Delicate pastel yellow base colour with pink-tinged outer edges. The petal base has a warmer, light yellow shade. - hybrid tea rose - medium-strength, well-scented rose - soft character
– Iconic Hybrid Tea with classic elegance.
– Large, very double blooms for refined displays.
– Pastel yellow petals with romantic pink edges.
– Medium, soft fragrance for scented gardens.
– Proven garden performer with top international awards.
– Special feature: Symbol of peace, introduced 1945 to celebrate the end of war.
Continuous garden development – Future-friendly garden selection
darinaROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
21,00 £
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BÉKE - PEACE – light yellow with pink petal edges tea-hybrid rose - Meilland
Plant BÉKE - PEACE for a timeless, storybook romance along a path, under a window or beside your favourite bench, where its large, pastel blooms and medium, well-balanced fragrance create an atmosphere of afternoon-tea elegance. This classic hybrid tea stands upright and graceful, ideal as a solo feature or repeated through a cottage border, and its strong black-spot resistance keeps foliage healthy even in changeable, damp British summers near brisk, coastal winds. Grown on its own roots, it settles securely, lives long and can regenerate from the base, so you spend less time replacing plants and more time enjoying gathered bunches of cut stems indoors. The container-grown 2‑litre plants are easy to handle and establish, progressing from building roots in the first year to stronger shoots in the second, then full garden impact by the third, giving dependable, remontant flowering with a plentiful second flush.
Peace rose in full bloom, showing its soft yellow flowers with pink-tinged edges.
Peace rose flower size shown in comparison.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front-of-house specimen by the entrance
The upright, architectural habit and large, exhibition-style blooms give a smart welcome near the front door or gate, matching traditional brick or render and adding immediate romance without complex shaping, well suited to the busy but style-conscious homeowner.
Classic cottage-garden border
Reliable remontant flowering with a generous second flush threads colour through herbaceous perennials and kitchen-garden edges, so beds never feel bare after the first show, encouraging relaxed, low-effort seasonal enjoyment for the informal cottage-garden enthusiast.
Cutting patch or rose-and-vegetable plot
Long-stemmed, very double flowers in soft yellow and pink are perfect for indoor vases, allowing you to harvest armfuls of blooms while the bush continues to reflower outdoors, an appealing dual-purpose use for the practical but romantic garden planner.
Small to medium family lawn edge
The moderate height and controlled spread frame a lawn or play area without overwhelming space, while the own-root structure anchors firmly and endures years of family activity, reassuring for parents creating a stable, long-lived family garden.
Traditional rose bed in mixed weather regions
Good black-spot resistance and moderate tolerance of heat mean the foliage remains presentable despite humid spells or brief dry periods, reducing spraying and remedial work, a comfort for gardeners wanting dependable beauty with limited free-time.
Large container on terrace or patio
Planted in a substantial 40–50 litre container with good drainage, its upright form and dense foliage make a refined focal point for seating areas, extending the cottage atmosphere onto paved spaces, ideal for balcony and courtyard residents.
Long-term structural planting in established beds
As an own-root shrub it can re-sprout from the base after hard pruning or winter damage, supporting long-term structure and reducing the need for replacement plants, particularly valued by thrifty, future-focused garden investors.
Wind-exposed but sheltered-by-planting corners
Well-rooted own-root plants anchor securely over time, coping better where fences or hedges funnel breezes across the garden, provided drainage is sound and watering is regular in dry spells, a wise choice for slightly exposed coastal-town gardeners.
Styling ideas
Tea-on-the-lawn – Repeat three BÉKE - PEACE along a path, underplant with chives and dwarf asters for soft colour and gentle scent – for lovers of classic English afternoon garden scenes.
Kitchen-border – Mix with lavender cotton and herbs in a raised bed, combining cut flowers and cook’s favourites – for home cooks who like produce and prettiness together.
Pastel-arch – Position near a simple timber arch or arbour, echoing the bloom colours with pale foxgloves and creamy perennials – for romantics creating a storybook sitting spot.
Gold-standard – Use as a centrepiece in a traditional rose bed, framed by low box or lavender, to spotlight its celebrated, award-winning character – for collectors who appreciate historic cultivars.
Courtyard-glow – Grow one plant in a 50‑litre clay pot with airy grasses to soften edges, perfect beside a bistro table – for urban dwellers wanting easy-care elegance in limited space.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose known as BÉKE - PEACE – Meilland; ARS exhibition name ‘Peace’; commercial hybrid tea type; unregistered cultivar used worldwide under its historic trade name.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Francis Xavier Meilland, France, 1935; complex parentage combining George Dickson, Souvenir de Claudius Pernet and several classic roses; introduced internationally by Meilland in 1945.
Awards and recognition
All-America Rose Selection 1946; RHS Award of Garden Merit 1993; World Federation of Rose Societies “World’s Favourite Rose” and American Rose Society Hall of Fame, both awarded in 1976.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright bush 110–150 cm tall, 75–105 cm wide, with dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickles; weak self-cleaning so deadheading is recommended to keep shrubs tidy and flowering.
Flower morphology
Large, very double, cup to chalice-shaped blooms with 40+ petals, usually solitary on long stems; classic hybrid tea exhibition form, remontant with a notably plentiful second flush after the main flowering.
Colour data and phenology
Delicate light-yellow base with pink-edged outer petals; buds greenish-yellow with pink tips; colours soften in heat, while cool conditions intensify the pink rim; butter-yellow centres fade to creamy tones as blooms age.
Fragrance and aroma
Medium-strength, soft, well-balanced rose scent, noticeable but not overpowering around seating areas; suitable for cutting so vases bring both its pastel tones and refined fragrance indoors for several days.
Hip characteristics
Produces small, spherical orange-red hips 12–18 mm in diameter on some spent blooms; primarily ornamental and not a heavy hip bearer, as regular deadheading is usually practised to encourage repeat flowering.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to approximately –26 to –23 °C (RHS H7; Swedish zone 4; USDA 5b); black-spot resistant with moderate tolerance of powdery mildew and rust; handles heat if watered regularly in extended dry spells.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny positions; plant 65 cm apart for beds, 55 cm for hedges, 100 cm as specimens; 2.5–2.9 plants/m² for massing; medium maintenance, with routine deadheading and occasional plant protection as needed.
BÉKE - PEACE rewards patient gardeners with remontant flowering, refined fragrance and reliable black-spot resistance, and as an own-root rose it offers reassuring longevity and regeneration, making it a thoughtful choice for your next planting decision.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
BÉKE - PEACE – light yellow with pink petal edges tea-hybrid rose - Meilland
Product Type:
darinaROSE® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Meaning of Cultivar Name:
The word 'Peace' means 'peace', and the name was given in 1945 to mark the end of the Second World War, symbolising the hope for world peace.
Cultivar Synonym:
Peace; Madame A. Meilland; Mme Antoine Meilland; Gioia; Gloria Dei; Glaube an Frieden
Competition and Show Awards:
USA – All-America Rose Selection (1946); United Kingdom – RHS Award of Garden Merit (1993); World Federation of Rose Societies – World’s Favourite Rose (1976); USA – American Rose Society Hall of Fame (1976)
Pollinator Attraction:
Its very double (40+ petals) flowers render nectar and stamens poorly accessible, so it attracts pollinators only to a limited extent.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its very double flowers hide the stamens, making it primarily an ornamental variety.
Our product is a rose grown with pharmaROSA®’s unique cultivation technology!
2-litre, own-root, potted rose.
With a shoot system appropriate to the season.
With a root system that thoroughly permeates the growing medium.
Quality compliant with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
Supplied in unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-variety rose bush with a unique 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.
Crop overview: several varieties and growth stages in a short crop section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: demonstration of a vigorous root system permeating the growing medium, by removing the pot.Balance: mature plant with root system and shoots in harmony with each other.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”; it illustrates the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root cultivation in a tangible way: how the plant is built up, what the root system is like and how the shoot system regenerates. The recordings were therefore made at different times and with plants at various stages of development, so mixed foliage levels and differing stages of growth may appear in the videos. They are not a ‘sample’ of the batch dispatched, but a visual explanation of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical for the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown in the upper part of the product page.
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Company details
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