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Coral Drift® Groundcover Rose | Coral Drift® 'Meidrifora' PP 19,148 CPBR 4,871
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$64.99
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Coral Drift® Groundcover Rose | Coral Drift® 'Meidrifora' PP 19,148 CPBR 4,871
Regular price
$64.99
Drift®
Coral Drift® Groundcover Rose | Coral Drift® 'Meidrifora' PP 19,148 CPBR 4,871
Description
Coral Drift® Groundcover Rose
Rosa 'Meidrifora' | PP 19,148 | CPBR 4,871
Turn a plain sunny border into a ribbon of warm coral color. Coral Drift® Rose brings a low, spreading habit and repeat blooms to walkways, garden edges, and containers. Our nursery-grown 2 Gallon plant gives you a substantial starting point for a garden that feels fuller and more inviting as it grows.
Best Time to Plant: Spring or Fall
Order February–June or September–November for the strongest start. Summer and winter orders may be held until it's safe to ship.
BEST VALUE: Premium 2 Gallon — Landscape Ready
Start with a finished, nursery-grown specimen with a developed root system and the substantial size valued in professional landscaping. The 2 Gallon option gives you a stronger starting presence than a small starter plant and supports faster establishment with proper care.
Choose your 2 Gallon Coral Drift Rose and add it to your cart to start your colorful border.
FILL YOUR BOX & SAVE 15%
Build your planting with Coral Drift Rose and enjoy a flat 15% discount.
Savings apply automatically at checkout.
What Makes This Plant a Good Choice
- Low, spreading growth fits the front of sunny beds without hiding taller plants.
- Repeat coral-colored blooms bring interest from spring into fall.
- A compact rose for borders, walkways, and well-drained containers.
- Disease-resistant performance makes routine care more manageable.
- Nursery-grown 2 Gallon size offers a landscape-ready start.
What This Plant Does For You
- Softens hard edges along paths with warm, welcoming color.
- Creates a flowering foreground beneath taller shrubs.
- Turns scattered planting spaces into a more cohesive garden.
- Brings rose color to small spaces without a tall, sprawling shrub.
- Adds seasonal interest where you can enjoy it every day.
Plant Highlights
- Botanical name: Rosa 'Meidrifora'.
- Mature size: Approximately 12–18 inches tall and 18–24 inches wide.
- Bloom: Coral flowers with peach, orange, and pink tones; repeat flowering from spring into fall.
- Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–11.
- Light: Full sun; aim for at least 6 hours of direct sunlight.
- Water: Moderate; water deeply during establishment and adjust for rainfall and heat.
- Soil: Well-drained soil.
- Available size: 2 Gallon Plant; listed shipping height approximately 10–14 inches, season dependent.
Give your garden a colorful finishing touch. Add your landscape-ready 2 Gallon Coral Drift Rose to your cart.
Premium Features & Solutions
Want rose color without a tall shrub taking over the view? Coral Drift keeps the display close to the ground, making it useful around garden edges and in layered plantings. Its disease resistance helps simplify care, but good airflow, consistent watering, and occasional monitoring still matter. Repeat flowering refreshes the display through the growing season rather than limiting your enjoyment to one short flush.
Choose Your Size
2 Gallon Plant: This is the size currently offered on this page. Choose it for a developed, nursery-grown plant and a more substantial start than a smaller starter. Container size describes the growing container, not a guaranteed plant height or bloom count.
Smart Growing Guide
Beginner: Your step-by-step planting plan
- Choose a sunny location where water drains freely.
- Dig a hole about twice as wide as the root ball and no deeper than its height.
- Remove the container and gently loosen circling roots. Set the top of the root ball level with the surrounding soil.
- Backfill and water thoroughly to settle the soil.
- Add mulch around the plant, keeping it away from the crown and stems.
- Check soil moisture regularly while roots establish. Water the root zone when needed rather than following a rigid daily schedule.
- In early spring, remove dead or damaged growth and lightly shape the plant. Use a rose fertilizer according to its label.
Advanced: Fine-tune growth and flowering
Plan spacing around the listed mature spread. Approximately 3-foot centers leave room for airflow and access; closer spacing creates a denser effect but calls for more attention to ventilation. Water at soil level to limit wet foliage. Adjust irrigation for soil texture, rainfall, and container conditions. Prune in early spring as local conditions allow, removing crossing or damaged canes before shaping. Avoid excessive fertilizer and follow the product label rather than pushing soft growth.
Pro Tips for Maximum Impact
- Repeat plants along a border to make the design feel intentional.
- Place them in front of taller shrubs, leaving enough room for sunlight and airflow.
- Keep thorny stems back from narrow paths and busy seating areas.
- Use a container with drainage holes and check moisture more often during hot weather.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How does the 2 Gallon compare with a smaller starter?
The 2 Gallon offers a more substantial, developed starting plant. Smaller starters generally need more time to fill out. This listing currently offers the 2 Gallon size only; seasonal height and branching vary.
Where can I find the Fill Your Box offer?
See the Coral Drift Rose Fill Your Box callout above for the current offer.
When is the best time to plant?
Spring or fall gives roots a favorable establishment window. Order February–June or September–November; unsafe summer or winter weather may require a shipping hold.
How much sun does it need?
Choose full sun with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for the best flowering performance.
How big will it get?
Plan for approximately 12–18 inches tall and 18–24 inches wide at maturity. Growth varies with climate, soil, and care.
Does it bloom all season?
Coral Drift repeat flowers from spring into fall. Expect cycles of bloom, with timing and intensity influenced by weather and growing conditions.
How far apart should I plant them?
Approximately 3 feet apart allows room for growth and airflow. Use the mature spread as your guide when planning a tighter border.
Can I grow it in a container?
Yes. Use a roomy container with drainage holes, a well-draining potting mix, and a sunny location. Container plants need closer moisture monitoring.
Does disease resistance mean no care is needed?
No. Disease resistance is helpful, but sun, airflow, root-zone watering, and routine checks remain important. Treat specific problems only when needed.
Will deer leave it alone?
Do not rely on a rose being deer-proof. Browsing can occur, especially when food is scarce. Protect new plants where deer pressure is high.
When should I prune?
Prune in early spring as local weather permits. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing growth, then shape lightly to encourage fresh growth.
Will my plant arrive in bloom?
Not necessarily. We often remove blooms because they do not ship well. Focus on establishing your plant for future flowering.
Take Action Now
Plan your next sunny border while the planting season is on your mind. Choose the nursery-grown 2 Gallon Coral Drift Rose for a landscape-ready start.
Select your quantity and add to cart today.
Ordering & Shipping
Our processing time is usually 1-3 days after receiving your order. Orders placed after 4:00 PM Wednesday through Sunday will be shipped the following Monday.
The Plant Factory offers the very best shipping processes to ensure quick, safe, and near-perfect results every time. Cold and heat may temporarily delay your order until it is safe to ship. At our discretion, we will hold orders until the threat has passed — ensuring you receive the healthiest, most viable plants possible. Summer hold threshold: above 95 degrees. Winter hold threshold: below 34 degrees.
Note: The images and videos on our site are the best way to show off our products and show how good we are as growers. Depending on the season you buy, you may get a plant that is smaller or bigger than the picture shows. The plant might bloom like it does on our site, but it might not. We cut off the blooms most of the time because they don't ship well. When you buy our plants, think of them as an investment in your future garden, and enjoy the process of seeing it grow to its fullest.