Deep, full ruby-red base colour with a delicate strawberry-red tint at the petal edges. - hybrid tea rose - strong, long-lasting scented rose - sweetly fruity, old-rose scented
– Erőteljes, hosszan tartó illat
– Nagy, telt, bársonyos rubinvörös virágok
– Díjnyertes fajta rangos illatversenyeken
– Jó fagytűrés, megbízható téli állóképesség
– Kiváló vágott virágnak és kiültetésre Különlegesség: Gazdag, sűrű, fényes sötétzöld lomb díszíti.
Streamlined forms – Soil-friendly approach
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
23,30 €
4(6305)
EDITH PIAF® – ruby-red tea-hybrid rose – Meilland
If You dream of a front garden with classic elegance but without complicated rose care, EDITH PIAF® is a superb choice: a compact hybrid tea that fits comfortably into small Irish borders and copes well even where soil stays heavy after rain and needs careful drainage. Its large, velvety flowers glow in a deep ruby red, opening on strong, upright stems that are perfect for cutting into the house. This rose is bred for indulgent fragrance, filling the air with a sweet, fruity, old-rose perfume that lingers on calm evenings. Planted as a 2-litre own-root plant, it settles in steadily, forming its own balanced shape over time, with dense, glossy dark foliage that keeps beds looking full even between flushes. Give it a sunny spot, regular watering and modest pruning, and You can expect a long-lived, reliable garden feature that in year one focuses on roots, year two on bush and flowering growth, and by year three reveals its full ornamental value.
Freshly opened ruby-red bloom of Edith Piaf.
Closed bud of Edith Piaf® in dark ruby red.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden focal point by the entrance
Its upright habit and XL, velvety ruby-red blooms create an immediate sense of welcome, while own-root strength supports a long-lived feature in a modest space, ideal for a low-fuss, tidy front-garden look for busy homeowners
Small flower bed near patio or terrace
Compact height and dense, glossy foliage make it easy to position beside seating, where the strong, sweetly fruity scent can be enjoyed at close quarters, suiting those who want evening perfume without complicated border design for garden beginners
Cutting corner for home bouquets
Long, straight stems with solitary, exhibition-type hybrid tea blooms provide classic, richly coloured roses for vases, allowing regular cutting without spoiling the plant’s structure, appealing to anyone who likes home-grown flowers for interior enthusiasts
Mixed bed with shrubs and perennials
Steady, remontant flowering brings repeated splashes of ruby red through summer, weaving easily among perennials such as Penstemon or bee balm and giving reliable structure in cottage-style schemes for romantic gardeners
Container on sunny balcony or terrace
Performs well in a large pot when planted in at least a 40–50 litre container with quality compost, offering big, scented flowers in constrained spaces, well suited to those greening rented or urban outdoor areas for apartment dwellers
Cottage-style front border with informal edging
The deep ruby-red blooms pair beautifully with soft planting such as dwarf honeysuckle or airy grasses, giving a traditional yet manageable cottage feel without the need for intricate pruning skills for country homeowners
Small rose group of 3–5 plants
Planted in a loose group, it forms a cohesive, upright mass of colour and scent; own-root plants gradually harmonise with the soil and climate, building a stable, uniform display over many seasons for long-term planners
Exposed, open-plot family garden bed
Medium disease resistance and proven hardiness mean it will cope with typical Irish weather, including cool, damp spells when heavy soils drain slowly after Atlantic rain, offering dependable flowering for time-poor gardeners
Decorating ideas
Classic Entrance Pair – Flank your front door with two large containers of EDITH PIAF® underplanted with evergreen dwarf honeysuckle for year-round structure – ideal for homeowners wanting a smart, welcoming doorway.
Ruby Cottage Border – Combine EDITH PIAF® with Penstemon ‘Husker Red’ and soft grasses for a relaxed, country-style strip along a path – perfect for those who like romantic borders without complex planting plans.
Perfumed Patio Corner – Place a single plant in a 40–50 litre pot beside your terrace seating, with lavender and rosemary nearby to layer fragrance – suited to evening loungers who enjoy scent and simplicity.
Small Cutting Patch – Arrange 3–5 bushes in a sunny square bed, edging with low herbs so You can cut armfuls of classic ruby-red blooms for the house – great for creative types who love arranging their own flowers.
Modern Ruby Feature – Set EDITH PIAF® in a narrow gravel bed with dark slate mulch and structural evergreens for a clean, contemporary look – ideal for urban gardeners seeking an easy-care but striking focal point.
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose from the PERFUMELLA® collection. Registered cultivar name MEIramboys, marketed as Edith Piaf® PERFUMELLA® MEIramboys, ARS exhibition name Edith Piaf, premium silver merit rating on pharmarosa.ie.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Meilland International, breeding completed in the United States in 1999. Introduced and registered in 2007, initially distributed by Meilland Richardier in France. Parentage officially listed as unknown.
Awards and recognitions
Highly decorated, including Grand Prix International du Parfum at Nantes (2005), fragrance special prize at Monza (2004), bronze medal in Australia (2008) and silver medal at Alterarosa in France (2016).
Growth and structure
Upright, bushy hybrid tea with dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickliness. Typically reaches 70–100 cm in height and 45–60 cm spread, forming a tidy, vertical accent in beds or containers.
Flower morphology
Very double, cup-shaped blooms with a pronounced central elevation, usually borne singly on stems. Extra-large flowers with 40 or more petals, producing an exhibition-style hybrid tea flower ideal for cutting and display.
Colour and phenology
Rich, velvety ruby-red blooms with a slightly darker base and strawberry-red tints on petal edges. Colour holds well in sun, lightening only moderately and sometimes shifting to a purplish tone as the flower ages.
Fragrance and aroma
Strong, long-lasting perfume combining sweetly fruity notes with a classic old-rose character. Scent is easily noticeable near paths and seating areas, making the variety particularly valued in fragrance-focused gardens.
Rose hip characteristics
Hip set usually low due to very double flowers and regular deadheading. Where allowed, it may form occasional small, spherical orange-red hips about 10–14 mm across, adding modest late-season interest.
Resistance and hardiness
Winter hardy down to approximately -21 to -18 °C (USDA 6b, RHS H7, Swedish zone 3). Shows medium resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust, benefiting from good air circulation and basic preventive care.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun or light partial shade, in well-drained soil with regular watering during dry spells. Recommended spacings: 50 cm for mass planting, 40 cm for hedging, 80 cm as a specimen; around 4–4.6 plants per m².
EDITH PIAF® offers velvety ruby-red, strongly scented blooms on a compact, upright bush that suits small gardens and large containers, while its own-root nature supports long-lived, dependable flowering; consider it if You want beauty with manageable care.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
EDITH PIAF® – ruby-red tea-hybrid rose - Meilland
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Competition and Show Awards:
Grand Prix International du Parfum – Nantes (France, 2005); Fragrance special prize – Monza Rose Competition (Italy, 2004); Bronze medal – National Rose Trial Garden of Australia (Australia, 2008); Silver medal – Alterarosa (France, 2016)
Flower Colour:
Deep, full ruby-red base colour with a delicate strawberry-red tint at the petal edges.
Closed Bud:
Dark ruby red with slightly blackening shadowy spots at the tip.
Freshly Opened Flower:
Rich, velvety ruby red, with a paler strawberry-red shimmer along the edges of the outer petals.
Full Bloom:
Uniform ruby red, with the petal base slightly darker and a velvety texture.
Pre-Fading Flower:
Slightly lightening ruby red with a restrained cherry-red fading at the edges.
Colour Fading Description:
Its colour holds well; in strong sunlight it lightens only moderately, and towards the end of opening it may take on a purplish hue.
Pollinator Attraction:
Its very double bloom form and closed centre make the stamens likely inaccessible, so it is probably of low attractiveness to pollinators.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its very double flowers conceal the stamens, making it primarily an ornamental variety.
Rose Hip Notes:
Hip set is expected to be poor due to the double flowers and removal of spent blooms; occasionally spherical, orange-red 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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