree Farm and Nursery | DISTANT DRUMS SHRUB ROSE | CAD 14.95 | — | Visit Seller |
| Wildwood Nurseries | Bare Root / Grafted | $55.99 | — | Visit Seller |
| Witherspoon Rose Culture | Bareroot (Ship or Pickup Feb 2 - Apr 27) | $38.99 |
ARS Offer
10% • Only available with phone orders.
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| Heirloom Roses | Default Title | $60.00 |
Discount Code
20% • ROSELADY26
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