René Goscinny ®

Romantica®

MEIfrypon – Alain Antoine Meilland

Rich mandarin-orange base colour with a golden-yellow depth. - hybrid tea rose - strong, long-lasting scented rose - sweet-fruity character

– XL, high-centred blooms for elegant displays.
– Warm mandarin-orange tones with golden depth.
– Strong, long-lasting sweet-fruity fragrance.
– Compact, bushy growth with glossy foliage.
– Award-winning quality: Geneva Gold Rose 2001.
– Special feature: Ideal for premium cut flowers and exclusive container displays.

Exclusive finished product

pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted rose cutting

30,92 £

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RENÉ GOSCINNY ® – orange hybrid tea rose – Meilland

Premium own-root pharmaROSA® NEONATAL material of RENÉ GOSCINNY ® offers a bushy, compact hybrid tea framework with vigorous regrowth that suits nursery beds, container production and wholesale stock-building, while the XL, high-centred blooms deliver cut-flower quality and an exclusive finished look in the 5–7 L premium container route. The strongly fragrant, warm mandarin-orange flowers with golden depth and repeat flushes underpin a distinctive, collection-worthy profile for thematic rose gardens and curated assortments, supporting retail and reseller partners seeking flower form and quality as a core value promise; in own-root form this cultivar establishes predictably, developing roots in the first year, structural shoots in the second and full ornamental expression in the third, and it performs reliably across UK regions including sites with wind- and winter-exposed conditions in the north.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
Premium 5–7 L container rose for retail/reseller benches	The compact, bushy habit with dense, glossy dark green foliage supports a clean premium container presentation and efficient bench spacing in the recommended 5–7 L pot size. XL, high-centred hybrid tea blooms with strong flower form meet the “exclusive finished product” positioning and provide reliable impact at retail release. Own-root propagation as tray-rooted cuttings allows you to schedule the premium container route with predictable structure and flowering for retail / reseller.
High-value exhibition and collector-grade lines	René Goscinny’s exhibition hybrid tea profile and Geneva Gold Rose plus Le Roeulx merit results create a convincing basis for show- and collector-oriented SKUs. Using the bush-trained NEONATAL material with 3–5 strong framework canes, growers can build well-balanced specimen plants for thematic rose collections where flower quality and form are the main promise. Own-root culture supports longer-term maintenance blocks for collection and show gardens serving specialist retail.
Cut-flower oriented garden hybrid tea production	The solitary, high-centred, pointed buds and XL flower size give cut-flower style stems suitable for garden cutting concepts, aligned with the premium container product path. Repeat flowering with a plentiful second flush allows season-long stem harvest from nursery or landscape blocks once plants are established. Own-root stands regenerate from the base, supporting multi-year capacity planning for cutting-friendly assortments for project-orientated resellers.
Thematic rose gardens and show-collection plantings	The warm mandarin-orange to salmon-orange colour range, combined with a sweet-fruity, strong and long-lasting scent, makes this cultivar valuable in dedicated colour- or fragrance-themed rose gardens. Own-root propagation ensures cultivar identity and long-term sustainability in collection or gene-bank style plantings, with homogeneous stands and low replacement. This supports curators building distinctive story-led assortments for public and private show gardens promoted via specialist retailers.
Public-realm and institutional feature beds	The bushy, medium-height habit (around 60–85 cm) gives a controlled outline for borders, edging and specimen uses in institutional and municipal schemes. Own-root plants provide renewable growth and a long lifespan, important where replanting windows are limited and predictable performance is needed. This aligns with wholesale-scale supply of exclusive-looking units that maintain consistent flower quality for public-facing projects.
Border and edging concepts in nursery-driven ranges	Dense, dark green, glossy foliage creates a solid structural base for border and edging concepts, even outside peak flowering. Medium maintenance and moderate disease resistance mean that with planned protection and regular deadheading, the stand keeps a refined appearance in premium beds. Own-root uniformity supports repeatable, homogenous border lines within nursery-branded or private-label rose ranges for quality-focused retail.
Fragrance-led premium assortment blocks	The strong, long-lasting sweet-fruity scent allows positioning this cultivar at the heart of fragrance-led concepts, complementing its flower form value proposition. In the recommended premium container pathway, fragrance becomes a clear on-bench differentiator for finished plants. Own-root propagation ensures long-term aromatic performance and stable scent expression, strengthening credibility in fragrance collections offered through specialist channels.
Own-root propagation beds for long-term stock security	Using pharmaROSA NEONATAL tray-rooted cuttings as the base for your internal propagation beds provides predictable, genetically verified stock of this premium gold-rated cultivar. Own-root plants withstand repeated cutting, division and cropping cycles with stable ornamental output and regeneration, supporting homogeneous, low-replacement mother blocks. This underpins wholesale supply into UK regions including colder, wind-exposed northern sites where reliable winter performance is important for professional growers.

Finished-product ideas

Premium 5–7 L patio hybrid tea – compact, bushy plants in 5–7 L containers, highlighted for XL, high-centred blooms and strong fragrance as an exclusive finished product – garden-centre and quality retail benches.
Exhibition-grade collector’s specimen – bush-trained, multi-caned specimens selected for form and colour uniformity, offered as limited collector lines emphasising awards and exhibition pedigree – specialist rose nurseries and mail-order.
Fragrance-feature border rose – rows of uniform, own-root plants for border and edging schemes, marketed primarily on strong, long-lasting scent and glossy foliage – landscape-oriented retailers and project suppliers.
Cutting-friendly garden hybrid tea – premium container plants promoted for home cutting, using solitary, high-centred XL flowers and repeat flushes as key selling points – lifestyle-focused retail and boutique resellers.
Thematic orange-romantic collection – grouped within a curated “Romantica” or colour-themed range using mandarin-orange tones and exclusive positioning to anchor a broader own-root assortment – branded nursery ranges and wholesale catalogues.

Technical cultivar profile

Parameter	Data
Name and registration	Hybrid tea rose, registered as MEIfrypon, marketed as René Goscinny ® Romantica® MEIfrypon; exhibition name René Goscinny, hybrid tea exhibition category and cut-flower type.
Origin and breeding	Bred by Alain Antoine Meilland at Meilland International SA, France; parentage not provided, bred before 2001 and introduced 2005 via Meilland International with verified identity data.
Awards and recognition	Awarded Geneva Gold Rose in 2001 and Certificate of Merit at Le Roeulx International Rose Competition 2001, supporting an exclusive, show-capable hybrid tea positioning.
Growth and structural characteristics	Bushy growth habit reaching about 60–85 cm in height with 40–60 cm spread, dense glossy dark green foliage, moderately thorny stems and poor self-cleaning, so spent blooms need manual removal.
Flower morphology	Double-flowered hybrid tea with around 26–30 petals, XL sized solitary blooms, high-centred, pointed cut-flower style buds and reliable repeat flowering with a plentiful second flush under good culture.
Colour data and phenology	Rich mandarin-orange base with golden-yellow depth; deep orange buds with carmine edge, shifting to salmon-orange and pink veils, colour medium-stable, fading more in heat and strong sun than in cooler conditions.
Fragrance and aroma	Strong, long-lasting sweet-fruity scent, primarily ornamental interest; double flowers moderately accessible to pollinators compared with single or semi-double forms, which offer better stamen access.
Hip characteristics	Produces moderately abundant ellipsoidal hips, approximately 10–14 mm diameter, red when ripe, adding some seasonal interest where deadheading is reduced toward late season.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Hardy approximately to −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b); moderate general disease resistance, with moderate black spot and powdery mildew tolerance and good rust resistance.
Horticultural recommendations	Best for borders, edging, specimen and premium containers; moderate maintenance with periodic plant protection and regular watering, especially in drought, plus manual deadheading to maintain presentation quality.

René Goscinny ® MEIfrypon, with its bushy compact habit, XL high-centred blooms and strong fragrance on long-lived own-root stands, offers predictable premium production value; we would be pleased to discuss scheduling and capacity with you.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: RENÉ GOSCINNY ® – orange hybrid tea rose - Meilland

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:14.10.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: premium gold

Item Number: [877] 20-208 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The name honours René Goscinny (1926–1977), a French comic-book writer and the creator of the Asterix and Lucky Luke series.

Cultivar Synonym: -

Registered Cultivar Name: MEIfrypon

Original Trade Name: René Goscinny®

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: René Goscinny ® Romantica® MEIfrypon

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: René Goscinny

Rose Group: Hybrid Tea

Commercial Type: hybrid tea rose

Commercial Group: Hybrid tea rose

Exhibition Category: cut flower; exhibition tea hybrid

Collection: Romantica®

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: Meilland International (France)

Introduction Year: 2005

Registration Year: 2001

Breeder: Alain Antoine Meilland

Breeding Company / Institution: Meilland International SA

Breeding Year: France, -

Parentage: unknown

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: -

Competition and Show Awards: Geneva – Gold Rose (2001); Le Roeulx International Rose Competition – Certificate of Merit (2001)

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

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

Spread: 1.3-2ft (40-60 cm)

Growth Habit: bushy

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

Prickliness: moderately thorny

Self-Cleaning Description: A significant proportion of spent blooms remain on the plant and require manual removal.

Self-Cleaning Intensity: Self-cleaning: poor.

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 26-30

Flower Fullness: double-flowered

Flower Shape: high-centred, pointed bud (cut-flower type)

Flower Size: XL (3,5 in -)

Inflorescence Type: solitary

Colour Code: ARS code: OB RHS code: 33A (outer), 23B (inner)

Repeat Flowering: It is repeat-flowering, producing a plentiful second flush.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: orange

Flower Colour Description: Rich mandarin-orange base colour with a golden-yellow depth.

Closed Bud: Deep orange-toned, with a delicate carmine-red edging.

Newly Opened Flower: Vivid orange surface with a pale golden-yellow hue.

Full Bloom: Warm peach-orange colour with a delicate pink-red blush.

Before Fading: Light salmon-orange tone with a subtle pink veil.

Colour Fading Description: In hot weather and strong sunshine the colour may fade, while in cooler conditions the colour remains more vivid.

Colour Retention Level: medium

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: strong, long-lasting scented rose

Fragrance Character: sweet-fruity character

Pollinator Attraction: Its flowers are moderately attractive to pollinators; single and semi‑double forms with exposed stamens attract more insects, whereas double forms with concealed stamens reduce accessibility.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Double-flowered variety that moderately attracts pollinators, primarily ornamental

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 10-14 mm

Hip Shape: ellipsoidal

Hip Colour: red

Hip Comment: Moderately abundant, 10–14 mm in diameter, ellipsoid, red rose hip.

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: It tolerates heat well but is quickly weakened by drought and therefore requires regular watering.

Heat and Drought Tolerance Level: moderate

Disease Resistance: moderate

powdery mildew – moderate
black spot – moderate
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 medium; occasionally requires plant protection.

Primary Uses: border, edging, specimen, cut flower, container

Comments

Positioning: Exclusive finished product

Target customer/channel: Retail / reseller

Main value proposition: Flower quality, form

RENÉ GOSCINNY ® – orange hybrid tea rose - Meilland

Rich mandarin-orange base colour with a golden-yellow depth. - hybrid tea rose - strong, long-lasting scented rose - sweet-fruity character

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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)