Coral Drift® Groundcover Rose Bush

Coral Drift® Groundcover Rose: Coral color that pops. Performance that lasts.

Rosa ‘Meidrifora’ PP 19,148 – Drift® Series

What you’ll get:  Bare Root (Own Root)

Coral Drift® is a low-growing, high-blooming groundcover rose that turns up the volume in the garden with vibrant coral-orange flowers from mid-spring all the way to frost. Small but mighty, this compact mounding rose grows just 1.5 feet tall and spreads to about 2.5 feet wide — the perfect size for borders, slopes, containers, or mass planting as colorful groundcover.

Part of the Drift® Rose Collection, Coral Drift® is disease resistant, winter hardy to Zone 4, and tolerant of heat and drought, making it one of the most versatile roses you can plant. Its glossy green foliage stays clean and attractive, providing a strong backdrop to those eye-catching blooms.

Want pollinators? Coral Drift® pulls in butterflies and bees without even trying.

TL;DR?
Coral Drift® is the pop of color your garden’s been missing — easy to grow, low to the ground, and ridiculously floriferous. Whether you’re filling a slope, edging a walkway, or planting in containers, this rose shows up and shows off all season long.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Bright coral-orange blooms that stand out all season
  

• Low-growing, spreading habit — ideal for borders and groundcover
  

• Repeat bloomer from mid-spring to frost
  

• Cold hardy (Zone 4) + heat tolerant (Zone 11)
  

• Excellent disease resistance — no constant spraying needed
  

• Pollinator friendly — attracts butterflies and bees
  

• Perfect in containers, hillsides, and sunny landscapes
  

Plant Traits

• Rose Type: Groundcover Rose (Drift® Series hybrid)
  

• Breeder: Meilland® International (France)
  

• Introduced By: Star® Roses & Plants (USA)
  

• Color: Vibrant coral-orange
  

• Bloom Size: Small (~1.5")
  

• Petal Count: ~20–30 petals
  

• Bloom Form: Double, mounded clusters
  

• Fragrance: Very light – not overpowering
  

• Flowering: Continuous from mid-spring through fall
  

• Vase Life: Short – but great for quick arrangements
  

Garden Habits

• Growth Habit: Compact, spreading, mounding
  

• Height: ~1½ ft
  

• Width: ~2½ ft
  

• Spacing: ~2–3 ft apart
  

• Light Requirements: Full sun
  

• Hardiness Zones: USDA 4–11
  

• Water Needs: Regular until established; drought tolerant afterward
  

• Container Friendly: Absolutely
  

• Best Use: Borders • Slopes • Walkways • Containers • Small-space gardens
  

Performance

• Rootstock: Own-root
  

• Disease Resistance: Excellent — clean foliage all season
  

• Winter Hardiness: Survives down to Zone 4 with no fuss
  

• Heat Tolerance: Thrives up to Zone 11
  

• Pollinator Friendly: Yes — butterflies especially love it
  

Photo Credit: Star Roses