Anne Marie Trechslin™ – Hybrid tea rose – MEIfour
Exhibition flower quality and premium hybrid tea form make Anne Marie Trechslin™ a focused choice where cut-flower potential and high-end specimen value are required. As tray-grown pharmaROSA® NEONATAL material, these own-root cuttings build a stable production base for onward propagation, nursery beds, and 5–7 L container routes aimed at exclusive finished products. The dense dark foliage, upright bush habit and strong fragrance support reliable retail / reseller positioning in thematic and collection-style rose ranges, while own-root longevity and regeneration give predictable capacity over multiple cycles. Medium maintenance and verified cultivar identity assist planning for exhibition-level quality across UK nursery networks, from cooler northern sites with dependable winter tolerance to regions where professional growers require wholesale-scale supply for curated ranges and collection displays.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- Premium 5–7 L hybrid tea feature – Upright, dense plants finished in 5–7 L pots, highlighting the XL, high-centred blooms and strong scent for exclusive specimen placement – target: independent garden centres and premium retail benches
- Exhibition collection line – Curated series of named hybrid teas where verified authenticity and cut-rose form support exhibition and collection marketing – target: specialist rose nurseries and mail-order resellers
- Fragrance showcase assortment – Grouped with other strongly scented cultivars as a fragrance-led bench, using own-root stability for uniform flowering and reduced replacement – target: experience-focused retail sites and show gardens
- Bedding and cutting duo concept – Marketed as a garden bedding rose with secondary cutting value, grown from NEONATAL stock into 5–7 L premium containers for versatile consumer use – target: multiple retailers and project-based wholesalers
- Historic Meilland selection – Positioned within a branded breeder-history range, leveraging introduction dates and parentage for storytelling on labels – target: thematic rose gardens, public collections and higher-end retail partners
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, commercial type and group hybrid tea; registered as MEIfour, traded as Anne Marie Trechslin™ Hybrid tea rose MEIfour, ARS exhibition name Anne Marie Trechslin. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Alain Meilland (Meilland International SA, France) from Sutter’s Gold × (Demain × Peace); bred and registered 1967, introduced 1968 in France and 1969 in Australia by Meilland International SA. |
| Awards and recognition |
Recognised for fragrance with the Monza Fragrance Award (scent award) in 1968, supporting positioning in fragrance-led ranges and thematic collections where scented hybrid teas are prioritised. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright bush, 100–140 cm high and 65–95 cm spread, slightly thorny, with dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage; deadheading required as self-cleaning is weak and many spent blooms persist on the plant. |
| Flower morphology |
Hybrid tea, double-flowered with 26–39 petals, XL solitary blooms on high-centred, pointed buds of cut-rose type; repeat-flowering with an abundant second flush, providing strong exhibition-style flower presentation. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Carmine to crimson red with pink sheen, ARS dp; outer petals RHS 34A, inner 36B; colour may lighten in warmth, remains deeper in cool; red tones mellow with a maroon cast and pinks fade to powdery shades toward full bloom. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Strongly and distinctly scented rose; detailed fragrance character not provided, but intensity supports use in fragrance-themed assortments and as a highlight cultivar where scent is a key selection criterion. |
| Hip characteristics |
Produces small numbers of ellipsoidal orange-red hips, 10–14 mm diameter, colour around RHS 34A; hips are mainly of descriptive interest and do not dominate the cultivar’s ornamental or production value. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Medium general disease resistance; resistant to powdery mildew and black spot, medium for rust; hardy to approximately –15 to –12 °C, RHS H6, Swedish zone 2, USDA 7b; heat and drought tolerance data not provided. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Recommended for bedding, cut flower and specimen uses; medium maintenance with some pest control and deadheading; supplied bush-trained with 3–5 strong framework canes, ideal for premium 5–7 L containers and exclusive finished products. |
Anne Marie Trechslin™ offers exhibition flower quality, strong fragrance and a reliable upright habit on own roots, giving durable, predictable stands for premium 5–7 L production; we would be pleased to discuss capacity planning and scheduling with you.
