Hybrid Tea Rose 'Francis Meilland'

Rosa

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Rosa (RO-zuh)
Synonym
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Bloom Time
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Sun Exposure
Hardiness
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Bloom Time
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Bush
Bloom Color
Patented
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Patent Information
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Pruning Instructions
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Where to Grow
Seed Collecting
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Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
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Days to Maturity
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Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
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Water Requirements
Where to Grow
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Soil pH requirements
Very Fragrant
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Light pink (lp)
Margin Width
Double
Flower Shape
Resistant to black spot
Resistant to mildew
Flower Fragrance
Blooms on new wood; prune early to promote new growth
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Hybrid Tea
Seed Type
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Awards (if applicable)
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Kernel Color
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Size/Type
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Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Calexico, California

Hayward, California

Mill Valley, California

San Francisco, California

San Jose, California

Meridian, Idaho

Nampa, Idaho

Des Moines, Iowa

Echo, Louisiana

Roslindale, Massachusetts

Ypsilanti, Michigan

Amelia Court House, Virginia

Purcellville, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
2
neutrals
0
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Mill Valley, CA | June 2018 | positive

This is the rose I recommend for those wanting a fragrant rose. The scent is strong and complex. Now in the garden for a third year it’...Read More

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San Francisco, CA | May 2018 | positive

I got mine under the name of Meitroni and have no idea what it is, hardly any info online, but when I search under F.M. then it is confi...Read More

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Huntington Beach, CA | April 2018 | neutral

1st year in the ground, awesome, healthy, beautiful rose even in my hellstrip. Some apids as usual this time of year with the first flush...Read More

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Meridian, ID | September 2016 | positive

Just planted this rose and it is a fast grower with beautiful red basal canes and shiny leaves- looking forward to many great roses!

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ROSLINDALE, MA | June 2014 | positive

Excellent exhibition form, high-center to cupped, very full (avg 37 petals), large (5") white flower with light pink center (turning all ...Read More

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Hayward, CA | September 2013 | neutral

This is beautiful rose,LARGE FORMAL CREAMY WHITE-ISH BLOOMS WITH STRONG FRAGRANT,Just Rich,BOLD & Beautiful HT Rose & BEST of all >> Di...Read More

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