Preference™ Potted Rose Bush
Bold scarlet blooms, compact habit, nonstop season-long color — the scarlet splash you can trust.
- 🚚 Ships in Spring (Starting 3rd Week of March)
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About Preference™ Potted Rose Bush
Rosa ‘MEIbionel’ Preference™
The Preference® Potted Rose Bush is a compact and vibrant Floribunda recognized for its rich scarlet-red blooms, reliable reblooming habit, and sturdy foliage. It’s ideal for patios, containers, or smaller beds where bold color is needed without a large footprint.
💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Floribunda
🎨 Color: Deep scarlet-red
🌸 Petal Count: ~17–25 petals
💠 Bloom Form: Double blooms in tight clusters (~3″ across)
📏 Bloom Size: ~3–4″
🔁 Flowering: Repeat blooming throughout the main season
🧴 Fragrance: Light — subtle and fresh
🏺 Vase Life: Very good — suitable for casual cut arrangements
🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Upright, compact shrub
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones ~6-10
📐 Spacing: ~2.5–3′ apart
↕️ Height: ~3-4′
↔️ Width: ~2–3′
🛡️ Health & Suitability
💪 Disease Resistance: Very good — foliage remains clean and healthy
🌞 Heat & Cool Adaptation: Strong performance across a broad range of climates
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast • Intermountain West • Southwest • Southeast • Mid-Atlantic • Midwest • Northeast • Pacific Northwest
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