Warm coral -/salmon-pink base colour, with a more vivid pink shade at the petal edges. - hybrid tea rose - medium-strength, distinctly scented rose - classic, rose, may rose character
– Elegant Hybrid Tea with classic form.
– Rich, warm coral‑pink blooms all season.
– Medium, distinctly rose fragrance.
– Good heat and moderate drought tolerance.
– Award‑winning variety with ADR certification.
– Special feature: Multiple international medals and a Hague fragrance award underline its proven garden and exhibition value.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,20 £
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PINK PANTHER™ – pink tea-hybrid rose – Meilland
Elegant and classically formed, PINK PANTHER™ brings hybrid-tea style into an everyday family garden without demanding expert care. Its medium maintenance needs are straightforward: a sunny spot, reasonable feeding and pruning, plus occasional checks for pests and disease are generally sufficient. The warm coral‑pink blooms are generously fragrant, carried on long, upright stems that make reliable cut flowers for the house as well as a neat, vertical accent in beds and borders. As an own‑root plant it settles in steadily, building a durable framework and offering a reassuringly long garden lifespan. In the first year it concentrates on roots, in the second on strong new shoots, and by the third year it usually delivers its full ornamental value with abundant, repeat flowering. Well rooted in its 2‑litre pot, it copes reliably with typical British sun, breeze and summer showers, giving a stable, well‑anchored presence in borders. Just 1–3 plants can create a strong focal impact near a path, doorway or seating area, where the classic hybrid‑tea silhouette reads beautifully even in modest front‑garden spaces.
Pink Panther™ forms large, very double, goblet-shaped flowers.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden focal point
The upright, hybrid-tea habit and large goblet blooms create a clear visual anchor beside a gate, drive or path without overwhelming a small plot. Space one plant generously and underplant with low perennials for a tidy, welcoming first impression – ideal for the style-conscious beginner.
Classic rose bed
Planted in a small group at 50 cm spacing, PINK PANTHER™ forms a dense, upright stand with dark, glossy foliage that shows off the coral-pink flowers beautifully, giving a traditional rose-bed look with manageable care and straightforward pruning – well suited to the busy homeowner.
Cutting and exhibition corner
Solitary flowers on long, straight stems and a very double, goblet form make this cultivar excellent for cutting and for simple exhibition use, so a short row can supply elegant, long-stemmed blooms for the vase throughout the season – rewarding for the enthusiastic hobbyist.
Mixed cottage-style border
The warm coral-salmon tones blend easily with cottage-garden companions such as geraniums and lady’s mantle, while the neat, upright structure brings order among looser perennials, giving a romantic but not chaotic border – ideal for the cottage-garden lover.
Small group as specimen feature
Planted three to five together at 90 cm as a loose drift, the roses build a coherent block of colour and fragrance that reads as a single specimen feature, yet each plant remains accessible for light pruning and deadheading – practical for the time-poor gardener.
Large containers and courtyard pots
Its upright habit and moderate spread suit a substantial container of at least 40–50 litres, where good drainage and regular watering help the own-root plant establish a strong framework, ideal for brightening patios, terraces or city courtyards – convenient for the urban owner.
Sunny, exposed beds
Good heat tolerance and robust wood make this rose dependable in open, sunny positions that experience typical British breezes and seasonal downpours, provided drainage is reasonable and feeding kept regular, supporting a resilient long-term planting – reassuring for the cautious beginner.
Long-term structure in family gardens
On its own roots the shrub gradually forms a balanced, upright framework that can be shaped by light annual pruning, maintaining a stable outline and reliable flowering over many years with only moderate intervention – appealing to the long-term-minded planner.
Styling ideas
Cottage drift – Group 3 roses with lady’s mantle and fragrant geraniums for soft, frothy groundcover under upright blooms – ideal for romantic front-garden builders.
Formal pair – Plant one on either side of a path or steps to frame an entrance with symmetrical, coral-pink structure – suited to neat, design-conscious homeowners.
Patio column – Use a single plant in a 50-litre pot as a vertical accent by seating or dining areas, keeping the footprint small but impactful – perfect for compact terraces.
Cutting row – Set a short line along a sunny fence to provide long-stemmed blooms for the vase all summer – attractive for those who like homegrown arrangements.
Textured mix – Combine with low carpets of bugle and other glossy-foliage plants to contrast leaf textures against the refined hybrid-tea flowers – for gardeners who enjoy subtle detail.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose; registered as MEIcapinal, marketed as Pink Panther™ Hybrid tea rose MEIcapinal, ARS exhibition name Pink Panther, own-root in the pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre range.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Marie-Louise Meilland (Meilland International) in France from ‘Coppélia 76’ × ‘MEInaregi’; introduced and registered in 1981 by Meilland Richardier.
Awards and recognition
ADR-certified in 1981; gold medal The Hague 1981; silver medals at Le Roeulx, Geneva, Monza and Saverne; fragrance award The Hague 1982, reflecting strong garden and exhibition value.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright bush 80–105 cm high, 50–70 cm spread; dense, dark green, glossy foliage; moderately thorny stems; prefers a sunny position and regular feeding to sustain flowering.
Flower morphology
Large, very double hybrid-tea blooms with over 40 petals, goblet to cup-shaped, borne mainly singly on stems; remontant with a notably abundant second flush after the main flowering.
Colour data and phenology
Warm coral to salmon-pink base, deeper pink petal edges (RHS 65D outer, 62C inner); colour holds well, then softens to powdery pink with pearly or creamy edges as blooms age.
Fragrance and aroma
Medium-strength, distinctly scented classic rose fragrance with a may-rose character; flowers are primarily ornamental and only modestly attractive to pollinating insects due to fullness.
Hip characteristics
Occasional small, spherical red hips 6–10 mm in diameter may form after flowering; decorative effect is modest and secondary to the display of repeat-blooming flowers.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3); moderate resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust; benefits from basic hygiene and timely treatments.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny beds or large containers with fertile, well-drained soil; plant 45–90 cm apart; medium maintenance, needing regular watering in dry spells, feeding and standard pruning.
PINK PANTHER™ offers elegant, fragrant hybrid-tea blooms, good heat tolerance and a stable, long-lived own-root framework, making it a refined yet practical choice for those planning a reliable rose feature.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
PINK PANTHER™ – pink tea-hybrid rose - Meilland
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Competition and Show Awards:
The Hague – Gold medal (Netherlands, 1981); Le Roeulx – Silver medal (Belgium, 1981); Geneva – Silver medal (Switzerland, 1981); Monza – Silver medal (Italy, 1981); Saverne – Silver medal (France, 1981); The Hague – Fragrance award (Netherlands, 1982); Du
Flower Colour Description:
Warm coral -/salmon-pink base colour, with a more vivid pink shade at the petal edges.
Closed Bud:
Rich raspberry–coral pink, with a subtle peachy glow inside, and slightly darkening towards the tips.
Newly Opened Flower:
Mid-warm coral — or salmon pink, the outer petal whorl shifts to a slightly lighter blush-pink, with a delicate creamy sheen at the bases.
Full Bloom:
The overall effect is an even, medium‑deep coral–pink, the inner petals showing a richer, more raspberry‑toned colour, and the edges gently lightening.
Before Fading:
The colour softens to a powdery pink, and the edges may take on a pearly or creamy hue.
Colour Fading Description:
The colour is generally long-lasting; depending on temperature, the contrast of the darker edge may vary.
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.
