Warm, full golden-yellow shade with long-lasting vibrancy. - hybrid tea rose - strong, well-scented rose - fresh, citrusy
– Intense, long-lasting golden-yellow blooms.
– Strong, fresh citrus fragrance.
– Tall, upright habit for elegant displays.
– Reliable remontant flowering all season.
– Good black spot resistance in gardens.
– Special feature: Premium gold rated cultivar for consistently high cutting and garden quality.
Style in the garden – Consistent quality
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
21,60 £
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GINA LOLLOBRIGIDA ® – golden yellow hybrid tea rose – Meilland
This golden hybrid tea has been bred for elegance and impact, bringing exhibition-style blooms into everyday gardens with a warm, enduring golden-yellow that keeps its colour even in sun. Large, very full flowers are carried on upright, well‑branched stems, perfect both for the border and for cutting, while the strong, fresh, citrusy fragrance makes every flush memorable around paths and seating areas. As an own‑root shrub it develops a stable, long‑lived framework that regenerates well after pruning, settling securely even where brisk coastal breezes and heavier soils call for reliable anchoring. Over time you can expect a natural progression from root-building in the first year, through stronger shoots in the second, to full, showy ornamental value by the third. With remontant flowering and generous second flushes, its medium maintenance needs remain manageable, especially when you keep up with simple deadheading and watering in dry spells, making floral success realistic for busy gardeners who still want a refined centrepiece of character in a classic British-style front garden.
Closed bud of Gina Lollobrigida® showing deep yellow-green to golden tones.
Gina Lollobrigida® with densely double, golden-yellow blooms
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden focal point
The tall, upright habit and uniform, golden-yellow blooms create an immediate focal point by a front door or bay window, giving a smart, classical look with relatively simple care tasks, ideal for a visually minded beginner.
Cutting patch or cutting row
Long, straight stems with very full, XL flowers and strong, citrusy scent make this variety excellent for cutting, so a short row in a sunny corner can keep vases filled for much of the season, pleasing the home-focused gardener.
Sunny specimen in a small lawn or gravel bed
Planted alone at about 1 m spacing, it forms a shapely, upright bush whose stable own-root framework matures year by year, rewarding patient care with reliable structure and bloom for the long term, suiting the planning-conscious owner.
Mixed cottage-style border
The warm golden-yellow flowers pair beautifully with mauve, purple, and white perennials, and the remontant flowering keeps colour coming back among cottage favourites, supporting a relaxed, low‑complexity scheme for the style-led householder.
Small group planting in beds
Groups of 3–5 bushes at the recommended distances quickly read as a coherent block of colour; remontant flowering and reasonably manageable maintenance provide a tidy, high‑impact feature bed that suits the practical family.
Large patio container (40–50 litres)
An upright, moderately dense bush responds well in a sizeable container of at least 40–50 litres, giving terrace scent and colour close to seating, while own‑root resilience supports long use for the space-conscious urbanite.
Sheltered coastal or exposed suburban sites
The reasonably robust framework and own-root anchoring help it stand securely where wind can be an issue, provided drainage is adequate, giving confidence in more open plots that still belong to the cautious newcomer.
Formal rose bed with deadheading routine
Where a simple deadheading and seasonal feeding regime is acceptable, the consistent flower form and colour retention deliver a groomed, exhibition-style look over repeated flushes, satisfying the detail‑oriented garden enthusiast.
Styling ideas
Doorway Focus – Place a single plant near the front door, underplanted with low geraniums, to create a welcoming golden accent – ideal for homeowners who want instant classical structure with little complexity.
Sunlit Trio – Plant three bushes in a small triangular bed with dwarf asters to echo the yellow with soft lilac – suited to those seeking a neat yet romantic spot of reliable colour.
Cottage Mix – Combine with coneflowers and cranesbills in a loose border so the rose’s formal blooms contrast with airy perennials – perfect for fans of traditional cottage gardens who prefer easy-care layers.
Patio Statement – Grow one plant in a 50-litre terracotta pot beside seating, where scent and colour can be enjoyed up close – a good choice for busy urban gardeners with limited ground space.
Cutting Corner – Dedicate a sunny strip along a fence to several plants in a row for regular cutting material – attractive for practical gardeners who like their flowers both outdoors and in the vase.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose, registered as MEIlivar, marketed as Gina Lollobrigida ® Classics MEIlivar; ARS exhibition name Gina Lollobrigida; premium gold, authenticity verified 05.11.2025.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Alain Meilland in France (1986) from ‘Laura’ × ‘Parador’®, introduced after 1990 by Meilland International and Star Roses, registered 1990 under US Plant Patent 7 541.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright hybrid tea, 110–150 cm tall, 75–105 cm spread, moderately thorny with mid‑green, slightly glossy foliage; blooms borne singly on stems, forming a structured, vertical garden presence.
Flower morphology
Very full, XL cup-shaped blooms with more than 40 petals, pronounced medium rise, borne singly; remontant, with a particularly abundant second flush when deadheaded and given adequate nutrition and moisture.
Colour data and phenology
Warm golden-yellow flowers, RHS 12A–12B, with paler reverse; colour holds well in sun, fading moderately yet staying clean yellow without pink or brown; buds deep yellow‑green to gold, flowering steadily in flushes.
Fragrance and aroma
Strong, fresh, citrusy scent typical of scented hybrid teas; bloom form encloses stamens, giving mainly ornamental value rather than pollinator support, but offering notable fragrance impact near paths and seating areas.
Hip characteristics
Rose hip set tends to be sparse because of very double flowers; when present, produces small, ellipsoid orange-red hips about 10–14 mm in diameter, with limited ornamental effect in most planting schemes.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to about -15 to -12 °C (RHS H6, Swedish Zon 2, USDA 7b); black spot shows resistance, powdery mildew and rust moderate; appreciates watering in dry spells and benefits from standard preventive care.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with well-drained soil; medium maintenance with regular deadheading advisable; spacing 65 cm for mass, 55 cm for hedging, 100 cm solitary; suitable for beds, specimens, containers and cutting gardens.
GINA LOLLOBRIGIDA ® offers long-lasting golden-yellow blooms, strong citrus fragrance and dependable, own-root structure for many seasons of enjoyment, making it a refined choice if you value reliable, elegant colour in your garden.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
GINA LOLLOBRIGIDA ® – golden yellow hybrid tea rose - Meilland
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Self-Cleaning Description:
According to the descriptions, spent blooms tend to remain on the plant, so subsequent cleaning (deadheading) is recommended.
Closed Bud:
Externally deep yellow-green to gold, internally a clear golden-yellow tone.
Newly Opened Flower:
Vibrant, radiant golden-yellow petals with a subtle lemon-yellow sheen.
Full Bloom:
Uniform, intense golden-yellow surface, with a paler yellow reverse on the outer petals.
Before Fading:
The colour fades but remains yellow, without any pinkish or browning tones.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening the intense golden-yellow only moderately fades; it remains yellow until the end of flowering, without pinkish or brownish tones.
Pollinator Attraction:
Its highly double (fully double) flower form makes it only weakly attractive to pollinators because the crowded petals obscure and restrict access to the stamens.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its very double flowers enclose the stamens, making it primarily an ornamental variety.
Hip Comment:
Rose hip formation is expected to be sparse due to the double flowers; occasionally producing orange‑red, ellipsoidal rose hips 10–14 mm in diameter.
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.
