Anny Duprey® Romantica® – lemon-yellow landscape shrub rose propagation material
Landscape growers looking for reliable, own-root shrub material for project work gain a robust framework with Anny Duprey® Romantica® MEItongas: a compact, bushy, repeat-flowering Modern Shrub rose designed for uniform, bush‑trained finishes in 1.5–2 L containers and project mass planting routes. Its ADR-backed disease resistance and H7 winter hardiness support dependable performance in UK nursery and public‑realm supply chains, while the dense, slightly glossy foliage and abundant, very double, lemon‑yellow flowers provide fast visual coverage and a clean, Romantica®-style ornamental effect that reads well in flower beds, borders, hedging lines and parks. Own‑root NEONATAL material offers predictable, uniform stands with low replacement and long‑term regeneration, following the typical development arc of root establishment in year one, structural shoot build in year two and full ornamental expression from year three, which aligns with multi‑year landscape contracts and maintenance schedules, including sites where steady performance under winter and wind‑exposed conditions across Scotland and Northern England is critical for specification compliance and reputational stability throughout large‑scale projects.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- Project Bed 2L Romantica® Lemon – Own-root, bush-trained 1.5–2 L containers focused on uniformity and fast coverage for mass bedding in public schemes, leveraging ADR resistance and compact habit – target: landscape contractor supply
- Contract Hedge Line 40L – Heavier 40–50 L own-root shrubs for instant low hedging or boundary accents, using the dense, upright structure and long-term regenerative base to satisfy premium project briefs – target: estate and municipal framework tenders
- Park Border Low-Maintenance Mix – Mixed pallet concept where Anny Duprey® provides the lemon-yellow element, selected for low pruning/feeding needs and own-root longevity, delivered as dense, bush-trained 2 L units – target: project-serving wholesalers
- Romantica® Collection Bench – Thematic Romantica® range on own roots, including Anny Duprey® as the yellow component, grown in 2 L pots for curated displays in show and visitor gardens – target: specialist nurseries and garden attractions
- Private-Label Landscape Yellow – Rebranded private-label line built on MEItongas genetics, emphasising ADR resistance and uniform project mass planting performance from NEONATAL-based 2 L production – target: integrator and retailer own-brand programmes
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Modern Shrub (Landscape Shrub) bed rose, registered as MEItongas, traded as Anny Duprey® Romantica®; ARS exhibition name Anny Duperey; part of the Romantica® collection, exhibition category bush rose. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Alain Meilland, Meilland International, in France; breeding year 2006, registered 2006, introduced after 2006 by Meilland International; parentage unknown but selected for landscape and bed use. |
| Awards and recognition |
Holds ADR distinction in Germany (2008) indicating reliable garden performance; awarded first prize in Barcelona (2005) and a certificate at St Albans, United Kingdom (2008), adding project-specification credibility. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Compact, bushy, upright growth reaching about 90–130 cm high and 65–95 cm wide; dense, slightly glossy medium to dark green foliage; moderately thorny shoots, forming a uniform, bush-trained landscape shrub framework. |
| Flower morphology |
Very double, cup-shaped flowers with over 40 petals, borne in clusters; large blooms around 2.75–3.95 inches; remontant, giving abundant repeat flowering with a notable second flush; primarily ornamental with hidden stamens. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Intense lemon-yellow blooms (ARS Y, RHS 9B–9A), buds vivid yellow with greenish tone; colour fades gradually to creamy yellow with buttery edges, lighter in strong sun, more vivid in cool conditions, giving a nuanced yellow display. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Mild, restrained scent with a sweet, citrus aroma; fragrance is present but not overpowering, supporting use in public settings where subtlety is preferred and strong perfume is not a primary selection factor. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip formation is generally poor due to the very double flowers; where present, hips are spherical, orange-red, about 6–10 mm, and mainly of incidental ornamental interest rather than a key production driver. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated H7 with Swedish zone 3 and USDA 6b alignment; hardy to approximately –21 to –18 °C; resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, offering robust performance under typical landscape and production conditions. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Suited to flower beds, borders, containers, hedges and parks; best used for project mass planting and uniform, dense, bush-trained finishes; prefers regular watering in prolonged drought; maintenance low with minimal pruning and feeding. |
Anny Duprey® Romantica® MEItongas offers compact, uniform, disease-resistant own-root shrubs that build long-lived, predictable stands for large-scale landscape use; please contact us to align on propagation capacity and delivery scheduling.
