Cream base tone with a medium-pink band running along the petal margins. A subtle off‑white tint is visible within the cream. - hybrid tea rose - mild, restrained-scented rose - soft, tea-rose scented
– XL, high‑centred blooms with elegant form.
– Cream petals edged in refined medium pink.
– Remontant habit with plentiful second flush.
– Dense, dark green foliage on bushy plant.
– Decorous, mild tea‑rose fragrance.
– Gné speisialta: Hibride tae prémiam ór, buaiteoir ilbhonnán i Monza, Baden-Baden, Geneva agus Le Roeulx.
Horticultural experience – Streamlined forms
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LAETITIA CASTA® – cream-pink tea-hybrid rose – Meilland
For those dreaming of a gentle Irish cottage feel at the front gate, LAETITIA CASTA® brings streamlined hybrid-tea elegance in soft cream and pink, perfectly in tune with rainfall-fresh mornings and mild summer light. This award-winning rose offers large, classic blooms on a neat, bushy plant that fits comfortably into typical family gardens and compact Dublin terraces. As an own-root rose it settles reliably, building a stable, long-lived framework with good capacity to regenerate after pruning or weather knocks. Plant in free-draining soil, improve heavier clay, then mulch and feed for an easy-care routine that rewards you with refined flowers for cutting. Expect roots to establish in year one, strong new flowering shoots in year two, and full ornamental impact by year three, giving you many seasons of contentment, soft colour and relaxed strolling among the blooms.
Freshly opened bloom of Laetitia Casta® with cream petals edged in pink.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden feature by the path
Use as a single specimen near your entrance or beside a short path to enjoy the large, high‑centred blooms at eye level. The neat, bushy habit is easy to keep within bounds, ideal where space is limited but you still want a refined focal point for beginners.
Cottage-style mixed border
Blend with airy perennials and grasses to soften its formal hybrid‑tea shape; the cream-pink flowers pair beautifully with blues and mauves while giving structure through the season. In typical Irish moisture, simply ensure decent drainage in heavier clay for busy-owners.
Small rose bed in family garden
Planted in groups, spacing about 55 cm, LAETITIA CASTA® forms a coherent, low hedge of colour that children and adults can enjoy. Own-root plants thicken gradually rather than becoming leggy, giving a longer‑lived, easy‑to-manage display for family-gardeners.
Cutting patch for home vases
The XL, high‑centred blooms are classic exhibition‑style roses, ideal for cutting and arranging indoors. Regular cutting encourages new flowering stems, so your rose both decorates the garden and repeatedly fills vases, suiting fragrance‑curious home-stylists.
Sunny terrace or patio in a large container
Grow in a 40–50 litre pot with quality compost and good drainage to enjoy hybrid‑tea form on balconies or small terraces. Own‑root vigour supports recovery after pruning and repotting, giving stable shape and colour for compact‑space urbanites.
Formal pair flanking a doorway
Plant two matching bushes on either side of a door or path for a gentle, welcoming look. The upright, bushy structure helps you maintain symmetry, while the repeat flowering refreshes the display through shorter Irish summers for style‑conscious homeowners.
Feature among silver and aromatic plants
Combine with Helichrysum and catmint to echo its refined, streamlined bloom form against soft, scented foliage. This contrast highlights the rose’s elegant structure while surrounding it with resilient, lower‑maintenance companions for relaxed, nature‑oriented gardeners.
Sheltered bed in wetter, wind-touched sites
Placed where hedges or walls gently break Atlantic breezes, LAETITIA CASTA® copes well, as long as soil is well‑drained to handle frequent rain and reduce fungal pressure. Thoughtful siting and simple care keep it performing reliably for practical Irish planters.
Styling ideas
Cottage-Romance – Underplant with catmint and low geraniums for a soft, old-world cottage look that lets the refined, large blooms stand out – perfect for nostalgic front-garden owners.
Terrace-Showpiece – Grow one plant in a generous 40–50 litre clay pot with trailing thyme to accentuate its upright, exhibition-style flowers – ideal for small-terrace dwellers.
Pastel-Border – Mix with pale foxgloves and soft grasses, using the bushy rose as a structural anchor among looser perennials – good for those seeking gentle structure without formal hedging.
Entrance-Pairing – Plant two either side of a short path with a lavender edging to frame the route in scent and classic hybrid-tea form – suited to house-proud homeowners.
Cutting-Corner – Group several plants in a sunny bed with easy fillers like cosmos, so you can harvest elegant stems while the border still looks full – ideal for home floristry enthusiasts.
Technical cultivar profile
Characteristic
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose, registered as MEIlampario, marketed as Laetitia Casta® PERFUMELLA®. Belongs to the PERFUMELLA® collection and approved for exhibition as Laetitia Casta.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Alain Meilland, Meilland International, France, around 2009. Introduced commercially from 2010 by Meilland International as a premium hybrid tea garden and cutting rose.
Awards and recognition
Multiple European trial successes: silver medals at Monza and Le Roeulx 2009, several awards at Baden-Baden including aesthetic prize, plus a certificate of merit at Geneva 2009.
Growth and structural characteristics
Bushy, shrub-like hybrid tea with dense, dark green, slightly glossy foliage. Height typically 90–120 cm with a spread of 50–70 cm, moderately thorny stems and upright yet full habit.
Flower morphology
Large XL, 10 cm+ double blooms with 26–39 petals, high‑centred hybrid tea form and pointed buds, usually borne singly on stems. Repeats well with a notably abundant second flush.
Colour data and phenology
Cream base with medium pink margin; outer petals RHS 55C, inner 158C. Buds pastel cream with pink blush, ageing to off‑white as pink edging softens; moderate colour retention before fading.
Fragrance and aroma
Soft, tea‑rose fragrance of mild strength, offering a gentle, refined scent rather than a powerful perfume. Best appreciated at close range on still, warm days or when used as a cut flower indoors.
Hip characteristics
Due to double flowers, hip set is generally sparse; when present, small 9–13 mm, spherical, bright red hips (RHS 40A) may appear, adding a discreet ornamental accent in late season.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (H7, USDA 6b, Swedish Zone 3). Very susceptible to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, so regular monitoring and preventive treatments are recommended.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun, with free‑draining soil improved on heavy clay. Space 45–90 cm depending on use; maintain 3.3–3.8 plants/m² in beds. Needs regular feeding, pruning and proactive disease control.
LAETITIA CASTA® offers award-winning, large cream-pink blooms, elegant bushy structure and long-lived own-root reliability; an excellent choice if you would like a refined yet manageable feature rose.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
LAETITIA CASTA® – cream-pink tea-hybrid rose - Meilland
Product Type:
antoniaROSE® ORIGINAL - rós i bpota 2 lítear ar a fhréamhacha féin
Competition and Show Awards:
Monza – silver medal (2009); Le Roeulx – silver medal (2009); Geneva – certificate of merit (2009); Baden-Baden – silver medal (2009); Baden-Baden – aesthetic award (2009); Baden-Baden – bronze medal in the breeders’ competition (2009); St Albans – gold m
Pollinator Attraction:
Its highly double, bud-opening flowers have limited stamen accessibility, so they attract pollinators poorly.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Because of its double flowers, it is limited pollinator-friendly; it attracts pollinators poorly and is primarily an ornamental variety.
Rose Hip Notes:
Rose-hip formation is expected to be slight due to the double flowers; occasionally forming 9–13 mm in diameter, globular, bright red (RHS 40A) hips.
Maintenance Requirements:
Maintenance requirement high; very susceptible to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, therefore regular disease control is necessary.
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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