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. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Papa Meilland Rose does best with regular, moderate watering. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth. New plantings need closer moisture checks in hot or windy weather, with watering tapered once strong new growth appears.
Pruning & care
Prune Papa Meilland Rose after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Its ongoing care level 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
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate as Papa Meilland Rose. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate.
Good to know
It is thorny — useful as a barrier, but wear gloves when pruning.
Buying Papa Meilland Rose
Plant Sale lists Papa Meilland Rose as potted plants and bare-root stock. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
