Uniform, vivid deep-pink shade with a warm-toned appearance. - hybrid tea rose - very strong, garden-filling scented rose - fruity, rosy character
– Caprice de Meilland le bláthanna móra galánta
– Dath bándearg domhain seasmhach gan mhaolú mór
– Cumhrán an-láidir torthaí agus rós clasaiceach
– Bláthú athfhillteach le dara borradh flúirseach
– Oiriúnach mar rós gearrtha agus do choimeádáin
– Gné speisialta: Buaiteoir ilchraobh “Prix du Parfum” Eorpach sa bhliain chéanna, aitheantas idirnáisiúnta ar a chumhrán.
Elegant spaces – Grower care
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CAPRICE DE MEILLAND ® – deep pink hybrid tea rose – Meilland
If You dream of a romantic, “girly” Irish cottage border or a welcoming Dublin front step, CAPRICE DE MEILLAND brings large, luminous flowers and a fruity perfume that drifts through the garden. Its repeat-flowering habit gives generous, XL blooms from early summer onwards, even when summers are short and the weather brings frequent showers and brisk breezes under soft Atlantic light. As an own-root shrub, it establishes steadily, building strong roots and a reliable framework for many seasons of colour. You can enjoy its exhibition-style, high-centred buds and elegant, long-stemmed blooms for cutting, without specialist rose skills or complicated routines, simply combining good drainage, a sunny spot and occasional deadheading. Over time, it grows into a bushy, upright feature that pairs beautifully with airy cottage perennials, offering enduring grace and floral drama in a typical family garden.
Freshly opened Caprice de Meilland® bloom in pure pink.
Dense, slightly glossy mid-green foliage of Caprice de Meilland.
Close-up of the moderately thorny stems of Caprice de Meilland®.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Cottage-style front garden focal point
The large, high-centred blooms and strong scent create an instant “wow” beside a gate, front step or path, giving traditional hybrid-tea elegance on a bushy, upright plant that fits small Irish gardens; ideal for the fragrance-loving homeowner.
Cutting patch for home bouquets
Long, straight stems and XL, exhibition-type flowers make this rose excellent for vases, allowing You to harvest bunches of deep pink, perfumed blooms across the season; perfect for the creative hobby-gardener.
Romantic mixed border in family gardens
Its repeat-flowering habit provides colour “pulses” through the summer, weaving easily among perennials while maintaining structure without becoming huge or unmanageable; well suited to the busy family-gardener.
Feature rose in a large patio container
In a 40–50 litre pot with good drainage, the upright, medium-sized bush becomes a fragrant centrepiece near a seating area, with flowers at perfect nose-height; reassuring for the space-conscious urban gardener.
Own-root long-term garden investment
As an own-root shrub it can regenerate from the base if damaged, maintaining true-to-type growth and stable ornamental value over the years, supporting a simple Year 1 roots, Year 2 shoots, Year 3 full display rhythm for the patient beginner.
Small rose hedge or path edging
Regular spacing creates a neat, mid-height line of deep pink blooms that frame paths or lawn edges without dominating, giving structure plus scent along everyday walking routes; attractive for the design-aware gardener.
Weather-resilient showpiece in Irish conditions
Dense foliage, sturdy stems and good colour retention help it look composed through breezy, showery spells typical of coastal and inland Irish gardens, keeping flowers presentable between deadheading sessions for the pragmatic garden-owner.
Perfume-focused collection planting
Award-winning fragrance with a very strong, garden-filling character makes it a cornerstone in scented corners or alongside paths You open in the evening, adding depth to any perfume-led scheme for the scent-obsessed collector.
Styling ideas
Cottage Border Duo – Mix with low baby’s‑breath for a cloud of white under the deep pink blooms, echoing a romantic, cottagey feel – for nostalgic rose-lovers.
Terraced Welcome – Flank a Dublin terrace doorway with a pair in large containers, underplanting with trailing herbs for a fragrant, space-efficient entrance – for urban homeowners.
Pink Perfume Corner – Combine with Calamintha ‘Elfin Purple’ and a garden bench to create a scented nook where flowers and foliage shimmer in soft light – for evening relaxers.
Elegant Grass Contrast – Plant alongside Stipa tenuissima ‘Pony Tails’; the fine, moving grass sets off the formal, high-centred roses – for design-conscious gardeners.
Cutting-Row Charm – Line a sunny side border with evenly spaced plants for reliable, long-stemmed blooms ready for vases all summer – for home florists.
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose, collection Perfumella; registered as MEIsionver, marketed as Caprice de Meilland ® Perfumella ® MEIsionver; exhibition name Caprice de Meilland.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Alain Antoine Meilland, Meilland International, France, from (“Tino Rossi” × “Rendez-Vous”) × “Sonia”; introduced and registered in 1997.
Awards and recognition
Highly decorated perfume rose: multiple 1997 fragrance prizes at Bagatelle Paris, Nantes, Le Roeulx and Rome, plus a gold medal and Rose of the Year title in Hamilton, New Zealand.
Growth and structural characteristics
Bushy, upright shrub to about 85–115 cm high and 40–60 cm wide, with dense, mid‑green, slightly glossy foliage and moderate thorns; poor self-cleaning, so benefits from regular deadheading.
Flower morphology
Very large, high‑centred, pointed buds opening to double flowers with 26–39 petals, generally borne singly on stems; classic cut‑rose form with a generous second flush.
Colour data and phenology
Uniform deep rose-pink, ARS code DP, RHS 55B outer and 55A inner petals; colour holds well, edges lightening slightly as blooms open to a glossy, cupped form before slowly fading.
Fragrance and aroma
Very strong, garden-filling scent with a fruity, rosy character; ideal for planting near windows, doors or seating to enjoy the perfume indoors and outdoors in calm conditions.
Hip characteristics
Occasional small, spherical red hips, about 8–12 mm across, adding a discreet ornamental accent in late season when some spent flowers are left unpruned on the plant.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Medium disease resistance to black spot, mildew and rust; hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3), with moderate tolerance of heat and short dry spells.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil; space 35–75 cm depending on use; water during prolonged dry weather and deadhead for repeat flowering; suitable for borders, hedges and large containers.
CAPRICE DE MEILLAND offers award-winning fragrance, repeat XL blooms and steady, own-root longevity, making it a thoughtful choice if You value long-term beauty with manageable care in a family garden.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
CAPRICE DE MEILLAND ® – deep pink hybrid tea rose - Meilland
Product Type:
antoniaROSE® ORIGINAL - rós i bpota 2 lítear ar a fhréamhacha féin
Competition and Show Awards:
Bagatelle (Paris) – Coupe du Parfum (1997); Nantes – Prix du Parfum (1997); Le Roeulx – Prix du Parfum (1997); Le Roeulx – Certificate (1997); Rome – Gold Medal (1997); Rome – Prix du Parfum (1997); Hamilton (New Zealand) – Rose of the Year (200
Flower Colour:
Uniform, vivid deep-pink shade with a warm-toned appearance.
Closed Bud:
The surface is dark, almost reddish-pink, with a deeper tone at the tip.
Freshly Opened Flower:
Pure pink petals with a high centre and a slightly lighter rim on the outer petals.
Full Bloom:
The surface is harmonious, opening in a cup shape and uniformly deep pink with a glossy sheen.
Pre-Fading Flower:
The centre of the petals fades slightly but remains essentially pink, with a paler edge.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening the deep pink hue only moderately fades; the edges become slightly lighter and it remains pink until the end of flowering.
Pollinator Attraction:
Double (26–39 petals) flowers attract pollinators only to a limited extent because the double flower form reduces access to the stamens, whereas simple or semi‑double forms with exposed stamens are generally more attractive to pollinating insects.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Double, 26–39-petalled flowers partially cover the stamens, so its pollinator-friendliness is limited — primarily an ornamental cultivar.
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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