Apricot Candy™ Potted Tree Rose
Sweet ruffles of apricot-pink—heat-hardy elegance with every bloom.
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About Apricot Candy™ Potted Tree Rose
Rosa ‘MEIbidull’ PP 21,284 Apricot Candy
Bred by Alain Meilland and introduced in 2007 by Star® Roses, Apricot Candy™ is from Meilland’s ROMANTICA® collection. It features classic-shaped blooms with ruffle-edged petals in warm apricot hues that perform exceptionally under heat. It boasts a discreet spicy fragrance, strong disease resilience, and is equally stunning in containers or garden beds.
Rose Type: Hybrid Tea
Breeder: Meilland
Color: Soft Apricot with creamy undertones
Vase Life: 3–5 days
Fragrance: Moderate – Spicy Rose
Bloom Form: Medium-sized, Double (17–25 petals), Ruffled Classic Form
Petal Count: 17–25
Flower Size: 3.5"
Growth Type: Upright Shrub
Flowering: Repeat – flushes from late spring through fall
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Hardiness Zones: USDA 5–10
Spacing: 2–3′
Height: 5–6′
Width: 2–3′
Disease Resistance: Very Good – performs well against black spot, mildew, rust, and heat
Regional Recommendations:
West Coast, Pacific Northwest, Southwest, Southeast, Mid‑Atlantic, Northeast, Midwest, Intermountain West
Awards:
• 2008 Rose Hills International Rose Trials – Gold Medal
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