Petals in a uniform snow-white shade, immaculate with a cool white tone. - groundcover rose - unscented rose - no noticeable aroma
– Pure snow-white pompon flowers all season.
– Vigorous, broadly spreading groundcover habit.
– Dense, glossy dark green foliage display.
– Reliable winter hardiness to around –30 °C.
– Good self-cleaning, needs little deadheading.
– Special feature: Forms small, decorative red hips late in the season.
In harmony with nature – Refined garden style
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,30 £
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ALBA – white groundcover rose – Meilland
With its snowy pompon blooms and glossy foliage, ALBA Meillandina® brings a sense of calm balance to compact, rain‑kissed front gardens. This low, spreading groundcover rose creates a continuous white carpet from early summer well into autumn, with excellent colour stability so petals stay clean and bright even through unsettled British weather and frequent showers in coastal winds and heavy clay conditions. As an own‑root plant, it offers reassuring long‑term security, regenerating steadily from the base and keeping its neat outline with minimal maintenance. In containers of at least 40–50 litres or in narrow London terrace beds, its dense habit and self‑cleaning flowers support a tidy, sustainable planting style. You can look forward to a gentle development arc – first strong roots, then fuller growth, and by the third year a settled, refined white presence that feels quietly established.
Freshly opened white bloom of Alba Meillandina®
Small, fully double white flowers of Alba Meillandina®
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden groundcover
ALBA Meillandina® forms a broad, low mat that naturally covers bare soil, helping to suppress weeds and reduce the need for frequent hand‑weeding in visible front gardens. Its neat, self‑cleaning flowers keep the space presentable with little input for busy urban homeowners
Edging along paths
The compact height and spreading habit lend themselves to edging narrow paths, giving a soft white line that never feels overbearing. Good colour retention means blooms stay crisp beside paving, echoing the feeling of walking a path after rain for design‑conscious beginners
Large containers and planters
In 40–50 litre or larger pots, ALBA Meillandina® creates a dense, cascading mound that suits balconies and paved front gardens, where rainwater can be directed into containers rather than drains, supporting simple, low‑waste watering for sustainability‑minded city gardeners
Low maintenance family beds
This rose offers reliable repeat flowering without complex pruning; a light annual tidy is usually sufficient. Good self‑cleaning means petals shed on their own, so family beds stay respectable between routine garden visits for time‑pressed householders
Long‑term structural planting
Being grown on its own roots, ALBA Meillandina® establishes gradually and then maintains a stable outline over many years, with fresh shoots emerging from the base to replace older growth, keeping ornamental value steady for owners planning long‑lasting schemes
Coastal or exposed sites
Once established in well‑drained soil, its broad, close‑to‑the‑ground habit copes well with wind and frequent rain, helping you manage wetter spells and heavier soils in exposed gardens near the coast for gardeners in wind‑prone regions
Clay and chalky soils
With sensible preparation for drainage on clay and an ability to perform on chalk, it suits many typical suburban plots. Its spreading roots knit into the soil over time, creating a resilient base with modest seasonal care for suburban family gardeners
Refined monochrome schemes
The cool, immaculate white flowers combine effortlessly with silver foliage and soft greens, giving an understated, “girly” yet grown‑up look in small front gardens and terrace settings, especially when paired with pale paving for style‑oriented urban clients
Styling ideas
Terrace‑Front Border – Combine ALBA Meillandina® with lamb’s ear and soft grasses for a pale, tactile edge to a London terrace, ideal for those who want a calm welcome home with little pruning – urban homeowners
White‑on‑Green Carpet – Mass‑plant as a groundcover under a small specimen tree, letting the glossy foliage and white flowers act as living mulch – family gardeners seeking easy structure
Elegant Container Duo – Plant one rose in a 50‑litre pot with trailing bellflower around the rim to spill over steps or balconies – beginners wanting instant effect in small spaces
Pathway Ribbon – Line a straight path with repeated groups, spacing plants generously so they knit into a low, flowing hedge – those refreshing narrow, rain‑washed front paths
Monochrome Chic – Pair with white campanulas and silver foliage for a restrained, all‑white forecourt bed that stays smart from pavement to front door – design‑led, low‑maintenance gardeners
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Groundcover rose from the Meillandina® collection, registered as MEInabron, marketed as Alba Meillandina®; own‑root, 2‑litre container plants for reliable identification in family gardens.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Marie‑Louise Meilland in France in 1985 from MEIdonq and hybrid tea and floribunda parents; registered 1989 and introduced after 1989 by Meilland International as a groundcover type.
Growth and structural characteristics
Broadly spreading, ground‑cover habit, 90–150 cm high and 135–225 cm wide, with dense, dark green glossy foliage and moderate prickles; good natural self‑cleaning of spent blooms.
Flower morphology
Very double, ball‑shaped to pompon blooms carried in clusters, each small at 0.5–1.5 inches across; more than 40 petals, with strong remontancy and a particularly abundant second flush.
Colour data and phenology
Pure, snow‑white flowers with cool tone; buds cream‑white with greenish tinge, opening to translucent‑edged white petals; colour holds well with minimal fading, ARS code w, RHS 155C–155D.
Fragrance and aroma
No noticeable scent; bred primarily for visual impact and reliable groundcover performance rather than perfume, fitting where appearance and neatness are more important than fragrance.
Hip characteristics
Occasional small, spherical red hips 6–10 mm in diameter may form after flowering, adding a discreet seasonal accent without significantly affecting the plant’s tidy appearance.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Rated to approximately −32 to −29 °C (USDA 4b, RHS H7, Swedish zone 5); medium resistance to black spot, mildew and rust, best in sunny, airy UK positions to limit peak humidity.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny spots with well‑drained soil; suitable for groundcover, edging, beds and large containers; moderate maintenance, with more protection advisable in enclosed, humid courtyards.
ALBA Meillandina® offers long‑term, low‑growing white cover with excellent colour stability and self‑cleaning blooms, and as an own‑root rose it settles into a durable, undemanding feature you can choose with confidence.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
ALBA – white groundcover rose - Meilland
Product Type:
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Maintenance Requirement:
Maintenance requirement moderate; manageable in a well‑ventilated position, but in enclosed, humid urban courtyards expect plant protection measures.
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.
