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 hybrid tea blooms
– Long flowering season with generous repeats
– Upright, well‑branched habit for neat structure
– Healthy foliage and good disease resistance
– Ideal for high‑quality, long‑lasting cut flowers
– Special feature: Famous florist’s rose, widely used in classic rose arrangements.
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eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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SONIA MEILLAND® – salmon pink hybrid tea rose – Meilland
Step through your front gate and imagine a narrow path edged with salmon blooms, their high-centred petals beading with raindrops and reflecting soft London light. This hybrid tea rose was bred for reliable performance in real gardens, forming an upright, medium-sized shrub that fits effortlessly into compact urban borders and rainwater-aware spaces where good drainage matters on heavier clay soils. Its generous repeat flowering brings exhibition-style, pointed buds for cutting, yet the bush remains easy to manage, with dense, glossy foliage that keeps its shape with minimal pruning. As an own-root rose it settles in steadily, building long-lived roots that regenerate well, supporting strong new shoots and dependable display for years with only simple, routine care.
Sonia Meilland® showing its high-centred, pointed flower form.
Sonia Meilland® flowers shown side by side in varying opening phases.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
London terraced-house front garden border
The upright habit and 110–150 cm height give clear structure along a short front path without overwhelming the space, while the formal, high-centred flowers provide a smart, tidy look that suits brick façades and railings, particularly for the busy urban homeowner who values easy-care.
Rainwater-conscious mixed bed with perennials
Planted in improved, free-draining soil, this rose copes well with typical British showers, combining comfortably with lavender, nepeta or sage so excess rain is drawn through roots and foliage rather than pooling, ideal for those planning resilient, low-fuss planting who appreciate sustainability.
Feature shrub in a small family back garden
A single plant at 65 cm spacing becomes a reliable focal point, with dense glossy foliage and repeat salmon-pink blooms that look good from patio windows, rewarding light pruning and deadheading while leaving plenty of time for family life for the household that prefers simplicity.
Cutting patch for home bouquets
The long, straight stems and classic exhibition-type buds are ideal for vases, allowing regular harvesting through summer; removing flowers for the house encourages further blooming, perfect for home florists and beginners wanting garden-to-table flowers with ease.
Low hedge or rose row along a drive
At 35–40 cm spacing it forms an elegant, uniform row, with repeated flushes of colour defining boundaries without heavy clipping, and own-root vigour helping gaps to fill over time, suiting gardeners seeking long-term structure and dependable form with stability.
Large container on balcony, roof terrace or patio
In a 40–50 litre peat-free container with regular watering, it gives upright, tidy growth and a long flowering window, bringing classic rose style to paved spaces where ground planting is limited, ideal for flat-dwellers and balcony gardeners prioritising impact.
Clay or chalky suburban plots
Provided you improve drainage at planting, the robust root system establishes steadily in typical UK garden soils, offering many years of display and good general health without specialist techniques, reassuring those on challenging plots who want lasting reliability.
Long-term own-root investment bed
In the first year roots knit in, the second brings stronger shoots, and by the third you see full ornamental value, with the own-root plant regenerating well after pruning or minor winter damage, appealing to planners of durable plantings who value longevity.
Styling ideas
UrbanClassic – Pair as a single specimen with dark slate pots and clipped box balls in a 40–50 litre container for a smart, understated front step – ideal for city-dwellers wanting traditional roses in tight spaces.
SoftBorder – Combine with nepeta and pale pink astrantia in a narrow front border to echo its shell-pink tones and soften paving – suited to homeowners seeking gentle colour harmony and low visual clutter.
SunsetLine – Plant a short hedge and underplant with coral hemerocallis for a warm, sunset palette along a drive – perfect for families wanting a welcoming, easy-to-read entrance.
PastelMix – Weave between Spiraea japonica ‘Dart’s Red’ and airy ornamental grasses for a modern, rain-friendly bed that still feels romantic – for beginners aiming at a feminine yet contemporary look.
CottageCut – Dedicate a small cutting strip with rows of Sonia Meilland®, interplanted with lavender for scent contrast and pollinator support – ideal for hobby florists dreaming of reliable homegrown bouquets.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose, florists rose and grandiflora type; registered as MEIhelvet, marketed as Sonia Meilland® hybrid tea rose; ARS exhibition name ‘Sonia’, primarily used as a garden and cut-flower cultivar.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Marie-Louise Meilland in France from ‘Zambra’ × (‘Baccará’ × ‘White Knight’); introduced after 1973 by Meilland International and later Star Roses, becoming an established classic salmon-pink hybrid tea.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright, bushy shrub reaching about 110–150 cm high and 50–70 cm wide; moderately thorny, with dense, dark green, glossy foliage that clothes stems well and gives a neat, vertical presence in beds or containers.
Flower morphology
Medium-sized, double, high-centred blooms with 26–39 petals, carried mainly singly on stems; classic pointed buds in the cut-rose style, remontant with a generous second flush when deadheaded and lightly fed.
Colour data and phenology
Warm salmon-pink with a shell-pink veil; ARS code pb, RHS 48C–48D; richer in cool weather, lighter in heat, fading towards pale pink with creamy edges as blooms age, maintaining a soft, even appearance in the garden.
Fragrance and aroma
Delicate, mild, fruity fragrance that is noticeable at close range without overwhelming nearby seating; suitable for front gardens and patios where a restrained, refined scent is preferred over strongly perfumed cultivars.
Hip characteristics
Rose-hip production is generally low due to the full, double flowers; occasional small, spherical red hips 6–10 mm may appear, adding a discreet seasonal accent but rarely forming in large or visually dominant numbers.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Rated to RHS H6 and USDA zone 7b, tolerating down to about –15 °C; resistant to powdery mildew, moderately susceptible to black spot, and resistant to rust, performing well with basic hygiene and routine care.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny positions with improved, well-drained soil; space 40 cm in masses, 35 cm in hedges or 65 cm as a specimen; low maintenance, needing regular watering in dry spells, feeding and deadheading for repeat bloom.
SONIA MEILLAND® offers classic salmon-pink hybrid tea blooms, reliable long-season flowering and upright form, with own-root durability for many years of balanced garden colour, making it a thoughtful choice for relaxed, enduring plantings.
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
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