Cream base tone with a medium-pink band running along the petal margins. A subtle off‑white tint is visible within the cream. - hybrid tea rose - mild, restrained-scented rose - soft, tea-rose scented
– XL, high‑centred blooms with elegant form
– Sophisticated cream‑pink petals with pink edging
– Reliable remontant flowering with strong second flush
– Premium gold cultivar merit, multi‑medal winner
– Dense, dark green foliage with glossy sheen Special feature: Award‑winning exhibition hybrid tea ideal for cutting and classic bouquets.
Horticultural experience – Streamlined forms
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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LAETITIA CASTA® – cream-pink hybrid tea rose – Meilland
If You love elegant roses but prefer simple, reliable gardening, LAETITIA CASTA® is made for You. This award-winning hybrid tea from Meilland offers superbly refined flowers with long, pointed buds that open into large, double blooms washed in cream and soft pink, bringing a quietly romantic look to Irish front gardens and cottage-style borders. Planted in a sunny, well-drained spot, it copes well even where soil can stay heavy after rain, provided You improve drainage a little to avoid waterlogging. Grown on its own roots in a 2‑litre pot, it settles in gradually and can build a long-lived, balanced shrub that will regenerate from the base over the years. In the first season it puts energy into rooting, in the second it builds strong new shoots, and by the third year You can enjoy its full ornamental display with confidence, without needing advanced rose-growing skills.
Freshly opened bloom of Laetitia Casta® with cream petals and pink-edged margins.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden focal point near the entrance
Large, high-centred buds and cream-pink flowers create a classic, welcoming look beside paths and doorways, ideal where You want a single, elegant rose to stand out and flower reliably for many years for the style-conscious homeowner
Small specimen rose in a mixed border
Its bushy, upright habit and dark, glossy foliage make a strong vertical accent among perennials and shrubs, while the softly coloured flowers blend easily with most planting schemes, suiting mixed borders for the busy gardener
Cutting patch or flower bed for home bouquets
Long, straight stems and exhibition-style blooms are ideal for cutting; plant 3–5 together to pick refined, tea-scented flowers through the season for vases indoors, a rewarding project for the enthusiastic beginner
Formal rose bed with repeated structure
Regular spacing and its streamlined, uniform shape allow You to build orderly rose beds or edging; the consistent bush form gives a neat structure that matures steadily, supporting long-term planting plans for the traditional collector
Feature rose in a cottage-style planting
The cream and pink blooms pair beautifully with catmint, lavender or airy cottage perennials, adding a romantic note that still looks tidy in smaller Irish gardens, giving charm without feeling fussy for the rural gardener
Sunny, well-drained coastal front garden
In exposed western and coastal sites, a sunny, sheltered spot with good drainage lets this rose show off its best flower quality even where rainfall is frequent and soils can be heavy, appealing to the weather-aware coastal gardener
Own-root rose for long-term garden structure
As an own-root plant it forms its permanent bush in place, regenerating from the base if pruned hard and maintaining a stable shape over many seasons, ideal when You want a rose that will settle and stay for the long term owner
Planted with regular care in a managed family garden
With planned feeding, watering and disease control, this premium cultivar rewards consistent attention with award-level flowers; over years it becomes a dependable highlight for families happy to give roses a little extra care enthusiast
Decorating ideas
Cottage Border Accent – Plant LAETITIA CASTA® among catmint and low geraniums for a soft, romantic edge that keeps its neat shape over time – ideal for lovers of classic cottage gardens
Formal Entrance Pair – Use two plants flanking a path or gate, underplanted with low evergreen box or helichrysum to emphasise its elegant, exhibition-style blooms – suited to tidy, structured front gardens
Cutting Corner – Group 3–5 roses in a sunny bed with simple companions like white gaura, so You can cut long-stemmed cream-pink flowers regularly – perfect for those who enjoy arranging home-grown bouquets
Romantic Shrub Mix – Combine with a dark lilac and pale hydrangeas so its refined, cream-pink blooms sit between spring and summer shrubs – appealing to gardeners who like layered, long-season structure
Coastal Classic Look – In a sheltered, well-drained coastal front garden, pair with hardy grasses and rosemary for a refined yet resilient scheme – for coastal homeowners wanting a smart, low-clutter style
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose, registered as MEIlampario, marketed as Laetitia Casta® PERFUMELLA® MEIlampario; ARS exhibition name Laetitia Casta, premium gold rated cultivar for garden and cutting use.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Alain Meilland, Meilland International, France; breeding and registration in 2009, introduced from 2010 by Meilland International as a perfumed, exhibition-type hybrid tea rose.
Awards and recognitions
Highly decorated exhibition variety: silver medals at Monza and Le Roeulx 2009, multiple silver and bronze awards plus aesthetic prize at Baden-Baden 2009, and a certificate of merit at Geneva 2009.
Growth and structure
Bushy, shrub-like habit, 90–120 cm high, 50–70 cm spread, with dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickliness; forms a well-defined, upright bush suitable for beds and specimen planting.
Flower morphology
Large XL, double blooms with 26–39 petals; classic high-centred, pointed hybrid tea form on mostly single stems; remontant with a generous second flush, suited to cutting and exhibition-style display.
Colour and phenology
Cream base with a medium pink band along petal edges; buds show pastel cream with pink blush, maturing to cream with pink outline, then fading as the pink margin softens and the cream lightens toward off-white.
Fragrance and aroma
Mild, restrained tea-rose fragrance, noticeable on close inspection rather than at distance; adds a gentle, classic scent to bouquets and garden seating areas without becoming overpowering in small spaces.
Rose hip characteristics
Rose-hip set is usually slight because of the double flowers; occasional small, spherical hips 9–13 mm across may develop, coloured bright red RHS 40A, offering modest decorative autumn interest.
Resistance and hardiness
Very susceptible to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, so benefits from preventative spraying and good hygiene; winter-hardy to about −21 to −18 °C, corresponding to RHS H7 and USDA zone 6b, Swedish zone 3.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil; space 45–90 cm depending on layout, 3.3–3.8 plants/m² for mass plantings; monitor closely for fungal diseases and provide regular feeding, watering and pruning.
LAETITIA CASTA® offers refined cream-pink exhibition blooms, strong cutting value and a stable, regenerating own-root shrub for long-term enjoyment; consider it if You would like a classic hybrid tea that rewards regular care.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
LAETITIA CASTA® – cream-pink tea-hybrid rose - Meilland
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Competition and Show Awards:
Monza – silver medal (2009); Le Roeulx – silver medal (2009); Geneva – certificate of merit (2009); Baden-Baden – silver medal (2009); Baden-Baden – aesthetic award (2009); Baden-Baden – bronze medal in the breeders’ competition (2009); St Albans – gold m
Pollinator Attraction:
Its highly double, bud-opening flowers have limited stamen accessibility, so they attract pollinators poorly.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Because of its double flowers, it is limited pollinator-friendly; it attracts pollinators poorly and is primarily an ornamental variety.
Rose Hip Notes:
Rose-hip formation is expected to be slight due to the double flowers; occasionally forming 9–13 mm in diameter, globular, bright red (RHS 40A) hips.
Maintenance Requirements:
Maintenance requirement high; very susceptible to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, therefore regular disease control is necessary.
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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