About Cherry Parfait™ Grandiflora Rose
Rosa ‘MEIsponge’ Cherry Parfait™
Cherry Parfait™ is a show-stopping Grandiflora introduced in the U.S. by Star® Roses & Plants and bred by Michèle Meilland Richardier of France. Its creamy white blooms are dramatically edged in cherry red, with the color deepening as each flower matures. Lightly scented and highly floriferous, this rose offers repeat blooms on upright, glossy-leaved shrubs — making it ideal for beds, borders, and floral arrangements.
💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Grandiflora
🧬 Breeder: Michèle Meilland Richardier (France, ~2000)
🏢 Introduced By: Star® Roses & Plants (USA)
🎨 Color: Creamy white petals with cherry red edges
🌸 Petal Count: ~35–40 petals
💠 Bloom Form: Full, cupped to flat blooms in clusters
📏 Bloom Size: ~4″
🔁 Flowering: Free-flowering from late spring through fall
🧴 Fragrance: Lightly sweet
🏺 Vase Life: Excellent — great for cutting
🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Upright, rounded shrub
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5–10
📐 Spacing: ~2.5–5′
↕️ Height: ~3–5′
↔️ Width: ~2–5′
🛡️ Health & Suitability
🌱 Root Stock: Own Root
💪 Disease Resistance: Best performance in drier climates of the west
🌞 Heat & Cool Adaptation: Excellent performance in hot and cold climates
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast • Southwest • Pacific Northwest • Intermountain West
🏆 Awards: All-America Rose Selections Winner (2003), Rose Hills Memorial Park International Rose Trials
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