Uniform, vivid deep-pink shade with a warm-toned appearance. - hybrid tea rose - very strong, garden-filling scented rose - fruity, rosy character
– XL, high‑centred deep pink exhibition blooms
– Very strong, fruity fragrance for scented gardens
– Reliable repeat flowering with a rich second flush
– Upright, bushy habit ideal for borders and pots
– Award‑winning Hybrid Tea with premium pedigree
– Special feature: Multiple international perfume prizes in 1997 underline its exceptional scent.
Elegant spaces – Grower care
darinaROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
21,00 £
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CAPRICE DE MEILLAND ® – deep pink hybrid tea rose - Meilland
Sink into the soft, storybook charm of Caprice de Meilland, a deeply romantic hybrid tea rose designed for afternoon garden moments and relaxed family living. Its large, high‑centred blooms open in waves of fruity, room‑filling perfume, bringing a traditional cutting‑garden feel to even the smallest urban plot. This premium own‑root plant settles in reliably, building a long‑lived, regenerating framework that keeps its ornamental value season after season with only modest care. In typical British conditions it copes well with blustery showers and unsettled weather, staying composed even in coastal breezes and rain‑laden spells. Over the first few years it develops steadily – roots first, then strong shoots, then a full display – rewarding simple, regular watering and light pruning rather than complicated routines. Ideal for cottage‑style borders, rose arches or a single, beautifully scented specimen by the patio, this rose lends a distinctly feminine, romantic accent to any garden where comfort and cosiness matter more than formality.
Freshly opened Caprice de Meilland® bloom in pure pink.
Caprice de Meilland® showing dense mid-green foliage.
Close-up of the moderately thorny stems of Caprice de Meilland®.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Near seating or an afternoon tea corner
Placed beside a bench or bistro set, the very strong, fruity‑rosy fragrance creates an intimate, cocooning atmosphere, ideal for relaxed conversations and reading. Best for those who value sensory richness and gentle indulgence in the garden, especially beginners.
Main focal point in a small to medium border
The upright, bushy habit and XL, high‑centred blooms form a clear focal point that anchors mixed cottage planting without overwhelming nearby perennials. This gives reliable structure in limited space, suiting compact family gardens and style‑conscious homeowners.
Traditional cottage‑style rose and herbaceous mix
Its deep pink, warm‑toned colour combines beautifully with soft grasses and airy perennials, delivering a classic “girly” cottage look with one straightforward shrub. A good choice for those seeking romantic informality with manageable upkeep, including hobby‑gardeners.
Cut‑flower patch for home arrangements
Long‑stemmed, high‑centred blooms in a uniform deep pink tone provide elegant, long‑lasting vase flowers, reducing the need to buy cut roses. Ideal for creative gardeners who enjoy arranging their own scented bouquets at home, particularly urban‑dwellers.
Feature rose in a large container (40–50 L+)
In a sufficiently large pot with good drainage, it becomes a movable, season‑long accent for patios or terraces, with flowers at eye level for easy enjoyment. This suits busy people who want impact without redesigning the whole plot, especially balcony‑owners.
Roses for exposed or weather‑prone spots
The sturdy, upright growth and dense foliage maintain an orderly look even when winds pick up and showers sweep through, helping the border stay composed through changeable weather and brisk coastal influences, appealing to practical gardeners.
Long‑term planting in family gardens
As an own‑root rose it can regenerate from its base, avoiding problems with rootstock shoots and supporting a long lifespan with stable shape and flowering. This makes it a sound, future‑proof choice for low‑stress planting by planning‑minded families.
Low‑complexity rose area with simple annual care
Medium maintenance needs, moderate disease resistance and predictable repeat flowering mean care can be limited to basic watering, feeding and a straightforward winter prune, fitting around work and school routines for time‑pressed but enthusiastic beginners.
Styling ideas
Cottage Arbour Romance – Train as a scented focal shrub near an arbour entrance, underplant with low baby’s‑breath and catmint for a cloud‑like base – perfect for lovers of classic English cottage charm.
Patio Tea Corner – Grow one plant in a 50‑litre container by a small table and chairs, adding lavender and dwarf grasses nearby – ideal for busy urban owners wanting fragrance close to the back door.
Pink Cutting Row – Line a sunny kitchen‑garden edge with evenly spaced plants, interplanted with gypsophila for ready‑mixed vase companions – for home florists who like to cut weekly bunches.
Family Front Border – Use as a central accent among low evergreen hedging and soft perennials, giving year‑on‑year structure with romantic colour – suited to families seeking neatness with a traditional twist.
Coastal Calm Border – Combine with Stipa tenuissima and resilient perennials in a free‑draining bed, letting the blooms glow against moving grasses – for gardeners in breezier sites who still want a feminine, scented look.
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose, registered as MEIsionver, marketed as Caprice de Meilland ® Perfumella ® MEIsionver; exhibition name Caprice de Meilland within the Hybrid Tea group.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Alain Antoine Meilland, Meilland International, France; parentage ("Tino Rossi" × "Rendez‑Vous") × "Sonia"; bred and introduced in 1997 through Meilland International.
Awards and recognition
Highly decorated fragrance rose: multiple 1997 perfume prizes at Bagatelle (Paris), Nantes, Le Roeulx, Rome, plus Gold Medal Rome and Rose of the Year in Hamilton, New Zealand.
Growth and structural characteristics
Bushy, upright shrub 85–115 cm high and 40–60 cm wide, dense mid‑green, slightly glossy foliage, moderately thorny stems; poor self‑cleaning so some dead‑heading is beneficial.
Flower morphology
Large XL, high‑centred hybrid tea blooms, 26–39 petals, double, solitary on stems; classic pointed buds opening to full, cupped flowers with plentiful repeat flowering in flushes.
Colour data and phenology
Uniform deep rose‑pink (RHS 55A–55B), glossy surface; buds dark pink, opening warm, vivid pink with slightly paler edges; colour holds well, only lightly fading while remaining distinctly pink.
Fragrance and aroma
Very strong, garden‑filling scent with fruity and classic rosy notes; ideal for fragrance‑focused plantings and cutting, though dense petals limit easy access for pollinating insects.
Hip characteristics
Occasionally forms small, spherical red hips 8–12 mm in diameter, adding quiet autumn interest; not primarily grown for hip display or wildlife value.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Rated to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3); medium resistance to black spot, mildew and rust; moderate heat tolerance, needing water in extended dry periods.
Horticultural recommendations
Prefers sunny, fertile, well‑drained soil; spacing 45 cm in groups, 35 cm for hedging, 75 cm solitary; medium maintenance with occasional pest and disease control and regular dead‑heading.
Caprice de Meilland ® offers deeply scented, exhibition‑style blooms, long‑term structure and dependable flowering on its own roots, making it a thoughtful choice for those planning a cosy, traditional garden retreat.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
CAPRICE DE MEILLAND ® – deep pink hybrid tea rose - Meilland
Product Type:
darinaROSE® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Competition and Show Awards:
Bagatelle (Paris) – Coupe du Parfum (1997); Nantes – Prix du Parfum (1997); Le Roeulx – Prix du Parfum (1997); Le Roeulx – Certificate (1997); Rome – Gold Medal (1997); Rome – Prix du Parfum (1997); Hamilton (New Zealand) – Rose of the Year (200
Closed Bud:
The surface is dark, almost reddish-pink, with a deeper tone at the tip.
Newly Opened Flower:
Pure pink petals with a high centre and a slightly lighter rim on the outer petals.
Full Bloom:
The surface is harmonious, opening in a cup shape and uniformly deep pink with a glossy sheen.
Before Fading:
The centre of the petals fades slightly but remains essentially pink, with a paler edge.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening the deep pink hue only moderately fades; the edges become slightly lighter and it remains pink until the end of flowering.
Pollinator Attraction:
Double (26–39 petals) flowers attract pollinators only to a limited extent because the double flower form reduces access to the stamens, whereas simple or semi‑double forms with exposed stamens are generally more attractive to pollinating insects.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Double, 26–39-petalled flowers partially cover the stamens, so its pollinator-friendliness is limited — primarily an ornamental cultivar.
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
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.
