Distant Drums Potted Rose Bush
- 🚚 Ships in 1–3 Business Days
- 🛡️ Complimentary One-Year Grow With Grace™ Guarantee
About Distant Drums Potted Rose Bush
Distant Drums
‘Distant Drums’ is a rose that refuses to behave — and thank goodness. With shifting shades that drift from smoky lavender to parchment-apricot to dusky mauve, no two blooms are ever quite the same. This shrub rose is famous for its moody, unexpected palette and a myrrh scent that’s sharp, clean, and slightly haunting. Bred by Dr. Griffith Buck, it's also famously hardy and disease-resistant, thriving in cold climates with minimal fuss. Not a rose for formality — but perfect for the bold and the poetic.
Flower Form: Full, cupped, 26–40 petals
Color: Mauve, tan, smoky lavender, antique apricot (color shifts as flower ages)
Fragrance: Strong — myrrh and spice
Bloom Time: Repeats from spring through frost
Height: 3–4 ft
Spread: 2–3 ft
Foliage: Medium green, semi-glossy
Habit: Rounded, bushy
Zone: USDA 5–9
Type: Shrub rose
Breeder: Dr. Griffith Buck (USA, 1985)
Parentage: Seedling × ‘September Song’
Awards: Noted for hardiness and disease resistance in cold zones
Geographical Recommendations: Midwest, Northeast, Pacific Northwest, Intermountain West, West Coast, Southwest, Mid-Atlantic
Choose options
Beautiful Potted Roses in Two Sizes
Our exquisite California-grown roses are available in two stunning options: the premium #1 potted roses, known for their vibrant blooms and robust roots, and our luxurious Estate Roses™, which boast a remarkable size and grandeur. Each rose is a testament to the beauty and diversity of California’s enchanting landscape, ready to bring elegance and charm to any garden.
Living Luxury™
At Grace Rose Farm®, we believe in offering more than just beautiful roses—we deliver living luxury. Our exclusive Estate Rose™ collection represents the pinnacle of rose cultivation: mature, landscape-ready rose plants grown entirely in California under optimal conditions.
Every Home Can Have Fresh Berries: Meet the Bushel & Berry® Collection
No acreage required. These compact, container-bred berry plants prove that everyone can enjoy fresh fruit — right off their back porch. Growing berries used to feel like something reserved for big ...
Read more
Growing Blueberries at Home: A Harvest That Feeds the Soul
Garden How-To • Fruit Growing Growing Blueberries at Home: A Harvest That Feeds the Soul Blueberries aren’t just a crop—they’re a seasonal tradition. Here’s how to grow them successfully, choose ...
Read more
Bare Root Rose Harvesting: Part 4
Now that our Better Bare Root™ roses have been safely lifted from the growing fields, they embark on the next stage of their journey: post-harvest processing. This critical step ensures that only t...
Read more
One-Year Grow With Grace™ Guarantee
At Grace Rose Farm®, we’re all about growing gorgeous gardens and happy hearts. That’s why we’ve got your back with our One-Year Grow With Grace™ Guarantee—because we know sometimes things just don’t go as planned in the garden. If your plant doesn’t make it within the first year, no worries—we’ll help make it right with a little store credit love 💗.
