Hybrid tea rose

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Altesse™ 75

Hybrid tea rose

MEIdinro – Marie -Louise Meilland

Petals with a white base and vivid pink edges, with a soft transition. - hybrid tea rose - mild, restrained-scented rose - delicately rose-scented

– Elegant white-pink blooms with vivid edging
– Reliable remontant flowering with rich second flush
– Upright, medium-high bush for borders, specimens
– Glossy dark foliage, good disease resistance
– Suitable for quality cut flowers and vases
Special feature: Bred for the 75th anniversary of Meilland, uniting majesty of form with refined, delicate fragrance.
Variety guarantee – Continuous availability
Altesse™ 75
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,20 £
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ALTESSE™ 75 – white-pink hybrid tea rose – Meilland

Elegant ALTESSE™ 75 brings classic hybrid-tea blooms to everyday gardens, with neatly formed, exhibition-style flowers in a refined white and raspberry-pink bicolour that read beautifully from the pavement and patio. Its upright, medium-height habit and dense, glossy foliage make it ideal as a smart front-garden focal point or in a small group for a structured yet cottage-style look. Bred for reliable repeat flowering, it produces a generous second flush through summer, even in typical British weather with blustery showers and the odd spell of strong winds, especially when the soil is prepared with decent drainage. Mild, classic rose fragrance adds a subtle note around paths and seating, while own-root strength underpins long-term durability in borders and beds as the plant settles and matures year by year.


Glossy, dark green foliage of Altesse™ 75.

Usage options

Target area Reasoning
Front garden specimen by the path The upright, medium-sized bush forms a tidy, vertical accent that fits perfectly beside a drive or front path without overwhelming a small garden. The exhibition-style blooms are displayed at eye level for maximum impact towards the street, suiting those who want a refined focal point without advanced pruning skills, particularly beginners.
Small mixed border with perennials Dense, dark green foliage and clear bicolour flowers blend well with perennials such as lady’s mantle and ornamental grasses, giving a composed, cottage-style border. Own-root growth builds a balanced, long-lived bush that integrates steadily into existing planting, appealing to homeowners.
Cutting row for home flower arrangements Solitary, well-formed hybrid-tea blooms on upright stems lend themselves naturally to small vases and occasional indoor arrangements. Regular cutting encourages further flowering, so even a short row provides elegant stems across the season for those who like to bring garden colour indoors, ideal for hobby-gardeners.
Compact rose bed of 3–5 plants Planting in a small group at the recommended spacing creates a coherent drift of matching flowers and foliage, giving a smart, easy-to-maintain feature bed. The medium disease resistance supports a presentable display with only basic monitoring and timely care, manageable for busy-owners.
Border anchor in family gardens The sturdy, upright structure and moderate spread allow this rose to act as an anchor point at the back or middle of a border, without becoming unruly. Own-root plants regenerate well from lower buds if cut back after damage, giving reassurance of long-term structure for cautious gardeners.
Sunny, well-drained clay or chalk positions Preferring a sunny site, ALTESSE™ 75 performs reliably when planted into improved, free-draining soil, including heavier or chalky ground once properly prepared. This makes it a sound option for typical British plots exposed to wet spells and occasional strong winds, suiting practical planners.
Low-maintenance ornamental focus near seating The mild, classic rose scent and repeat flowering mean that once established, light annual pruning and standard feeding keep the plant attractive without complex routines. Medium maintenance with periodic checks for rust is usually sufficient, appealing to time-pressed urbanites.
Large decorative containers (40–50 litres minimum) In a generous container with quality compost and steady watering, the upright habit and glossy foliage form a clean, architectural feature for patios or doorways. Own-root resilience supports long-term use in pots where occasional repotting is possible, suiting space-conscious balcony-owners.

Styling ideas

  • Pathway-focus – Use one or two ALTESSE™ 75 along a front path, underplanted with low lady’s mantle for a frothy green skirt and soft contrast – for owners seeking a smart yet welcoming entrance.
  • Cottage-duo – Pair with dusky mauve or lavender perennials and airy grasses so the bicolour blooms read as refined highlights in a relaxed cottage-style mix – for those who favour informal but ordered planting.
  • Cutting-corner – Dedicate a sunny corner bed to 3–5 plants at the recommended spacing, kept simple with mulch and straightforward pruning to supply reliable stems for the house – for gardeners who enjoy arranging flowers.
  • Patio-centrepiece – Plant in a 40–50 litre terracotta or stone-effect pot with trailing thyme or low sedges at the base to frame the upright rose – for balcony and terrace users wanting a single, showpiece container.
  • Family-border – Place one plant as a structural anchor in a mixed family border, surrounded by easy perennials and spring bulbs so colour builds through the year around the dependable rose – for busy families preferring uncomplicated upkeep.

Technical cultivar profile
Characteristic Data
Name and registration ALTESSE™ 75 hybrid tea rose, Meilland; commercial hybrid tea cultivar for garden and cutting use, previously introduced in the USA as Anticipation; collection: Hybrid tea rose.
Origin and breeding Bred by Marie-Louise Meilland, France, 1975, from unnamed seedlings; introduced in 1990 by Meilland International and partners for garden and exhibition use in several markets.
Growth and structural characteristics Upright hybrid tea, around 100–130 cm high and 60–85 cm wide, with dense, dark green, glossy foliage and noticeably thorny stems; forms a structured, medium-sized bush in borders or containers.
Flower morphology Medium-sized, double, solitary hybrid-tea blooms with 26–39 petals, cup- to chalice-shaped; remontant flowering pattern with a clearly abundant second flush under normal garden care.
Colour data and phenology White to cream base petals edged vivid pink, softening to salmon-rose tones; strong contrast between light centres and deeper margins; good colour retention through opening and fading phases in typical conditions.
Fragrance and aroma Mild, delicately rose-scented fragrance, noticeable at close range without being overpowering; primarily grown for visual display rather than strong scent or aromatic harvesting uses.
Hip characteristics Occasional small, ovoid, orange-red hips about 10–14 mm across may form after flowering, adding discreet late-season interest but not produced in heavy quantities.
Resistance and winter hardiness Medium overall disease resistance, with good resistance to powdery mildew and black spot, and moderate rust susceptibility; winter-hardy approximately to RHS H6 and USDA zone 7b under typical garden protection.
Horticultural recommendations Best in sunny positions with improved, well-drained soil; ideal spacing 40–75 cm depending on use; medium maintenance with occasional pest and disease checks; responds well to standard hybrid-tea pruning.

ALTESSE™ 75 offers refined bicolour blooms, an upright, space-efficient habit and reliable repeat flowering on a resilient own-root plant, making it a thoughtful choice for long-lasting, easy-care structure in your garden.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: ALTESSE™ 75 – white-pink tea hybrid rose - Meilland
Product Type: pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:05.03.2025
Item Number: [314] 52-359 (14.02.2026) pharmarosa.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The French word Altesse means "majesty" or "sovereignty", and the "75" refers to the 75th anniversary of the breeding.
Cultivar Synonym: Tito Marschal
Original Trade Name: Altesse™ 75
Current Trade Name: Altesse™ 75 Hybrid tea rose Meilland
Rose Group: Hybrid Tea
Commercial Type: hybrid tea rose
Commercial Group: Hybrid tea rose
Exhibition Category: cut flower; exhibition hybrid tea
Collection: Hybrid tea rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: Meilland International (USA); Co-Operative Rose Growers (USA)
Introduction Year: 1990 (USA - introduced as Anticipation)
Breeder: Marie -Louise Meilland
Breeding Company / Institution: Meilland International (FR)
Breeding Year: France, 1975
Parentage: Unnamed Seedling × Unnamed Seedling

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 3.3-4.3ft (100-130 cm)
Spread: 2-2.8ft (60-85 cm)
Growth Habit: upright
Foliage: This variety has dense foliage; the leaves are glossy and dark green.
Prickliness: densely thorned
Self-Cleaning Description: No data on self-cleaning.
Self-Cleaning Intensity: No data on self-cleaning strength.

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 26-39
Flower Fullness: double-flowered
Flower Shape: cup, chalice
Flower Size: M (1,5-2,75 in)
Inflorescence Type: solitary
Colour Code: ARS code: rb RHS code: 53C (outer), 53A (inner)
Repeat Flowering: Remontant, with an abundant second flowering.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: white-pink
Flower Colour Description: Petals with a white base and vivid pink edges, with a soft transition.
Closed Bud: Cream-white base with a richer raspberry-pink/carmine flush at the edges.
Newly Opened Flower: Creamy centre, well-defined, with a vivid cyclamen–raspberry-pink edge and a pinkish sheen on the backs of the petals.
Full Bloom: Strong contrast: light cream centre, broad, intensifying pink–carmine border with a darker contour at the margins.
Before Fading: The pink edge softens to a salmon–rosy tone, and the centre becomes creamier.
Colour Fading Description: During opening, the vivid pink edging gradually fades to a salmon–rosy shade, while the light cream centre remains.

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: mild, restrained-scented rose
Fragrance Character: delicately rose-scented
Pollinator Attraction: Its large, double flowers make it less attractive to pollinators, as the double flower form and reduced accessibility of the stamens limit insects' access to nectar and pollen.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Its double flowers restrict access to the stamens, making it primarily ornamental.

Hip Characteristics

Hip Shape: egg-shaped
Hip Colour: orange-red
Hip Comment: Small, occasionally formed, 10–14 mm in diameter, ovoid, orange-red rose hip.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -15–-12 °C
Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: No data are available on heat–drought tolerance.
Disease Resistance: medium
  • powdery mildew – resistant
  • black spot – resistant
  • rust – medium

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended Planting Distance: for mass planting 50 cm, for hedging 40 cm, as a solitary specimen 75 cm
Planting Density: square planting 4,2 plants/m², hexagonal arrangement 4,8 plants/m²
Partial Shade Tolerance: Prefers a sunny position
Maintenance Requirement: Maintenance requirement medium; occasionally requires pest and disease control.
Primary Uses: borders, cut flowers, specimen plant

Comments

Strengths: Variety guarantee – Continuous availability
Companion Plants: Persicaria sp - red evergreen knotweed Alchemilla mollis - lady's mantle Carex flacca 'Blue Zinger' - glaucous sedge
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ALTESSE™ 75 – white-pink tea hybrid rose - Meilland
Petals with a white base and vivid pink edges, with a soft transition. - hybrid tea rose - mild, restrained-scented rose - delicately rose-scented
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Inflorescence: solitary Height: 3.3-4.3ft (100-130 cm) Flower shape: cup, chalice Winter hardiness: - white-pink - Meilland International (USA); Co-Operative Rose Growers (USA) hybrid tea rose - Flower size: !- Flower size: !- - Height: 3.3-4.3ft (100-130 cm) Height: 3.3-4.3ft (100-130 cm) - Flower fullness: double-flowered Altesse™ 75 - Roses in the garden | pharmaROSA® Original - standard Marie -Louise Meilland

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Care guide

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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