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
– Warm salmon-pink blooms with coral tones
– Elegant high-centred, pointed-budded flowers
– Medium, clearly noticeable fresh fruity scent
– Upright growth, ideal for borders and hedges
– Reliable remontant flowering with rich second flush Gné speisialta: Oiriúnach mar rós gearrtha galánta i vásaí laethúla.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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BETTINA™ 78 – salmon-pink hybrid tea rose
If You dream of a reliable, elegant rose that suits everyday Irish gardens, BETTINA™ 78 is a superb choice: its upright, medium-tall habit forms a tidy bush that fits easily into borders and front beds, while the warm salmon-orange blooms bring a romantic colour accent from early summer onwards. As a hybrid tea with high-centred, exhibition-style blooms, it offers classic cutting-stem elegance without demanding complex care, provided You give it decent soil preparation and regular watering. The medium, clearly noticeable fragrance adds a fresh, fruity scent near paths or seating, and its medium disease resistance simplifies routine maintenance in Ireland’s damp, mild climate, even with the challenges of frequent rain and heavy clay soils. Grown as a 6–12 month own-root plant, it settles steadily: roots in year one, good shoots in year two, and full ornamental value by year three, giving You a long-lived, dependable structure in the garden.
Closed bud of Bettina™ 78 hybrid tea rose.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden feature rose
The upright habit and medium height create an elegant but not overpowering focal point for typical Irish front gardens, giving clear structure and neat form that stays in proportion to small spaces, reassuring beginners
Cutting bed for home bouquets
High-centred, pointed buds on long, straight stems make this variety ideal for cutting; You can pick classic florist-style blooms from your own border throughout the season, adding enjoyment for homeowners
Sunny mixed border with perennials
The salmon-pink to coral-orange flowers blend well with soft whites, blues and silvers, while medium vigour lets perennials and grasses share the space without overcrowding, supporting relaxed gardeners alike
Specimen rose near a path or seating
The clearly noticeable, fruity fragrance is best appreciated close up, so a single plant near a bench, path or doorway gives everyday scent and colour without needing a large bed, delighting busy gardeners
Small rose groups (3–5 plants)
Planted in groups, the even height and uniform flower form create a coherent, formal-looking planting that still feels romantic, ideal when You want a simple, repeatable solution that suits time-poor families
Container planting on patio or balcony
In a minimum 40–50 litre container with good drainage, its upright habit and medium size give a tidy, vertical accent, well suited to paved patios or coastal balconies where wind shelter is limited for urban residents
Rural cottage-style front beds
The warm salmon-pink tones and classic hybrid tea form pair beautifully with traditional cottage plants like gypsophila and obedient plant, giving a soft, nostalgic look that appeals to romantic-style gardeners
Family garden borders on heavier soils
Own-root plants gradually adapt to local soil, giving long-term stability and reliable flowering once drainage is improved, making it easier to manage Irish gardens that often struggle with seasonally wet, heavier clays for beginners
Decorating ideas
Elegant front entrance – Plant one or two on either side of a sunny path and underplant with low lavender or thyme to frame the doorway with structure and scent – ideal for busy homeowners wanting simple kerb appeal
Cutting corner – Group three plants in a rectangular bed with gypsophila and obedient plant, giving florist-style stems for vases from late spring onwards – perfect for flower lovers who like bringing blooms indoors
Patio statement pot – Use a 40–50 litre terracotta container with free-draining compost and add soft blue violas around the base for long-season colour – great for balcony and small-patio gardeners
Cottage border ribbon – Thread a short row of BETTINA™ 78 through a mixed cottage border of foxgloves, salvias and ornamental grasses to add warm salmon highlights – suited to rural and village-garden owners
Family seating area – Position one near a bench, paired with a compact hydrangea and a few herb clumps to enjoy fragrance and colour at eye level – ideal for families who relax and dine outdoors
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose, registered as MEIbrico, trade name BETTINA™ 78. Rose group: Hybrid Tea, Florists Rose. ARS approved exhibition name: Bettina 78. The cultivar name is a female given name.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Alain André Meilland, Marie-Louise “Louisette” Meilland Paolino and Michèle Meilland-Richardier, Meilland International, France; parentage includes ‘Jolie Madame’, ‘Sunlight’, ‘Lady Elgin’ and ‘Dr. A. J. Verhage’.
Growth and structure
Upright hybrid tea with moderately dense, slightly glossy bronze-green foliage; height about 120–160 cm, spread 70–90 cm. Moderately thorny canes; forms a tidy, vertical bush suited to borders and specimen planting.
Flower morphology
Medium-sized, double flowers with 26–39 petals, solitary on stems. High-centred, pointed-budded, classic cut-rose form. Remontant, with an abundant second flush given adequate feeding and watering during the season.
Colour and phenology
Warm salmon-pink overall, with vibrant orange-pink buds and coral sheen. Colour lightens slightly to coral-orange at full bloom, outer petals becoming paler with apricot inner tones; good colour retention through the flowering cycle.
Fragrance and aroma
Medium-strength, clearly noticeable fragrance with a fresh, fruity character. Best appreciated at close range in seating areas or along paths. Primarily ornamental rather than pollinator-focused due to its full, double form.
Rose hip characteristics
Rose hip set is generally limited due to double flowers and regular deadheading, but can occasionally produce small, orange-red ellipsoid hips around 10–14 mm in diameter later in the season.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to about -15 to -12 °C (RHS H6, USDA 7b, Swedish zone 2). Disease resistance medium overall; resistant to powdery mildew and black spot, with moderate rust susceptibility. Requires watering in prolonged dry periods.
Horticultural recommendations
Prefers a sunny, open site with well-drained soil; spacing 60 cm in mass plantings, 50 cm for hedging, 90 cm as specimen. Medium maintenance; deadhead spent blooms and provide occasional plant protection where disease pressure is high.
BETTINA™ 78 offers elegant salmon-pink blooms, reliable cutting stems and an upright, easy-to-place habit, while its own-root form promises long-term stability and renewal, making it a sensible, enjoyable choice if You would like a dependable garden rose.
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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Company details
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