The inner surface of the petals is pale cream, with a bright scarlet edge. - hybrid tea rose - mild, subtle scented rose - soft, sweetish fragrance
– Elegant Hybrid Tea for beds and cutting
– Refined cream blooms with scarlet edging
– Reliable remontant flowering with strong second flush
– Medium disease resistance, hardy to H7
– Dense, mid‑green foliage with upright habit Special feature: Produces decorative orange‑red hips in autumn.
Future-proof garden concept – Water-conscious
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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FLUSHING MEADOW – cream-pink hybrid tea rose - Dorieux
If You want an elegant but easy-going hybrid tea for an Irish family garden, FLUSHING MEADOW is a reliable choice for neat front beds and paths where You simply plant and enjoy. Its large, creamy blooms are edged with scarlet, opening into fully double, exhibition-quality flowers that look just as good in the border as they do in a vase indoors. On an own-root plant, this upright, well-foliaged bush builds a balanced framework that recovers well from pruning and gives long-term value with minimal fuss. Once settled, it repeats with generous flushes through summer, offering a steady supply of cut stems for the house. In Irish conditions it copes well, provided the soil drains reasonably even on clayey plots and You remember regular watering in longer dry spells. Over time, its medium disease resistance and manageable size suit smaller gardens where You want a tidy, structured look rather than a wild thicket. In the first year it puts energy into roots, in the second into stronger shoots, and from the third year You can expect the full ornamental effect of this distinctive two-tone rose.
Flushing Meadow shows a cupped, very double flower form.
Freshly opened cream-pink bloom of Flushing Meadow hybrid tea rose.
Flushing Meadow in bloom, showing the large flower size
Flushing Meadow rose in full bloom, showing cream-pink flowers with scarlet edging.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden focal point by the path
Its upright habit and dense mid-green foliage create a compact, formal-looking bush that frames paths and entrances without overwhelming the space, ideal when You want structured charm for a typical Irish front garden homeowners
Mixed flower bed near the house
Large, fully double blooms with cream centres and scarlet rims draw the eye from windows and terraces, blending beautifully with perennials while still giving a classic hybrid tea presence for relaxed family beds busy gardeners
Small groups of 3 in lawn islands
Planting three bushes at the recommended spacing forms a rounded, balanced clump that looks designed without complex planning, ideal for simple lawn islands You can mow around easily and keep smart all season beginners
Cutting corner for house bouquets
Solitary, long-stemmed flowers and exhibition-bred form give You dependable stems for vases; the subtle sweet fragrance works well indoors without being overpowering, great if You like regular home-picked arrangements flower lovers
Edging along low fences or driveways
At around 70–95 cm high, plants align neatly to define boundaries without blocking views, giving a calm, orderly edge that still flowers repeatedly, perfect for modest front plots and shared driveways in estates urban residents
Water-conscious beds with good drainage
Moderate heat and drought tolerance means it copes well once established, as long as the soil drains steadily after rain common in Irish weather, so You can manage watering without constant attention time-poor gardeners
Coastal or exposed but sunny gardens
The sturdy, upright growth and medium disease resistance suit breezier, open spots where a well-anchored, compact rose is easier to manage than taller, lanky varieties, provided it still enjoys good sun exposure coastal owners
Large patio container (40–50 litre minimum)
When grown in a sizeable container with quality compost and regular feeding, its bushy habit and repeat flowering give a dependable display close to seating areas, while own-root resilience supports long-term pot culture balcony and patio users
Decorating ideas
Cottage-front trio – Plant three FLUSHING MEADOW in a loose triangle with lavender and catmint to echo traditional cottage fronts while keeping a compact, easy-care structure – ideal for lovers of soft, romantic entrances.
Smart driveway line – Use a single row along the drive, underplant with low thyme or creeping campanula for a clean, structured edge and simple mowing lines – suited to families who want order with minimal work.
Summer cutting corner – Combine FLUSHING MEADOW with Spiraea ‘Dart’s Red’ and airy grasses in a sunny bed to give a steady flow of stems for vases – perfect for those who enjoy arranging home-grown flowers.
Patio feature pot – Grow one plant in a 40–50 litre container with trailing lobelia and white bacopa, placing it by a seating area for close-up flower colour – great for balcony and terrace gardeners short on soil.
Warm-toned mixed border – Pair this cream-and-scarlet rose with yellow-variegated Caryopteris and calamint for a glowing, late-summer border that still feels tidy and structured – ideal for small suburban gardens.
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose, registered as DORnapa, traded as FLUSHING MEADOW – cream-pink hybrid tea rose – Dorieux; ARS exhibition name FLUSHING MEADOW; part of the hybrid tea exhibition and cut-flower category.
Origin and breeding
Bred by François Dorieux II, Dorieux Pépinières, Montagny, Loire, France; parentage unknown; bred and introduced in 1988, with initial distribution by Pépinières Jacques Briant for garden and cutting use.
Growth and structure
Upright, bush-forming hybrid tea, about 70–95 cm high and 55–80 cm wide; dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage; moderately thorny canes; forms a well-balanced framework on its own roots over several seasons.
Flower morphology
Large, cupped, very double blooms with more than 40 petals; solitary on stems, bred for exhibition quality; remontant with a good second flush, providing repeated flowering under standard garden care through the season.
Colour and phenology
Bud deep red at base, cream towards tip; freshly opened flowers cream with intense red edges, maturing to pink rims and buttery yellow cream; contrast softens as blooms age, giving a varied cream-pink display over time.
Fragrance and aroma
Mild, sweetish scent that is noticeable at close range but not overpowering, suitable for cutting for indoor use; mainly ornamental rather than strongly perfumed, comfortable for those preferring subtler rose fragrances.
Rose hip characteristics
Produces small quantities of spherical hips, approximately 12–18 mm in diameter; orange-red when ripe, adding a modest late-season accent if spent blooms are not removed for repeat flowering or cutting.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3); medium general disease resistance, with good resistance to powdery mildew and black spot, moderate rust susceptibility; average heat tolerance, needs watering in drought.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in a sunny position with well-drained soil; spacing 55–100 cm depending on use, about 2.4–2.7 plants/m² in mass plantings; suitable for beds, edging, cut flowers and front gardens; moderate maintenance with some deadheading.
FLUSHING MEADOW offers elegant, exhibition-style blooms on a compact, easy-care bush that repeats well, lives long on its own roots and settles reliably into family gardens, making it a sound choice if You want beauty without complication.
Flower Colour:
The inner surface of the petals is pale cream, with a bright scarlet edge.
Closed Bud:
The bud's base colour is deep red, fading to a creamy shade towards the tip.
Freshly Opened Flower:
The base is cream-coloured, with an intense red border on the opening margins.
Full Bloom:
The centre is light cream; the edges of the outer petals are flaming scarlet with a gentle transition.
Pre-Fading Flower:
The red edging fades into a pale pink, while the cream colour takes on a buttery yellow tone.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening, the scarlet-red rim gradually fades to pink while the cream colour shifts to a buttery-yellow tone; the contrast is reduced.
Pollinator Attraction:
Probably only weakly attractive to pollinators because the double flower form reduces stamen accessibility, noting that flower form (simple/semi-double/double) and stamen accessibility strongly influence pollinator attraction.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its very double flowers conceal the stamens; 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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