{"product_id":"coral-drifts","title":"Coral Drifts","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Low, Spreading Groundcover Rose That Blooms Coral From Spring to Frost\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoral Drifts Rose (\u003cem\u003eRosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Coral Drifts') is part of the popular Drift series — compact groundcover roses that combine the toughness of a landscape shrub rose with a low, spreading habit perfect for the front of the border. Bright coral-orange blooms cover the plant from late spring to frost on a mounding shrub barely 1.5 feet tall and 2.5–3 feet wide. Disease-resistant and self-cleaning, it asks for almost nothing. Whether you want to edge a Maple Grove walkway, soften a slope in Eden Prairie, or fill a sunny container on a Woodbury patio, Coral Drifts delivers months of carefree color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCoral Drifts Rose Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eRosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Coral Drifts' (Drift series groundcover rose)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoral Drifts Rose, Coral Drift Rose, Groundcover Rose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5–3 feet — low, spreading habit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate — spreads to fill within 2 seasons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hrs) for the most blooms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate. Consistent moisture, especially the first 2 years; water at the base, not overhead.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–11 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptable. Tolerates Minnesota clay-loam; prefers well-drained soil amended with compost.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloom Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright coral-orange — small, double blooms in profusion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepeat-blooming from late spring to frost; self-cleaning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFragrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to USDA zone 4 — mulch the crown the first winter or two in exposed spots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDisease Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent — bred for strong blackspot and mildew resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOwn-root — regrows true to type even if it dies back in a hard winter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow — deer may browse; protect in high-pressure areas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCoral Drifts Rose Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFront-of-Border Edging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts low, spreading habit makes Coral Drifts a natural edging plant along walks, beds, and borders, spilling coral color at knee height all season. Space plants about 2 feet apart for a continuous ribbon of bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGroundcover and Slope Cover\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrift roses were bred to cover ground, so Coral Drifts is excellent on a sunny slope or bank where you want low-maintenance color and erosion control without a tall shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContainer and Patio Color\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact and constantly blooming, it's a standout in a large patio container. In a pot, give it extra winter protection — move it to an unheated garage or heavily insulate the roots, since container roots are far less hardy than in-ground roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Coral Drifts Rose in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in \u003cstrong\u003espring (May, after the ground thaws)\u003c\/strong\u003e for the longest establishment window, or in \u003cstrong\u003eearly fall (late August–mid September)\u003c\/strong\u003e so roots settle in before freeze. Avoid planting in peak summer heat, and never plant after mid-October or before spring thaw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Coral Drifts Rose\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a full-sun spot with good air circulation — it reduces leaf disease and maximizes bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDig a hole twice the width of the root ball and just as deep, so the crown sits at or slightly above grade. As an own-root rose, there's no graft union to bury.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoosen heavy clay and mix 25–30% compost into the backfill for drainage and nutrition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the plant, backfill, and firm gently to remove air pockets; water in thoroughly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a groundcover effect, space plants about 2 feet apart so they knit together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch 2 inches with shredded bark, kept off the stems, and water deeply at the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Coral Drifts Rose in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Year Watering Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeeks 1–2: water deeply every 2–3 days. Month 1–2: about twice a week. Month 3–6: roughly weekly during active growth, more in heat, easing off when rainfall is adequate. Always water at the base in the morning so leaves dry quickly. \u003cstrong\u003eStop watering 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes\u003c\/strong\u003e — usually late October — so the plant hardens off for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Year One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn established Coral Drifts needs supplemental water mainly during dry spells — a deep soak about once a week in hot, rain-free weather. Mulch keeps the roots cool and evenly moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Coral Drifts Rose survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, in the Twin Cities. It's rated to USDA zone 4. For the first winter or two, or in an exposed spot, mound a few inches of mulch over the crown after the ground freezes for insurance, then pull it back in spring. In containers it needs more protection. Because it's own-root, it regrows true even if the top winterkills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it really bloom all season?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — Drift roses are self-cleaning and flower continuously from late spring to frost without deadheading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big does it get?\u003c\/strong\u003e It stays low and wide — about 1.5 feet tall and 2.5–3 feet across — which is what makes it such a good edging and groundcover rose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to spray it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally no. Coral Drifts has strong disease resistance; good sun, air flow, and base watering keep it clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I prune it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut it back by about one-third in early spring after the buds swell to keep it tidy and vigorous; no summer deadheading needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Carpet Scarlet Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e — another low, spreading groundcover rose for season-long color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNitty Gritty Peach Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e — a low, mounding landscape rose in soft peach tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCampfire Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e — a zone-3 hardy shrub rose with color-shifting yellow-to-red blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarefree Wonder Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e — a tough pink landscape rose with excellent disease resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCherry Frost Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e — a hardy repeat-blooming red landscape rose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Coral Drifts Roses Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a continuous ribbon of edging or groundcover color, space Coral Drifts about 2 feet apart (its own recommended spacing) so the mounds knit together:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength to Cover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlants Needed (2 ft spacing)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a single accent, plant in groups of 3 spaced 2 feet apart — a lone 1.5-foot rose can get visually lost in a larger bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCoral Drifts Rose Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e New foliage emerges after the crown wakes; cut the plant back by about one-third as buds swell. First coral-orange buds appear by late spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peak show — wave after wave of small, double coral-orange blooms smother the low mound. Self-cleaning, so no deadheading; just deep weekly water in dry spells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blooming continues right up to frost, often outlasting most perennials in the bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e The top dies back to a low woody frame under the snow. Mulch the crown the first winter or two; because it grows on its own roots, it regrows true to type even after a hard winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Pollinator-Friendly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/flower-carpet-scarlet\"\u003eFlower Carpet Scarlet\u003c\/a\u003e — alternate scarlet and coral groundcover roses along a walk for a two-tone ribbon of bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/campfire\"\u003eCampfire\u003c\/a\u003e — a zone-3-hardy shrub rose whose yellow-to-red shifting blooms echo Coral Drifts' warm tones behind it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cherry-frost\"\u003eCherry Frost\u003c\/a\u003e — a taller repeat-blooming red rose that gives the low Drift edging a backdrop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/carefree-wonder\"\u003eCarefree Wonder\u003c\/a\u003e — a tough pink landscape rose with the same no-spray disease resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Coral Drifts Rose Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoral Drifts thrives where it gets full sun (6+ hours), decent air circulation, and well-drained soil — perfect for edging a sunny walk, topping a retaining wall, or covering a south-facing slope at knee height. It's not a fit if your bed sits in part shade or heavy deer traffic: bloom drops off sharply without sun, and like most roses its deer resistance is low, so skip it where deer browse nightly unless you're willing to protect it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54230599663921,"sku":null,"price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/Coral_Drifts_2.jpg?v=1779074419","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/coral-drifts","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}