About Watermelon Sunblaze® Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘MEIfrasun’ Watermelon Sunblaze®

The Watermelon Sunblaze® Potted Rose Bush is a vibrant miniature rose that delivers non-stop color in shades of watermelon pink—bright, cheerful, and compact. Ideal for containers, small beds, and edging, it brings bold pink blooms with minimal effort.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Miniature Rose
🧬 Breeder: Meilland® (France)
🏢 Introduced By: Star® Roses & Plants / Sunblaze® Series
🎨 Color: Bright watermelon pink
🌸 Petal Count: ~30–40 petals
💠 Bloom Form: Double, rounded in tight clusters
📏 Bloom Size: ~1.5–2″
🔁 Flowering: Continuous blooming from late spring through fall
🧴 Fragrance: Light or negligible fragrance
🏺 Vase Life: Very good — bright small blooms perfect for patio vases

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Compact, bushy miniature shrub
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5–10
📐 Spacing: ~1.5–2′ apart
↕️ Height: ~12–18″
↔️ Width: ~12–18″

🛡️ Health & Suitability
💪 Disease Resistance: Very good — clean foliage and reliable performance
🌞 Heat & Cool Adaptation: Strong color retention in both warm and cooler climates
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast • Intermountain West • Southwest • Southeast • Mid-Atlantic • Midwest • Northeast • Pacific Northwest