About Rainbow Sunblaze® Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘MEIpril’ Rainbow Sunblaze®

The Rainbow Sunblaze® Potted Rose Bush is a lively, color-shifting miniature rose that opens in warm golden yellow and blushes to pink and coral as the blooms mature. Compact, everblooming, and irresistibly cheerful, it’s perfect for containers, edging, and small garden spaces that want a playful, shifting palette.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Miniature Rose
🧬 Breeder: Meilland® (France)
🏢 Introduced By: Star® Roses & Plants / Sunblaze® Series
🎨 Color: Yellow buds aging to pink, coral, and soft rose — multicolor effect
🌸 Petal Count: ~25–35 petals
💠 Bloom Form: Double blooms held in clusters
📏 Bloom Size: ~1.5–2″
🔁 Flowering: Continuous blooming from late spring through frost
🧴 Fragrance: Light, sweet scent
🏺 Vase Life: Very good — charming in small arrangements

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Compact, rounded, bushy
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5–10
📐 Spacing: ~1.5–2′ apart
↕️ Height: ~12–18″
↔️ Width: ~12–18″

🛡️ Health & Suitability
💪 Disease Resistance: Very good — dependable, clean foliage
🌞 Heat & Cool Adaptation: Color shifts beautifully in both warm and cooler climates
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast • Intermountain West • Southwest • Southeast • Mid-Atlantic • Midwest • Northeast • Pacific Northwest