The flower is a pure, warm-toned salmon pink with a pale shell-pink veil. - hybrid tea rose - mild, restrained-scented rose - delicate, soft, fruity aroma
– Elegant salmon-pink blooms for classic displays
– High-centred flowers ideal for quality cut roses
– Low-maintenance habit with good disease resistance
– Upright, dense growth for beds and specimens
– Gentle, fruity fragrance for close-up enjoyment
– Special feature: Colour deepens in cool weather, softens in summer heat.
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darinaROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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SONIA MEILLAND® – salmon pink hybrid tea rose – Meilland
Create a quietly romantic corner with SONIA MEILLAND®, whose softly salmon-pink, high-centred blooms bring classic cut-rose elegance straight into a family garden. This upright, well-branched shrub produces refined flowers on long, straight stems, ideal for enjoying in vases as well as on the bush. Its dense, glossy dark green foliage gives a smart backdrop that fits both “girly” cottage borders and more formal layouts, even where gardens face coastal breezes and unsettled summer weather. Low routine care and reliable health make it a reassuring choice for busy gardeners: occasional deadheading, regular watering in dry spells and a simple winter tidy are usually enough. The own-root form means it ages gracefully, renewing from the base without graft worries, so the rose settles in for the long term. Over the first seasons it puts energy into roots, then more shoots, then a full display of blooms, giving you steadily increasing impact. Planted in a 40–50 litre or larger container or in well-prepared beds, this premium, exhibition-bred hybrid tea combines romance, longevity and uncomplicated maintenance for real-world, everyday gardens.
High-centred, pointed-budded blooms of Sonia Meilland®.
Sonia Meilland® colour states side by side
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Main feature rose in a small to medium front garden
The upright, 110–150 cm habit and dense, glossy foliage give a tidy vertical accent that reads clearly from the pavement, while the salmon-pink blooms stay refined rather than overpowering; ideal for those wanting traditional structure without complex upkeep for the busy homeowner.
Romantic cottage-style mixed border
Remontant flowering with a generous second flush keeps colour running through the season, weaving easily among perennials and low shrubs so the border never feels flat; spent blooms can be removed in batches, suiting the hobby gardener.
Cutting patch for home-grown bouquets
High-centred, pointed buds and straight, florist-type stems bring exhibition hybrid tea quality to the kitchen table, turning a modest cutting row into a reliable source of classic, shell-pink arrangements for the cottage-rose lover.
Large container on terrace, patio, or balcony
Performs well in a 40–50 litre or larger pot where its upright shape and modest spread maximise height without taking too much floor space, giving structure and romance to paved areas that suit the urban gardener.
Low-maintenance family flower bed
Good general disease resistance and low maintenance needs mean fewer sprays and interventions, helpful where children play and time is tight; a simple annual prune and regular watering in dry spells are usually sufficient for the busy family.
Feature rose in gardens with challenging weather
The sturdy framework, dense foliage and reliable health help it hold its shape and appearance through changeable summers, offering dependable flowering even where windy, damp spells are common near the sea for the coastal resident.
Long-term planting in established family gardens
As an own-root plant it ages steadily, rebuilding from its own base if damaged and avoiding the risk of rootstock suckers, so the bush can be refreshed rather than replaced, suiting the long-term planner.
Structured hedge or row along paths and driveways
Regular spacing at 35–40 cm creates a formal line of upright shrubs with repeated salmon-pink blooms; the progression from strong roots in year one to more shoots in year two and full display by year three supports the patient beginner.
Styling ideas
COTTAGE BORDER RIBBON – Plant a loose drift of SONIA MEILLAND® through a border with daylilies and airy perennials for a soft, storybook feel – for lovers of romantic English-country style.
FORMAL PATHWAY LINE – Use evenly spaced plants along a front path, underplanted with low lavender or nepeta to frame the walkway – for homeowners who like tidy, traditional structure.
PATIO SHOWCASE POT – Grow a single bush in a 50–70 litre clay or wooden container with trailing herbs at the rim – for urban gardeners wanting a statement rose on limited hardstanding.
KITCHEN-CUTTING CORNER – Dedicate a sunny strip near the veg plot to rows of this rose for easy cutting of classic, high-centred blooms – for home florists who enjoy arranging their own flowers.
MIXED SHRUB TAPESTRY – Combine with compact smoke bush and Japanese spirea to contrast dark foliage and pink tones with the rose’s salmon blooms – for design-conscious gardeners building layered interest.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
SONIA MEILLAND® hybrid tea rose, registered as MEIhelvet; hybrid tea rose commercial group, also classified as florist and grandiflora type; ARS exhibition name: Sonia; premium silver quality rating.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Marie-Louise Meilland in France, 1970, from ‘Zambra’ × (‘Baccará’ × ‘White Knight’); registered 1973 and introduced by Meilland International and Star Roses and Plants after 1973.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright shrub 110–150 cm high, 50–70 cm spread, with dense, dark green glossy foliage and moderate thorns; weak self-cleaning so spent blooms benefit from regular deadheading for best presentation.
Flower morphology
Double, high-centred, pointed hybrid tea blooms with 26–39 petals; medium-sized flowers on mostly solitary stems, displaying classic cut-rose form and remontant, season-long repeat flowering in good conditions.
Colour data and phenology
Warm salmon-pink flowers with shell-pink veil; ARS code pb, RHS 48C outer and 48D inner; colour deepens in cooler weather and lightens in strong sun, fading eventually to soft light pink with creamy edges.
Fragrance and aroma
Delicate, mild fragrance with a soft fruity character; scent is noticeable at close range rather than across the garden, complementing the refined exhibition form without overwhelming nearby seating areas.
Hip characteristics
Rose-hip production is generally sparse because of the double-flowered form; when present, hips are small, spherical, red, usually 6–10 mm in diameter and of mainly ornamental rather than wildlife value.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Rated RHS H6, hardy approximately to −15 to −12 °C, USDA zone 7b, Swedish zone 2; good resistance to powdery mildew and rust, moderate black spot resistance; needs regular watering in extended dry spells.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with well-drained soil; recommended spacings: 40 cm for mass beds, 35 cm in hedges, 65 cm for specimens; low maintenance overall but benefits from deadheading and standard winter pruning.
SONIA MEILLAND® offers classic cutting-garden blooms, reliable repeat flowering and long-lived own-root robustness; an elegant, low-fuss choice you can confidently plant for years of pleasure.
Pollinator Attraction:
Its strongly double flower form and reduced stamen accessibility mean it attracts few pollinators.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Double-flowered — the petals partially cover the stamens, so its pollinator-friendliness is limited; primarily an ornamental cultivar.
Hip Comment:
Rose-hip formation is expected to be minimal due to the double-flowered habit; occasionally spherical red hips 6–10 mm in diameter may form.
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.
