The Champion™ Sunblush

Pastel peach, pink, and lemon tones melt together on every petal, giving The Champion™ Sunblush Rose a sunrise glow. This fragrant shrub rose, Rosa 'Meititika', opens from yellow buds brushed with pink, then shifts through soft yellow, pastel pink edging, and deeper pink as the blooms age. The flowers are full, with about 50 to 55 petals, and repeat from late spring through summer. We use it where people walk past often, because the fragrance and color changes are easiest to appreciate up close.

This rose grows about 3 to 4 feet tall and wide with a rounded habit that fits borders, beds, and larger containers. Its glossy green foliage supports the flowers without making the plant feel bulky. The Champion™ Sunblush Rose has good disease resistance and handles heat and short dry periods once established. Plant it as a sunny border accent, a small flowering hedge, or a patio container rose where its changing bloom color can carry the planting through warm weather.