PAUL RICARD – amber-yellow hybrid tea rose - Mouchotte
Step outside after a shower of rain and you can imagine Paul Ricard PERFUMELLA® MEInivoz glowing softly in the damp light: large, amber blooms held on elegant stems, with a strong, aniseed fragrance that lingers in the mild air. This own‑root hybrid tea is bred for dependable repeat flowering even when Irish summers feel short, offering luxurious cut blooms for the house as well as a focal point in a front garden bed. Given decent drainage this rose copes gracefully with frequent rain and coastal breezes reminiscent of Atlantic influences, and over time its own roots help it recover better from winter and pruning. Plant it, keep the soil lightly mulched and weed‑free, and enjoy watching it move from settling in to full display across the natural rhythm of years, with roots establishing first, then stronger shoots, and finally mature, generous flowering that rewards light annual care rather than complicated routines.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Feature rose in a small Irish cottage front garden |
Its upright habit and large, high‑centred blooms give a classic look in a relatively small footprint, ideal beside a gate, path or low wall where you can appreciate the flowers at eye level; perfect for the cottage‑style homeowner. |
| Cut‑flower row in a family back garden |
With very full, XL flowers on long, straight stems, this variety is made for the vase; regular cutting encourages further buds, giving a steady supply of amber blooms for the kitchen table over the season for the enthusiastic beginner. |
| Statement rose in a Dublin terraced‑house front bed |
Planted as a single specimen with a 65 cm spacing buffer, it becomes a clear focal point without crowding a narrow city front; its dense foliage and refined flower form read as smart and intentional to visiting guests. |
| Warm‑toned mixed border with perennials |
The cream‑to‑peach colour shifts blend beautifully with Coreopsis, feverfew and garden phlox, creating a soft, romantic border that looks considered but relaxed, an easy match for nature‑oriented gardeners. |
| Own‑root planting for long‑term garden structure |
Being on its own roots, this rose can regenerate from the base after hard pruning or weather damage, maintaining variety‑true growth and giving reassuring continuity for many seasons to the long‑view planner. |
| Sheltered, sunny bed with reliable repeat flowering |
In a spot with good sun and decent drainage, it responds with a strong second flush of blooms, counterbalancing Ireland’s shorter summers and changeable weather for those who value steady colour displays. |
| Wind‑aware coastal or exposed suburban garden |
While not a storm‑proof shrub, its medium height and firm, hybrid‑tea growth allow it to perform respectably where conditions echo mild Atlantic breezes and regular rainfall, suiting pragmatic owners. |
| Well‑prepared rose bed for hobby growers |
Placed in improved, free‑draining soil with mulch and a simple spray routine, it repays the extra care with premium‑quality, exhibition‑style blooms and a rich scent, rewarding dedicated but time‑limited hobbyists. |
Styling ideas
- Cottage‑romantic – Underplant with feverfew and low catmint for a soft, “girly” edge that highlights the warm amber flowers – ideal for cottage‑garden lovers.
- Front‑door welcome – Flank a path with two plants and airy Coreopsis accents to frame the entrance with scent and soft yellow light – suited to urban terrace owners.
- Cutting‑corner – Dedicate a sunny strip to several bushes in a row for reliable, perfumed stems to bring indoors – perfect for home florists.
- Evening‑glow – Combine with pale phlox and white hardy geraniums so the creamy blooms stand out in low light – appealing to after‑work relaxers.
- Amber‑toned – Pair with bronze grasses and soft apricot perennials for a coordinated, warm palette – great for colour‑conscious designers.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, registered as MEInivoz; marketed as Paul Ricard PERFUMELLA® MEInivoz, exhibition name Paul Ricard, in the antoniaROSE® ORIGINAL 2‑litre own‑root range. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Jacques Mouchotte for Meilland International, France, from ('Hidalgo' × 'Mischief') × 'Ambassador'; bred 1988, introduced and registered internationally in 1993. |
| Awards and recognition |
Highly regarded exhibition hybrid tea with major trial success: Gold Medal Rome 1990, Silver Medal Saverne 1990, Certificate The Hague 1990, Prestige de la Rose Lyon 1991. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright, bushy habit 85–115 cm high and 50–75 cm wide, with dense, mid‑green, slightly glossy foliage and moderate prickles; spent blooms usually need deadheading by hand. |
| Flower morphology |
Very full, 40+ petal, XL blooms over 10 cm, high‑centred, pointed‑budded and typically solitary; remontant with an abundant second flush when well grown and regularly deadheaded. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Warm amber‑yellow with ochre tones, ARS yb; buds deep golden ochre, then creamy beige‑yellow with pale peach edges, softening in strong sun while retaining a refined, luminous effect. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Strong, distinctive spicy fragrance with marked aniseed notes reminiscent of pastis; best appreciated near paths, seating or as cut blooms indoors where the complex scent can develop fully. |
| Hip characteristics |
Rosehip set is generally low due to the very double flowers; occasionally forms egg‑shaped, vivid orange‑red hips 12–18 mm across, adding a discreet late‑season accent if left uncut. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated H6, hardy to around −15 to −12 °C in Irish gardens; heat tolerance moderate, needs watering in drought; disease resistance weak, especially to black spot, so benefits from regular care. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in full sun with fertile, well‑drained soil; avoid waterlogging on heavy clay by improving drainage and mulching; space 40–65 cm depending on use; performs well as bed, hedge or specimen rose. |
Paul Ricard PERFUMELLA® MEInivoz offers sumptuous amber blooms, a powerful aniseed fragrance and dependable repeat flowering on its own roots for lasting structure; an inspired choice if you enjoy nurturing a truly characterful rose.
