Charles Mallerin

Hybrid tea rose

- – Francis Meilland; Alain Meilland

Dark, velvety deep red shade. - hybrid tea rose - very strongly scented, noticeable from a distance rose - richly spicy, nostalgically citrus

– Deep, velvety deep-red exhibition blooms.
– Very strongly scented, spicy‑citrus fragrance.
– Upright, bushy habit with dense dark foliage.
– Excellent disease resistance to major rose diseases.
– Reliable remontant flowering with a rich second flush.
– Special feature: Decorated in ADR, AARS and major fragrance trials, a classic show rose with modern reliability.

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CHARLES MALLERIN – deep red hybrid tea rose – Meilland & Meilland

With its historically proven heritage, rich fragrance and premium flower presentation, Charles Mallerin provides a reliable own-root propagation base for UK nurseries focused on exhibition-quality hybrid tea output. The dense, upright habit and dark, glossy foliage support visually strong, sale-ready plants in the recommended 5–7 L premium container route, while its recognised awards credentials and exclusive finished-product positioning add commercial weight for high-end retail and reseller channels. On own roots it builds a stable, renewable framework well suited to nursery propagation beds and container grow-on for thematic rose collections, also aligning with projects in cooler regions where dependable winter hardiness is required in exposed sites. Strong, remontant blooming with abundant second flowering underpins cut-flower and specimen use, and over a natural progression of roots in year one, structural shoots in year two and full ornamental value in year three, it offers a predictable, long-term investment for professional rose production programmes.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
Premium 5–7 L bush for retail/reseller benches	The combination of a compact, upright bushy habit and strong structural framework canes supports homogeneous, visually consistent 5–7 L premium containers as specified in the recommended product path. Own-root production facilitates stable stands and predictable renewal, matching exclusive finished product positioning where retailers seek dependable repeat shelf impact. This suits professional nurseries supplying high-margin retail and reseller channels for premium hybrid tea ranges aimed at discerning end-customers. Retail / reseller
Exhibition-grade cut-flower production blocks	Large, solitary, deep-red blooms with a pronounced mid-centre rise and double form align directly with the exhibition hybrid tea and cut-flower category, making it suitable for dedicated cutting blocks within professional nurseries. Remontant flowering with an abundant second flush supports scheduling of stems for peak retail periods, while own-root propagation helps maintain uniform quality across propagation cycles. This enables growers to underpin exclusive finished product assortments for high-end floristry-oriented retail partners. Retail / reseller
Thematic and show-garden collection plantings	The historically important heritage background and recognised award record make this cultivar a strong candidate for thematic rose gardens and public or private show collections where cultivar identity and story matter. Own-root material supports long-term sustainability and ease of maintenance in collection beds, with low intervention needs due to good disease resistance. This profile fits curated, exclusive ranges that nurseries supply into display-led retail concepts and institutional collection projects. Retail / reseller
Low-intervention, disease-resilient nursery beds	Documented resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, coupled with low general maintenance requirements, reduces spray and labour inputs during propagation and grow-on. For nurseries operating larger propagation beds to supply premium container lines, this disease profile helps stabilise quality and reduce cull rates, particularly in climates where fungal pressure is high. It supports the development of exclusive finished products that remain reliable in end-users’ gardens, strengthening reseller confidence. Retail / reseller
Fragrance-led premium SKU lines	The very strong, distance-noticeable fragrance with richly spicy, nostalgically citrus character allows growers to create fragrance-focused SKUs within their hybrid tea assortment. In 5–7 L premium containers, combining scent with deep velvet-red colour justifies positioning as an exclusive finished product, especially for retailers promoting sensory garden concepts. Own-root durability supports repeat purchasing programmes built around consistent, fragrance-led hero varieties. Retail / reseller
Cold-tolerant stock for northern and exposed sites	Hardiness down to -21–-18 °C with an RHS H7 rating supports reliable overwintering in northern nursery locations and exposed planting projects where lower temperatures and wind can be critical. This hardiness helps secure winter survival of propagation beds and container stock, contributing to predictable capacity for spring call-offs. For exclusive finished products destined for demanding climates, this resilience adds confidence for retailers serving colder regions. Retail / reseller
Specimen feature plants in premium containers	The combination of dense, dark green, slightly glossy foliage and rich, uniform deep-red blooms gives strong ornamental presence when trained as a bush with 3–5 framework canes, ideal for specimen use. In premium containers, potentially stepping up beyond 7 L towards larger display pots, this visual weight suits focal-point applications. Own-root longevity supports longer sales windows and lower replacement in nursery and garden-centre display areas catering to high-end buyers. Retail / reseller
Colour-stable deep-red offerings in quality ranges	The deep velvety red shade holds colour well in cooler conditions, with controlled fading, supporting reliable presentation in UK climates where light intensity fluctuates. This makes colour forecasting and bench presentation more predictable for nurseries, particularly in the premium container route where flower quality and form are the key value propositions. It fits retailers’ requirements for consistently deep-red, exclusive hybrid tea selections with strong visual impact. Retail / reseller

Finished-product ideas

Premium 5–7 L exhibition bush – Own-root, bush-trained plants with 3–5 framework canes in 5–7 L pots, showcasing large, solitary deep-red blooms and strong fragrance as an exclusive hybrid tea highlight – target audience/channel: Retail / reseller
Fragrance hero container line – Strongly scented, deep-red, disease-resilient bushes grouped as a dedicated fragrance collection, grown on in premium containers for feature merchandising – target audience/channel: Retail / reseller
Thematic heritage collection SKU – Historically bred, award-recognised cultivar supplied as a named, own-root premium container item within curated rose collections for show and thematic gardens – target audience/channel: Retail / reseller
Cut-and-garden dual-purpose rose – Upright, bushy plants in 5–7 L pots promoted for both garden display and home cutting, leveraging exhibition-grade flower form and remontant blooming – target audience/channel: Retail / reseller
Cold-hardy premium feature plant – Hardy, dense-foliaged bushes selected for sites with colder winters, offered as exclusive deep-red feature plants in larger premium containers from 7 L upwards – target audience/channel: Retail / reseller

Technical cultivar profile

Parameter	Data
Name and registration	Hybrid tea rose cultivar MEItroni, marketed as Charles Mallerin Hybrid tea rose MEItroni, with American Rose Society exhibition name Charles Mallerin; commercial group hybrid tea rose, unregistered variety.
Origin and breeding	Hybrid Tea bred in France in 1947 by Francis and Alain Meilland from complex parentage including ‘Rome Glory’, ‘Congo’, ‘Tassin’, Tanrowisa, Meimalyna and Harkuly; introduced 1947 and 2006 by Meilland and partners.
Awards and recognition	Holds ADR Germany 2008 and All-America Rose Selections 2013, plus Biltmore Pauline Merrell Award 2014, Portland Rose Society Gold Medal and several European breeding and fragrance awards between 2006 and 2012.
Growth and structural characteristics	Bushy, upright shrub reaching around 85–115 cm high and 70–95 cm spread, moderately thorny, with dense, dark green, slightly glossy foliage creating a solid framework suited to bush training and specimen use.
Flower morphology	Double, large-flowered hybrid tea blooms, generally solitary, with 26–39 petals; cup-shaped with a pronounced raised centre, remontant with abundant second flowering, produced on strong stems suitable for cutting.
Colour data and phenology	Deep velvety burgundy to ruby-red flowers, ARS colour DR, RHS 60A outer and 60B inner; buds deep red to blackish, good colour retention in cooler conditions, with some fading in strong sun yet remaining decoratively effective.
Fragrance and aroma	Very strongly scented hybrid tea, fragrance clearly noticeable from a distance, with a richly spicy, nostalgically citrus character that supports fragrance-led positioning and enhances perceived value in premium plant ranges.
Hip characteristics	Due to fully double blooms, hip set is limited; occasionally forms small spherical orange-red hips about 10–14 mm diameter, so fruit effect is minor and does not dominate ornamental display or production considerations.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Shows resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, with moderate heat and drought tolerance requiring regular watering; hardy to approximately -21 to -18 °C, RHS H7, suitable for USDA zone 6b and Swedish zone 3 regions.
Horticultural recommendations	Recommended as a low-maintenance, good disease-resistance rose for flower beds, cut-flower use and specimen planting; released as bush-trained with 3–5 framework canes, best marketed in premium containers of around 5–7 litres.

Charles Mallerin Hybrid tea rose MEItroni combines award-backed flower quality, strong fragrance and hardy, disease-resilient, own-root reliability for predictable long-term stands; please contact us to align capacities and scheduling for your premium programmes.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: CHARLES MALLERIN – deep red hybrid tea rose - Meilland & Meilland

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:26.04.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: premium silver

Item Number: [853] 21-128 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The name is a masculine given name.

Cultivar Synonym: -

Registered Cultivar Name: MEItroni

Original Trade Name: Charles Mallerin

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: Charles Mallerin Hybrid tea rose MEItroni

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: Charles Mallerin

Rose Group: Hybrid Tea

Commercial Type: hybrid tea rose

Commercial Group: Hybrid tea rose

Exhibition Category: exhibition hybrid tea; cut flower

Collection: Hybrid tea rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: Meilland International (France); Conard -Pyle (USA); Star Roses & Plants (USA)

Introduction Year: 1947; 2006 (France)

Registration Year: unregistered variety

Breeder: Francis Meilland; Alain Meilland

Breeding Company / Institution: Meilland et Cie (France); Meilland International

Breeding Year: France, 1947

Parentage: (‘Rome Glory’ × ‘Congo’) × ‘Tassin’; (Tanrowisa × Meimalyna) × Harkuly

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: ADR (Germany) (2008)

Competition and Show Awards: unknown; ADR (Germany) (2008); All‑America Rose Selections (2013); Biltmore International Rose Trials – Pauline Merrell Award (2014); Portland Rose Society Gold Medal; numerous European breeding and fragrance awards (2006–2012)

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 2.8-3.8ft (85-115 cm)

Spread: 2.3-3.1ft (70-95 cm)

Growth Habit: bushy, upright

Foliage: The variety has dense foliage; the leaves have a slightly glossy surface and a dark green hue.

Prickliness: moderately thorny

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

Self-Cleaning Intensity: Self-cleaning: weak.

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 26-39

Flower Fullness: double-flowered

Flower Shape: cup, pronounced mid-centre rise

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

Inflorescence Type: solitary

Colour Code: ARS code: DR RHS code: 60A (outer), 60B (inner)

Repeat Flowering: Remontant, with an abundant second flowering.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: deep-red

Flower Colour Description: Dark, velvety deep red shade.

Closed Bud: The bud is deep red, tending towards black.

Newly Opened Flower: The flower is velvety with a deep ruby-red tone.

Full Bloom: The flower has uniform, full, deep‑red petals.

Before Fading: The flower is a burgundy, blackening, darkening red shade.

Colour Fading Description: The deep velvety red may fade in strong sunlight and heat, but retains its colour well in cooler conditions.

Colour Retention Level: good

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: very strongly scented, noticeable from a distance rose

Fragrance Character: richly spicy, nostalgically citrus

Pollinator Attraction: Its fully double flowers make it only weakly attractive to pollinators, as the double flower form and reduced accessibility of the stamens limit access to nectar and pollen.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Because its flowers are double, it is only marginally pollinator-friendly and is primarily an ornamental variety

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 10-14 mm

Hip Shape: spherical

Hip Colour: orange-red

Hip Comment: Rose hip formation is expected to be limited due to the double‑flowered blooms; occasionally spherical, orange‑red rose hips 10–14 mm in diameter.

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: Requires regular watering and does not tolerate prolonged drought well.

Heat and Drought Tolerance Level: moderate

Disease Resistance: resistant

powdery mildew – resistant
black spot – resistant
rust – resistant

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended product path: Premium container

Recommended target pot: 5–7 L

Release form: Bush-trained, with 3–5 strong framework canes

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

Primary Uses: flower bed, cut flower, specimen

Comments

Positioning: Exclusive finished product

Target customer/channel: Retail / reseller

Main value proposition: Flower quality, form

CHARLES MALLERIN – deep red hybrid tea rose - Meilland & Meilland

Dark, velvety deep red shade. - hybrid tea rose - very strongly scented, noticeable from a distance rose - richly spicy, nostalgically citrus

Online rose purchase - deep-red - very strongly scented, noticeable from a distance rose - Charles Mallerin - hybrid tea rose - (2.8-3.8ft (85-115 cm))

Primary Uses: flower bed, cut flower, specimen + Height: 2.8-3.8ft (85-115 cm) Colour: deep-red + Commercial Type: hybrid tea rose Repeat Flowering: Remontant, with an abundant second flowering. + Primary Uses: flower bed, cut flower, specimen Primary Uses: flower bed, cut flower, specimen + Growth Habit: bushy, upright Flower Size: L (2,75-3,95 in) + Height: 2.8-3.8ft (85-115 cm) Flower Fullness: double-flowered + Flower Shape: cup, pronounced mid-centre rise Colour: deep-red + Repeat Flowering: Remontant, with an abundant second flowering. Flower Fullness: double-flowered + Height: 2.8-3.8ft (85-115 cm) Commercial Type: hybrid tea rose + Flower Size: L (2,75-3,95 in) Inflorescence Type: solitary + Flower Size: L (2,75-3,95 in) Growth Habit: bushy, upright + Height: 2.8-3.8ft (85-115 cm) Primary Uses: flower bed, cut flower, specimen + Height: 2.8-3.8ft (85-115 cm) Colour: deep-red + Flower Fullness: double-flowered Breeder: Francis Meilland; Alain Meilland + Colour: deep-red

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