A hybrid tea with large, velvety dark crimson blooms and one of the strongest, most intense damask fragrances of any rose. A Rose Hall of Fame inductee prized by perfume lovers.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 1.4 m H × 90 cm W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Papa Meilland Rose
Rosa 'Papa Meilland' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Rosaceae family. It reaches around 1.4 m tall and 90 cm wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. Red flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Papa Meilland Rose
Papa Meilland Rose suits warm-temperate, cool-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also is an award-winning selection.
Soil & planting
Papa Meilland Rose does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Papa Meilland Rose is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Papa Meilland Rose after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is moderate maintenance.
Using Papa Meilland Rose in the garden
Papa Meilland Rose earns its place for a feature or specimen planting, cut flowers for the vase and its fragrance.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Papa Meilland Rose with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Good to know
It is thorny — useful as a barrier, but wear gloves when pruning.
Buying Papa Meilland Rose
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