Key facts
- Growth habit
- Miniature
- Breeder
- Alain A. Meilland
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Rainbow Sunblaze is a miniature rose from Alain A. Meilland, patented in 2007 (PP17481, code name 'Meigenpi'). Flowers in yellow and vermilion are full, with 57 to 70 petals, and about 2 to 2.4 in (5 to 6 cm) wide; the patent describes no scent. Plants are just 10 to 12 in (25 to 30 cm) tall and 10 in (25 cm) wide. The patent notes good resistance to botrytis and hardiness to USDA zone 7. A fit for pots and windowsill-style planters.
Rainbow Sunblaze traits
- Yellow and vermilion flowers with 57 to 70 petals
- Blooms 2 to 2.4 in (5 to 6 cm) across
- No fragrance per the patent
- Very compact: 10 to 12 in (25 to 30 cm) tall
- The patent notes good resistance to botrytis; hardy to USDA zone 7
Good for
- Container growing
- Patio planters
- Gift plants
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Sunblaze this page | — | Miniature | — |
| Always A Lady | — | Miniature | — |
| Arizona Sunset | — | Miniature | — |
| Baby Sunrise | — | Miniature | — |
| Bit O' Gold | — | Miniature | — |
| Bloomer Girl | — | Miniature | — |
| Bread 'n Butter | — | Miniature | — |
Rainbow Sunblaze FAQ
What kind of rose is Rainbow Sunblaze?
Rainbow Sunblaze is a miniature rose from Alain A. Meilland, patented in 2007 (PP17481, code name 'Meigenpi').
How does Rainbow Sunblaze compare with other rose varieties?
Rainbow Sunblaze: miniature. Similar rose varieties include Always A Lady, Arizona Sunset, Baby Sunrise. The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Rainbow Sunblaze good for?
Rainbow Sunblaze is grown for container growing, patio planters, gift plants.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every rose variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Rose growing guide
- How to Prune Roses: When to Cut and How Hard
- Types of Roses: How the Group Decides the Pruning
- Rose Problems: Black Spot, Powdery Mildew and Aphids
- How to Care for Roses: Feeding, Watering and Deadheading
- Rose Growing Calendar: What to Do in Each Season
- Overwintering Roses: Protecting the Graft and the Canes
- All 309 rose varieties
Source
Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.