César

Romantica®

MEIsardan – Jacques Mouchotte

Inner petals mid-pink, outer petals creamy ivory with a delicate rosy tint. - climbing rose, climbing rose - mild, understated scented rose - soft, rose character

– Romantic bicolour blooms with Romantica® charm
– Very double, cup-shaped flowers for classic effect
– Healthy, resistant foliage for easy care
– Reliable repeat flowering through the season
– Hardy climbing habit ideal for arches and walls
– Special feature: Awarded Silver Medal at Kortrijk 2000, prized as an exclusive vertical focal point.

Exclusive, space-defining – specialty

pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted rose cutting

27,54 £

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César Romantica® MEIsardan – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL propagation material

Romantica® own-root propagation of César MEIsardan offers professional growers a specialty large-flowered climbing rose with dense, dark green foliage, remontant, very double, cup-shaped blooms and a distinctive colour gradient suited to vertical garden features and curated collections. Its good disease resistance and low maintenance demand support predictable performance in nursery propagation beds and 5–7 L trained climber lines, while own-root longevity underpins low replacement and stable stocking for wholesale supply. With hardy performance aligned to demanding northern and inland UK sites, it adapts well where cold and wind exposure are common. The staked, pre-trained cutting integrates smoothly into pergola and arch programmes, moving from year 1 root establishment through year 2 structural extension to year 3 full ornamental presence, helping You develop consistent, space-defining ranges for retail and project-driven partners.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
Nursery propagation beds for own-root climber lines	César’s good disease resistance and low intervention need translate into reliable mother-block and propagation-bed performance, limiting spray schedules and labour in high-density stock. Using the rooted, staked pharmaROSA NEONATAL material as a base, You can build trained climber finished product in 5–7 L as a planned route, then scale on into larger containers as required. This supports a complete space-defining vertical feature offer within an exclusive, collection-style retail and reseller context for professional-growers.
5–7 L trained climber production (pergolas, arches, fences)	The pre-trained 3–5 cane structure shortens formative training time, allowing nurseries to move quickly to a saleable trained climber in 5–7 L while maintaining uniformity. Dense dark green foliage and large, very double flowers give strong vertical impact that matches the vertical garden feature, distinctive habit positioning. Own-root stability keeps stands homogeneous and reduces replacement risk over repeated production cycles, ideal for space-efficient 5–7 L lines for retail-reseller.
Large-container statement climbers (40–60 L)	With a 180–260 cm height range and 200–320 cm spread, César can be grown on into 40–60 L containers as a ready-structured vertical accent for courtyards, terraces and institutional entrances. The creeping habit adapts well to columns and bespoke supports, fitting the vertical garden feature promise. Own-root longevity and regeneration give predictable re-flush after pruning and transport stress, supporting dependable seasonal programmes and staged releases for project-suppliers.
Thematic Romantica® and Meilland heritage collections	The Romantica collection identity and Meilland origin make César a natural component for thematic rose gardens and branded cultivar collections where narrative and provenance matter. Using NEONATAL rooted cuttings as a stable, traceable base supports long-term identity control and low mutation or rootstock interference risk, essential for collection and show gardens. Finished 5–7 L trained climbers integrate cleanly into exclusive, curated retail benches and catalogue ranges for collection-focused-nurseries.
Vertical structures in public-realm and institutional projects	César’s dense foliage, climbing habit and remontant flowering are well suited to pergolas, arches, walls and columns in public or semi-public schemes where vertical greening and ornamental presence are priorities. Its good disease resistance and low maintenance requirement reduce service visits and complaints, valuable for municipal and institutional clients. Own-root durability underpins long service life, supporting framework planting in public-realm oriented wholesale tenders for landscape-contractors.
Premium vertical accents for independent garden centres	The strong two-toned pink-to-creamy colour effect and large, very double flowers create visible differentiation on the climber bench, helping independent retailers justify premium price points. Grow-on from staked rooted cuttings into 5–7 L containers gives a clear trained climber message with consistent form and height. Reliable hardiness at H7 enables confident nation-wide distribution, including colder inland and northern regions, supporting premium but dependable offers for independent-garden-centres.
Low-maintenance, disease-resilient programmer lines	The variety’s resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, combined with generally minimal intervention needs, suits programmer-style production where predictable crop performance is essential. Own-root plants tolerate repeated cropping and pruning cycles, reducing variability between batches and seasons. Integrating César as a recurrent 5–7 L trained climber SKU supports stable vertical feature listings in exclusive, space-defining climber assortments for integrator-systems.
Private-label vertical feature concepts	César’s distinctive colour gradient and space-defining climbing habit lend themselves to private-label branding as a signature vertical feature rose. Starting from uniform NEONATAL rooted cuttings simplifies consistent labelling, POS imaging and specification compliance across a nursery network. Its hardy, resilient performance fits UK conditions where winter and wind exposure can challenge climbers on exposed pergolas, adding reliability to brand promises aimed at private-label-programmes.

Finished-product ideas

Romantica® Collection Climber 5–7 L – Own-root, staked and trained climber with 3–5 canes, highlighting the Romantica pedigree, strong colour effect and dense foliage; fits exclusive vertical feature positioning for independent retail / reseller channels.
Project Pergola Climber 40 L – Larger 40 L container with established framework height for pergolas and arches, leveraging the vigorous climbing habit and low maintenance demand for public-realm and institutional framework planting.
Column Accent Climber 60 L – Tall, column-trained specimen in 60 L for entrances or courtyards, using height potential, foliage density and remontant flowering as a premium vertical accent for landscape contractors and project specifiers.
Heritage Meilland Feature Line – Branded Meilland heritage climber line in 5–7 L, combining Meilland origin, disease resistance and exclusive appearance for curated Romantica-themed benches in specialist nurseries and garden centres.
Private-Label Vertical Signature Rose – Own-root trained climber positioned as a signature vertical feature in private-label ranges, using hardy performance, distinctive bicolour blooms and reliable climber form for integrator and retailer networks.

Technical cultivar profile

Parameter	Data
Name and registration	Climbing rose from the Romantica collection with registered name MEIsardan, marketed as César Romantica MEIsardan; ARS exhibition name César, commercial group climbing rose.
Origin and breeding	Bred by Jacques Mouchotte for Meilland International SA, France, with parentage unknown; introduced and registered in 1993 by Meilland International as a large-flowered climber.
Awards and recognition	Recognised at Kortrijk, Belgium, with a Silver Medal in 2000, indicating acknowledged ornamental and garden value within international rose trials and professional assessment.
Growth and structural characteristics	Climbing, creeping habit with 180–260 cm height and 200–320 cm spread, dense dark green glossy foliage (RHS 137A), moderately thorny canes and poor self-cleaning requiring deadheading of spent flowers.
Flower morphology	Large, very double, cup-shaped flowers with 40+ petals, clustered on the shoots; remontant with a second flush that is less abundant than the main flowering, giving extended but variable seasonal display.
Colour data and phenology	Two-toned pink and creamy ivory flowers; ARS YB, RHS 11C outer and 14B inner, with mid-pink centres fading to creamy tones, good colour retention but faster fading under strong sun and heat.
Fragrance and aroma	Mild, understated rose fragrance with a soft character, primarily ornamental rather than strongly scented; heavily double blooms restrict stamen access and attract pollinators poorly.
Hip characteristics	Produces moderate numbers of ellipsoid hips, 8–12 mm diameter, coloured red (RHS 43A), developing after flowering where deadheading is not carried out, adding discreet seasonal interest.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to about -21 to -18 °C, RHS H7, Swedish zone 3 and USDA 6b, with moderate heat tolerance but sensitivity to prolonged drought stress.
Horticultural recommendations	Recommended for pergolas, arches, fences, walls and columns as a vertical feature; low maintenance and good disease resistance, best as staked, trained climber in 5–7 L as a finished product path.

César Romantica® MEIsardan offers disease resilience, strong vertical impact and reliable climbing structure on a long-lived own-root base, making capacity planning and long-term stocking easier to align in a professional discussion.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: CÉSAR – pink climbing rose - Mouchotte

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:02.05.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: premium bronze

Item Number: [1270] 21-247 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The name is a male first name.

Cultivar Synonym: Romantic Occasion; Cesar

Registered Cultivar Name: MEIsardan

Original Trade Name: César

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: César Romantica® MEIsardan

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: César

Rose Group: Climber, Large -Flowered Climber

Commercial Type: climbing rose, climbing rose

Commercial Group: Climbing rose

Exhibition Category: large-flowered climbing rose

Collection: Romantica®

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: Meilland International (France)

Introduction Year: 1993

Registration Year: 1993

Breeder: Jacques Mouchotte

Breeding Company / Institution: Meilland International SA

Breeding Year: France, 1993

Parentage: unknown

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: -

Competition and Show Awards: Kortrijk (Belgium) – Silver Medal (2000)

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 5.9-8.5ft (180-260 cm)

Spread: 6.6-10.5ft (200-320 cm)

Growth Habit: creeping

Foliage: The variety has dense foliage. Its leaves have a glossy surface and a dark green colour (RHS 137A).

Prickliness: moderately thorny

Self-Cleaning Description: Most spent flowers remain on the plant and require subsequent deadheading.

Self-Cleaning Intensity: Self-cleaning is poor.

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 40+

Flower Fullness: very double-flowered

Flower Shape: cup-shaped

Flower Size: L (2,75-3,95 in)

Inflorescence Type: clustered

Colour Code: ARS code: YB RHS code: 11C (outer), 14B (inner)

Repeat Flowering: Remontant; the second flowering is not as prolific.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: pink

Flower Colour Description: Inner petals mid-pink, outer petals creamy ivory with a delicate rosy tint.

Closed Bud: Cream-white to butter-yellow base, with a warm peach-pink flush at the petal bases and fine coral streaking in places, slightly glossy surface.

Newly Opened Flower: Vivid coral–peach pink centre, clearly lightening to creamy white outwards, with the outer petal margins pure ivory.

Full Bloom: Two-toned effect: mid-pink in the centre, almost white at the edges with creamy petals and a faint rosy tint.

Before Fading: The pink recedes and lightens, paling to a creamy colour.

Colour Fading Description: During opening, the inner pink tones gradually recede and fade to a creamy colour; strong sunlight and heat accelerate the fading.

Colour Retention Level: good

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: mild, understated scented rose

Fragrance Character: soft, rose character

Pollinator Attraction: With a double (fully filled) bloom form and tightly closed flowers that restrict stamen accessibility, it attracts pollinators poorly.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Heavily double-flowered variety that attracts pollinators poorly and is therefore mainly ornamental

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 8-12 mm

Hip Shape: ellipsoid-shaped

Hip Colour: red (RHS 43A)

Hip Comment: Hips produced in moderate quantity, ellipsoid, 8–12 mm in diameter, red (RHS 43A).

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -21–-18 °C

RHS Hardiness Rating: H7

Swedish Hardiness Zone: Zon 3

USDA Hardiness Zone: 6b

Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: Relatively tolerant of heat; does not tolerate prolonged drought.

Heat and Drought Tolerance Level: moderate

Disease Resistance: resistant

powdery mildew – resistant
black spot – resistant
rust – resistant

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended product path: Trained climber finished product

Recommended target pot: 5–7 L

Release form: Staked, trained (3–5 main canes)

Recommended use: Maintenance requirement low; good disease resistance, generally requires minimal intervention.

Primary Uses: pergola, arch, fence, wall, column

Comments

Positioning: Exclusive, space-defining – specialty

Target customer/channel: Retail / reseller

Main value proposition: Vertical garden feature, distinctive habit

Inner petals mid-pink, outer petals creamy ivory with a delicate rosy tint. - climbing rose, climbing rose - mild, understated scented rose - soft, rose character

Online rose order - pink - mild, understated scented rose - César - climbing rose, climbing rose - (5.9-8.5ft (180-260 cm))

Primary Uses: pergola, arch, fence, wall, column + Height: 5.9-8.5ft (180-260 cm) Colour: pink + Commercial Type: climbing rose, climbing rose Repeat Flowering: Remontant; the second flowering is not as prolific. + Primary Uses: pergola, arch, fence, wall, column Primary Uses: pergola, arch, fence, wall, column + Growth Habit: creeping Flower Size: L (2,75-3,95 in) + Height: 5.9-8.5ft (180-260 cm) Flower Fullness: very double-flowered + Flower Shape: cup-shaped Colour: pink + Repeat Flowering: Remontant; the second flowering is not as prolific. Flower Fullness: very double-flowered + Height: 5.9-8.5ft (180-260 cm) Commercial Type: climbing rose, climbing rose + Flower Size: L (2,75-3,95 in) Inflorescence Type: clustered + Flower Size: L (2,75-3,95 in) Growth Habit: creeping + Height: 5.9-8.5ft (180-260 cm) Primary Uses: pergola, arch, fence, wall, column + Height: 5.9-8.5ft (180-260 cm) Colour: pink + Flower Fullness: very double-flowered Breeder: Jacques Mouchotte + Colour: pink

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PharmaRosa® NEONATAL is the cost‑effective starting point for rose product production.

As a uniform, own‑rooted propagation material, it provides a stable basis for further growing-on and can be integrated flexibly into different finished product production technologies.
Rooted in trays (rooted), 3–6‑month‑old, own‑rooted rose cutting.
Uniform developmental stage, with a root system that has thoroughly penetrated the plug.
For professional growing‑on.
Tray packaging: 10 pcs/tray.
Quality and varietal identity: production supported by a dedicated identification and traceability logic.
Can be transplanted during frost‑free periods, designed for finished product production.

PharmaRosa® NEONATAL provides a controlled, uniform starting stock for planned growing‑on that can be integrated into your own technology – especially where scheduling and varietal identity are paramount.

PharmaRosa® NEONATAL own-rooted rose propagation material in a plug, with a root system penetrating the plug (semi-finished product / semi-finished rose). PharmaRosa® NEONATAL rose propagation material size: 3–6‑month‑old, own-rooted cutting with a uniform developmental stage. PharmaRosa® NEONATAL tray stock: own-rooted rose propagation material in trays, uniform developmental stage (10 pcs/tray).

Captions (from left to right): Semi-finished product (NEONATAL own-rooted rose propagation material in a plug with a fully developed root system) • Size demonstration (3–6‑month‑old, uniform cutting) • Root system detail (plug penetrated by the root system) • Tray stock (10 pcs/tray, uniform developmental stage)