BARONNE E. DE ROTHSCHILD – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cutting for premium hybrid tea production
Fragrance and bloom quality define BARONNE E. DE ROTHSCHILD as an own-root hybrid tea starting point for premium container production, where its upright habit, dense, glossy foliage and XL, exhibition-grade double blooms support exclusive finished stock for retail and reseller channels. The very strong classic damask scent, award-backed flower form and good colour retention make it a logical choice for 5–7 L premium routes and bush-trained release with 3–5 framework canes, aligning with UK nursery networks that must cope with winter and wind exposure in northern settings while maintaining consistent quality for thematic rose gardens and curated collections. As own-root pharmaROSA® NEONATAL material, the development typically moves from root establishment in year one through structural shoot building in year two, reaching full ornamental expression by year three, providing a predictable, renewable foundation for long-term professional ranges.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- Premium 5–7 L scented hybrid tea – Upright, bush-trained plants in 5–7 L pots with 3–5 framework canes, focused on very strong damask fragrance and XL double blooms as an exclusive finished product line – target audience/channel: retail / reseller.
- Show-garden collection series – Medal-winning cultivar offered as part of a curated hybrid tea range, using own-root NEONATAL material to ensure long-term stand stability for thematic rose gardens and exhibition projects – target audience/channel: show-garden and public-realm planners.
- Fragrance-feature border rose – Premium container plants positioned for borders and specimens, emphasising strong scent and dense glossy foliage, produced from bush-trained NEONATAL stock for reliable, repeatable batches – target audience/channel: specialist nurseries supplying high-end retail.
- Exhibition-capable cut-and-garden hybrid tea – Structured 5–7 L containers selected for stem quality and flower form, supporting both garden display and small-scale cutting for enthusiasts within exclusive assortments – target audience/channel: niche retailers and mail-order specialists.
- Collector-grade pink contrast piece – Highlighting the deep pink and silvery-white bicolour effect within a premium hybrid tea collection, using own-root longevity to anchor long-term cultivar collections – target audience/channel: collection-focused nurseries and rose specialists.
Technical cultivar profile
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, commercial group Hybrid tea rose; registered cultivar name MEIgriso; trade name Baronne E. de Rothschild Hybrid tea rose MEIgriso; ARS exhibition name Baronne Edmond de Rothschild. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred in France in 1968 by Marie-Louise Paolino Meilland from (Baccará × Crimson King) × Peace; introduced and initially distributed by Meilland International, with registration completed in 1968. |
| Awards and recognition |
Highly decorated show cultivar: Gold Medals Rome, Le Roeulx and Lyon 1968; Fragrance Cup Le Roeulx 1968; Silver Medals Geneva and Courtrai 1968; additional recognition at Valbypark, Denmark. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright hybrid tea reaching about 95–125 cm in height with 70–90 cm spread; dense foliage with glossy dark bronze-green leaves; moderate prickliness; spent blooms may persist and need occasional manual cleaning. |
| Flower morphology |
XL, high-centred, cupped to goblet-shaped double flowers with 26–39 petals, borne mainly in clusters; remontant flowering with an abundant second flush, suitable for both garden display and cutting purposes. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Deep pink to crimson inner petals contrast strongly with silvery-white undersides; ARS colour RB, RHS 155D outer and 60A inner; colour remains good, paling slightly in heat and deepening in cooler conditions. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Very strong, garden-filling scent with a classic damask character; double, high-centred blooms limit stamen access, so pollinator value is low and the cultivar is primarily used for ornamental and fragrance impact. |
| Hip characteristics |
Rose-hip set is usually minimal due to removal of double blooms; if allowed to form, hips are small, spherical, around 8–12 mm diameter, and red, with little impact on typical production objectives. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated H7, broadly equivalent to USDA Zone 6b and Swedish Zone 3; hardy to about -21 to -18 °C; moderate overall disease resistance with good resistance to powdery mildew and black spot, rust susceptibility moderate. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Suited to borders, cutting and specimen roles; moderate maintenance with occasional plant protection; performs well in heat with watering in prolonged drought; usually offered bush-trained for premium container production. |
BARONNE E. DE ROTHSCHILD combines award-backed flower quality, intense fragrance and hardy, own-root reliability for predictable, long-lived premium container production; please contact us to align capacities and scheduling for your programmes.
