Julio Iglesias®

Hybrid tea rose

MEIstemon – Jacques Mouchotte

On a creamy-white background rich ruby-red stripes and spots appear. The contrast is striking, with the white and red pattern sharply delineated. - hybrid tea rose - very strong, garden-filling scented rose - fresh, citrus-peel scented

– Striking red-and-white striped blooms stand out.
– Very strong citrus fragrance fills the garden.
– XL, very full flowers ideal for cutting.
– Compact upright habit suits beds and containers.
– Good colour retention, blooms hold their impact.
– Special feature: Premium gold-rated cultivar from Meilland, bred for exhibition-quality flowers.

Exclusive finished product

pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted rose cutting

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Julio Iglesias® – Hybrid tea rose – MEIstemon

Premium own-root propagation material of Julio Iglesias® offers a distinctive pattern, intense fragrance and compact habit that all translate efficiently into an exclusive finished product line for nursery and reseller networks. The remontant flowering and XL, very full blooms support cut-flower and specimen-led premium container routes in 5–7 L, while the structured, bush-trained framework with 3–5 strong canes provides reliable shaping for border and feature use. Own-root trays provide a renewable, long-term base that develops roots in year one, framework shoots in year two and full ornamental value by year three, with predictable, homogeneous blocks reducing replacement risk. Medium maintenance and disease resistance are manageable within professional crop-care systems, and the reliable H7 winter hardiness supports nationwide UK production, including cooler northern and more exposed sites where winter and wind resilience is essential for stable scheduling. These characteristics align well with wholesalers seeking collection depth, project-based continuity and high perceived value at retail in thematic rose gardens and curated rose assortments.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
Premium 5–7 L container production for retail/reseller programmes	The compact, upright habit (65–95 cm) with dense dark green foliage suits premium 5–7 L containers where a bush-trained, 3–5 cane framework is expected at point of sale. Medium maintenance and disease resistance remain manageable within standard nursery regimes, while the exclusive finished product positioning and flower-quality focus give retailers a distinct hybrid tea offer. This supports premium container routes and curated rose benches for retail-reseller.
Exclusive cut-flower and exhibition-focused lines	The XL, very full, solitary blooms with strong stems and hybrid tea form provide good material for short-stem cut-flower use and show/exhibition stems where flower form and impact dominate. Remontant flowering with a generous second flush allows staged cutting from the same block, while own-root, tray-grown stock supports repeat cycles and renewal without graft-related variability, aligning with exclusive finished product positioning for specialist-retailers.
Thematic and collector rose assortments	The striking cream-and-ruby striped colour pattern, with good colour retention and characterful fading, makes this cultivar a focal point in thematic or named-person collections. Own-root production provides long-term stability and cultivar fidelity for collection beds and show gardens, with a premium container route feeding into curated ranges where flower quality and form are central promises for collection-suppliers.
Border and specimen planting stock for project suppliers	The upright, bushy structure and 50–70 cm spread suit border and specimen planting where a defined presence is needed without excessive height. H7 hardiness and suitability for Scottish and northern English conditions make it reliable for public-realm and estate projects, while own-root material offers long lifespan and regeneration, supporting dependable repeat ordering for project-wholesalers.
Fragrance-led premium assortment blocks	The very strong, garden-filling fragrance with fresh citrus notes allows growers to build a small but high-impact scented segment within hybrid tea ranges. In premium 5–7 L containers, the combination of scent and flower form justifies higher price points, while own-root propagation provides homogeneous stands and predictable capacity to service fragrance-led promotions for garden-centres.
Managed-care container and border programmes	Medium disease resistance and moderate self-cleaning mean this cultivar fits programmes where periodic deadheading and routine fungicide passes are acceptable. Bush-trained material with 3–5 canes integrates neatly into existing maintenance schedules, and own-root vigour supports recovery after pruning, matching exclusive finished-product positioning where staff care is available for nursery-networks.
Colour-contrast focal SKU for premium benches	The sharply delineated red-and-cream striping, which often intensifies in sunlight, provides a visually arresting SKU within a wider bench of solid-coloured hybrid teas. This visual differentiation supports storytelling and upselling at retail, while the premium gold cultivar rating underpins confidence for repeated propagation in own-root form for brand-focused-resellers.
Container lines for exposed or cooler UK sites	H7 hardiness (-21 to -18 °C) and suitability for colder regions mean this cultivar can be scheduled confidently for production destined for northern and more exposed locations, provided regular watering is ensured in hot spells. Own-root plants maintain structure and performance over time, reducing replacement in long-term plantings and underpinning stable capacity for regional-wholesalers.

Finished-product ideas

Premium 5–7 L exhibition hybrid tea – Bush-trained, 3–5 cane plants in 5–7 L pots, focused on XL solitary blooms and strong fragrance for exclusive finished product benches – target audience/channel: retail / reseller premium ranges
Fragrance collection feature rose – Branded own-root container line highlighting very strong citrus-scented flowers and compact, upright habit for easy placement in scented garden concepts – target audience/channel: garden centres and fragrance-led promotions
Striped collector’s series – Part of a small series of variegated hybrid teas, leveraging the striking ruby-on-cream pattern and reliable remontant flowering – target audience/channel: specialist nurseries and mail-order rose collections
Border and specimen project stock – Uniform own-root plants grown on for border and specimen use where hardy, medium-height hybrid teas with strong flower form are specified – target audience/channel: landscape and public-realm suppliers
Cut-and-display patio rose – Premium 5–7 L patio containers positioned for dual use: cutting a few XL stems while maintaining a compact, decorative plant – target audience/channel: high-end retail / reseller concepts

Technical cultivar profile

Parameter	Data
Name and registration	Hybrid tea rose, registered as MEIstemon, marketed as Julio Iglesias® hybrid tea rose; ARS exhibition name Julio Iglesias, verified cultivar authenticity for professional own-root production.
Origin and breeding	Bred by Jacques Mouchotte (Meilland International SA) in France from (Shocking Blue × Lancôme) × Scentimental; bred 2005, registered 2006, introduced 2007 via Meilland Richardier.
Growth and structural characteristics	Upright, medium-height bush, approx. 65–95 cm tall and 50–70 cm wide, with dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage and moderate thorniness; forms a good framework from 3–5 trained canes.
Flower morphology	Very full, XL-sized, solitary, cup-shaped flowers with 40+ petals; remontant flowering giving a generous second flush, medium self-cleaning so spent blooms may require deadheading in production.
Colour data and phenology	Creamy-white base with rich ruby-red stripes and spots, strongly contrasting; pattern may intensify in sun, with lighter zones softening to yellowish cream and red streaks fading to rosy pale red.
Fragrance and aroma	Very strong, garden-filling fragrance with a fresh, citrus-peel character; primarily ornamental, with highly double flowers enclosing stamens and offering limited value as a pollinator resource.
Hip characteristics	Rose hips form only occasionally due to the very double flowers; when present they are 12–18 mm, spherical, orange-red, with little commercial relevance for ornamental or propagation purposes.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Medium resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; H7 hardy, tolerating around -21 to -18 °C; performs in heat but needs regular watering in prolonged drought, especially in containers.
Horticultural recommendations	Suitable for borders, specimen planting, cut-flower use and containers; release as bush-trained plants on 3–5 canes, ideal for premium 5–7 L containers under medium maintenance programmes.

Julio Iglesias® MEIstemon offers exclusive flower form, intense fragrance and reliable H7 hardiness on a predictable, regenerative own-root base; please contact us to discuss volumes, timing and integration into your premium rose range.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: JULIO IGLESIAS® – red-and-white hybrid tea rose - Mouchotte

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:19.06.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: premium gold

Item Number: [467] 20-901 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

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

Cultivar Synonym: -

Registered Cultivar Name: MEIstemon

Original Trade Name: Julio Iglesias®

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: Julio Iglesias® Hybrid tea rose MEIstemon

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: Julio Iglesias

Rose Group: Hybrid Tea

Commercial Type: hybrid tea rose

Commercial Group: Hybrid tea rose

Exhibition Category: cut flower; exhibition tea hybrid

Collection: Hybrid tea rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: Meilland Richardier (France)

Introduction Year: 2007

Registration Year: 2006

Breeder: Jacques Mouchotte

Breeding Company / Institution: Meilland International SA

Breeding Year: France, 2005

Parentage: (Shocking Blue × Lancôme) × Scentimental

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: -

Competition and Show Awards: -

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 2.1-3.1ft (65-95 cm)

Spread: 1.6-2.3ft (50-70 cm)

Growth Habit: 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: Spent flowers often remain on the plant and require subsequent removal.

Self-Cleaning Intensity: self-cleaning moderate

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 40+

Flower Fullness: very full-flowered

Flower Shape: cup

Flower Size: XL (3,5 in -)

Inflorescence Type: solitary

Colour Code: ARS code: rb RHS code: 155C, 46A

Repeat Flowering: Remontant, with a generous second flush of blooms.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: red-white

Flower Colour Description: On a creamy-white background rich ruby-red stripes and spots appear. The contrast is striking, with the white and red pattern sharply delineated.

Closed Bud: Pale cream-white ground with dark burgundy striping, the tip showing a more intense red hue.

Newly Opened Flower: The outer petals are creamy white, with irregular vivid red stripes in the centre, and the red tone has a slight raspberry shade.

Full Bloom: The inner surface of the petals is creamy white with broad crimson-red stripes that fade towards the petal margins.

Before Fading: The white base softens to a slightly yellowish cream, and the red stripes fade to a rosy pale red.

Colour Fading Description: The colour is striped, the pattern often intensifies in sunlight and, in strong heat, the lighter areas may become slightly paler; as the bloom opens the red streaks fade to a pinkish light red and the cream‑white ground softens to a slightly yellowish cr

Colour Retention Level: good

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: very strong, garden-filling scented rose

Fragrance Character: fresh, citrus-peel scented

Pollinator Attraction: Highly double (many‑petalled) flowers are less attractive to pollinators because the double flower form and reduced accessibility of the stamens limit pollinator access.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Its very double flowers enclose the stamens; primarily an ornamental cultivar.

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 12-18 mm

Hip Shape: spherical

Hip Colour: orange-red

Hip Comment: Rose-hip formation is expected to be limited due to the double flowers; occasionally produced, 12–18 mm in diameter, globular, orange-red rose hips.

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: Performs well in heat but only moderately tolerates prolonged drought, so requires regular watering in hot weather.

Heat and Drought Tolerance Level: medium

Disease Resistance: medium

powdery mildew – medium
black spot – medium
rust – medium

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 medium; occasionally requires pest control.

Primary Uses: border, specimen, cut flower, container

Comments

Positioning: Exclusive finished product

Target customer/channel: Retail / reseller

Main value proposition: Flower quality, form

JULIO IGLESIAS® – red-and-white hybrid tea rose - Mouchotte

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Tray packaging: 10 pcs/tray.
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