Rosa 'Sunshine Daydream', (aka MEIkanaro), is a light yellow Grandiflora rose cultivar, bred by Michèle Meilland Richardier before 2006. It was named All-America Rose Selections in 2012.
| Rosa 'Sunshine Daydream' | |
|---|---|
_-_004.jpg) Rosa 'Sunshine Daydream' | |
| Genus | Rosa hybrid |
| Cultivar group | Grandiflora |
| Cultivar | MEIkanaro |
| Marketing names | 'Sunshine Daydream' 'Raffaello' |
| Breeder | Meilland Richardier |
| Origin | France, (2006) |
History
edit'Sunshine Daydream' was bred by Michèle Meilland Richardier before 2006. The rose was introduced into the United States by Regan Nursery in 2011. It was also introduced in Germany by BKN Strobel GmbH & Co. in 2013 as 'Raffaello'.[1] Sunshine Daydream is the first rose of its class to win an All-America Rose Selections award with no spray cultivation.[2]
Description
edit'Sunshine Dream' is a tall upright shrub, 5 to 6 ft (152-182 cm) in height with a spread of 3 feet. Blooms are 3-4 in (7—10 cm) in diameter, with 33 to 35 petals. Blooms have a cupped to flat bloom shape and are butter yellow in color with lighter edges, maturing to a rich cream color. Flowers are borne singly or in small clusters.[1][3]
Awards
edit- All-America Rose Selections winner, USA, (2012)[3]
- Biltmore Trials Award: The Honorable John Cecil Award for Open Group, 2013[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Sunshine daydream". Help me find roses, clematis, and peonies. Retrieved 29 July 2019. The plant is very disease resistant and is a repeat bloomer. Foliage is a dark, glossy green.
- ^ "Sunshine Daydream". Star Rose Growers. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
- ^ a b c "Rosa 'Sunshine Daydream'". National Gardening Association Plants Database. Retrieved 29 July 2019.