Paul Ricard PERFUMELLA® MEInivoz – amber-yellow hybrid tea rose
This beautifully refined hybrid tea combines fragrance, classic blooms and warm colour for gardeners who want a standout focal point without complex techniques. Large, high‑centred flowers in an amber‑yellow, pastis‑like shade open from elegant, pointed buds, offering an evocative, aniseed‑spicy scent ideal for cutting and enjoying indoors. On its own roots it establishes steadily and ages into a well‑balanced bush, regenerating reliably after pruning and helping to maintain its ornamental value over many years. With good soil preparation and simple watering care, it copes well with wetter, windier British spells by ensuring surplus rain drains away cleanly. You can expect a gradual development arc – first strong roots, then confident shoots, then full display – so the plant fits naturally into your garden’s rhythm. Used thoughtfully, it adds a touch of luxury to small front gardens and cottage‑style borders, where its cutting quality, remontant flowering and upright habit create a quietly elegant structure that rewards attentive yet straightforward care.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Feature rose in a small front garden bed |
Its upright, compact habit and dense foliage make it ideal as a single or small group feature, giving structure and height without overwhelming the space; suits a tidy, flower‑focused entrance for the busy urban gardener. |
| Cutting patch near the house |
Extra‑large, high‑centred blooms on long, straight stems are perfect for vases, combining professional cut‑flower form with rich colour and strong perfume for regular indoor arrangements enjoyed by the aesthetics‑focused beginner. |
| Perfumed seating corner or patio edge |
The distinctive aniseed, spicy fragrance carries well in still evening air, so planting beside a bench or terrace lets you enjoy repeated waves of scent close up, ideal for the scent‑loving homeowner. |
| Cottage‑style mixed border with perennials |
Warm amber‑yellow blooms blend easily with soft pastels and classic cottage plants such as phlox, tickseed and feverfew, creating a romantic, layered effect appreciated by the classic cottage gardener. |
| Own-root long‑term specimen in a family garden |
As an own‑root plant it gradually forms its permanent bush shape and can regenerate from the base after harder pruning, supporting a long lifespan and stable display valued by the long‑view garden planner. |
| Rose bed with planned care routine |
In a dedicated rose area where you already water and spray regularly, its show‑bench flower form and award‑winning looks justify the higher maintenance, rewarding the attentive hobby rosarian. |
| Sunny front garden strip with managed drainage |
Best in full sun with well‑prepared soil, where you can combine regular watering in dry spells with simple raised or improved beds that shed excess rain and wind, suiting the practically minded family gardener. |
| Large decorative container 40–50 litres or more |
In a generous, deep pot with good compost and feed, it becomes a movable statement plant for patios or doorways, while own‑root growth supports recovery after pruning, appealing to the flexible container gardener. |
Styling ideas
- Cottage Harmony – Combine with garden phlox and feverfew for soft, billowing pastels around its amber blooms – for lovers of informal, romantic borders.
- Front-Door Focus – Plant three in a triangle near the entrance, underplanted with low evergreen edging – for homeowners wanting a smart yet welcoming front garden.
- Perfumed Patio – Grow in a 50‑litre container by the terrace with scented herbs below – for urban gardeners seeking maximum fragrance in limited space.
- Cutting Corner – Dedicate a small sunny bed to this rose and easy fillers like coreopsis – for those who enjoy arranging home‑grown bouquets.
- Golden Accent – Thread a short row through a mixed border to pick up warm tones from nearby perennials – for design‑minded beginners building a coherent colour palette.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, registered as MEInivoz; marketed as Paul Ricard PERFUMELLA® MEInivoz, with American Rose Society exhibition name Paul Ricard for show and cut‑flower use. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Jacques Mouchotte for Meilland International, France, from ('Hidalgo' × 'Mischief') × 'Ambassador'; bred 1988 and introduced internationally in 1993 as a perfumed hybrid tea. |
| Awards and recognition |
Highly regarded exhibition rose with major awards: Gold Medal Rome 1990, Certificate The Hague 1990, Silver Medal Saverne 1990 and Prestige de la Rose Lyon 1991. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright hybrid tea, typically 85–115 cm tall with a 50–75 cm spread; dense, slightly glossy mid‑green foliage and moderate prickliness create a balanced, vertical garden presence. |
| Flower morphology |
Very full, XL solitary blooms with 40+ petals; classic high‑centred, pointed buds of exhibition type, remontant with abundant second flush; weak self‑cleaning means spent blooms benefit from deadheading. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Warm amber‑yellow with ochre tones (RHS 15C outer, 14B inner); buds deep golden ochre, fading through creamy beige‑yellow to pale peach in strong sun, with moderate colour retention under summer light. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Strong, distinctive perfume with spicy, aniseed notes reminiscent of pastis; intensely scented flowers best appreciated near seating or as cut blooms; primarily ornamental rather than for pollinators. |
| Hip characteristics |
Very double flowers set hips only occasionally; when present, expect small egg‑shaped, vivid orange‑red rosehips about 12–18 mm in diameter, adding a discreet late‑season accent. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to around –15 to –12 °C (RHS H6, Swedish Zone 2, USDA 7b); disease susceptible, especially to black spot, requiring regular preventive care and good air circulation in humid sites. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in sunny positions with fertile, well‑drained soil; moderate drought tolerance but benefits from deep watering; higher maintenance, needing feeding, spraying and deadheading for top‑quality blooms. |
Paul Ricard PERFUMELLA® MEInivoz offers award‑winning amber blooms, powerful fragrance and a durable own‑root structure for years of refined display; consider it where you can pair simple, regular care with lasting elegance.
