Coral Drift Rose

Coral-Orange Blooms
Compact Groundcover Habit
Long Bloom Season

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Coral Drift Rose

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

Coral Drift Rose

Coral Drift Rose is a compact groundcover rose with vivid coral-orange blooms, glossy green foliage, and a low mounding habit. This repeat-blooming shrub rose is excellent for sunny borders, walkways, containers, slopes, and mass plantings where bright color and manageable size are desired.

Why choose Coral Drift Rose?

Choose Coral Drift Rose for its long bloom season, compact size, and versatile landscape performance. This low-growing rose produces clusters of warm coral-orange flowers over attractive semi-glossy foliage, creating a polished look without taking over small spaces. Its spreading, mounded habit makes it especially useful along paths, at the front of beds, in patio containers, or planted in groups for a colorful groundcover effect.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Rosa Coral Drift® ‘MELdrifora’
Common Name: Coral Drift Rose
Plant Type: Deciduous shrub rose
Growth Habit: Low, mounding, spreading groundcover habit

Coral Drift Rose Additional Information

Coral Drift Rose blooms generously from spring into fall, producing small, clustered flowers in warm coral to orange-red tones with golden undertones. The blooms stand out against medium green, semi-glossy foliage, giving this compact rose steady ornamental value throughout the growing season. Its naturally low habit typically fits well in the front of mixed borders, along garden paths, around patios, or in decorative containers.

This rose is deciduous, so it drops its leaves in winter and returns with fresh growth in spring. Light pruning in late winter or early spring helps refresh the plant, shape its mound, and remove any winter-damaged canes. Coral Drift Rose can attract pollinators when in bloom and is a strong choice for gardeners who want reliable color in a space-saving shrub rose.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant Coral Drift Rose in a sunny site with well-drained, fertile soil. Set the plant so the top of the root ball is level with the surrounding soil, then backfill firmly and water well to settle the roots.

2. Watering: Keep soil consistently moist while the plant establishes. Once rooted, water deeply during dry periods, focusing moisture at the base of the plant rather than over the foliage.

3. Fertilizing: Feed in spring with a balanced, slow-release rose fertilizer or flowering shrub fertilizer. A second light feeding in early summer can support continued blooming where growing conditions are strong.

4. Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead, damaged, or crossing stems and to maintain a tidy mound. Light shaping during the season can keep borders and containers looking polished.

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FAQs

How big does Coral Drift Rose get?
Coral Drift Rose typically grows about 1–2 feet tall and 2–3 feet wide, forming a low, mounding shrub that works well as a compact flowering groundcover.
Does Coral Drift Rose need full sun?
Yes. Coral Drift Rose performs best in full sun, ideally with at least six hours of direct sunlight per day for strongest blooming and a dense, healthy habit.
When does Coral Drift Rose bloom?
Coral Drift Rose blooms from spring through fall, producing clusters of coral-orange flowers over a long season when planted in good sun and cared for properly.

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Thrives
Full Sun
Flowering

Mature Height	Small: Up to 2 ft
Mature Spread	0-5 ft
Growth Rate	Fast
Botanical Name	Rosa "Meijocos"
Bloom Time	Early Summer, Late Summer
Deer Resistant	No
Family	Rosaceae
Flower Color	Pink
Hardiness Zones	10, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Light Needs	Full Sun
Maintenance	Low
Size	#3 Container

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Growing Zones 4-10 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -30)

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