MEIbrico – Alain André Meilland; Marie -Louise “Louisette” Meilland Paolino; Michèle Meilland -Richardier
The petals are a warm orange-pink, tending towards a salmon hue. - hybrid tea rose - medium-strength, clearly noticeable scented rose - fresh, fruity character
– Teas taehibride salmon-bándearg galánta don ghairdín.
– Bláthanna dúbailte, foirm ard-lárnach ghearradh-ghrád.
– Athbhláthú maith le dara borradh flúirseach.
– Friotaíocht mhaith i gcoinne mildew agus black spot.
– Boladh meán-neart le carachtar torthaí úr.
– Gné speisialta: Oiriúnach mar rós gearrtha agus mar phlanda taispeántais i gcoimeádáin.
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BETTINA™ 78 – salmon-pink hybrid tea rose
Like a short stroll in soft Irish drizzle, BETTINA™ 78 surrounds you with cheerful, salmon-pink blooms and a medium, fruity fragrance that lifts the mood in any small family garden. This own-root rose is bred for reliability, settling in steadily and coping well with our damp summers and frequent showers, even where the soil needs improved drainage. Its upright, well-branched habit gives graceful structure for cottage-style borders or neat front gardens, while each long, high-centred bloom is perfect for cutting into vases at home. With a remontant, generously repeating flowering pattern, it offers colour over a long season, and as an own-root plant it builds a strong framework for a lasting lifespan, moving from first-year settling to generous second-year growth and full ornamental presence by the third.
Closed bud of Bettina™ 78, showing deep orange outer petals and a soft salmon interior.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Sunny cottage-style border in a family back garden
BETTINA™ 78 gives a long season of salmon-pink flowers, returning in reliable flushes from early summer into autumn, so the border never feels bare for long. Its remontant habit means repeated display with modest input, ideal for relaxed gardeners and busy beginners.
Feature rose near a front door or path
The upright, 120–160 cm habit forms a clear vertical accent without taking too much ground space, giving instant structure beside steps or railings. High-centred blooms sit neatly on strong stems, adding elegance to everyday entries for style-conscious homeowners.
Cutting patch for home-grown bouquets
This hybrid tea’s solitary, high-centred flowers on straight stems are made for vases, offering classic rose form and good head size. Regular cutting conveniently replaces much of the deadheading work and encourages more buds, delighting home florists.
Small urban garden in damp, changeable weather
Medium disease resistance with good tolerance of mildew and black spot helps it stay attractive in Irish humidity, provided basic care is given. It responds well to consistent moisture yet dislikes waterlogging, matching the reality of many city plots for time-pressed gardeners.
Own-root rose for long-term planting schemes
As an own-root shrub, BETTINA™ 78 builds a stable framework that can regenerate from the base if stems are damaged, supporting a longer planting life. Expect roots to establish in year one and top growth to expand in year two, rewarding patient long-term planners.
Heavy clay beds improved with organic matter
Where clay holds winter wet, BETTINA™ 78 performs best with added compost and a slightly raised planting position, helping surplus rain drain away steadily in our soft, oceanic climate. This simple preparation boosts health and flowering for careful improvers.
Roses combined with soft, romantic perennials
The warm salmon-pink blends beautifully with whites and soft pinks, pairing well with plants like obedient plant or creeping baby’s-breath. Its consistently shaped blooms add focus, while companions supply airiness and movement, pleasing romantic stylists.
Large containers on patios and terraces (40–50 L+)
In a roomy pot of at least 40–50 litres with free-draining compost, BETTINA™ 78 offers repeat flowering at eye level, perfect for patios where ground space is scarce. Stable own-root growth helps it settle and regrow after pruning, suiting balcony dwellers.
Styling ideas
Cottage Path Glow – Line a front path with alternating BETTINA™ 78 and white obedient plant to create a salmon-and-ivory ribbon of colour – ideal for cottage-style front-garden lovers.
Salmon Rose Hedge – Plant at 50–60 cm spacing in a single row to form a lightly formal, flowering boundary that softens fences or parking edges – perfect for family homes wanting gentle structure.
Patio Feature Pot – Grow one plant in a 50 L terracotta pot with trailing thyme or lobelia at the rim for a compact, fragrant focal point – suited to terrace and balcony gardeners.
Cutting Corner – Dedicate a sunny bed to three to five BETTINA™ 78 plants, underplanted with low gypsophila for ready-made filler, giving a steady supply of classic stems – great for home bouquet enthusiasts.
Soft Sunset Border – Combine BETTINA™ 78 with apricot perennials and dusky foliage plants to echo its warm salmon tones and medium height – appealing to colour-focused garden designers.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea florists’ rose, registered as MEIbrico, marketed as BETTINA™ 78 – salmon-pink hybrid tea rose; American Rose Society exhibition name Bettina 78, in the Rós taehibride group.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Alain André Meilland, Marie-Louise “Louisette” Meilland Paolino and Michèle Meilland-Richardier, Meilland International, France, from complex hybrid tea parentage; introduced and registered in 1976.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright shrub typically 120–160 cm high and 70–90 cm wide, with moderately dense, slightly glossy bronze-green foliage and moderate prickliness; best performance in open, sunny positions.
Flower morphology
Medium-sized, 4–7 cm, double, high-centred blooms with 26–39 petals, usually solitary on stems; classic pointed-bud hybrid tea form, remontant with an abundant second flush and further repeats.
Colour data and phenology
Warm salmon-pink overall, ARS op; RHS 24A outer, 25B inner petals, opening intense orange-pink with coral sheen and maturing to coral-orange, then paler peach and apricot towards petal edges.
Fragrance and aroma
Medium-strength, clearly noticeable scent with a fresh, fruity character; fragrance evident outdoors in still air and especially appreciated on cut stems in indoor vases and small arrangements.
Hip characteristics
Limited hip set due to double flowers and regular pruning; when present, produces small ellipsoid hips about 10–14 mm in diameter, coloured orange-red and mainly of ornamental rather than wildlife value.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to around –15 to –12 °C (RHS H6, USDA 7b); medium overall disease resistance, usually resistant to black spot and powdery mildew, with moderate susceptibility to rust in challenging seasons.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in fertile, well-drained soil improved with compost; plant 50–90 cm apart depending on use, in full sun; water during dry spells, feed regularly, deadhead or cut stems to sustain repeat flowering.
BETTINA™ 78 offers long-season salmon-pink blooms with medium fruity scent, upright structure and durable own-root growth, making it a thoughtful choice for Irish gardeners seeking lasting colour with manageable care.
Full Bloom:
The colour lightens slightly, showing a uniform coral-orange shade.
Pre-Fading Flower:
The outer petals are pale pinkish‑orange, the inner petals tending towards peach.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening, the vivid orange–pink coral tone moderately fades: at full bloom it is a uniform coral–orange, and before fading the outer petals are pale pinkish–orange while the inner petals are apricot-coloured.
Rose Hip Notes:
Rose hip formation is expected to be limited due to the double flowers and regular pruning; occasionally forming orange‑red, ellipsoid rose hips 10–14 mm in diameter.
Our product is a rose grown with unique pharmaROSA® cultivation technology!
2 litre, own-root, potted rose.
With shoots appropriate to the season.
With roots thoroughly interwoven through the growing medium.
Quality in line with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
In unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-type rose plant with an individual identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Stock: several varieties and several stages of development in a short stock section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: presentation of the strong root system interwoven through the growing medium with the pot removed.Balance: mature plant where the development of the root system and the shoots is in harmony.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”, but makes the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root production tangible: how the plant is built, what the root system is like and how the shoots renew themselves. The footage was therefore taken at different times, showing plants at different stages of development, so mixed leaf coverage or differing growth stages may appear in the videos. This is not a “sample” of the batch delivered, but an illustration of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical of the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown at the top of the product page.
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