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: Apricot/Peach/Salmon, Pink
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
Apricot/Peach/Salmon, Pink
- Breeder
- Dr. Griffith Buck
- Seller
- Breck's, Grace Rose Farm, Jackson & Perkins, Life in Rose Farm, Raft Island Roses, Redland Ranch Roses, Springhill Nurseries
- 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
- Apricot/Peach/Salmon, Pink
Background
Breeding and Source Notes
- Seller Signals
- Breck's, Grace Rose Farm, Jackson & Perkins
Where to Look Next
Rose Market
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| Seller | Listing | Price | Offers | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breck's | 1 Potted Rose (3 Gallon Pot) | Ships in Year Round | $99.99 | — | Visit Seller |
| Grace Rose Farm | Estate Rose™ Potted Rose Bush | $134.00 | — | Visit Seller |
| Jackson & Perkins | Distant Drums Floribunda Rose | $49.95 | — | Out of Stock |
| Life in Rose Farm | Distant Drums bare root rose plant for sale | $43.00 | — | Out of Stock |
| Raft Island Roses | Bare root | $35.00 | — | Visit Seller |
| Redland Ranch Roses | 3 Gallon Budded on Dr Huey | $79.99 | — | Visit Seller |
| Springhill Nurseries | Default Title | $24.99 | — | Visit Seller |
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