MEDITERRANEA™ – salmon-pink-yellow hybrid tea rose - Dot
Bring a touch of Mediterranean warmth to your garden with Mediterrànea, a classic salmon-pink hybrid tea rose that thrives even in humid Irish weather with good disease resistance. Large, beautifully shaped goblet blooms appear from early summer in repeated flushes, offering long stems that are ideal for cutting into vases while the shrub itself forms a tidy, upright structure around 110–150 cm tall. Its sweet, fruity fragrance carries on still evenings, turning a simple seating area or front path into a quietly luxurious space. As an own-root plant in the pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre pot, Mediterrànea is bred for longevity: it settles in steadily, building roots in year one, then stronger shoots in year two, and by year three gives its full ornamental performance. With low-maintenance care needs and reliable repeats, it suits busy households who want colour and scent without complicated gardening.
Use cases
| Target area | Reason |
|---|
| Front garden focal point by the entrance |
The upright, 110–150 cm habit creates a clear vertical accent that frames paths and doorways without overwhelming small Irish front gardens, suiting homeowners who want tidy structure with minimal pruning for beginners |
| Romantic cutting bed near the house |
Repeated flushes of well-formed hybrid tea blooms on long, straight stems make Mediterrànea a practical choice for cutting, providing reliable vase flowers all summer for busy households who still like to bring home-grown roses indoors for hobbyists |
| Low-maintenance mixed border with perennials |
Its good resistance to common fungal diseases means less spraying and fuss, allowing you to weave it among perennials and herbs for colour with fewer treatments, which reassures those who prefer uncomplicated care for family-gardeners |
| Weighted centrepiece in a cottage-style rose group |
Moderately dense, mid-green foliage and steady, upright branching give the shrub a solid framework, helping 1–3 plants anchor a loose, cottage-style planting while still looking orderly enough for small suburban plots for homeowners |
| Perfumed seating nook or evening terrace |
The strong, long-lasting sweet-fruity scent builds around benches, patios and terraces, offering reliable fragrance with every new flush of flowers, ideal for those who value sensory enjoyment after work for urbanites |
| Colour feature against plain walls or fences |
Salmon-pink and creamy yellow tones shift gently as blooms open and fade, creating a soft but noticeable colour play that lifts neutral walls, gravel drives or render without clashing with existing planting schemes for style-conscious |
| Long-term, easy-care family garden rose |
As an own-root shrub it regenerates well from its base, forming a balanced bush that can live and flower for many years with routine feeding and watering, giving families a stable, enduring planting that matures with the garden for planners |
| Coastal or damp-climate front garden border |
Good resistance to black spot, mildew and rust keeps the foliage attractive even in wetter, breeze-exposed sites where fungal pressure is higher, giving confidence that it will cope with Ireland’s salt-tinged, changeable weather for coastal-gardeners |
Decorating ideas
- Doorstep Welcome – Plant one Mediterrànea on each side of the front path with dwarf oregano and Mexican daisy at the base for a soft, airy welcome – ideal for busy homeowners wanting instant charm.
- Cottage Trio – Group three shrubs in a loose triangle, underplant with Erigeron karvinskianus and low catmint for a romantic, easy-care cottage feel – perfect for lovers of traditional Irish front gardens.
- Scented Seating – Position Mediterrànea close to a bench, backed by hydrangeas, so evening fragrance surrounds your sitting spot – suited to those who relax outdoors after work.
- Elegant Cutting Strip – Line a sunny side return or narrow bed with evenly spaced plants for a simple, productive cutting row – great for beginners who enjoy arranging home-grown flowers.
- Soft Border Backbone – Use Mediterrànea at mid-height behind edging lavender and in front of taller shrubs to create a gentle colour gradient – ideal for gardeners seeking structure without formality.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter | Data |
|---|
| Name and registration |
Mediterrànea (Mediterranea™ hybrid tea rose Mediterrànea); hybrid tea rose group; ARS exhibition name Mediterranea; commercial hybrid tea type for garden and cutting use. |
| Origin and breeding |
Sport of the hybrid tea ‘Signora’, bred by Pedro Dot in Spain (1943); introduced by Hazlewood Bros. Pty. Ltd. in 1951; unregistered variety in official registers. |
| Growth and structure |
Upright hybrid tea shrub, about 110–150 cm tall and 60–80 cm wide; moderately thorny with mid-green, slightly glossy foliage of medium density; best spaced to allow light between plants. |
| Flower morphology |
Medium-sized, double flowers with 26–39 petals; classic cup to goblet form on mainly solitary stems; repeat-flowering with a generous second flush under normal garden conditions. |
| Colour and phenology |
Salmon-pink blooms with yellow base and orange centre; vibrant salmon-pink buds soften to pastel pink and creamy tones as they open; colour retention moderate, giving gentle, natural fading. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Strong, long-lasting fragrance with a sweet, fruity character; noticeable near paths, seating and windows when in flower; primarily ornamental, with dense petals limiting access for many pollinators. |
| Rose hip characteristics |
Due to the full, double bloom form, hips form only occasionally; when present they are ovoid, about 13–17 mm across, in an attractive orange-red shade late in the season. |
| Resistance and hardiness |
Good resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust under garden conditions; hardy to about –21 to –18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3), suitable for most Irish climates with normal care. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Low-maintenance hybrid tea for beds, borders and small groups; prefers well-drained soil and regular feeding; for containers use at least 40–50 litres volume; follow advised spacings for hedging or mass planting. |
MEDITERRANEA™ offers fragrant, repeat-flowering blooms on a healthy, long-lived own-root shrub that matures steadily into a reliable garden feature, making it an easy, confident choice if you would like to add a classic hybrid tea rose.
