PAUL RICARD – amber-yellow hybrid tea rose - Mouchotte
If You dream of a garden rose that feels like bringing a single, luxurious stem from the florist straight into Your border, Paul Ricard PERFUMELLA® is for You. This upright hybrid tea produces elegant, high‑centred blooms in a warm, amber tone that holds its colour beautifully for cutting, while the strong, spicy–aniseed fragrance adds a distinctive note along a path or near a seating area. As an own‑root plant it is naturally long‑lived, gradually forming a stable, balanced bush that copes well with Ireland’s moist weather and occasional humidity pressure when given good air flow and drainage. In its first year it concentrates on roots, in the second on more vigorous shoots, and by the third it reveals its full ornamental potential in both garden and vase. Planted in small groups or as a single specimen, it brings a refined, exhibition look to average family gardens without taking up too much space.
Use cases
| Target area |
Reason |
| Front garden focal point |
The upright, tidy habit and large, florist-style blooms make this rose ideal as a focal point by the front door or beside a path, where You can enjoy its colour and scent on the way in and out of the house, especially suited to the busy homeowner |
| Cutting corner in a family garden |
With very full, long-stemmed flowers and strong fragrance, this variety is perfect for a small cutting patch, giving You armfuls of classic hybrid tea blooms from mid-season onwards for the kitchen table or special occasions, attractive for the enthusiastic beginner |
| Sunny mixed border with perennials |
Planted among perennials such as tickseed, feverfew or garden phlox, the amber-yellow tones blend warmly and the dense foliage helps fill gaps, creating a soft, cottage-style effect along a sunny fence or wall, appealing to relaxed gardeners |
| Specimen rose near seating area |
The strong, spicy, aniseed fragrance is best appreciated up close, so placing one plant near a bench, patio set or favourite evening spot lets You enjoy its perfume without needing a large planting, ideal for fragrance-loving families |
| Small group planting for structure |
Planting three to five bushes together at the recommended spacing creates a compact, upright feature that reads as one rounded shrub, giving structure to modest-sized beds without complex design work, well suited to time-poor owners |
| Formal front border edging |
The consistent height and straight stems lend themselves to a low, formal line in front gardens, where a repeat of identical plants delivers a smart, show-garden look along paths or driveways with simple, repeatable care, fitting for practical planners |
| Large container on sunny patio |
Grown in a minimum 40–50 litre container with quality compost and regular watering, this rose can give an elegant, moveable display of amber-yellow blooms on balconies, terraces or paved areas where planting space is limited, useful for space-conscious city-dwellers |
| Sheltered coastal or exposed sites |
In well-drained soil and a sunny, airy spot, the sturdy, upright growth can perform reliably even where Atlantic winds and frequent rain are common, provided You manage moisture and airflow carefully to reduce disease pressure, reassuring for coastal gardeners |
Decorating ideas
- Cottage Amber Drift – Combine Paul Ricard with feverfew and garden phlox for a soft, old-fashioned look along a sunny cottage-style path – ideal for romantically minded gardeners
- Front Door Welcome – Plant a single bush each side of the entrance with low evergreen edging to frame its elegant blooms – perfect for homeowners who want simple but striking kerb appeal
- Patio Perfume Pot – Use one rose in a 40–50 litre terracotta container, underplanted with trailing thyme, beside a seating area – great for balcony and small-patio users
- Amber Cutting Strip – Line a narrow bed with a short row of plants for easy access to long-stemmed blooms for vases indoors – suited to families who enjoy home-grown bouquets
- Warm Sunset Border – Mix Paul Ricard with yellow coreopsis and soft grasses for a glowing evening border along a west-facing wall – appealing to relaxed hobby gardeners
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, registered as MEInivoz, marketed as Paul Ricard PERFUMELLA® MEInivoz; ARS approved exhibition name Paul Ricard; part of the PERFUMELLA® collection. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Jacques Mouchotte, Meilland International, France, from ('Hidalgo' × 'Mischief') × 'Ambassador'; bred 1988, introduced and registered internationally in 1993. |
| Awards and recognitions |
Highly regarded exhibition and garden hybrid tea, with major awards including Rome Gold Medal (1990), The Hague Certificate (1990), Saverne Silver Medal (1990) and Lyon Prestige de la Rose (1991). |
| Growth and structure |
Upright, bushy plant 85–115 cm high and 50–75 cm wide, with dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage and moderate prickliness; maintains a neat, vertical outline in beds and borders. |
| Flower morphology |
Very full, hybrid tea type flowers with 40+ petals, high-centred, pointed buds on mainly solitary stems; extra-large blooms ideal for cutting and show, repeating with an abundant second flush. |
| Colour and phenology |
Warm amber-yellow with ochre tones; buds deep golden ochre, opening rich amber-yellow then softening to creamy beige-yellow with pale peach edges; colour may lighten somewhat in strong sun. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Strong, distinctive perfume with spicy, aniseed notes recalling pastis; best appreciated near seating or paths; highly double form limits pollen access, so mainly ornamental rather than pollinator-focused. |
| Rose hip characteristics |
Rosehip set is limited due to very double flowers; where formed, hips are egg-shaped, vivid orange-red, around 12–18 mm in diameter, adding small touches of late-season interest. |
| Resistance and hardiness |
Hardy to about -15 to -12 °C (RHS H6, Swedish zone 2, USDA 7b); moderate heat and drought tolerance, needs watering in prolonged dry spells; disease-prone, especially to black spot, so regular protection is advised. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in full sun with free-draining soil; plant at 35–65 cm spacing depending on use; ideal for beds, specimen planting and cutting; self-cleaning is weak, so remove spent blooms and maintain a consistent spray programme. |
PAUL RICARD offers luxurious amber-yellow, strongly scented blooms on an elegant, upright plant that suits cutting and focal planting, and as an own-root rose it settles in for a long, reliable garden life, worth considering for Your next planting.
