ANNE MARIE TRECHSLIN™ hybrid tea rose – MEIfour
Bring a touch of coastal elegance to your garden with ANNE MARIE TRECHSLIN™, a classically formed hybrid tea that feels at home beside shingle, sea grass and sun‑warmed decking. Its tall, upright habit fits neatly into smaller family plots, slotting between seating, play space and pots without overwhelming the view. Large, exhibition‑quality blooms in carmine to raspberry‑pink are carried mostly singly on strong stems, ideal for cutting to enjoy indoors after a windswept walk. This own‑root rose is bred for dependable resilience, settling steadily even where you need reliable anchoring and sensible water management against frequent coastal winds. With strong fragrance, it creates a refreshing, “fresh‑from‑the‑shore” atmosphere on verandas and terraces. Medium maintenance – mainly simple deadheading – keeps it flowering repeatedly through the season. Over time its own‑root longevity means it matures gracefully, recovering well if weather or pruning are less than perfect. In a large container or border it offers practical flexibility for changing layouts, while steady root growth in year one, stronger shoot growth in year two and full ornamental value by year three reward relaxed, patient gardeners.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Feature rose for coastal veranda seating |
The tall, upright growth habit fits beside chairs or a bistro table without taking excessive floor space, while the high‑centred blooms read clearly from eye level, even in breezy conditions by the sea for coastal‑style beginners. |
| Cutting rose for indoor vases |
Extra‑large, solitary flowers on long stems provide reliable, exhibition‑type blooms that cut cleanly and last well in the vase, giving you classic indoor displays from a single bush, ideal for home‑styling hobby gardeners. |
| Own-root planting for long-term borders |
As an own‑root shrub it builds a stable framework that regenerates well from the base, so if a cane is damaged by wind or pruning it replaces itself, giving lasting structure for time‑poor family‑garden owners. |
| Fragrant accent near paths and doors |
The strong scent carries on still, humid evenings, so a single plant near a front step or shingle path provides a noticeable perfume, suiting those who want maximum sensory effect from limited outdoor space. |
| Small family garden focal point |
Its moderate spread and vertical habit make it easy to slot into modest beds without crowding, creating a clear focal point that children and adults notice as they move through a typical family‑sized urban garden. |
| Season-long colour with simple care |
Repeat flowering with an abundant second flush means regular colour through the main season; a quick deadheading round is usually enough, so flowering continues steadily for busy, low‑maintenance‑minded rose keepers. |
| Large container on sheltered balcony or deck |
Performs well in a deep pot of 40–50 litres or more, where controlled watering and drainage help it thrive; this suits paved verandas or compact patios where in‑ground planting is limited for urban coastal‑inspired residents. |
| Structured bedding with companion perennials |
Its dark, slightly glossy foliage and upright form give a strong vertical accent among grasses and perennials, matching well with silvery or airy companions and supporting balanced layouts for style‑conscious planting enthusiasts. |
Styling ideas
- Shingle-Elegance – Plant in a gravel bed with sea kale, Festuca and pale pebbles to echo a Cornish beach mood; ideal for coastal veranda owners wanting restrained, easy-care structure.
- Veranda-Showpiece – Grow one plant in a 50‑litre clay pot by outdoor seating, underplanted with trailing thyme for scent at your feet; perfect for tea drinkers who like a single, showy rose.
- Cutting-Strip – Line a sunny fence with spaced plants and low Verbena hastata ‘Pink Spires’ for a ribbon of stems ready for the vase; suits home florists who want reliable, classic blooms.
- Pink-Glow – Combine with Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’ and cool grasses so the warm red‑pink flowers stand out against fiery and airy textures; for design‑minded gardeners seeking summer drama in small borders.
- Ever-GreenFrame – Pair with clipped Ilex crenata balls and simple paving for a neat, architectural frame around the rose; ideal for busy homeowners who prefer ordered, low‑fuss planting.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose; registered as MEIfour, marketed as ANNE MARIE TRECHSLIN™ hybrid tea rose MEIfour, ARS exhibition name Anne Marie Trechslin; named for botanical illustrator Anne Marie Trechslin. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Alain Meilland, Meilland International SA, France; parentage Sutter’s Gold × (Demain × Peace); bred 1967, registered 1967, introduced 1968 in France and 1969 in Australia by Meilland International SA. |
| Awards and recognition |
Recipient of the Monza Fragrance Award in 1968, recognising its notably strong, attractive scent among contemporary hybrid tea introductions and confirming its value as a perfumed garden and cutting variety. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright bush 100–140 cm high, 65–95 cm spread, slightly thorny, with dense, dark green, slightly glossy foliage; prefers a sunny, open position and moderate spacing for air movement in family gardens. |
| Flower morphology |
Classic hybrid tea with solitary, high‑centred, pointed buds; extra‑large, double flowers with 26–39 petals; repeat‑flowering with a strong second flush; weak self‑cleaning, so spent blooms benefit from regular deadheading. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Carmine to crimson red with pink sheen; outer petals RHS 34A, inner 36B; vivid carmine buds open to raspberry‑pink centres, with colour lightening in warmth and deepening in cool weather before gently fading on the plant. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Strongly and distinctly scented rose, with perfume sufficient for small gardens and cutting; fragrance details vary in descriptions, but intensity is consistent and was recognised with a dedicated fragrance award. |
| Hip characteristics |
Produces few hips; ellipsoidal, 10–14 mm in diameter, orange‑red (RHS 34A); generally not a dominant ornamental feature and usually reduced further by regular deadheading for repeat flowering and cutting use. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated H6 with approximate hardiness −15 to −12 °C; disease resistance medium overall, with good resistance to powdery mildew and black spot, and moderate susceptibility to rust; prefers a sunny, well‑drained position. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in sun as bedding, specimen or cut flower; plant 55–100 cm apart depending on use; 2.4–2.7 plants/m² for massing; maintenance medium, mainly deadheading and occasional pest control, with own‑root plants for longevity. |
ANNE MARIE TRECHSLIN™ hybrid tea rose MEIfour offers strong fragrance, long-stemmed exhibition blooms and enduring own-root reliability, making it a thoughtful choice for relaxed, design-led coastal or town gardens.
