Pierre Cardin®

Hybrid tea rose

MEIlolipo – Alain Meilland

Mid-pink base colour with darker pink speckling and a delicate silvery-pink edge. - hybrid tea rose - very strong, garden-filling scented rose - reminiscent of old roses, spicy

– XL, high-centred blooms of Pierre Cardin.
– Very strong, garden-filling old-rose fragrance.
– Premium cut flower quality and stem length.
– Dense, bushy habit for borders or containers.
– Excellent resistance to mildew, black spot, rust.
– Special feature: Silvery-pink edged petals with tiny crimson speckles give each bloom couture-like detail.

Exclusive finished product

pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted rose cutting

30,92 £

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PIERRE CARDIN® – pink hybrid tea rose – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cutting

Premium own-root PIERRE CARDIN® supports exclusive container-focused programmes where flower quality and high-centred, exhibition-grade blooms are decisive for retail and reseller confidence. Its bushy, compact habit suits 5–7 L premium containers and border or specimen positioning, while very strong fragrance and dense mid-green foliage underpin an “instant impact” offer for thematic and collection-style rose gardens. Reliable disease resistance and H7 winter hardiness align with UK nursery supply into cooler, wind-exposed regions, supporting projects where robust outdoor performance is expected. As an own-root NEONATAL cutting, it is planned for predictable development from root establishment in year one, structural shoot building in year two, and full ornamental expression by year three, providing a scalable base for wholesale-scale, professional propagation and private-label ranges.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
Premium 5–7 L retail container production	The large, high-centred hybrid tea blooms with very strong fragrance create a clearly premium, exhibition-oriented container product that fits an exclusive finished product positioning. Bush-trained NEONATAL material with 3–5 strong canes establishes quickly in the recommended 5–7 L premium container route and maintains low maintenance needs. Own-root form supports long-term stock predictability and low replacement rates for retail / reseller partners focused on premium flower form. Retail / reseller premium container ranges
Specimen plants for thematic and collection rose gardens	The bushy habit, dense foliage and XL flower size make this cultivar a strong choice for single-plant focal use in thematic and exhibition rose collections built around flower quality. NEONATAL rooted cuttings provide homogeneous, true-to-type own-root plants suited to nursery propagation beds and subsequent container grow-on before field or display planting. Reliable disease resistance with H7 hardiness supports supply into cooler and wind-exposed UK projects while maintaining ornamental value. Public-realm and show-garden contractors
Cut-flower oriented garden-rose lines	The high-centred, pointed-budded flower, solitary stems and generous remontant second flush align well with garden cut-flower concepts where form and stem presentation are priorities. Using the premium container route, growers can deliver bush-trained plants that perform both as border features and for cutting, extending the proposition beyond simple bedding. Own-root stability allows repeated cutting without destabilising the plant, sustaining productivity in professional rose production schedules. Nurseries serving lifestyle-focused retailers
Border and mixed-planting rose programmes	The 90–130 cm height and 60–85 cm spread support structured border layouts where predictable plant size and bushy form are needed for project designs. Low maintenance requirements and good disease resistance reduce aftercare obligations for public and institutional plantings, aligning with large-scale supply into mixed shrub and rose schemes. NEONATAL material integrates smoothly into container grow-on before landscape dispatch, supporting reliable stock for nurseries supplying public-realm and institutional contracts. Landscape-oriented nursery networks
Fragrance-led premium assortment segments	A very strong, garden-filling scent with an old-rose, spicy character enables distinct fragrance-branded assortments within premium retail ranges. When grown as bush-trained plants in 5–7 L pots, the combination of intense fragrance and visible flower form underpins higher perceived value in exclusive finished product lines. Own-root propagation provides a repeatable sensory profile across batches, strengthening brand promises and reducing variability for fragrance-focused collections. Brand-building reseller programmes
Low-intervention, disease-resilient stock for resale	Documented resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, combined with low routine maintenance needs, makes this cultivar efficient to hold and finish in nursery systems. NEONATAL own-root material gives homogeneous batches that tolerate propagation and production loads, lowering risk of quality dips across large orders. This supports nursery and integrator models where reliable, low-issue premium varieties are needed for continuous supply into exclusive finished product channels. Integrators and multi-site growers
Container-first stepping stone to larger specimen formats	Bushy structure and sturdy framework canes from NEONATAL stock suit staged upsizing: initial 5–7 L premium container production followed by transfer to 40–50 L or larger containers for high-value specimen sales. Own-root architecture supports regeneration after heavier pruning or transport stress, keeping long-lived, saleable plants in the system. This route fits nurseries that build tiered price ladders for exclusive specimen roses and thematic garden collections. Specialist specimen and collection nurseries
Cultivar maintenance and collection backup stock	As an exhibition hybrid tea with distinctive pink speckled flowers and strong fragrance, this cultivar is a logical candidate for collection and gene-bank style holdings. NEONATAL own-root supply secures identity-true, long-lived plants for propagation beds, with year-by-year development supporting planned scion or container output. Its hardiness and disease resistance are advantageous where collections must perform in exposed, wind-affected sites while retaining ornamental and breeding value. Collection holders and specialist rose collections

Finished-product ideas

Premium 5–7 L exhibition hybrid tea – Bush-trained, exhibition-form, XL blooms in 5–7 L pots emphasising flower quality and fragrance for exclusive finished product tables – target: retail / reseller premium lines
Fragrance-feature specimen rose – Individually labelled, highly scented, bushy specimens highlighting very strong fragrance and dense foliage, positioned as focal plants – target: garden centres and specialty resellers
Cut-and-display garden rose – Premium container stock promoted for both border use and cutting, using remontant, solitary high-centred flowers as the core value – target: lifestyle-focused retailers and mail-order partners
Collection-grade container rose – Uniform own-root plants in 5–7 L for thematic and show gardens where form, colour nuance and cultivar authenticity are central – target: public gardens, estates and specialist nurseries
Step-up large-container specimen – Selected NEONATAL-based plants upsized to 40–50 L containers, leveraging bushy habit and resilience for high-ticket specimen offers – target: landscape contractors and design-led nurseries

Technical cultivar profile

Parameter	Data
Name and registration	Hybrid tea rose, registered as MEIlolipo, traded as Pierre Cardin® Hybrid tea rose MEIlolipo; exhibition category: exhibition hybrid tea; authenticity of this NEONATAL line verified 09.09.2025.
Origin and breeding	Bred by Alain Meilland (France, 2008), parentage unknown; introduced after 2010 by Meilland International, with ARS exhibition name Pierre Cardin and registration year 2010.
Growth and structural characteristics	Bushy habit, 90–130 cm height and 60–85 cm spread, dense mid-green slightly glossy foliage, moderately thorny canes; self-cleaning performance not documented for this cultivar.
Flower morphology	High-centred, pointed-budded hybrid tea blooms, double-flowered with 26–39 petals, solitary presentation on stems, XL flower size from approximately 3.5 inches diameter and remontant flowering.
Colour data and phenology	Pink flowers with mid-pink base, darker speckling and silvery-pink edging; colour weakly retained, fading through mid- to silvery-pink with softening spots from bud to full opening and senescence.
Fragrance and aroma	Very strong, garden-filling fragrance with a character reminiscent of old roses, carrying a noticeable spicy note; double blooms with partially exposed stamens provide moderate pollinator appeal.
Hip characteristics	Produces moderate quantities of ornamental, ovoid to egg-shaped hips, 10–15 mm diameter, coloured red (RHS 40A), adding seasonal interest where hips are allowed to develop.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Documented resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to approximately –21 to –18 °C (USDA Zone 6b, Swedish Zone 3, RHS H7), suitable for colder UK regions with wind exposure.
Horticultural recommendations	Recommended for borders, specimen use, containers and cut flower production; premium container product path, 5–7 L target pot, bush-trained with 3–5 framework canes; low maintenance with minimal intervention.

PIERRE CARDIN® NEONATAL own-root material combines exhibition flower form, strong fragrance and reliable disease resistance with long-lived, predictable stands, making it a sound option for aligning capacity and scheduling in premium rose programmes.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: PIERRE CARDIN® – pink tea-hybrid rose - Meilland

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:09.09.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: premium gold

Item Number: [619] 20-908 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The name honours the French fashion designer Pierre Cardin.

Cultivar Synonym: -

Registered Cultivar Name: MEIlolipo

Original Trade Name: Pierre Cardin®

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: Pierre Cardin® Hybrid tea rose MEIlolipo

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: Pierre Cardin

Rose Group: Hybrid Tea

Commercial Type: hybrid tea rose

Commercial Group: Hybrid tea rose

Exhibition Category: exhibition hybrid tea

Collection: Hybrid tea rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: Meilland International (France)

Introduction Year: after 2010

Registration Year: 2010

Breeder: Alain Meilland

Breeding Company / Institution: Meilland International

Breeding Year: France, 2008

Parentage: unknown

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: -

Competition and Show Awards: -

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 3-4.3ft (90-130 cm)

Spread: 2-2.8ft (60-85 cm)

Growth Habit: bushy

Foliage: The variety has dense foliage, with leaves that have a slightly glossy surface and a mid-green hue.

Prickliness: moderately thorny

Self-Cleaning Description: No data available on self-cleaning.

Self-Cleaning Intensity: no data on self-cleaning strength

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 26-39

Flower Fullness: double-flowered

Flower Shape: high-centred, pointed-budded (cut-rose type)

Flower Size: XL (3,5 in -)

Inflorescence Type: solitary

Colour Code: ARS code: PB RHS code: 62C (outer), 62A (inner)

Repeat Flowering: Remontant, with a generous second flowering.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: pink

Flower Colour Description: Mid-pink base colour with darker pink speckling and a delicate silvery-pink edge.

Closed Bud: Mid-pink bud with a slight silvery tip colouring.

Newly Opened Flower: Vibrant pink petals, with darker speckling on their inner surfaces and a silvery hue on their outer surfaces.

Full Bloom: Double, mid-pink flower with a pale silvery-pink edging and tiny crimson speckles.

Before Fading: The shade of pink fades, with silvery–pink transitions and gently remaining darker spots.

Colour Fading Description: As the bloom opens, the vivid pink fades to mid-pink, then to a lighter, silvery-pink shade, and the spotting softens towards the end.

Colour Retention Level: weak

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: very strong, garden-filling scented rose

Fragrance Character: reminiscent of old roses, spicy

Pollinator Attraction: Double blooms with partially visible stamens attract pollinators, although the double flower form and only partially accessible stamens can reduce attractiveness to some insects.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Double-flowered variety with partially exposed stamens that moderately attracts pollinators, therefore partially pollinator-friendly.

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 10-15 mm

Hip Shape: egg-shaped

Hip Colour: red (RHS 40A)

Hip Comment: Produced in moderate quantities, a 10–15 mm diameter, ovoid, red (RHS 40A) rose hip with ornamental value.

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: No data are available on heat–drought tolerance.

Heat and Drought Tolerance Level: -

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 minimal intervention.

Primary Uses: border, specimen, cut flower, container

Comments

Positioning: Exclusive finished product

Target customer/channel: Retail / reseller

Main value proposition: Flower quality, form

PIERRE CARDIN® – pink tea-hybrid rose - Meilland

Mid-pink base colour with darker pink speckling and a delicate silvery-pink edge. - hybrid tea rose - very strong, garden-filling scented rose - reminiscent of old roses, spicy

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Inflorescence: solitary Height: 3-4.3ft (90-130 cm) Flower shape: high-centred, pointed-budded (cut-rose type) Winter hardiness: 6b pink - Meilland International (France) hybrid tea rose - Flower size: XL (3,5 in -) Flower size: XL (3,5 in -) - Height: 3-4.3ft (90-130 cm) Height: 3-4.3ft (90-130 cm) - Flower fullness: double-flowered Pierre Cardin® - Roses in the garden | pharmaROSA® Neonatal - premium gold Alain Meilland

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Wholesale of cuttings

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)