About Nicole Carol Miller Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘MEIskimov’  Nicole Carol Miller

A poignant lavender-mauve grandiflora named in honor of a 9/11 Flight 93 hero. High-centered buds open into large (4¾ – 5″), double blooms of 35–40 petals, featuring a strong citrus-old-rose fragrance. From late spring through fall, this upright, disease-resistant shrub thrives in full sun and excels both in the garden and floral arrangements.

Rose Type: Grandiflora
Breeder: Meilland®
Color: Lavender to mauve blend
Bloom Size: 4¾″–5″
Vase Life: 4–6 days
Fragrance: Strong citrus + old-rose
Bloom Form: High-centered classic
Petal Count: 35–40

Growth Type: Upright
Flowering: Repeat flushes
Light Requirements: Full Sun (6+ hours)
Hardiness Zones: 6–9 (Zone 5 hardy with winter protection of the bud union)

Root Stock: Budded onto Dr. Huey
Spacing: 3–4′
Height: 5–6′
Width: 3–4′

Disease Resistance: Excellent – stays clean and vigorous

Regional Recommendations: West Coast, Pacific Northwest, Southwest