Rosa Francis Meilland® (Hybrid Tea Rose)
A multiple award winner, Rosa Francis Meilland® is a tall Hybrid Tea rose boasting very large, 5 in. across (12 cm), full (37 petals), high-centered, shell pink flowers fading to white. Rich with strong citrus, fruity, old rose fragrance, the gorgeous blossoms are borne mostly solitary and sit high above very strong, disease-free foliage of glossy, dark green leaves.
A multiple award winner, Rosa Francis Meilland® is a tall Hybrid Tea rose boasting very large, 5 in. across (12 cm), full (37 petals), high-centered, shell pink flowers fading to white. Rich with strong citrus, fruity, old rose fragrance, the gorgeous blossoms are borne mostly solitary and sit high above very strong, disease-free foliage of glossy, dark green leaves. Combining health, vigor, flower form, color, and fragrance, this shrub rose blooms in flushes from spring to fall. Plant it where you can immerse yourself in the delightful fragrance and admire the beauty of its blooms.
- Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society and 2013 All-America Rose Selection – the most prestigious rose award in the USA
- Grows up to 5-7 ft. tall (150-210 cm) with a 2-3 ft. spread (60-90 cm).
- An excellent choice for beds, borders, flowering hedges, or containers. Stunning when mass-planted. Excellent cut flowers.
- Best grown in full sun, in rich, fertile with adequate moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerant of poor soil.
- Propagate by hardwood cuttings in autumn or by chip budding in summer.
- Bred by Alain Meilland (1940-….) (France, 1996).
Requirements
| Hardiness | 5 – 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 5 – 9 |
| Climate Zones | 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Roses |
| Plant Family | Rosa – Hybrid Tea Roses, Rosa – Shrub Roses, Rosa – Roses |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
| Height | 5' – 7' (150cm – 210cm) |
| Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spacing | 36″ (90cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |