About Coral Drift® Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘MEIdrifora’ PP 19,148  Coral Drift®

Coral Drift® is a vibrant U.S.-introduced groundcover rose from the Drift® collection by Star® Roses & Plants. It offers nonstop color with coral‑orange double blooms and glossy foliage—great for borders, containers, and low-maintenance gardens.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Groundcover (Drift® series hybrid)

🏢 Introducer: Star® Roses & Plants (USA)

🧬 Breeder: Meilland® International (France)

🎨 Color: Bright coral‑orange
🌸 Petal Count: ~20–25 petals
💠 Bloom Form: Small, double blooms
📏 Bloom Size: ~1½″ diameter
🔁 Flowering: Repeat bloomer from mid‑spring through mid‑fall
🏺 Vase Life: Short (not ideal for cutting)
🧴 Fragrance: Very slight, mild scent

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Mounding, low‑spreading groundcover
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 4–11
📐 Spacing: 2–3′
↕️ Height: 1½–2′
↔️ Width: 2–3′

🛡️ Health & Suitability
🌱 Root Stock: Own‑root
💪 Disease Resistance: Strong — resistant to black spot, mildew; heat, drought, and winter hardy
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast, Pacific Northwest, Southwest, Midwest, Southeast, Mid‑Atlantic, Northeast, Intermountain West