Coral Drift® Groundcover Rose

Rosa 'Meidrifora'

Drift® Roses

Rare Orange-Pink Blooms on Low-Growing Drift Rose Perfect for Groundcover Beds
Cold Hardy: Thrives in Zones 4-11
Grows 2 ft Tall, 3 ft Wide
Great Choice for Privacy Screen or Hedge
Pollinator-Friendly Shrub

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Planting & Care

Where to Plant

Sunlight: Plant your Coral Drift® Rose in a location that receives full sun, meaning at least 6 to 8 hours of direct light daily. While they tolerate some light afternoon shade, full sun ensures the most vibrant coral color and the heaviest flower production.
Soil: These roses thrive in rich, well-draining soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. If you are working with heavy clay, mix in compost or pine bark to improve drainage, as roses struggle in soggy ground; for sandy soils, add organic matter to help hold moisture near the roots.

Watering Requirements

During the first year, water deeply once or twice a week to encourage roots to grow down into the soil rather than staying near the surface. Once established, Coral Drift® Roses are surprisingly drought-tolerant, though inconsistent watering can lead to fewer blooms and leaf drop. Aim to keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged, and water at the base of the plant to keep foliage dry and disease-free.

Pruning Tips

This variety blooms on new wood, so the best time to prune is in early spring just as green growth begins to emerge. Shear the plants back by about one-third to encourage a flush of vigorous new stems that will carry this season's flowers. This annual "haircut" keeps the shrub dense, compact, and covered in blooms rather than becoming woody and leggy.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a slow-release, balanced rose fertilizer in early spring when you see the first signs of new leaves. You can feed them again in early summer to support the next wave of blooms, but avoid applying nitrogen-heavy fertilizers after late August. Late feeding pushes tender new growth that won't have time to harden off before winter freezes.

Delivery and Shipping

Preorder Shipping Schedule

We ship your plants when it's safe to transport them to your zone. Dates are estimated and subject to weather delays.

Zone 3-4	Week of March 30th
Zone 5	Week of March 16th
Zone 6-12	Week of March 2nd

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Ships in 7-10 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected

Under $50	$9.99
$50 - $99.99	$14.99
$100 - $149.99	$16.99
$150 - $198.99	$24.99
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Understanding Our Container Sizes

At Nature Hills, our plants are sold in industry-standard nursery containers. You will notice we use the word "container" rather than "gallon." Container numbers follow a nursery trade size standard, not liquid volume. The number tells you the plant's size category and general maturity level. A larger container means a more established plant with a stronger root system.

Container Sizes

Quart

Plant age: 6 months to 1 year
Best for: Ground covers, perennials, ornamental grasses
What to expect: Our smallest and most affordable size. Well-suited for planting in multiples across a large area. Allow 1 to 2 seasons for full establishment.

#1 Container

Plant age: 1 to 2 years
Best for: Shrubs, perennials, smaller trees
What to expect: About the size of a large coffee can. A well-developed root system in a manageable size. Good value choice when you have time to let the plant grow into the space over a season or two.

#2 Container

Plant age: 2 to 3 years
Best for: Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment
What to expect: A noticeable step up from a #1 in both plant size and root development. Good choice when you want visible presence without going to a larger size.

#3 Container

Plant age: 3 to 4 years
Best for: Most plants, most situations — flowering trees, shade trees, evergreen shrubs
What to expect: Our most popular size. Strong, developed root system. Plants in a #3 container make an immediate visual impact from day one. If you want a head start rather than waiting seasons for a plant to fill in, this is typically the right choice.

#5 Container and Larger

Plant age: 4 to 5+ years
Best for: Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact
What to expect: Large, mature plants ready to make an immediate statement in your landscape. We also carry #7 and larger sizes for select varieties.

Why "Container" and Not "Gallon"?

Nursery container sizes follow an industry trade standard established for the nursery and horticulture industry. The number is a size designation, not a measurement of liquid volume. Actual soil volume varies by plant type, root mass, and growing medium. Using "container" is the accurate industry term. When you see #1, #2, or #3, think of it as the plant's size tier, not a gallon measurement.

Root Pouch Containers

Some Nature Hills plants arrive in a Root Pouch, a breathable fabric container made from 100% recycled materials. Root Pouches encourage denser root development through air pruning, which discourages root circling and promotes a stronger, more fibrous root ball at the time of planting.

Plants growing in Root Pouch fabric containers, showing the breathable woven fabric construction

There are two types. Knowing which one you have changes how you plant:

Degradable (brown or tan fabric): Plant the entire pouch directly in the ground. The fabric breaks down naturally in the soil over time.
Non-degradable (black or gray fabric): Remove the pouch before planting. Cut the bottom open with scissors, then peel the sides away. The fibrous root ball will hold its shape.

Not sure which type you have? Check the tag on your plant or contact us and we will confirm.

Full Root Pouch planting guide

Choosing the Right Size

Size	Plant Age	Best For
Quart	6 mo to 1 yr	Ground covers, perennials, grasses. Budget-friendly for mass plantings.
#1 Container	1 to 2 yrs	Shrubs, perennials, small trees. Value choice for patient gardeners.
#2 Container	2 to 3 yrs	Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment.
#3 Container	3 to 4 yrs	Most plants. Immediate visual impact. Our most popular size.
#5 and larger	4+ yrs	Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact.

Still not sure which size is right for your project? Our plant specialists are happy to help. Contact us and we will point you in the right direction.

Having the perfect Rose garden is a dream most gardeners have! Oh, to have a bed filled with reds, pinks, whites, and purples. The only color missing is that coveted orange! Hard to find and impossible not to love once procured, Nature Hills is happy to present the Coral Drift® Groundcover Rose (Rosa 'Meidrifora')!

Starting in the spring, this ambitious Rose will bloom brilliantly with pretty orange-pink blossoms. These perfectly complement the stunning deep green-bronze foliage underneath. Altogether this low-to-the-ground shrub absolutely demands your attention!

Coral Drift® Groundcover Rose is known for its extensive bloom period. It'll start showing off its blooms in the spring and often won't stop until fall. Sometimes even the first frost of the season won't halt its beauty! Snip a few blooms for your floral arrangements and bring the joy inside!

With all those eye-catching many-petaled blossoms, it's no wonder pollinators like butterflies love stopping by! Their fluttering only adds to the brilliance of Coral Drift® Groundcover.

Coral Drift® Groundcover Rose is the answer to your low-maintenance garden dreams. It is adaptable to an incredibly wide range of USDA growing zones from 4-11, making it heat tolerant and very versatile! Known to be one of the hardiest Roses on the market, cold climates are simply not a problem. You won't have to worry about being in a region too hot or too cold for Coral Drift® Groundcover to thrive!

Planting and Application:

This specimen is a true Groundcover Rose. Staying quite low to the ground and keeping a handsome mounded form, Coral Drift® Groundcover Rose acts as the perfect accent to your perennial border, pollinator garden, cottage bed, or Rose garden.

Of course, with those profuse orangy coral-colored blooms, it might also do well as a flower bed centerpiece! Since it'll stay a nice, compact, size, you can plant Coral Drift® Groundcover near the front of your garden without fear that it'll grow to cover up your other delightful flowers behind it.

This Rose absolutely shines in foundational plantings. Do you have a particularly sunny side of your house that could use some sprucing up? Coral Drift® Groundcover has you covered! Already have a row of older shrubs around your foundation? Coral Drift® will act as a facer shrub to hide their bare, leggy stems and add fresh color and depth to your curb appeal!

Perhaps consider planting along your driveway or pathway leading to your front door. Think about the fantastic first impression those bright sunset-colored blossoms will make on your guests! Groupings enhance their effect on the landscape big time!

Smaller gardens truly are this Drift® Rose bushes specialty. City or small cottage gardens won't be overcrowded with this little ever-blooming shrub! Plant a Coral Drift® in a blue or purple decorative pot and place it on your deck or patio for a stunning accent!

If you're looking to pair your Coral Drift® Groundcover Rose with other perennials, it could contrast nicely with some deep purples or you could add to the sunset effect with a few well-placed yellows and reds.

Vigorous Coral Drift® Groundcover Roses are a perfect choice to give as housewarming presents. Everyone has room to grow a Miniature Rose! Want to really elevate your garden? Try pairing Coral Drift® with its matching Tree-Form to add height and interest to your garden beds and borders!

Charming Coral Colored Blossoms
Wonderful Low-Growing Compact Growing Habit
Attracts Pollinators & Great Cut Flowers
Bronzy Tinged Green Glossy Foliage
Mild Fragrance & Free Flowering
Specimens, Accents, Great for Foundation Planting & Fantastic in Containers

#ProPlantTips for Care:

We know, that Rose care can seem like a tricky task to tackle, but we promise this Rose is as easy to care for as Rose bushes come! Site selection is actually the most important aspect. Plant this lovely compact bush somewhere it can bask in the sun all day long for the best blooms! It's a real sun lover. Making sure the soil is well draining is important as well! Growing Roses in outdoor containers or in the ground requires a consistent schedule of supplemental moisture. Don't forget to add a thick layer of Mulch

Coral Drift® Groundcover Rose bushes, like others in the Drift series, are notoriously easy to maintain and extremely disease resistant! No need to worry about common Rose ailments anymore!

Early each spring, after the last frost of the year has passed, it's always a good idea to prune back Coral Drift® Groundcover Rose at least six inches. Pruning Roses allows for better, bushier growth each year. Read all you need about Rose pruning Roses Here, and about winterizing your Roses Here and un-wintering Roses in Spring in our #ProPlantTips Garden Blog!

If you'd like, you can fertilize your Coral Drift® each spring. A slow-release or controlled-release fertilizer should do the trick and leave your shrub happier and healthier than ever.

Full Sun
Almost Any Well-Drained Soil
Moderate Moisture & Appreciates Mulched Beds
Prune Very Early Spring
Superb Cold Hardiness
Extremely Disease Resistant

Counting the ways to use this versatile ground-hugging bush could take all day! Order one or two today from our expert growers to complete your summer projects today! Talk about the epitome of low-maintenance gardening! Few Rose bushes out there offer that stunning beauty with incredible hardiness, disease resistance, and overall low maintenance as the Coral Drift® Groundcover Rose.

Whether you're a gardening expert or just starting your Rose bush collection, this shrub is for you! Order today!

Botanical Name

Rosa 'Meidrifora'
Class

Magnoliopsida, Rosales
Species

spp.
Cultivar

Meidrifora
Growing Zones

4-11
Height

2 ft
Width

3 ft
Sunlight

Full sun
Growth Rate

Moderate
Flower Color

Pink, Orange
Leaf Color

Green
Fall Color

Orange - Red
Bloom Period

Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Fall
Does Not Ship To

AK, HI, ID, MT, PR

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Frequently Asked Questions

What USDA hardiness zones can Coral Drift® Groundcover Rose survive in?

Coral Drift® Groundcover Rose thrives in USDA zones 4-11, making it exceptionally versatile across climates. This hardy rose handles both cold winters and hot summers with ease. Plant it confidently whether you're gardening in northern or southern regions.

What months does Coral Drift® Rose bloom and how long do the flowers last?

Coral Drift® Rose blooms from spring through fall, often continuing until the first frost. The extensive bloom period means you'll have continuous color for 6+ months in zones 4-11. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers throughout the season.

Are Coral Drift® Roses deer resistant?

Coral Drift® Roses have moderate deer resistance but aren't completely deer-proof. While deer may occasionally browse the foliage, the low groundcover habit and dense branching structure make them less appealing targets than taller roses. Plant near more deer-preferred plants or use deterrent sprays in high-pressure areas.

Which plants pair well with Coral Drift® Rose in landscape designs?

Coral Drift® pairs beautifully with purple perennials like lavender or salvia, which complement its orange-pink blooms. Its compact, mounded form works well in front of taller shrubs or as edging for perennial borders. Plant it with other zone 4-11 hardy plants for a cohesive, low-maintenance design.

How long should I expect it to take for the rose to establish and reach mature size?

Coral Drift® Groundcover Rose typically establishes within one growing season and reaches mature size by its second year. This hardy rose adapts quickly across zones 4-11, beginning its extensive bloom period the first spring after planting. Shop at Nature Hills for best results with proper soil preparation.