ANNE MARIE TRECHSLIN™ – pink hybrid tea rose - Meilland
Elegant yet reassuringly robust, ANNE MARIE TRECHSLIN™ brings classic hybrid tea blooms and strong fragrance to everyday family gardens, without demanding expert care. Its upright, medium-height habit fits comfortably beside paths, in front gardens or as a single statement by the door, even where winters are cool and damp with occasional strong winds off the sea. Dark, healthy foliage provides a refined backdrop to the large, high‑centred flowers, ideal for cutting so you can enjoy them indoors as well. As an own‑root plant it establishes slowly but steadily – roots first, then framework, then full display – building a long-lived, dependable bush that responds well to simple, once‑a‑year pruning and light deadheading. Over time, this adaptable classic settles into the border and becomes a reliable highlight in a low‑maintenance, cottage‑inspired scheme.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
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| Front garden focal point by the entrance |
The upright, medium-height habit forms a neat, vertical accent that is easy to place near a gate or front door without overpowering the space. One or two plants create a clear, elegant welcome with large, formal blooms and tidy lines, suiting homeowners who want classic structure without complex design work for the beginner. |
| Cutting patch in a family back garden |
The extra-large, high‑centred flowers are true exhibition‑type hybrid teas, held mostly singly on strong stems, making them ideal for vases and indoor arrangements. Repeat flowering with an abundant second flush means a steady supply of blooms for cutting through the season, giving hobby gardeners a practical, productive rose bed for the home. |
| Small rose bed with classic layout |
Planted at the recommended spacings, this variety forms a coherent, upright group with dense foliage and uniform flower height, lending itself to simple rectangular or circular beds. The medium maintenance level suits gardeners who are happy to deadhead and feed occasionally but prefer not to manage complicated mixed borders, making it ideal for the busy. |
| Mixed cottage-style border with perennials |
The rich carmine-to-pink colour harmonises well with cottage staples and recommended companions such as verbena and crocosmia, adding vertical interest without becoming leggy. Medium disease resistance and reliable structure allow it to hold its place amongst perennials in typical British conditions of cool summers and periodic humidity for the stylist. |
| Specimen rose in a lawn or gravel area |
Used as a solitary, it reads as a sculptural rose bush: dark, slightly glossy foliage, upright framework and prominent blooms. Own-root growth gives a stable, long-term presence that can be shaped by straightforward winter pruning, appealing to gardeners seeking one special, long-lived rose as a garden anchor for the collector. |
| Rose hedge or linear planting along a path |
Regular spacing at hedge distances produces an even, moderately tall line with dense foliage, providing visual separation without forming a heavy, opaque barrier. Repeating the same variety keeps maintenance predictable and simplifies pruning, which suits those who want order and flower impact along paths or driveways for the planner. |
| Large container on patio or terrace (min. 40–50 L) |
In a generously sized container with good drainage, the upright habit and repeat flowering give months of colour at eye level. Container growing makes light deadheading and feeding straightforward, while the own-root form helps the plant recover from any setbacks and remain attractive over years, supporting the space-conscious urbanite. |
| Sheltered coastal or exposed suburban sites |
Within its hardiness range, this variety copes well with cool, breezy British weather when given a sunny, reasonably drained spot and regular watering in dry spells, making it easier to manage than more delicate exhibition types. This reassuring resilience supports gardeners in variable local climates for the family. |
Styling ideas
- Doorstep accent – Plant a single ANNE MARIE TRECHSLIN™ by the front step with low box or Ilex crenata balls to frame the entrance – ideal for homeowners wanting a formal welcome with minimal effort.
- Cottage ribbon – Thread a short row of these roses through a cottage border with Verbena hastata ‘Pink Spires’ and airy grasses for a soft, romantic line – for lovers of relaxed, traditional planting.
- Cutting corner – Dedicate a sunny corner to three to five bushes in a simple grid so you can cut strongly scented stems all summer – perfect for those who enjoy arranging flowers indoors.
- Lawn solitaire – Place one plant in a circular bed cut from lawn or gravel, underplanted with low lavender or nepeta, to showcase its classic form – suited to gardeners wanting one statement rose.
- Patio presence – Grow it in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot with trailing thyme or lobelia around the base for colour at seating height – a good choice for balcony and terrace gardeners.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter | Data |
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| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, registered as MEIfour, traded as ANNE MARIE TRECHSLIN™; ARS exhibition name Anne Marie Trechslin, named in honour of Swiss illustrator Anne Marie Trechslin. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Alain Meilland in France from Sutter’s Gold × (Demain × Peace); bred 1967 and introduced by Meilland International SA from 1968 in France and 1969 in Australia. |
| Awards and recognition |
Recipient of the Monza Fragrance Award in 1968, recognising its strong and notable scent performance among contemporary hybrid tea roses in international competition. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Medium-height, upright bush reaching around 100–140 cm high and 65–95 cm wide, with dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage and only slight prickliness on the stems. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, double, high‑centred hybrid tea blooms with 26–39 petals, usually borne singly on stems; repeat-flowering with a particularly abundant second flush in suitable conditions. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Carmine to crimson red with a pink sheen (RHS 34A outer, 36B inner), giving a warm raspberry effect; colour lightens modestly in heat and stays deeper in cooler weather. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Strongly and distinctly scented hybrid tea rose, recognised in trials for fragrance; detailed fragrance character descriptions vary, but widely noted as a perfumed garden and cutting variety. |
| Hip characteristics |
Produces small numbers of ellipsoidal hips, approximately 10–14 mm in diameter, coloured orange‑red around RHS 34A, adding modest late‑season interest where spent flowers are not removed. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Medium overall disease resistance with good resistance to powdery mildew and black spot, moderate rust susceptibility; winter hardy approximately to −15 to −12 °C (RHS H6, USDA 7b, Sweden zone 2). |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil; spacing from 55–100 cm depending on hedge, bedding or specimen use; suitable for beds, borders, hedging and cutting, with medium maintenance needs. |
ANNE MARIE TRECHSLIN™ offers elegant, strongly scented exhibition blooms on a reliable, upright bush that suits beds, hedges or large containers, and as an own-root rose it settles in for long, steady garden service, well worth considering for your planting plans.
