About Apricot Candy™ Potted Tree Rose

Rosa ‘MEIbidull’ PP 21,284 Apricot Candy

Bred by Alain Meilland and introduced in 2007 by Star® Roses, Apricot Candy™ is from Meilland’s ROMANTICA® collection. It features classic-shaped blooms with ruffle-edged petals in warm apricot hues that perform exceptionally under heat. It boasts a discreet spicy fragrance, strong disease resilience, and is equally stunning in containers or garden beds.

Rose Type: Hybrid Tea
Breeder: Meilland
Color: Soft Apricot with creamy undertones
Vase Life: 3–5 days
Fragrance: Moderate – Spicy Rose
Bloom Form: Medium-sized, Double (17–25 petals), Ruffled Classic Form
Petal Count: 17–25
Flower Size: 3.5"

Growth Type: Upright Shrub
Flowering: Repeat – flushes from late spring through fall
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Hardiness Zones: USDA 5–10

Spacing: 2–3′
Height: 5–6′
Width: 2–3′

Disease Resistance: Very Good – performs well against black spot, mildew, rust, and heat

Regional Recommendations:
West Coast, Pacific Northwest, Southwest, Southeast, Mid‑Atlantic, Northeast, Midwest, Intermountain West

Awards:
• 2008 Rose Hills International Rose Trials – Gold Medal