Rosa Drift 'Coral Drift' is a compact ground hugging rose with prolific coral orange double blooms that appear from spring through frost. Bred for disease resistance and continuous flowering. Glossy green foliage contrasts beautifully with the dense floral clusters that require minimal maintenance and no deadheading.
Height & Spread: 12 - 18 in x 18 - 30 in
Bloom Time: Spring through frost
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preference: Well drained, moderately fertile soil
Watering Needs: Moderate; water deeply during dry spells
Deer Resistance: Not reliably deer resistant; may require protection in high pressure areas
Native Status
This cultivar is a hybrid developed from compact rose species and is not native to North America. It performs well in USDA Zones 4 - 11 and is suited for a wide range of landscapes.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Bees
- Provides nectar and pollen to honeybees and native bees such as sweat bees and leafcutter bees.
Butterflies
- Attracts butterflies like Painted Ladies and Sulphurs with its vivid flat blossoms.
Beneficial Insects
- Dense foliage provides cover for predatory beetles and parasitic wasps that help manage aphids and mites.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations:
- Space 18 - 30 in apart to allow full ground coverage and airflow.
Landscape Placement:
- Excellent for edging, rock gardens, sunny slopes, and container displays where continuous color is desired.
Companion Plants
- Nepeta x faassenii 'Walker's Low' - Soft lavender blooms and sprawling form complement the dense habit of Coral Drift.
- Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam' - Airy yellow daisies provide a cheerful contrast and light texture.
- Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' - Fragrant purple flowers offer a cool toned pairing and help deter deer.
- Thymus serpyllum (Creeping Thyme) - Low aromatic carpet weaves between roses and fills gaps in sunny borders.
- Salvia nemorosa 'Blue Hill' - Compact violet blue spikes accentuate the coral tones of Drift roses.