Sunshine Daydream™ Potted Tree Rose 

Rosa ‘MEIkanaro’ PP 23,551 Sunshine Daydream™

Sunshine Daydream™ is a grandiflora rose introduced in the U.S. by Regan Nursery in 2011 and bred by Michèle Meilland Richardier. Its buttery-yellow blooms mature to soft cream tones, appearing singly or in small clusters. The flowers offer a light fragrance and bloom repeatedly throughout the season, against dark glossy foliage. With excellent disease resistance and balanced form, it is ideal for cutting gardens, hedges, or striking specimen planting.

💐 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 semi-full
📏 Bloom Size: ~3″ (7–8 cm)
🔁 Flowering: Repeat bloomer
🏺 Vase Life: Good
🧴 Fragrance: Light

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits

🌿 Growth Type: Upright, balanced 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