Delicate transitions between fine pink and peach shades characterise it. The outer petals are slightly more vivid than the inner ones. - hybrid tea rose - very strong, garden-filling scented rose - citrus and spicy aroma
– XL, very double, elegant exhibition blooms
– Delicate pink to peach colour transitions
– Very strong, citrus‑spicy fragrance
– Compact, bushy habit with glossy foliage
– Good heat and drought tolerance
– Special feature: Multi-award-winning AARS hybrid tea.
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Elle® hybrid tea rose – citrus-scented pink blooms for easy-care borders
Fragrant and generously flowering, Elle® brings large, exhibition-quality blooms to compact beds and borders with surprisingly little effort. This bushy hybrid tea rose offers colour all summer, producing very double, cup-shaped flowers in soft pink and peach tones that look equally at home in a tidy front garden or a relaxed cottage-style mix. Its strong, citrus-and-spice scent carries on still evenings, creating a naturally perfumed seating area without complicated upkeep. As a medium-maintenance, own-root plant it forms a stable, long-lived bush that can regenerate well after pruning and harsh winters, adapting steadily to your soil and care routine. Well-rooted in the 2-litre pot, it settles reliably even where you need improved drainage on heavier ground, and responds with healthy growth, glossy dark foliage, and a reassuring structure. Whether you prefer simple annual pruning or more detailed shaping, Elle® fits in smoothly as a specimen rose or as part of a small group, developing from strong roots in the first year to fuller shoots in the second and its complete ornamental effect by the third, so you can enjoy a graceful, evolving garden.
Freshly opened bloom of Elle® hybrid tea rose.
Elle® hybrid tea rose in full bloom
Elle® rose in different opening stages, showing its pink and peach colour transitions.
Elle® in closed bud stage
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden focal point
Its compact, bushy habit and 100–140 cm height make Elle® ideal as a welcoming focal rose by the front path or gate, giving an elegant, upright presence without dominating a modest space; large, beautifully shaped blooms deliver show-rose looks with manageable care for the style-conscious beginner.
Cutting and vase use
The XL, solitary hybrid tea blooms with very full, high-centred form are excellent for cutting, holding their shape and scent indoors; remontant flowering ensures fresh stems across the season, giving good value from a small planting for home floristry and fragrance lovers.
Small mixed rose bed
Recommended spacing (around 55 cm in groups) allows you to combine 1–5 plants into a low-maintenance bed that flowers over a long period; regular deadheading is straightforward, keeping the compact bushes neat for busy urban gardeners who want impact, not complexity.
Container and large pot planting
The dense, glossy foliage and upright, compact framework adapt well to a large container of at least 40–50 litres, where roots can develop steadily and the scented blooms can be enjoyed close to seating or doorways, suiting patio and balcony owners seeking a refined yet simple rose choice.
Partial shade side garden
Elle® tolerates partial shade, so it performs reliably along side paths or near walls that receive only part-day sun; its warm pink and peach tones read clearly even in softer light, giving dependable colour where many roses struggle for effect in typical British between-house spaces.
Heat-exposed, drier borders
With good heat tolerance and a preference for drier conditions, this variety is well suited to sunnier, more exposed borders, provided it receives watering in prolonged drought; the flowers keep their charm as tones soften, offering graceful colour shifts for gardeners dealing with warmer microclimates.
Structured cottage-style mix
The strong vertical stems and clear hybrid tea form give structure among looser perennials such as yarrow and ornamental grasses, ensuring the rose reads as an intentional feature; steady, remontant flowering ties together the border through the season for cottage-garden enthusiasts.
Long-term backbone planting
As an own-root, winter-hardy rose (H7, down to about -26 °C) it builds a resilient framework that can be pruned back hard if needed and still recover, offering a durable backbone plant that anchors small family gardens even where drainage needs improving on heavier soils.
Styling ideas
Front-door elegance – Plant a single Elle® by the path or gate, underplanted with low lavender for a scented welcome – ideal for homeowners who want a smart, traditional entrance.
Cottage mix – Combine Elle® with Achillea, nepeta and airy grasses to contrast its formal blooms with softer textures – for cottage-garden fans who enjoy relaxed but intentional planting.
Scented patio pot – Grow Elle® in a 40–50 litre terracotta container with trailing thyme at the rim for fragrance at seating height – perfect for small patios and balcony gardens.
Rose-and-laurel frame – Set Elle® in front of Prunus laurocerasus ‘Miki’ so its pastel flowers stand out against evergreen foliage – suited to those wanting year-round structure with summer highlights.
Cutting corner – Group 3 plants in a sunny bed, with easy access for harvesting long stems for the house – for busy families who like to bring home-grown flowers indoors.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose, registered as MEIbderos, traded as Elle® Hybrid tea rose MEIbderos; ARS exhibition name Elle, part of the hybrid tea rose commercial group.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Jacques Mouchotte for Meilland International, France, from ‘Purple Splendour’ × (‘Chicago Peace’ × ‘Parador’); introduced and registered in 1999 by Meilland.
Awards and recognition
Highly decorated: Bagatelle Coupe du Parfum 1999, Geneva Silver Medal 1999, Buenos Aires Silver Medal 2000, Rose Hills Certificate 2004, AARS 2005, ARS James Alexander Gamble award.
Growth and structural characteristics
Compact, bushy shrub 100–140 cm high and 65–85 cm wide, with dense dark green glossy foliage and moderate prickliness; moderate self-cleaning, so deadheading maintains continuous display.
Flower morphology
Very double, cup-shaped, solitary hybrid tea blooms with 40+ petals and XL diameter; strongly remontant, producing an abundant second flush with classic exhibition-style stems.
Colour data and phenology
Delicate blends of pink, peach and apricot; buds deep coral-pink, opening cream-pink with apricot, maturing to salmon-pink edges and pastel centres, lightening in hotter conditions while remaining softly harmonious.
Fragrance and aroma
Very strong, garden-filling perfume with a distinctive citrus and spicy character, making it suitable as a feature scented rose near seating or paths, though not rated for cosmetic or soap production.
Hip characteristics
Hip set is usually sparse due to very double blooms; when present, hips are small, spherical, 10–14 mm in diameter and red, adding a subtle late-season accent rather than a major ornamental feature.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to about -26 to -23 °C (RHS H7, USDA 5b, Swedish zone 4); disease resistance medium to black spot, powdery mildew and rust, benefiting from routine monitoring and occasional treatments.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in well-drained soil with regular watering in drought; suitable for beds, specimens, hedging and large containers, spaced 45–85 cm depending on use, with square or hexagonal mass-planting layouts as indicated.
Elle® Hybrid tea rose MEIbderos offers richly scented cut-quality blooms, compact structure and long-lived, own-root resilience; a thoughtful choice if you would like a reliable, easy-to-manage garden rose.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
ELLE® – pink hybrid tea rose - Mouchotte
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Competition and Show Awards:
Bagatelle (Paris) – Coupe du Parfum (1999); Geneva – Silver Medal (1999); Buenos Aires – Silver Medal (2000); Rose Hills (USA) – First Season Certificate of Merit (2004); All-America Rose Selections (AARS) – winner (2005); ARS James Alexander Gamble Rose
Flower Colour Description:
Delicate transitions between fine pink and peach shades characterise it. The outer petals are slightly more vivid than the inner ones.
Closed Bud:
Deep coral-pink hue with a slight orange undertone.
Newly Opened Flower:
The outer petals are vivid orange-pink, while the inner surface is pale peach-pink.
Full Bloom:
The edges of the petals are salmon pink, and the centre fades to pastel pink.
Before Fading:
Uniform, soft cream-pink colour with a delicate apricot hue.
Colour Fading Description:
In hot conditions it lightens to a paler pink, while in cooler weather it retains a deeper tone.
Hip Comment:
Rose hip formation is expected to be limited because of the double blooms; occasionally a spherical red rose hip 10–14 mm in diameter may appear.
Our product is a rose grown with pharmaROSA®’s unique cultivation technology!
2-litre, own-root, potted rose.
With a shoot system appropriate to the season.
With a root system that thoroughly permeates the growing medium.
Quality compliant with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
Supplied in unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-variety rose bush with a unique identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Crop overview: several varieties and growth stages in a short crop section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: demonstration of a vigorous root system permeating the growing medium, by removing the pot.Balance: mature plant with root system and shoots in harmony with each other.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”; it illustrates the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root cultivation in a tangible way: how the plant is built up, what the root system is like and how the shoot system regenerates. The recordings were therefore made at different times and with plants at various stages of development, so mixed foliage levels and differing stages of growth may appear in the videos. They are not a ‘sample’ of the batch dispatched, but a visual explanation of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical for the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown in the upper part of the product page.
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Company details
PharmaRosa Ltd. Company registration number: 01-09-717479 VAT number: 13075314-2-43 Plant health registration no.: HU130721 Bank account (IBAN): HU85117631891388688400000000 BIC (SWIFT): OTPVHUHB Bank name: OTP Bank Nyrt.
