LES QUATRE SAISONS® – pink landscape shrub rose – Meilland
Uniformity in Les Quatre Saisons® as pharmaROSA® NEONATAL propagation material supports reliable, large-scale project mass planting, giving nurseries a predictable own-root base for dense, bush-trained finished stock in 1.5–2 L and larger containers. Its spreading habit, compact 70–95 cm height and coverage-oriented architecture mean rapid formation of low-maintenance beds and landscape blocks aligned with UK public-realm and contractor requirements. The ADR-certified resistance and H7 hardiness underpin stable production for networks serving sites where winter and wind exposure can be significant in Scotland and northern England. Very double, rosette flowers in pastel pink provide long-season visual value, while own-root longevity allows nurseries, integrators and wholesalers to run predictable, renewable stands that move from root establishment in year one, structural build in year two and full ornamental delivery by year three. Moderate heat tolerance and straightforward care needs further reduce production risk and simplify scheduling for wholesale partners.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- Project bed-line 1.5–2 L – Uniform, dense, bush-trained 1.5–2 L plants built on ADR resistance and compact spreading habit for reliable project mass planting – target audience/channel: landscape contractor ranges via project-serving wholesalers
- Municipal groundcover module 40–50 L – Pre-shaped, wide, low-profile shrubs in 40–50 litre containers exploiting fast coverage and low maintenance needs for immediate-effect public-realm installations – target audience/channel: municipal framework suppliers and integrator systems
- Thematic Romantica® block – Cohesive cultivar blocks using own-root material for long-term thematic or collection rose gardens, capitalising on uniform pastel flowering and dense foliage – target audience/channel: show gardens and estate managers
- Contractor-ready campus line – Robust, ADR-certified plants grown from pharmaROSA® NEONATAL trays to 2 L for institutions needing durable, low-input shrub borders – target audience/channel: institutional and campus landscape contractors
- Wholesaler stock staple – Predictable, disease-resistant stock line propagated on own roots to support repeatable project specifications and fast call-off – target audience/channel: national and regional project-focused wholesalers
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Les Quatre Saisons® Romantica® MEIfafio, shrub / landscape rose; commercial bed-rose type with verified authenticity and premium silver internal quality rating referenced for professional trade. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Alain Meilland, Meilland International, France; breeding completed 2002, introduced and registered 2003 with Meilland Richardier / Meilland International as primary distributors for European markets. |
| Awards and recognition |
ADR certification (Germany, 2003); Baden-Baden Gold Medal (2003); Paris Bagatelle Silver Medal in landscape-rose category (2004); The Hague Certificate of Merit (2006), indicating proven landscape performance. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Spreading shrub habit, 70–95 cm high with 85–115 cm spread; dense, glossy dark-green foliage, moderately thorny shoots and a structure suited to landscape beds, groundcover use and bush-trained finished forms. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, 2.75–3.95 inch very double rosette blooms with 40+ petals, borne in clusters; remontant with a generous second flush, supporting extended ornamental impact in landscape and bed applications. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Pastel pure pink, ARS LPk, RHS 65C outer and 65D inner; newly opened flowers soft pale pink, fading towards almost whitish pink with pearlescent pale edges as flowering advances, with relatively poor colour retention. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Soft, delicate fragrance character with very weak scent intensity; densely double blooms offer limited stamen access, so pollinator attraction is low despite prolonged flowering and extended decorative display. |
| Hip characteristics |
Occasional globular orange-red hips, 8–12 mm diameter; spherical form, moderate decorative contribution only and not a dominant feature of the overall landscape or production value of the cultivar. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Good all-round resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; winter hardy to approximately -21 to -18 °C, RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3 and USDA Zone 6b, enabling reliable performance in colder European regions. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Designed for project mass planting and landscape use where fast, uniform coverage is needed; low maintenance with minimal pruning; suited to uniform, dense, bush-trained finished plants from own-root cutting production. |
Les Quatre Saisons® Romantica® MEIfafio combines uniform, fast ground coverage, ADR-backed disease resistance and compact, spreading architecture on a predictable own-root base, making it a sound candidate for aligning volumes and schedules for project-oriented production.
