Rich, warm golden-yellow base colour with a delicate pinkish edging. - hybrid tea rose - strong, long-lasting scented rose - sweetly spicy aroma
– Strong, long‑lasting sweetly spicy fragrance
– Large, elegant, double cup‑shaped blooms
– Rich golden‑yellow flowers with pink edging
– Bushy habit with dense, glossy dark foliage
– Reliable repeat flowering with abundant second flush Special feature: Portland Rose Society Gold Award winner for exhibition‑quality cut flowers.
Supports local wildlife – Familiar garden experience
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,40 €
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Centennial Star™ Romantica® hybrid tea rose – MEInerau
If You would like a reliable hybrid tea that suits an Irish family garden, Centennial Star™ provides large, golden-yellow blooms edged in soft pink on a bushy, dark green shrub that stays naturally compact, works beautifully in beds or containers and copes well with damp, variable weather and heavier soils where good drainage is ensured. The strong, sweetly spicy fragrance makes every flush feel special, while its remontant, season-long flowering habit means You enjoy repeat colour without complicated routines. As an own-root plant it builds a durable, well-balanced structure, recovering more easily from winter and pruning so it keeps its good looks for years. With medium disease resistance and only occasional care needed, it fits a low-fuss approach, and its versatile cut flower quality means You can bring blooms indoors as well. Planted as a 6–12 month, well-rooted shrub, it settles in quickly – strong roots in year one, more shoots in year two, and full ornamental impact by about year three.
Centennial Star™ shows a full, double bloom with a rich yellow centre.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden feature rose
Centennial Star™ forms a bushy, dark green shrub with showy yellow-pink flowers, giving an immediate focal point that looks “finished” without complex planting plans, ideal when You want impact but simple care for the busy beginner
Family flower bed near the house
The compact yet generous habit fits neatly into average front or back beds, offering colour close to windows and paths while staying manageable for light pruning and deadheading, which suits the time-poor homeowner
Cutting patch for home bouquets
Large, long-stemmed blooms with a strong, sweetly spicy perfume are perfect for vases, so even a small group of plants can supply regular bunches without needing a dedicated cutting garden, pleasing the home flower lover
Container planting on patio or balcony
In a 40–50 litre container with good drainage, its upright, bushy shape and repeat flowers provide a tidy, elegant presence that is easy to water and feed, a straightforward solution for the urban gardener
Small group planting in mixed borders
Planted in groups of three to five, the stable own-root shrubs gradually match their surroundings, building a long-lived framework of stems and foliage that keeps beds structured and dependable for the long-term planner
Edging and path-side planting
Its moderate height and medium spread create a defined yet soft edge, guiding the eye along paths or drives without overpowering other plants, which is ideal for neat, low-maintenance layouts for the orderly gardener
Irish cottage-style and rural gardens
The romantic yellow and peach-pink tones blend well with traditional perennials, while its willingness to perform in a cool, humid climate gives reassuring continuity of bloom for the country cottage fan
Coastal and exposed suburban sites
A robust shrub that copes well with breezier, wetter situations when the soil is prepared with drainage, offering reliable flowering even where conditions are less than ideal for the practical realist
Decorating ideas
Golden welcome – Plant Centennial Star™ beside the front gate with lavender or rosemary to frame a fragrant, tidy entrance – ideal for homeowners who want a smart, low-effort welcome.
Patio perfume – Grow one plant in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot, underplant with grey santolina for contrast, and enjoy easy-to-reach scented blooms – perfect for balcony and terrace users.
Romantic trio – Group three shrubs with hydrangeas and purple-leaved penstemon for a soft, cottage-style border that flowers over a long season – suited to lovers of classic country gardens.
Cut-flower corner – Dedicate a sunny bed to Centennial Star™ with low sedums at the front, giving a neat patch for regular cutting and easy weeding – great for beginners who like arranging flowers indoors.
Family-friendly edging – Use a loose row along a garden path, mixing with hardy perennials for colour at child height and simple shaping – good for busy families wanting charm without complexity.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose from the Romantica collection; registered as MEInerau, marketed as Centennial Star™ Romantica. ARS exhibition name Centennial Star ensures clear identification for enthusiasts and collectors.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Alain A. Meilland in France from (‘Sunblest’ × ‘KORresia’) × ‘MEInarval’. Registered in 1997 with US Plant Patent PP10 668 and introduced after 1997 by Star Roses and Plants.
Awards and recognitions
Recipient of a Gold Award from the Portland Rose Society, recognising its exhibition-quality blooms and overall garden performance under show-level cultivation and assessment standards.
Growth and structure
Bushy, clump-forming hybrid tea reaching about 90–130 cm high and 70–95 cm wide. Moderately thorny canes with dense, glossy dark green foliage create a full, balanced shrub shape for garden beds and containers.
Flower morphology
Large, double, cup-shaped flowers with 26–39 petals, usually solitary on stems. Medium-tall, upright growth gives good cutting stems, while remontant habit ensures an abundant second flush and further repeats.
Colour and phenology
Warm golden-yellow base with pink edges; buds open deep yellow with pink tips, maturing to vivid yellow with salmon-pink, then pale yellow with peach-pink edging as blooms age gradually on the plant.
Fragrance and aroma
Strong, long-lasting scent with a sweetly spicy character. Well suited for seating areas, doors and cutting, where the perfume can be enjoyed at close range over many hours from freshly cut blooms.
Rose hip characteristics
Occasional ellipsoidal rose hips, around 8–12 mm, orange-red when ripe. Mainly of ornamental and wildlife interest rather than a dominant feature, appearing more often if spent flowers are not removed.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3, USDA 6b). Medium resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust; benefits from basic hygiene and occasional treatment in high disease-pressure seasons.
Horticultural recommendations
Use in beds, edging, containers and as a specimen or cut flower. Space 55 cm for masses, 50 cm for hedging, 90 cm as a specimen; for own-root plants allow time to establish and water during dry spells.
Centennial Star™ combines romantic, fragrant yellow-pink blooms with a compact, reliable shrub form that suits beds or large containers, and as an own-root rose it builds long-lived, easily managed structure, so You can plant with confidence and enjoy deciding where it fits best.
Flower Colour:
Rich, warm golden-yellow base colour with a delicate pinkish edging.
Closed Bud:
Deep golden-yellow surface with a slightly pinkish tip.
Freshly Opened Flower:
Dense golden-yellow petals with a soft pinkish-red shade along the edges.
Full Bloom:
Vivid golden-yellow centre, with a more pronounced salmon-pink edging on the outer petals.
Pre-Fading Flower:
The yellow fades to a pale yellow and the pink edging takes on a peach-pink tone.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening the golden-yellow ground colour fades to light yellow, and the pinkish rim shifts to a salmon and then to a peach-pink tone.
Pollinator Attraction:
Its double flowers moderately attract pollinators, as the double flower form and reduced stamen accessibility limit insects’ access to nectar and pollen.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Because its double flowers attract pollinators only to a limited extent, it is at best partially pollinator-friendly and is primarily an ornamental variety.
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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