ALTESSE™ 75 – white-pink tea hybrid rose - Meilland
Imagine sipping tea behind a fragrant windbreak after a breezy walk on the beach: ALTESSE™ 75 settles calmly into coastal family gardens, coping well with blustery, salt-tinged weather while keeping its elegant, cream-and-pink blooms neat for cutting. This hybrid tea’s upright habit and dark, glossy foliage give you an easy, structured backdrop on shingle or in clay-based borders, where improved drainage and a sheltered aspect are usually all that is needed. Grown on its own roots, it builds strength year by year – roots in the first season, bolder shoots in the second, and full ornamental impact by the third – with a refreshingly low-maintenance routine that suits relaxed, coastal-inspired living.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Sunny coastal veranda in large containers |
ALTESSE™ 75 forms a tidy, upright plant that fits comfortably into large tubs of at least 40–50 litres, giving reliable cream-and-pink blooms on a sheltered veranda or terrace with minimal fuss for busy beginners |
| Small shingle or gravel front garden |
Its moderate height and dense foliage provide structure without overpowering a compact frontage, while its tolerance of breezy, salt-tinged conditions keeps the display dependable for coastal-style homeowners |
| Mixed border with perennials in heavy soil |
The strong root system of this own-root hybrid tea anchors it well, and with sensible drainage it copes steadily in heavier UK garden soils, flowering in waves among perennials for relaxed gardeners |
| Cutting bed for home arrangements |
Solitary, well-shaped hybrid tea flowers on straight stems make elegant, long-stemmed cuts, so a short row will supply vases from early summer into autumn for home flower enthusiasts |
| Feature rose near a seating area |
The refined colour contrast and mild, classic rose fragrance invite close viewing beside a bench or patio, enriching everyday tea breaks without demanding complex pruning for casual garden users |
| Repeated planting as a low, formal line |
Planting at the recommended spacing creates a gently formal run that is easier to manage than a tall hedge, giving a neat framework along drives or paths with straightforward seasonal care for practical planners |
| Long-term planting in family gardens |
Being on its own roots, ALTESSE™ 75 recovers more reliably from knocks, weather damage or hard pruning, building a long-lived shrub that maintains its ornamental value for future-focused owners |
| Roses with restrained scent near doors and windows |
The fragrance is pleasantly delicate rather than overpowering, so you can plant closer to entrances and frequently used windows without it becoming cloying for scent-sensitive households |
Styling ideas
- Veranda elegance – Pair in a 50–70 litre container with blue Festuca and white sea kale for a calm, coastal look – ideal for balcony or veranda dwellers
- Shingle romance – Dot through a pale shingle bed with Alchemilla mollis and low sedges for soft, “girly” texture – suited to cottage-style front gardens
- Tea-and-roses – Flank a seating nook with two or three shrubs underplanted with lavender for fragrance and neat structure – perfect for afternoon-tea lovers
- Cutting corner – Create a small cutting patch, repeating ALTESSE™ 75 in a simple grid with easy perennials like lady’s mantle – appealing to home florists
- Formal ribbon – Use as a low, linear planting along paths, interspersed with blue Carex for year-round outline – good for those who like orderly layouts
Technical cultivar profile
| Property |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose marketed as ALTESSE™ 75 – white-pink tea hybrid rose - Meilland; exhibition-type hybrid tea used both in gardens and as an ornamental cut flower. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Marie-Louise Meilland (Meilland International, France) from unnamed parents; bred 1975, registered and introduced 1990, first released in the USA under the trade name Anticipation. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright, densely foliated shrub about 100–130 cm high and 60–85 cm wide, strongly thorned shoots, forming a solid, vertical presence suitable for borders, low lines and specimen planting. |
| Flower morphology |
Medium-sized, double, solitary hybrid tea blooms with around 26–39 petals; cup- to chalice-shaped flowers produced repeatedly with an especially abundant second flush in the season. |
| Colour data and phenology |
White-cream base with vivid pink to carmine edges (RHS 53C outer, 53A inner); strong bicolour contrast in full bloom, gradually softening to salmon-rosy tones while the centre remains pale. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Delicately rose-scented with a mild, restrained fragrance; primarily ornamental, as the fully double flower form limits access to pollen and nectar for visiting insects and pollinators. |
| Hip characteristics |
Occasional small hips, about 10–14 mm in diameter, ovoid to egg-shaped and orange-red, offering modest late-season interest without significantly affecting repeat flowering performance. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Medium overall disease resistance; generally resistant to powdery mildew and black spot, with medium susceptibility to rust; winter hardy to around -15 to -12 °C (RHS H6, Swedish zone 2, USDA 7b). |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Prefers full sun and well-drained soil; plant 40–75 cm apart depending on use, at 4.2–4.8 plants/m² for massing, with medium maintenance and occasional pest and disease checks as required. |
ALTESSE™ 75 brings neat, repeat bicolour blooms, an upright, space-saving habit and dependable, own-root longevity to relaxed family gardens; a thoughtful choice if you would like lasting elegance with modest upkeep.
