The flower is a pure, warm-toned salmon pink with a pale shell-pink veil. - hybrid tea rose - mild, restrained-scented rose - delicate, soft, fruity aroma
– Elegant salmon‑pink blooms for refined borders.
– Cut flowers with excellent vase life.
– Upright, dense growth for tidy planting.
– Resistant to powdery mildew and rust.
– Gentle, fruity fragrance for subtle charm.
– Gné speisialta: Bláthanna móra, pointeáilte ar ghalrú arís is arís eile i rith an tséasúir.
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SONIA MEILLAND® – salmon pink hybrid tea rose
Soft shell-pink blooms, a delicate fruity aroma and classic hybrid tea elegance make SONIA MEILLAND® a charming choice for Irish cottage borders and Dublin terrace front gardens. This upright, bushy rose offers reliable remontant flowering, so you can cut long-stemmed blooms for the house while the plant keeps producing new buds outdoors. Bred for good disease resistance, it copes well with damp conditions and the kind of frequent light rain and humidity that many gardens see, as long as the soil drains reasonably well on heavier clays. Own-root plants settle in steadily, giving you a long-lived, stable shrub that recovers well from weather damage or pruning, maturing from root establishment to full presence over three seasons.
High-centred, pointed buds and a double bloom form on Sonia Meilland®.
Sonia Meilland® rózsa több nyílási stádiumban, egymás mellett látható színváltozással.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Cottage-style front garden feature
The upright, 110–150 cm habit and classic high‑centred flowers suit a traditional Irish cottage front, giving height without overwhelming a small plot. Its long-stemmed blooms create a graceful focal point near the door, particularly for fragrance-loving homeowners.
Low-maintenance family flower bed
Good overall disease resistance and low maintenance needs make it easy to grow in mixed borders where time is limited. Occasional deadheading and feeding are usually enough for generous flowering, ideal for busy urban garden beginners.
Cutting patch for home bouquets
Large 7–10 cm, high‑centred flowers on straight stems are perfect for vases and occasional exhibition use. The mild, fruity scent and salmon‑pink colouring blend well with other cut flowers, appealing to creative, arrangement‑minded gardeners.
Sunny terrace or patio in a large container
In a 40–50 litre pot with good drainage, it makes an elegant statement plant, provided it has full sun and regular watering. Own-root vigour supports long-term container culture, suiting space-conscious city residents.
Small hedge or row along a path
At 35 cm spacing it forms a refined, salmon‑pink flowering line that guides guests towards your entrance. Dense dark-green foliage and repeat bloom give structure for much of the season, helpful for design‑aware planners.
Mixed border with shrubs and perennials
The warm shell‑pink flowers combine beautifully with companions like Cotinus, Spiraea and daylilies, softening transitions between shrubs and herbaceous plants. This suits nature‑oriented gardeners who enjoy gentle colour harmonies.
Weather-resilient, long-lived planting
Own-root growth means the plant can regenerate from its base if stems are damaged by wind, pruning or winter. Over years it maintains form and flowering, reassuring those who value dependable, long‑term garden structure.
Season-spanning focal point near seating
Remontant flowering with a generous second flush keeps colour near patios or benches across the short Irish summer, from early flush to late repetitions. This gradual display particularly suits those who savour relaxed outdoor moments.
Styling ideas
Cottage Charm – Underplant SONIA MEILLAND® with soft perennials and low grasses to echo classic cottage borders, ideal for those after a romantic, easy-care feel – beginners and busy homeowners
Elegant Row – Plant as a short hedge along a path at 35 cm spacing for a refined salmon-pink ribbon of colour – urban front-garden owners wanting tidy structure
Patio Feature – Grow one plant in a 40–50 litre pot with trailing thyme or lobelia at the base for a neat terrace focal point – small-space gardeners
Cutting Corner – Dedicate a sunny strip with several plants at 40 cm spacing plus filler annuals for reliable home-cut bouquets – creative enthusiasts who like arranging flowers
Soft Contrast – Pair with dark-foliaged shrubs like Cotinus ‘Lilla’ and pink Spiraea for layered colour and texture – design-conscious cottage and suburban gardeners
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose, registered as MEIhelvet, sold as Sonia Meilland® – salmon pink hybrid tea rose – Meilland; ARS exhibition name Sonia; grandiflora–type florist and garden hybrid tea.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Marie-Louise Meilland, France, 1970, from ‘Zambra’ × (‘Baccará’ × ‘White Knight’); introduced after 1973 by Meilland International and later by Star Roses and Plants.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright bush, typically 110–150 cm high and 50–70 cm wide, with dense, glossy, dark green foliage and moderate prickliness; suited to beds, borders, low hedging and cutting gardens.
Flower morphology
Large double blooms, 7–10 cm diameter, 26–39 petals, high-centred, pointed-budded form; mostly solitary on stems, repeat flowering with a generous second flush in suitable conditions.
Colour data and phenology
Warm salmon-pink with pale shell-pink veil; ARS pb, RHS 48C outer, 48D inner; richer in cool weather, lightening in heat; fades to lighter pink with slight creamy edging as blooms age.
Fragrance and aroma
Delicate, mild fragrance with a soft, fruity character; scent is noticeable at close range but not overpowering, making it comfortable near seating areas or along regularly used paths.
Hip characteristics
Hip formation generally sparse due to double flowers; occasional small spherical red hips, about 6–10 mm diameter, may appear late in the season without significant ornamental impact.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Good overall disease resistance; resistant to powdery mildew and rust, moderate black spot tolerance; hardy to about −15 to −12 °C (RHS H6), USDA zone 7b, Swedish zone 2 equivalents.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny, well-drained soil; space 40 cm for mass planting, 35 cm for hedging, 65 cm as specimen; deadhead to encourage repeats; water regularly in prolonged dry spells and mulch annually.
SONIA MEILLAND® offers elegant salmon-pink blooms, reliable repeat flowering and long-term own-root resilience, making it a thoughtful choice if you wish to invest in a graceful, low-effort garden rose.
Pollinator Attraction:
Its strongly double flower form and reduced stamen accessibility mean it attracts few pollinators.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Double-flowered — the petals partially cover the stamens, so its pollinator-friendliness is limited; primarily an ornamental cultivar.
Rose Hip Notes:
Rose-hip formation is expected to be minimal due to the double-flowered habit; occasionally spherical red hips 6–10 mm in diameter may form.
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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