Vivid fuchsia–magenta pink petals with a deep raspberry-red tone. - hybrid tea rose - very strongly scented, garden-filling rose - scent description not available
– Very strong, garden-filling fragrance
– Resistant to black spot, mildew and rust
– Abundant repeat flowering through the season
– Large, very double, classic hybrid tea blooms
– Ideal for cutting, borders and specimen use Special feature: Awarded Monza Gold Medal and Glasgow Fragrance Award. This premium rose combines show-bench quality blooms with exceptional scent for both garden and vase.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,40 €
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THOMAS BARTON – deep pink hybrid tea rose – Meilland
Bring a touch of classic Irish front‑garden charm to Your home with the perfume‑rich Thomas Barton hybrid tea rose. This premium, container‑grown plant arrives well rooted in its 2‑litre pot, making it wonderfully easy to handle: You simply plant, water and let it settle in. Large, very double flowers in deep raspberry‑pink shades appear on strong, upright stems, giving You both a showpiece in the border and elegant cut flowers for the house. Its very strong fragrance carries beautifully in mild, humid Irish air, while its modern breeding offers reassuring disease resistance that keeps maintenance pleasantly low. As an own‑root rose it grows into a stable, long‑lived bush that can regenerate from the base, ideal for gardens where You want lasting value rather than annual replanting. Year one focuses on building roots, year two on stronger shoots, and by year three You enjoy its full ornamental impact, even in gardens where prolonged wet spells demand good attention to drainage.
Freshly opened bloom of Thomas Barton, showing vivid fuchsia-magenta petals and a deeper raspberry centre.
Closed bud of Thomas Barton, showing a velvety dark burgundy-crimson tone.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden focal point by the entrance path
Its upright hybrid tea form and large, deep pink blooms create an immediate sense of welcome beside a gate or path. Strong stems keep flowers at eye level, offering fragrance as You pass, ideal when You want impact without complex design for busy beginners
Small rose group of 3 in a family front border
Planting three bushes in a loose triangle gives a full, rounded effect that develops year by year into a stable, long‑lived feature. The own‑root habit helps the group thicken from the base, reducing gaps and replanting needs for time‑pressed homeowners
Cutting corner near a patio or back door
Long, straight stems and large, very double flowers are ideal for vases, so a small cluster near the patio lets You pick armfuls of scented blooms without crossing the whole garden, especially helpful for practical gardeners
Mixed border with shrubs and perennials
Its moderately dense, glossy foliage and medium height fit easily among shrubs such as viburnum or dogwood and cottage perennials, adding colour and scent without dominating, a comfortable option for cottage‑style enthusiasts
Low‑maintenance family garden bed by the driveway
Good resistance to black spot, mildew and rust keeps the plant in leaf and attractive even when the garden cannot be checked daily, keeping spraying to a minimum and suiting climate‑conscious families
Feature rose in a large container on a sunny terrace
In a minimum 40–50 litre container with quality compost and steady watering, it forms a neat, upright bush that flowers repeatedly through summer, bringing strong colour and scent right onto balconies or paved areas for urban residents
Rural cottage‑garden border with traditional companions
Planted with lavender, rosemary or airy perennials, its deep pink flowers and strong scent give a romantic, old‑fashioned feel while modern disease resistance and own‑root longevity keep upkeep light, perfect for relaxed country gardeners
Exposed but sunny coastal front garden
The sturdy, upright growth and resilient foliage cope well with breezier, salt‑tinged sites when given reasonable shelter and well‑drained soil, a reassuring choice where persistent Atlantic winds and damp spells challenge many roses for Irish homeowners
Decorating ideas
Doorway Welcome – Plant two Thomas Barton roses flanking your front door, underplanted with lavender for scent and soft colour – ideal for homeowners who want instant entry impact with little maintenance
Romantic Trio – Group three plants in a small lawn island with a low edging of catmint to frame the deep pink blooms – perfect for cottage‑garden lovers aiming for a lush, romantic look
Patio Perfume – Grow one bush in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot with trailing thyme around the rim to enjoy fragrance close to seating – suited to balcony and terrace gardeners with limited space
Mixed Border Accent – Combine Thomas Barton with hydrangeas and ornamental grasses to contrast big pink blooms with looser textures – great for busy families wanting structure without complicated planting plans
Cutting Bed Strip – Line a sunny fence with a short row of Thomas Barton and interplant with hardy herbs so You can pick both flowers and foliage for arrangements – ideal for practical gardeners who like home‑grown bouquets
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose from the PERFUMELLA collection; registered as MEIhirvin, marketed as Thomas Barton PERFUMELLA MEIhirvin, with American Rose Society exhibition name Thomas Barton.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Alain A. Meilland in France in 1987, registered 1988 and introduced in 1991 by Meilland Richardier; parentage not documented, developed for strong colour and scent.
Awards and recognitions
Gold Medal at Monza rose trials in 1987 and a dedicated Fragrance Award in Glasgow in 1995, reflecting both ornamental performance and outstanding perfume in trial gardens.
Growth and structure
Upright, medium bush 75–105 cm tall and wide, with moderately dense, glossy, medium‑green foliage and moderate prickles; forms a balanced shape suitable for borders and specimen planting.
Flower morphology
Very double, cup‑shaped blooms with more than 40 petals, usually borne singly on stems in classic hybrid tea fashion; large flower size in the 2.75–3.95 inch range, remontant with a generous second flush.
Colour and phenology
Dark pink to vivid fuchsia‑magenta, with raspberry red tones that open from burgundy‑crimson buds and gradually fade to softer raspberry‑rose with a slight lilac veil as blooms age in the garden.
Fragrance and aroma
Very strongly scented, recognised as a garden‑filling perfume rose; documented fragrance character is not specified, but intensity is high enough to be notable at several metres in still conditions.
Rose hip characteristics
Hip set is usually minimal due to removal of spent double blooms; where allowed, produces occasional small spherical red hips, around 12–18 mm, with limited ornamental importance in normal garden use.
Resistance and hardiness
Classed as resistant to black spot, powdery mildew and rust; hardy to around −15 to −12 °C (H6, USDA 7b, Swedish zone 2), with medium heat and drought tolerance requiring regular watering in long dry spells.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with well‑drained soil; plant 55–65 cm apart in hedges or groups, or around 1 m as a specimen; suitable for borders, potted use in large containers and for high‑quality, scented cut flowers.
Thomas Barton PERFUMELLA MEIhirvin offers richly scented, deep pink blooms on a disease‑resistant, long‑lived own‑root bush, giving You low‑effort beauty, reliable cutting stems and a garden feature that matures gracefully over time, if You decide it suits your space
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
THOMAS BARTON – deep pink hybrid tea rose - Meilland
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Flower Colour:
Vivid fuchsia–magenta pink petals with a deep raspberry-red tone.
Closed Bud:
Dark burgundy–crimson, velvety surface, with a deeper tone at the edges.
Freshly Opened Flower:
Vivid fuchsia–magenta pink petals, with a more intense raspberry colour in the centre, slightly darkening towards the outer edges.
Full Bloom:
Uniform mid-deep raspberry pink, the edge of the outer petal zone cooler, slightly purplish.
Pre-Fading Flower:
The pink lightens, fading to a raspberry–rose shade with a delicate purplish veil.
Colour Fading Description:
As the flower opens, the mid–deep raspberry-pink gradually fades to a lighter raspberry–rosy shade with a delicate lilac veil.
Pollinator Attraction:
Its very double, high‑centred blooms (double form) with stamens that are not readily accessible mean it attracts few pollinators.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
The very double, cup-shaped flowers enclose the stamens, so it is primarily an ornamental variety.
Rose Hip Notes:
Hip formation is negligible due to the regular removal of double flowers and spent blooms; occasionally spherical, red (RHS 44A) hips 12–18 mm in diameter may form.
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
PharmaRosa Ltd. Company registration number: 01-09-717479 VAT number: 13075314-2-43 Plant health registration no.: HU130721 Bank account (IBAN): HU85117631891388688400000000 BIC (SWIFT): OTPVHUHB Bank name: OTP Bank Nyrt.
