PRINCE JARDINIER® – pale pink hybrid tea rose – Meilland
If You dream of a romantic, perfumed rose that still feels reliable, PRINCE JARDINIER® is an award-winning hybrid tea that combines generous, very double blooms with fuss-free garden performance. Its long, elegant stems and XL flowers make it ideal for cutting, while the soft pale-pink colour brings a classic, French-inspired elegance to front gardens and cottage-style borders. In a typical Irish garden where heavier soils and frequent rain demand resilience, this rose has proved its worth with renowned international trial results. As an own-root plant in the pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2‑litre pot, it settles in gradually and offers a genuinely long lifespan, regenerating well after pruning and keeping its shape without complicated tricks. You can enjoy its very strong, long-lasting fragrance both outdoors and in the vase, while the glossy dark foliage adds healthy-looking structure even between flushes of bloom. Give it a sunny, well-drained spot, plant it at home, and let it develop naturally – year one it focuses on roots, year two on strong new shoots, and by year three it reaches its full, showy ornamental potential.
Use cases
| Target area |
Reason |
| Front garden focal point near the entrance |
Upright, well-structured growth to around 110–150 cm makes PRINCE JARDINIER® an easy, eye-level feature by the door, with soft pale-pink blooms welcoming You home and giving reliable structure for busy homeowners who want impact without complex design for the beginner-gardener |
| Small cut-flower corner in a family garden |
High-centred, XL, very double flowers on long stems are perfect for cutting, so a small group of 3–5 bushes can keep vases filled from summer onwards, giving You homegrown luxury bouquets without needing a dedicated cutting field, ideal for those who love fresh flowers but have limited space for the home-florist |
| Romantic cottage-style border with perennials |
The milky pale-pink colour harmonises beautifully with lavender cotton, montbretia or red knotweed, giving a soft, layered look that suits traditional Irish cottages while remaining easy to maintain with standard pruning and feeding, appealing to lovers of relaxed rural borders for the cottage-gardener |
| Season-long feature in a mixed rose bed |
Remontant flowering with a strong second flush keeps colour returning through the season, so a small bed stays lively without constant replanting, ideal when You want long-term value from each planting hole rather than short-lived bedding, appealing to the long-term-planner |
| Low-maintenance specimen near patio or seating area |
Very strong, long-lasting scent turns a single plant into a natural fragrance point by a bench or terrace, creating a relaxing evening spot with minimal extra work beyond basic rose care, well suited to people who value sensory pleasure in the garden for the scent-lover |
| Coastal or exposed urban front garden bed |
Sturdy, upright growth with dense, glossy foliage helps it cope in sites that feel the wind and damp of an Irish Atlantic-influenced climate, giving a dependable presence where some roses struggle, a reassuring choice for the coastal-gardener |
| Formal pair planting by gate, path or driveway |
Regular, upright habit and premium exhibition-type blooms allow You to mirror-plant two or four bushes for a smart, formal effect without intricate clipping; simple annual pruning keeps the lines neat, ideal for homeowners wanting a tidy look with limited time for the busy-owner |
| Large container on balcony or paved terrace |
Grows well in a generous pot when given at least a 40–50 litre container, good drainage and regular feeding, letting You enjoy classic hybrid tea flowers even where soil is limited, especially useful in paved or rented spaces for the urban-gardener |
Decorating ideas
- Doorway Welcome – Plant two PRINCE JARDINIER® by the front path with lavender cotton at their feet for a soft, scented entrance – ideal for homeowners wanting simple but elegant kerb appeal.
- Cottage Mix – Combine this rose with montbretia and traditional perennials in a loose border so its pale-pink flowers float above softer textures – perfect for fans of informal rural cottage gardens.
- Patio Perfume – Grow a single bush in a 40–50 litre container beside your seating area, underplanted with trailing herbs, to enjoy strong fragrance on summer evenings – great for balcony and terrace users.
- Cutting Corner – Group 3–5 bushes in a sunny bed so You can pick armfuls of long-stemmed blooms from mid-season onwards – suited to hobby florists who like arranging homegrown flowers.
- Formal Accent – Use repeated plantings along a drive or path, interspersed with low evergreens, to create a gentle, structured rhythm of pale-pink colour – appealing to those who like classic, orderly designs.
Technical cultivar profile
| Property |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, registered as MEItroni, marketed as PRINCE JARDINIER® PERFUMELLA® MEItroni; also known in exhibition circles as Francis Meilland. Part of the PERFUMELLA® collection of strongly scented roses. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Alain Antoine Meilland, Meilland International SA, France, from (‘Wimi’ × ‘Rouge Meilland’) × ‘Margaret Merril’. Breeding completed in 1996; registered in 2007 and introduced commercially after 2007. |
| Awards and recognitions |
Multiple 2006 awards including fragrance and aesthetic prizes in Buenos Aires, Le Roeulx and Baden-Baden, plus Baden-Baden Plant Breeders’ Award; ADR certification in 2008 and Gold Standard gold certification in 2009. |
| Growth and structure |
Strong, upright bush reaching about 110–150 cm high and 60–85 cm wide, with dense, dark green, glossy foliage and moderate prickliness. Forms a well-filled, vertical presence suitable as a specimen or in small groups. |
| Flower morphology |
Very double, XL blooms with 40+ petals, high-centred, pointed-budded and solitary on long stems, classical cut-rose form. Strong remontant habit with an abundant second flush when properly fed and deadheaded. |
| Colour and phenology |
Pale, milky-translucent pink with creamy undertones; buds pastel pink, opening to a clear soft pink rosette with silvery inner shading, then fading towards an almost whitish pink as blooms age on the plant. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Very strong, long-lasting scent, selected for perfume intensity and persistence. While exact fragrance notes are not specified, it is notable enough to win dedicated fragrance awards in international rose trials. |
| Rose hip characteristics |
Produces moderately abundant, spherical orange-red hips, around 8–12 mm in diameter, adding light ornamental interest later in the season if spent blooms are left instead of being removed for repeat flowering. |
| Resistance and hardiness |
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (H7, USDA 6b, Swedish Zone 3). Disease resistance moderate for powdery mildew, black spot and rust; benefits from good air movement, drainage and a basic preventative care routine. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in full sun with well-drained soil; prefers regular feeding and pruning to maintain flower quality. For borders, hedging or specimen use, space 40–75 cm apart; 4.1–4.8 plants/m² in mass plantings for even coverage. |
PRINCE JARDINIER® offers fragrant, exhibition-quality blooms, a tidy upright habit and season-long flowering on long-lived own-root plants, making it a reassuring choice if You want a reliable, romantic rose You can simply plant and enjoy over many years.
