Coral Drift Groundcover Rose – 3 Gallon Pot

Soil Type:  Clay, Loam, Sand, Silt 

Soil Drainage:  Well drained

Soil pH:  6.0 – 8.0

Suggested Spacing:  2 to 2.5 feet apart for groupings and solid borders;  5 feet or more apart for space between plants

Drift Roses are exceptionally easy to grow in average, well-drained soils with medium moisture in full sun to part shade. As with all other roses, the Drift roses require morning sun to dry the morning dew from their leaves, which prevents powdery mildew. Some afternoon shade or filtered sun is fine. We suggest 6 hours of direct sunlight per day for best flowering. Drift Roses do not require pruning, however benefit from it. We cut our Drift Roses back to about 4 to 6 inches above the ground before new growth begins to emerge in late winter or very early spring. Plants will quickly flush out and start blooming with the arrival of warmer temperatures in early spring. Deadheading spent flowers is not necessary though will encourage development of new growth and quicker rebloom.