About Cherry Parfait™ Potted Tree Rose 

Rosa ‘MEIsponge’ PP 12,802 Cherry Parfait™

The Cherry Parfait™ Potted Rose Bush is a striking Grandiflora that opens with creamy white petals edged in vivid cherry red, creating a flavor-like contrast of color that performs beautifully in beds, borders, and containers.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Grandiflora
🧬 Breeder: Meilland® (France)
🏢 Introduced By: Star® Roses & Plants (USA, 2003)
🎨 Color: Creamy white petals with bright cherry-red edges
🌸 Petal Count: ~30-40 petals
💠 Bloom Form: Large, double to fully double cupped blooms (~4–4.5″)
📏 Bloom Size: ~4″ (approx.)
🔁 Flowering: Repeats blooming continuously from spring through fall
🧴 Fragrance: Light, mild rose scent
🏺 Vase Life: Very good — large blooms, strong stems suitable for cutting

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Upright, compact shrub
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5–10
📐 Spacing: ~3′ apart
↕️ Height: ~3–4′
↔️ Width: ~2.5–3′

🛡️ Health & Suitability
💪 Disease Resistance: Very good — strong foliage, well-suited to many climates
🌞 Heat & Cool Adaptation: Color and bloom form hold well in a wide range of conditions
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast • Intermountain West • Southwest • Southeast • Mid-Atlantic • Midwest • Northeast • Pacific Northwest