Cherry Parfait Rose

Cherry Parfait Rose (Rosa 'MEIsponge')

Cherry Parfait Rose brings a crisp, high-contrast look to the garden with creamy white blooms edged in rich cherry red. It flowers in repeat flushes through the season, so you get steady color instead of a short peak. The plant stays compact and bushy, making it easy to fit into beds, borders, and containers without overwhelming nearby plantings. If you want a refined rose that reads as polished up close and eye-catching from a distance, this one delivers.

Distinctive Features

This grandiflora rose produces large, full, cupped-to-flat blooms with 35 to 40 petals, opening from pointed buds and showing white to creamy white petals broadly edged in vermilion to cherry red. Flowers are borne in clusters and repeat from late spring through fall, keeping the display active for months. Fragrance is light to mild and pleasantly sweet, making it a good choice near paths without feeling overpowering. The shrub is compact and rounded with dark green foliage, typically growing about 3 to 4 feet tall and about 3 to 4 feet wide.

Growing Conditions

• Sun: Full sun is best for maximum bloom and the healthiest, densest growth.
• Soil: Plant in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter for best vigor and flowering.
• Water: Water deeply during establishment, then water when the top few inches of soil are dry while avoiding soggy conditions.
• USDA Zones: Zones 5 to 10.
• Spacing: Space about 3 feet apart to support airflow and allow the shrub to fill out evenly.

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Use as a focal point in a sunny bed where red-edged white blooms can anchor the palette and keep the planting looking sharp all season.
• Rose Beds: Plant in groups for a clean, high-contrast look that stays polished from spring into fall.
• Mixed Borders: Adds repeat bloom and strong color definition among perennials and shrubs.
• Foundation Accents: Compact size and bold bloom contrast work well as a flowering highlight near the home.
• Containers: Performs well in large pots where the tidy habit and frequent bloom keep it presentable.

Low Maintenance Care

• Pruning: Prune in late winter to early spring to remove dead wood and shape for vigorous new flowering growth.
• Deadheading: Remove spent clusters to keep the plant tidy and encourage faster repeat flowering.
• Feeding: Fertilize in spring and again after the first strong bloom flush to support continued flowering.
• Watering: Water at the base to keep foliage drier and reduce disease pressure.
• Mulching: Mulch to conserve moisture, suppress weeds, and moderate soil temperature around the roots.

Why Choose Cherry Parfait Rose?

• Red-Edged White Blooms: Creamy white petals with cherry red edging create a standout, high-contrast look.
• Large, Full Flowers: Cupped blooms with 35 to 40 petals deliver a classic, showy presentation.
• Repeat Blooming: Flowers in flushes through the season to keep color going for months.
• Compact Shrub Form: A rounded, bushy habit fits borders, foundations, and containers without crowding.
• Light Fragrance: A gentle scent adds enjoyment near walkways and seating areas.

If you want a compact rose with refined form and striking red-on-white color that keeps returning through the season, Cherry Parfait Rose is an excellent choice. Give it sun, good drainage, and a simple deadheading routine, and it will reward you with a long-running display that looks crisp and intentional from spring through fall.