BETTINA™ 78 – salmon-pink hybrid tea rose
Imagine stepping onto a sheltered coastal veranda, the air bright and salty, and being greeted by tall, elegant blooms of BETTINA™ 78 that hold their colour beautifully even in unsettled weather and brisk winds, while your plant remains well-anchored in the soil despite gusts and shifting shingle. This upright hybrid tea brings classic high-centred blooms in a warm, salmon-coral sunset palette, ideal for cutting for the house or enjoying beside a cup of afternoon tea. Its own-root form supports a long-lived, regenerating framework that settles in gradually – first focusing on roots, then on strong young shoots, and by the third year giving you its full ornamental display in a compact family garden or on a coastal veranda where space is at a premium.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
|---|
| Small coastal front garden border |
The upright habit and moderate height fit narrow front beds, giving vertical interest without overwhelming paths or windows. Good colour retention means the salmon-pink flowers stay fresh-looking between changeable coastal showers for those who want reliable, tidy impact as beginners. |
| Sheltered veranda container (40–60 litres) |
In a large, well-drained pot, BETTINA™ 78 forms a compact, upright specimen that is easy to reach for light pruning and deadheading. A 40–60 litre container provides stable anchoring and moisture balance in exposed spots, convenient for busy-owners. |
| Cutting patch near the kitchen door |
The high-centred, florist-type blooms on long, straight stems are ideal for vases, and the medium, fresh-fruity scent carries nicely indoors. Regular cutting doubles as pruning, keeping plants in shape for those who like simple multi-use planting as homeowners. |
| Mixed coastal-style bed with grasses |
The coral-salmon flowers stand out against blue-grey grasses such as Festuca and seaside foliage like sea kale, giving a relaxed, beach-inspired look that copes with breezy conditions and naturally manages water and drainage needs for coastal-style gardeners. |
| Family garden feature by a seating area |
Medium fragrance and refined, not-overpowering flowers create a gentle backdrop to tea or weekend gatherings. The upright rose stays visually tidy and leaves space for children’s play or furniture, appealing to practical families. |
| Roses-and-perennials border on heavy soil |
Once established on its own roots, the plant forms a resilient framework that responds well to periodic rejuvenation pruning, performing reliably in improved heavy clay with good drainage for those aiming at long-term, low-fuss structure as planners. |
| Season-long colour focus bed |
Repeat flowering with a strong second flush offers months of colour, while medium maintenance means mainly feeding, watering in dry spells, and deadheading. This suits gardeners who prefer predictable, steady effect over complicated care as time-poor. |
| Salty, windy side garden strip |
Planted in a sheltered niche, the sturdy, upright growth and medium disease resistance deliver reliable performance as the plant stays well-anchored and copes with blustery, moisture-laden coastal air for resilient-minded owners. |
Styling ideas
- Veranda-Tea Nook – Place one or two roses in 40–60 litre tubs by a bistro set, adding lavender and sea kale for a soft coastal feel – ideal for relaxed afternoon tea lovers.
- Coral-Ribbon Border – Line a short path with BETTINA™ 78 at 60 cm intervals, underplanting with creeping baby’s-breath for a frothy edging – good for front-garden stylists.
- Cutting-Corner Patch – Group three plants near the back door with obedient plant in soft pinks and whites to create an easy-access cutting area – perfect for home florists.
- Grasses-and-Roses Drift – Mix with Festuca and low silvery foliage in a free-form bed, echoing dune landscapes while keeping maintenance modest – suited to coastal romantics.
- Family-Focus Feature – Use a single specimen near a seating area, surrounded by low perennials, for long-season colour that stays compact and accessible – appealing to busy families.
Technical cultivar profile
| Descriptor | Data |
|---|
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, florists rose; registered as MEIbrico, marketed as BETTINA™ 78. ARS exhibition name Bettina 78; part of the Hybrid Tea collection for garden and cutting use. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred in France in 1974 by Alain André Meilland, Marie-Louise “Louisette” Meilland Paolino and Michèle Meilland-Richardier; introduced by Meilland International / URS-Meilland in 1976. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright bush to around 120–160 cm high and 70–90 cm wide, with moderately dense, slightly glossy bronze-green foliage and a moderately thorny framework suitable for borders and specimens. |
| Flower morphology |
High-centred, pointed-budded hybrid tea blooms, double with about 26–39 petals, medium-sized solitary flowers on stems, remontant with an abundant second flush in suitable conditions. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Warm salmon-pink to coral-orange tones; buds deep orange, opening to vibrant orange-pink that lightens slightly, with outer petals paling towards pinkish-orange and inner petals tending to apricot. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Medium-strength, clearly noticeable perfume with a fresh, fruity character, best appreciated at close range or in cut stems indoors; predominantly ornamental rather than strongly perfumed landscape rose. |
| Hip characteristics |
Rose hips form only occasionally due to double flowers and regular pruning; where present, small ellipsoidal orange-red hips about 10–14 mm in diameter add modest late-season interest. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated H6, hardy to about −15 to −12 °C; medium overall disease resistance with good tolerance to powdery mildew and black spot, and moderate rust susceptibility, preferring adequate watering in dry spells. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in sunny positions with well-drained soil; suitable for borders, containers and cutting gardens, planted 50–90 cm apart depending on effect, with routine feeding, watering and periodic deadheading. |
BETTINA™ 78 offers elegant, repeat-flowering salmon-pink blooms, reliable coastal-border performance and long-term, regenerating strength in own-root form; a considered choice if you favour lasting beauty with manageable care.
