Sunshine Daydream™ Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘MEIkanaro’ PP 23,551 Sunshine Daydream™

Sunshine Daydream™ is a grandiflora rose introduced in the U.S. by Regan Nursery in 2011, bred by Michèle Meilland Richardier. Its buttery-yellow blooms mature to soft cream tones, appearing singly or in small clusters with up to 33–35 petals. The flowers are lightly fragrant and flush continuously throughout the season, set against dark, glossy foliage. With excellent disease resistance and strong performance across regions, Sunshine Daydream™ is ideal for cutting gardens, specimen planting, or as a standout hedge.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits

🌹 Rose Type: Grandiflora
🧬 Breeder: Michèle Meilland Richardier (France)
🏢 Introduced By: Regan Nursery (USA, 2011)
🧾 Patent: PP 23,551
🎨 Color: Butter-yellow aging to cream
🌸 Petal Count: ~33–35
💠 Bloom Form: Cup to flat, semi-full
📏 Bloom Size: ~3″ (7–8 cm)
🔁 Flowering: Repeat bloomer
🏺 Vase Life: Good
🧴 Fragrance: Light

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits

🌿 Growth Type: Upright, tall shrub
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA 5–10
📐 Spacing: ~3–4 ft (90–120 cm)
↕️ Height: ~5–6 ft (150–180 cm)
↔️ Width: ~4–5 ft (120–150 cm)

🛡️ Health & Suitability

💪 Disease Resistance: Excellent
🌎 Regional Recommendations: Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Southeast, West Coast, Pacific Northwest