Mid-pink base colour with darker pink speckling and a delicate silvery-pink edge. - hybrid tea rose - very strong, garden-filling scented rose - reminiscent of old roses, spicy
– Extra large, high-centred exhibition blooms.
– Very strong, old-rose, spicy fragrance.
– Dense, bushy habit with glossy mid-green foliage.
– Resistant to mildew, black spot and rust.
– Ideal for borders, containers and cut flowers.
– Special feature: Speckled pink petals with silvery edging create a couture-look bloom.
In harmony with nature – Refined garden style
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
24,70 £
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PIERRE CARDIN® – pink hybrid tea rose – Meilland
For those who want elegance without demanding upkeep, PIERRE CARDIN® offers a refined hybrid tea bloom on a compact, bushy rose that fits effortlessly into the typical British front garden. Its very strong, garden-filling fragrance evokes classic old roses, while reliable repeat flowering keeps borders and small beds in colour from summer onwards. As an own-root plant it builds a long-lived, stable structure that regenerates well after pruning and delivers dependable ornamental value year after year. In exposed or coastal sites it copes well with breezy, rain-prone conditions, provided the soil is reasonably drained. The upright yet full habit makes it suitable both as a specimen and in small groups, giving tidy, easy-care impact near paths, patios and entrances. In the first year it concentrates on rooting, the second on stronger shoots, and by the third it settles into its full, elegant display with minimal intervention.
Pierre Cardin® as the bloom fades from pink to a softer silvery-pink tone.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden focal point
The large, high-centred pink blooms and speckled, silvery edging give immediate visual focus beside a front door or gate. A single, bushy plant remains compact yet showy, ideal where space is limited but you still want classic hybrid tea form in an easy-care package for the style-conscious beginner.
Small mixed border
Its 90–130 cm height and 60–85 cm spread integrate neatly with perennials and small shrubs, without overwhelming the border. Repeat flowering threads pink colour through cottage-style mixes, and good disease resistance helps keep foliage clean even in humid, changeable weather for the busy home gardener.
Formal rose bed
Planted at around 50 cm spacing, it creates a regular grid of upright plants, each carrying exhibition-type blooms. The consistent flower form and colour transitions from vivid pink to silvery-pink give a quietly luxurious look, with low maintenance needs suiting the low-fuss perfectionist.
Specimen near seating area
The very strong, garden-filling scent is best appreciated close to where you sit. One or three plants near a bench, terrace or evening seating corner provide both perfume and elegant, high-centred blooms, while the own-root habit supports long-term reliability for the fragrance-focused owner.
Cutting and vase use
The long, straight stems and pointed, high-centred buds are ideal for cutting, bringing classic hybrid tea style indoors. Regular cutting encourages further blooms on the plant, so you gain both garden display and vases of roses without complex pruning for the decor-loving gardener.
Container on patio or balcony
In a 40–50 litre or larger container, its bushy growth and dense, mid-green foliage frame the scented flowers beautifully. The own-root system adapts well to pot culture if watering and feeding are consistent, offering an elegant solution where soil planting is limited for the urban balcony owner.
Feature in exposed or coastal plots
The sturdy, bushy growth and dense foliage help it stand up to typical British breezes, suiting slightly exposed front gardens where shelter is limited. In such places, ensuring reasonably drained soil allows it to cope with wet, wind-driven periods common in coastal and upland suburbs for the weather-aware planter.
Long-term structural planting
As an own-root rose it slowly builds a balanced framework, renewing shoots from the base and avoiding the ageing issues of grafted stocks. Once established, it provides many seasons of reliable flowering with only light annual pruning, suiting the long-view homeowner.
Styling ideas
Cottage-Entrance Duo – flank a path or gate with two PIERRE CARDIN® plants underplanted with lavender and hardy geraniums for a scented, cottage-style welcome – ideal for lovers of romantic front gardens.
Pink-and-White Border – weave PIERRE CARDIN® through a border of white foxgloves, cosmos and white campanula to set off its speckled pink blooms – suited to those seeking calm, elegant colour schemes.
Evening-Fragrance Corner – place one or three plants near a seating area with night-scented stocks and jasmine to enjoy the strong perfume after work – perfect for busy professionals unwinding outdoors.
Patio Statement Pot – grow a single plant in a 50–60 litre terracotta container with trailing thyme and lobelia softening the rim – a good choice for small patios and balcony-style spaces.
Four-Rose Formal Square – plant four bushes in a square around a small obelisk with a light clematis such as ‘Fairy Slippers’ for a refined yet easy-care focal point – appealing to fans of neat, structured layouts.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose, exhibition hybrid tea; registered as MEIlolipo, marketed as Pierre Cardin® hybrid tea rose MEIlolipo, ARS exhibition name Pierre Cardin; honours fashion designer Pierre Cardin.
Origin and breeding
Bred in France in 2008 by Alain Meilland for Meilland International, introduced after 2010 and registered in 2010; parentage is not documented, typical of modern garden hybrid tea breeding.
Growth and structural characteristics
Bushy, upright hybrid tea with dense, slightly glossy mid-green foliage, moderate prickles, around 90–130 cm high and 60–85 cm wide; forms a compact, well-filled bush suitable for borders and feature planting.
Flower morphology
Large, double flowers with 26–39 petals, XL high-centred, pointed-budded hybrid tea form, mostly solitary on stems; remontant with a generous second flush, providing a long flowering season with suitable care.
Colour data and phenology
Mid-pink base with darker speckling and delicate silvery-pink edges; vivid pink in newly opened blooms, softening to mid- then pale silvery-pink as it ages, with spots becoming less distinct, colour retention considered relatively weak.
Fragrance and aroma
Very strong, garden-filling perfume with a character reminiscent of old roses and a spicy note; well suited to seating areas and paths where scent can be appreciated, particularly in still evening conditions.
Hip characteristics
Produces moderate quantities of ornamental, ovoid hips about 10–15 mm in diameter, red RHS 40A; hips add late-season interest if spent flowers are not removed, although heavy deadheading reduces hip formation.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Good disease resistance, rated resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust under normal garden conditions; hardy to around –21 to –18 °C, RHS H7, corresponding roughly to USDA zone 6b and Swedish hardiness zone 3.
Horticultural recommendations
Suited to borders, specimens, cut flowers and large containers; prefers a sunny, well-drained position, with planting distances from 40–75 cm depending on use; low maintenance and generally requires only routine pruning and feeding.
PIERRE CARDIN® offers perfumed hybrid tea blooms, repeat flowering and a compact, long-lived own-root bush that settles reliably into family gardens, making it a thoughtful choice if you seek dependable elegance with modest care.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
PIERRE CARDIN® – pink tea-hybrid rose - Meilland
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Flower Colour Description:
Mid-pink base colour with darker pink speckling and a delicate silvery-pink edge.
Closed Bud:
Mid-pink bud with a slight silvery tip colouring.
Newly Opened Flower:
Vibrant pink petals, with darker speckling on their inner surfaces and a silvery hue on their outer surfaces.
Full Bloom:
Double, mid-pink flower with a pale silvery-pink edging and tiny crimson speckles.
Before Fading:
The shade of pink fades, with silvery–pink transitions and gently remaining darker spots.
Colour Fading Description:
As the bloom opens, the vivid pink fades to mid-pink, then to a lighter, silvery-pink shade, and the spotting softens towards the end.
Pollinator Attraction:
Double blooms with partially visible stamens attract pollinators, although the double flower form and only partially accessible stamens can reduce attractiveness to some insects.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Double-flowered variety with partially exposed stamens that moderately attracts pollinators, therefore partially pollinator-friendly.
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.
