- **Type**: Evergreen or semi-evergreen groundcover rose (shrub rose)

- **Height**: 1 to 2 feet (30 to 60 cm)

- **Width**: 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90 cm)

- **Growth Habit**: Low, spreading, mounding, compact; excellent as a groundcover

- **Foliage**:

- Small, oval, glossy leaves, 1 to 2 inches long (2.5 to 5 cm)

- Dark green, semi-evergreen in mild climates, deciduous in colder zones

- **Flowers**:

- Semi-double, cup-shaped, coral-orange blooms with a hint of pink as they age

- 1.5 to 2 inches across (4 to 5 cm), borne in clusters

- Bloom season: Late spring to frost (May to November), continuous in mild climates

- Lightly fragrant, attracts bees and butterflies

- **Light**: Full sun (6+ hours daily) for best flowering and disease resistance; tolerates light shade

- **Soil**:

- Well-drained, fertile, loamy; slightly acidic to neutral (pH 5.5 to 7.0)

- **Watering**: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist, especially during establishment and bloom; drought-tolerant once established

- **Hardiness**: USDA Zones 4 to 11 (-30°F or -34°C to 40°F or 4°C)

- **Wildlife**: Attracts pollinators (bees, butterflies); not reliably deer-resistant

- **Care**:

- Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead wood and shape (cut back by one-third)

- Fertilize with a rose-specific mix (e.g., 10-10-10 or 9-18-9) in spring and midsummer

- Mulch 2-3 inches deep to retain moisture and reduce weeds; deadheading optional (self-cleaning)

- **Pests/Diseases**:

- Highly disease-resistant (black spot, powdery mildew), better than many roses

- May see aphids, spider mites, or Japanese beetles; monitor in humid conditions

- **Uses**: Groundcover, borders, mass plantings, containers, or low edging

- **Growth Rate**: Moderate; reaches mature size in 1-2 seasons

- **Special Features**:

- Part of the Drift® Rose series by Star Roses and Plants, bred for toughness and low maintenance

- Patent PP19148 (‘NOVarosp’)

- Cross between groundcover and miniature roses, offering abundant blooms and cold hardiness

The Coral Drift Rose’s vibrant coral-orange flowers and glossy foliage make it a standout, low-maintenance choice for adding long-lasting color to gardens or containers, thriving across a wide range of climates with minimal fuss. Its spreading habit and disease resistance keep it looking pristine from spring to frost. Let me know if you’d like more care tips or planting ideas!