MEIbrico – Alain André Meilland; Marie -Louise “Louisette” Meilland Paolino; Michèle Meilland -Richardier
The petals are a warm orange-pink, tending towards a salmon hue. - hybrid tea rose - medium-strength, clearly noticeable scented rose - fresh, fruity character
– Elegant hybrid tea blooms for cutting
– Distinctive salmon-pink, coral-orange colouring
– Medium, fresh fruity fragrance with charm
– Upright, medium-tall habit for borders
– Good resistance to powdery mildew, black spot
– Special feature: Abundant second flush of high‑centred exhibition blooms.
Continuous availability – Individual taste
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,20 £
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BETTINA™ 78 – salmon-pink hybrid tea rose
In a classic British front garden, BETTINA™ 78 offers elegant salmon‑pink blooms on an upright, tidy bush that suits modest beds and narrow borders, even where windy conditions and heavy soils call for thoughtful drainage. Its high‑centred, florist‑style flowers are perfect for cutting, bringing the same refined form and medium, fresh‑fruity scent indoors. As a 2‑litre own‑root rose it establishes steadily for a long‑lived, reliable display, building roots in the first year, stronger shoots in the second, and full ornamental value by the third. With remontant flowering for a generous second flush, it delivers colour and structure through the season with only moderate deadheading and basic feeding. This makes it an appealing choice for time‑pressed gardeners who still want a focal‑point specimen in a small plot, or a pair in large containers of at least 40–50 litres for a welcoming, stylish front door. Long‑term stability from its own‑root habit helps it adapt to typical UK garden care, rewarding beginners and hobby gardeners alike.
Closed bud of Bettina™ 78 salmon-pink hybrid tea rose.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden specimen near the entrance
Its upright habit and florist‑style blooms create a clear focal point without taking much ground space, ideal beside paths or a doorway where you walk past daily and can enjoy the medium, fresh‑fruity fragrance – well suited to the aesthetics‑focused homeowner.
Small mixed border in a family garden
The moderate height and 70–90 cm spread allow it to slot into typical UK borders among perennials and low shrubs, giving structured, salmon‑pink colour that blends easily with cottage‑style palettes, while medium maintenance remains manageable for the beginner.
Cutting corner for home‑grown bouquets
High‑centred, pointed buds on long, straight stems make it particularly rewarding for those wanting their own vase‑worthy roses, with remontant flowering providing repeated harvests through the season for the enthusiast.
Feature rose in a large container (40–50 L+)
In a substantial pot with good drainage, its upright form and coral‑orange flowers bring height and formality to patios or small front plots, especially where soil is poor or paving dominates, supporting the busy urban gardener.
Paired planting flanking a path or gate
Planting two or four plants at recommended distances forms a gentle, welcoming rhythm of colour, giving a sense of order and symmetry without rigid hedging, appealing to lovers of understated, classic design.
Rose bed with simple maintenance routine
Medium disease resistance, remontant flowering and a clear response to basic deadheading and feeding give dependable results from straightforward care, helpful where overcomplicated regimes would discourage the casual gardener.
Border section in exposed or coastal‑influenced sites
Its upright structure and moderate foliage density cope well where gardens see regular breezes and showers, provided the soil is not waterlogged, offering stable form in conditions often met by the suburban owner.
Long‑term structural planting in family plots
As an own‑root rose it recovers better from accidental damage or hard pruning and settles into a balanced bush over the years, a reassuring choice where children, pets and changing layouts are part of everyday life for the modern family.
Styling ideas
Cottage border mix – Combine BETTINA™ 78 with soft blues and whites from perennials such as nepeta and white obedient plant for a relaxed, romantic look – ideal for cottage‑style appreciators.
Formal entrance pair – Plant two in large, matching containers with clipped box or low evergreen edging to frame a doorway – perfect for homeowners seeking simple but smart front‑garden structure.
Cutting‑garden strip – Line a sunny fence with BETTINA™ 78 and airy gypsophila to provide armfuls of classic, high‑centred blooms – suited to creative gardeners who enjoy arranging flowers indoors.
Warm coral palette – Team its salmon‑pink flowers with peach daylilies and apricot foxgloves for a coordinated, sunset‑toned scheme – appealing to colour‑conscious beginners wanting easy harmony.
Family‑proof feature bed – Place 3–5 plants in a small bed edged with low, tough groundcovers, keeping the showy blooms slightly back from play areas – good for busy families wanting impact with modest upkeep.
Technical cultivar profile
Characteristic
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose registered as MEIbrico, marketed as Bettina™ 78 Hybrid tea rose MEIbrico; also known in exhibitions as Bettina 78, a salmon‑pink florist‑type hybrid tea.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Alain André Meilland, Louisette Meilland Paolino and Michèle Meilland‑Richardier (France), from complex parentage including ‘Jolie Madame’, ‘Sunlight’, ‘Lady Elgin’ and ‘Dr. A. J. Verhage’, introduced 1976.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright hybrid tea with moderately dense, slightly glossy bronze‑green foliage, height around 120–160 cm and spread 70–90 cm, moderately thorny stems, forming a defined, vertical garden presence.
Flower morphology
Medium‑sized, high‑centred, pointed‑budded double blooms with 26–39 petals, borne mainly singly on stems; classic exhibition‑type form with remontant flowering that produces an abundant second flush.
Colour data and phenology
Warm salmon‑pink flowers with coral‑orange overtones; buds deep orange outside, soft salmon inside, gradually lightening to coral‑orange and then to pale pinkish‑orange outer petals with peach‑apricot centres.
Fragrance and aroma
Medium‑strength scent clearly noticeable at close range, with a fresh, fruity character that enhances its suitability for cutting gardens and near‑path plantings where passers‑by can appreciate the perfume.
Hip characteristics
Limited hip set due to double flowers and regular deadheading; where hips develop they are small, ellipsoid, orange‑red, around 10–14 mm in diameter, offering modest late‑season interest.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to about −15 to −12 °C (RHS H6, Swedish zone 2, USDA 7b), with medium disease resistance; generally resistant to powdery mildew and black spot, rust susceptibility rated medium in typical conditions.
Horticultural recommendations
Prefers sunny positions with well‑drained soil; water during dry spells and feed regularly, deadhead as blooms fade due to weak self‑cleaning, spacing 50–90 cm depending on use and density.
BETTINA™ 78 brings elegant salmon-pink, cut-worthy blooms, a compact upright habit and reliable repeat flowering on a resilient own-root plant; consider it if you would like long-term structure with classic hybrid tea charm.
Closed Bud:
Deep orange on the outside, soft salmon on the inside.
Newly Opened Flower:
Vibrant, intense orange-pink tone with a subtle coral sheen.
Full Bloom:
The colour lightens slightly, showing a uniform coral-orange shade.
Before Fading:
The outer petals are pale pinkish‑orange, the inner petals tending towards peach.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening, the vivid orange–pink coral tone moderately fades: at full bloom it is a uniform coral–orange, and before fading the outer petals are pale pinkish–orange while the inner petals are apricot-coloured.
Hip Comment:
Rose hip formation is expected to be limited due to the double flowers and regular pruning; occasionally forming orange‑red, ellipsoid rose hips 10–14 mm in diameter.
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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