Uniform, bright lemon-yellow shade with a delicate golden tone. - hybrid tea rose - strong, well-defined scented rose - rich, lemony-honey aroma
– Large, very double XL lemon-yellow blooms
– Strong, rich lemony-honey fragrance
– Upright, dense shrub with dark glossy foliage
– Good disease resistance and winter hardiness
– Ideal for cutting, beds and specimen planting
– Special feature: Decorated with multiple international awards for both beauty and fragrance.
Balanced arrangement – Origin guarantee
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
22,90 £
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MICHELANGELO® – yellow hybrid tea rose – Meilland
Fragrant and abundantly flowering, MICHELANGELO® brings classic hybrid tea elegance to everyday gardens with minimal fuss, producing large, golden-yellow, exhibition-style blooms on a sturdy, upright bush. Bred for resistance and long-term performance, it settles well into typical British front gardens, coping reliably even where soil is heavy and needs better drainage and structure. Its dense, dark green foliage frames the generous, high-centred blooms beautifully, while the own-root form supports long-lived, balanced growth that matures steadily over several seasons into a stable garden feature.
Closed bud of Michelangelo® hybrid tea rose
Michelangelo® showing different opening phases on the same plant.
Michelangelo® hybrid tea rose in full bloom.
Michelangelo® sötétzöld, enyhén fényes lombja.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden focal point
The large, perfectly formed yellow blooms and upright habit make this rose ideal as a front-door feature or beside a path, where its strong fragrance can be enjoyed on everyday comings and goings; the flower quality rewards display-minded homeowners.
Small flower bed in a family garden
Remontant flowering with a generous second flush gives colour through the main season, so even a modest bed reads as well-tended without complex planting plans, suiting those who want visible results from a simple layout; ideal for busy beginners.
Cutting patch or mixed cutting border
Extra-large, high-centred flowers on good stems and a rich, lemony-honey scent make this cultivar excellent for vases, allowing you to bring classic hybrid tea roses indoors from a small patch; particularly rewarding for creative gardeners.
Cottage-style border with perennials
The dense, dark green foliage and upright growth slot neatly among salvias and airy perennials, giving a clear vertical accent without dominating, while own-root strength supports a long-lived structure; well suited to cottage-border enthusiasts.
Specimen rose in a small lawn or courtyard
Planted alone with generous spacing, the bushy framework and repeat-flowering habit create a tidy, sculptural presence that needs only light seasonal pruning to keep its form, appealing to those who value straightforward yet refined planting.
Low-maintenance rose group of 3 plants
In groups, the balanced, upright shape and repeated blooms merge into a coherent, long-term display that ages well on its own roots, with only periodic deadheading and feeding, matching the needs of time-pressed urban residents.
Large patio container (40–50 litres or more)
In a generously sized pot, its strong fragrance and large flowers can be enjoyed at close quarters, while the structured habit and own-root resilience help it cope with container life, making it a sound choice for compact-space balconies.
Sunny, well-drained clay or chalk border
With good disease resistance and steady growth, this rose performs reliably in typical British soils where drainage has been improved, offering dependable colour without elaborate care routines, which reassures practically minded owners.
Styling ideas
Golden focus – Plant a single MICHELANGELO® by the front path with low lavender edging to frame its yellow blooms and fragrance – ideal for homeowners wanting a classic, tidy welcome.
Cottage trio – Group three bushes with Salvia nemorosa and cypress spurge for soft, layered colour and structure – perfect for cottage-garden lovers who prefer relaxed informality.
Cutting corner – Dedicate a small sunny bed to MICHELANGELO® and a few complementary perennials, giving a steady supply of scented stems – suited to creative gardeners who enjoy arranging flowers indoors.
Patio accent – Grow one plant in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot with airy underplanting, such as scented herbs – a good option for balcony and courtyard gardeners short on border space.
Calm border – Combine MICHELANGELO® with soft grasses and pale perennials so its golden blooms act as gentle highlights – appealing to those who like a restrained, contemporary cottage feel.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose, registered as MEItelov, marketed as Michelangelo® Romantica®; exhibition hybrid tea suitable for garden use and cutting, verified for authenticity within the pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL range.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Alain Meilland (Meilland International SA, France); parentage (‘Meidragelac’ × ‘Meikinosi’) × ‘Korbelma’; bred 1997, registered 1997, introduced to commerce from 1998.
Awards and recognition
Decorated at major rose trials: Gold Medal Monza 1997, Certificate Bagatelle (Paris) 1997, Rose de Cristal Orléans 2000, plus Fragrance Award and Certificate at The Hague in 2001.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright, bushy habit with dense, dark green, slightly glossy foliage; moderately thorny stems; height around 110–150 cm, spread 75–105 cm, forming a strong, balanced garden shrub over time.
Flower morphology
Very double, cupped blooms with a distinct medium-high centre, typically solitary on stems; more than 40 petals; extra-large flower size, remontant with a notably generous second flush in season.
Colour data and phenology
Uniform lemon-yellow with a soft golden tone; buds deep yellow, brightening on opening; colour may lighten to creamy or buttery yellow in strong sun; ARS MY, RHS 11A–12A yellow shades.
Fragrance and aroma
Strongly scented hybrid tea with a rich, lemony-honey fragrance; aroma is well defined and easily noticeable near paths or seating, giving both garden and cut stems a pronounced perfumed character.
Hip characteristics
Forms small, occasional bottle-shaped hips, typically 10–14 mm in diameter; greyish-orange (RHS 168B) when mature; mainly an ornamental cultivar, hips are a minor visual feature rather than a primary display.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Good general disease resistance; resistant to powdery mildew, moderate against black spot, resistant to rust; hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish Zone 3) in typical garden conditions.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny, well-ventilated positions; medium maintenance with regular deadheading due to weak self-cleaning; prefers consistent watering in drought; plant 55–100 cm apart, or 2.5–2.9 plants/m² for mass effect.
MICHELANGELO® combines large, fragrant yellow blooms, reliable repeat flowering and enduring own-root vigour, making it a thoughtful choice for gardeners seeking a long-lived, easy-kept feature rose.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
MICHELANGELO® – yellow hybrid tea rose - Meilland
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Competition and Show Awards:
Monza – Gold Medal (1997); Bagatelle (Paris) – Certificate (1997); Orléans – Rose de Cristal (2000); The Hague – Fragrance Award and Certificate (2001)
Maintenance Requirement:
Maintenance requirement medium; easy to keep in a well-ventilated position, but in an enclosed, humid urban courtyard expect plant protection.
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
PharmaRosa Ltd. Company registration number: 01-09-717479 VAT number: 13075314-2-43 Plant health registration no.: HU130721 Bank account (IBAN): HU85117631891388688400000000 BIC (SWIFT): OTPVHUHB Bank name: OTP Bank Nyrt.