The flower is a pure, warm-toned salmon pink with a pale shell-pink veil. - hybrid tea rose - mild, restrained-scented rose - delicate, soft, fruity aroma
– Elegant salmon-pink blooms with classic form.
– Reliable remontant flowering for long display.
– Upright, dense growth suited to cut flowers.
– Glossy dark foliage enhances flower colour.
– Good general disease resistance, low maintenance.
– Special feature: Beloved florist rose with long‑lasting, high‑centred blooms for cutting.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
22,90 £
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SONIA MEILLAND® – salmon pink hybrid tea rose – Meilland
Elegant and reliably remontant, Sonia Meilland® offers classic hybrid tea form with warm salmon-pink blooms that hold their poise in typical British summers and cope well with breezy, coastal-style conditions. Its upright, medium-tall habit and dense, glossy foliage create a refined, structured presence for front gardens and tightly kept beds where You want a rose that simply performs. As an own-root rose, it settles steadily, supporting a long garden life and the reassuring rhythm of Year 1 focusing on roots, Year 2 building shoots, and Year 3 delivering full ornamental impact. Low regular-care needs, combined with good disease resistance and reliable repeat flowering for cut stems, make it a practical choice for busy gardeners who still value quality and a touch of exhibition-style perfection.
Sonia Meilland® shows a high-centred, pointed-bud hybrid tea bloom.
Sonia Meilland® in different opening phases, from bud to full bloom.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front-garden feature rose (single or pair)
The upright, medium-height structure forms a tidy, easily read focal point beside paths, gates or bay windows, giving a smart, classic look without needing complex shaping; ideal where clear form and straightforward care suit the beginner.
Small formal bed or geometric planting
Uniform growth and hybrid tea flower form lend themselves to simple, repeated layouts that stay visually ordered; the own-root base supports long-term consistency in shape and flowering, reassuring the planner.
Mixed cottage-style border in sunny spots
Soft salmon-pink flowers blend readily with herbaceous companions, while the dark, glossy foliage provides a calm backdrop; repeat flowering keeps colour returning through summer for the relaxed yet style-conscious homeowner.
Cutting patch for home-arranged flowers
High-centred, pointed buds and long, straight stems give florist-like blooms for vases; regular cutting helps encourage further flushes, turning simple deadheading into a steady supply of indoor arrangements valued by the aesthete.
Compact rose grouping of 3–5 plants
Planted in small drifts or triangles, the consistent colour and form build a coherent block of salmon-pink, ideal for front lawns or corner beds, with planting distances that remain manageable for the time-pressed gardener.
Low-maintenance family garden rose bed
Good general disease resistance and moderate water needs under normal UK weather mean care routines can stay simple; occasional feeding, watering and pruning are usually sufficient, which suits the busy urban family.
Large container or patio feature (40–50 litres+)
In a generous pot with reliable drainage and regular watering, the upright habit and repeat blooms make a refined patio rose; the rose adapts to container life over time, giving ongoing value to the space-limited city-dweller.
Structured hedge or row along a path
Predictable height and spread, combined with recommended spacing, allow a neat, low rose line; in exposed, breezy sites it still holds form, suiting those wanting a defined boundary with minimal fuss, particularly the practical owner.
Styling ideas
Classic-front-border – Line a short path with Sonia Meilland® and low evergreen edging for a composed, traditional entrance – ideal for owners who like a smart, welcoming frontage.
Cottage-mix – Combine with Hemerocallis hybrids and airy perennials in soft yellows and creams to create a relaxed, romantic border – for those who favour informal cottage charm.
Salmon-harmony – Plant in a trio with Spiraea japonica 'Dart's Red' and pale ornamental grasses to echo and contrast warm pink tones – suited to colour-focused home gardeners.
Patio-centrepiece – Grow one plant in a 50–60 litre terracotta container, underplanted with trailing lobelia or verbena – perfect for compact patios and balcony-style sitting areas.
Modern-structure – Use repeated single plants along a driveway, backed by Cotinus coggygria 'Lilla' for dark foliage contrast – for design-led gardeners seeking clean, contemporary lines.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose; registered as MEIhelvet, marketed as Sonia Meilland® and Sonia; hybrid tea / florist rose type with exhibition-quality, high-centred blooms for garden and cutting use.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Marie-Louise Meilland in France (1970), from ‘Zambra’ × (‘Baccará’ × ‘White Knight’); introduced after 1973 by Meilland International and later by Star Roses and Plants.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright bush 110–150 cm tall, 50–70 cm wide; dense, dark green, glossy foliage; moderately thorny stems; spent blooms persist and generally benefit from regular deadheading to stay neat.
Flower morphology
Medium-sized, double, high-centred flowers with 26–39 petals; classic pointed buds borne mainly singly on stems; remontant, with generous repeat flushes suitable for cutting and display.
Colour data and phenology
Warm salmon-pink with shell-pink veiling; ARS pb, RHS 48C–48D; colour deepens in cooler weather and softens in heat, fading towards light pink with a creamy tint at the petal edges.
Fragrance and aroma
Delicate, mild fragrance with a soft, fruity character; scent is noticeable at close range rather than across the garden, complementing the visual impact without dominating seating areas.
Hip characteristics
Hip set is generally sparse due to the full double flower form; where present, small spherical red hips about 6–10 mm across may develop, adding occasional late-season ornamental interest.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Rated RHS H6, tolerating around -15 to -12 °C; good resistance to powdery mildew and rust, moderate for black spot; appreciates steady watering during hotter spells to maintain vigour.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil; plant 35–65 cm apart depending on use; suits beds, hedging runs, and cutting; own-root stock offers long-term stability and easy renewal.
SONIA MEILLAND® offers elegant salmon-pink blooms, reliable repeat flowering and an upright, structured habit on a long-lived own-root plant, making it a thoughtful choice if You want a cultivated, dependable rose presence in your garden.
Pollinator Attraction:
Its strongly double flower form and reduced stamen accessibility mean it attracts few pollinators.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Double-flowered — the petals partially cover the stamens, so its pollinator-friendliness is limited; primarily an ornamental cultivar.
Hip Comment:
Rose-hip formation is expected to be minimal due to the double-flowered habit; occasionally spherical red hips 6–10 mm in diameter may form.
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.
