Velvety deep burgundy petals with a golden‑yellow reverse, producing a strong contrasting bicolour effect. - hybrid tea rose - mild, yet noticeable-scented rose - fragrance description not available
– Dramatic burgundy and gold bicolour blooms
– Abundant remontant flowering in summer
– Upright, compact habit for beds and pots
– Good heat and drought tolerance
– Mild, noticeable classic rose fragrance Special feature: Awarded at Rose Hills International Rose Trials in 2011.
EDDY MITCHELL® – burgundy-yellow quilled-petal hybrid tea rose - Meilland
If You love classic, high-centred hybrid tea blooms but prefer a rose that simply settles in and performs, EDDY MITCHELL® is a superb choice. Its velvety burgundy petals with a glowing yellow reverse create a dramatic, two-tone colour display that stands out in small Irish front gardens and cottage-style beds. The bush stays compact and upright, making it ideal where You want a neat, formal look along paths or near the door. Large, exhibition-type flowers appear repeatedly through the season, so Your planting keeps its impact without complicated pruning. The blooms are well suited for cutting, bringing their sophisticated bicolour effect indoors in a vase. As an own-root plant in the pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre pot, it establishes reliably and offers a long garden life, steadily forming a balanced bush that copes well with our cool, sometimes wet climate and heavy soil once drainage is in place. Expect a gentle development arc – roots in year one, bushy shoots in year two, and full ornamental value by year three – giving You confidence that the rose will mature steadily. With a mild but noticeable fragrance, good heat tolerance in sunny spots, and a structure that suits both beds and large containers, this variety supports an easy-care, long-lived rose display that feels “plant it and it works” for everyday gardens.
Glossy, dark green foliage of Eddy Mitchell®
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden feature rose near the entrance
The compact, upright habit keeps the plant tidy and in scale with smaller Irish front gardens, while the strong bicolour flowers provide a sophisticated welcome without overwhelming the space, giving everyday gardeners a manageable focal point for their home
Formal edging or low hedge along a path
Regular, upright growth and dense, dark foliage allow plants to line paths with a clean outline; spaced correctly they form a low, structured hedge that still flowers generously, ideal for those seeking easy order around a family garden walkway
Specimen rose in a mixed flowerbed
The dramatic burgundy and yellow blooms act as a colour anchor, pairing well with perennials and grasses without losing presence, giving beginner and hobby gardeners a single, reliable accent that makes a small bed look thoughtfully designed centrepiece
Cutting patch or cutting row in the garden
Large, high-centred, exhibition-type flowers are carried mostly singly on strong stems, making them excellent for cutting; owners can enjoy professional-looking, long-stemmed roses indoors without needing specialist growing techniques, suiting busy rose enthusiasts indoors
Feature rose in a large patio container
In a minimum 40–50 litre container with good drainage, the upright bush shape and repeat-flowering nature provide long-season colour on balconies or paved areas, especially in urban settings where ground space is limited for container-focused city gardeners
Sunny bed in warmer, more sheltered gardens
The variety tolerates heat well and keeps its dark colour with only slight fading, so in sunnier, sheltered Irish spots it continues to look rich and velvety, offering a dependable show in good summers for sun-loving garden owners
Rose bed in heavier Irish soils with improved drainage
Once planted into soil with added drainage, the own-root plant gradually adapts and forms a stable bush that copes with cool, damp spells typical of our Atlantic-influenced weather, reassuring those working with heavier ground in real-life conditions
Long-term family garden planting
As an own-root hybrid tea, the bush renews itself from its own base over time, avoiding graft failure and supporting a longer lifespan, making it a sound investment for family gardens where people want roses that will settle and stay with them longer
Decorating ideas
Cottage Contrast – Combine EDDY MITCHELL® with soft pink or white shrub roses and airy grasses to let its dark bicolour blooms pop as a compact focal point – for cottage-garden fans wanting an easy, standout accent.
Front-Door Welcome – Plant a pair in large, matching pots on either side of the entrance, underplanted with trailing ivy, to create a tidy, upright greeting that looks cared-for with minimal effort – ideal for busy homeowners.
Evening Drama – Set EDDY MITCHELL® against pale walls or gravel, adding silver foliage plants such as lavender or artemisia so its burgundy-yellow flowers glow at dusk – for those who enjoy evening time on the patio.
Colour Anchor – Use one or three plants in a mixed bed with fountain grass and bee balm to tie together reds and golds, giving structure and repeat colour throughout summer – perfect for hobby gardeners building their first design.
Cutting Corner – Dedicate a small, sunny strip to a short row of EDDY MITCHELL® for reliable long-stemmed blooms, edging it with low herbs to keep it attractive even after cutting – suited to beginners who love home-grown bouquets.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose, registered as MEIrysett, marketed as EDDY MITCHELL® hybrid tea rose, also known in exhibitions as Garden Director Bartje Miller; part of the hybrid tea rose commercial group.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Alain Meilland for Meilland International, France, from ('Madame A. Meilland' × 'Yakimour') × 'Épidor'; introduced and registered in 2008 as a premium-quality hybrid tea rose.
Awards and recognitions
Received a First Season Certificate of Merit at the Rose Hills International Rose Trials in 2011, reflecting its ornamental value and performance in competitive trial garden conditions.
Growth and structure
Compact, upright bush reaching about 70–100 cm in height and 60–90 cm spread, with dense, glossy, dark green foliage and moderate prickles; maintains a tidy outline suited to beds, borders and containers.
Flower morphology
Large, high-centred hybrid tea blooms with 26–39 double petals, mostly borne singly on stems; classic pointed buds open to exhibition-type flowers suitable for cutting, repeating freely through the season.
Colour and phenology
Velvety deep burgundy petals with a golden-yellow reverse create a strong bicolour effect; colour holds well in warmth, with slight purple and bronze tones appearing as blooms age in strong sunlight.
Fragrance and aroma
Displays a mild yet noticeable rose scent, adding refinement without overpowering nearby seating or windows; fragrance is best appreciated on still days and from flowers cut for indoor arrangements.
Rose hip characteristics
Hip set is generally sparse due to double flowers and regular deadheading; when present, produces small, 8–12 mm, egg-shaped red hips that are mainly of incidental ornamental interest late in the season.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to around -23 to -21 °C (USDA 6a, RHS H7), tolerating typical Irish winters; disease resistance is moderate to common fungal issues, benefiting from good air circulation and occasional preventive care.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny positions with well-drained soil; recommended spacing 55 cm in mass plantings, 50 cm for hedging, about 90 cm as a specimen; suitable for beds, edging, specimen use, large containers and cut flowers.
EDDY MITCHELL® offers dramatic bicolour blooms, a compact, upright habit and dependable cut flowers on a long-lived own-root plant, making it a practical, elegant choice if You would like a reliable feature rose.
Pollinator Attraction:
Highly double, high‑centred blooms have poorly accessible stamens, so the variety only moderately attracts pollinators.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Double, high-centred blooms partially conceal the stamens, so it only moderately attracts pollinators and is primarily an ornamental variety.
Rose Hip Notes:
Hip formation is expected to be sparse due to the double flowers and regular pruning; occasionally producing ovoid, red (RHS 44A) hips 8–12 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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