PAUL RICARD – amber-yellow hybrid tea rose - Mouchotte
On a breezy coastal afternoon, Paul Ricard settles calmly into a small family garden, where you can enjoy its strong, spicy aniseed fragrance from a chair on the veranda. Its warm amber-yellow blooms add a softly “girly” note to shingle beds, while the own-root form brings reassuring longevity and easy regeneration after pruning or bad weather. In an average UK family plot it anchors well even where winds funnel between houses, helping the planting cope confidently with breezy, salt-tinged coastal conditions and changeable summer showers. Give it a sunny position, simple seasonal care and patience as roots establish, and over three seasons you will see the pleasant shift from settling-in plant to reliable showpiece.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Coastal veranda container (40–50 litre) |
In a large, stable container this upright hybrid tea forms a compact, elegant focal point, with amber-yellow blooms and strong aniseed perfume close to seating, suiting those who want fragrant impact without large borders, especially suitable for beginners. |
| Small front garden feature rose |
Its moderate height and neat outline make it ideal by a path or gate, where warm, creamy amber flowers read clearly from the pavement yet stay proportionate to a modest UK front garden, attractive for homeowners. |
| Sunny coastal shingle bed |
Planted into well-drained pockets in shingle, its dense foliage and firm framework help it stand securely in exposed spots, giving a soft, feminine accent that still copes with breezy, salt-tinged coastal weather, reassuring for coastal gardeners. |
| Cut-flower corner in a family garden |
Long-stemmed, high‑centred blooms are excellent for vases; a small group near the patio lets you harvest perfumed, exhibition-style flowers regularly through summer, a pleasure for relaxed hobby arrangers. |
| Mixed border with grasses and sea kale |
Against airy Festuca, sea kale and other coastal-style perennials, the amber-yellow flowers provide a refined focal point without overpowering the scene, fitting gardeners who enjoy a gentle, seaside inspired aesthetic. |
| Family seating area wind-filter |
Planted in a short line near a bench or terrace, the upright growth and dense leaves help break low-level gusts while keeping views open, creating a sheltered, scented nook appreciated by outdoor relaxation lovers. |
| Long-term own-root specimen |
As an own-root rose it ages steadily, regrowing from the base if stems are damaged and keeping its character for years, a reassuring choice for those wanting durable structure with minimal replacement, ideal for long-term garden planning. |
| Clay-based garden with improved drainage |
In many UK gardens with heavier soil, planting into generously improved, free-draining pockets allows its root system to anchor reliably and support repeat flowering, a sound solution for practical, time-conscious gardeners. |
Styling ideas
- Seaside Veranda Nook – place one plant in a 50‑litre tub beside a bistro set, pairing with dwarf lavender for scent layers – ideal for balcony and veranda owners who enjoy morning coffee outdoors.
- Amber Shingle Ribbon – thread a short row through a pale gravel strip with sea kale and blue Festuca – perfect for coastal-style enthusiasts wanting a soft, feminine accent in tough, bright spots.
- Tea-and-Shells Corner – combine this rose with low Coreopsis and thyme near a seating area – suited to families who unwind outside after beach days and want relaxed, low-fuss charm.
- Perfumed Front Step – plant a single specimen by the path with edging of feverfew – great for busy homeowners who want a welcoming, scented entrance without complex design work.
- Cutting Patch Jewel – group three plants in a small sunny bed for regular vase harvests – appealing to hobby florists who like arranging home-grown stems for the kitchen table.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, registered as MEInivoz; marketed as Paul Ricard PERFUMELLA MEInivoz, with ARS exhibition name Paul Ricard, supplied here as a verified own-root, container-grown garden form. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Jacques Mouchotte for Meilland International in France from ('Hidalgo' × 'Mischief') × 'Ambassador'; bred 1988, introduced and registered internationally in 1993 for garden and exhibition use. |
| Awards and recognition |
Highly regarded in European trials, including Gold Medal in Rome 1990, certificates and medals at The Hague and Saverne, and the Prestige de la Rose distinction in Lyon in 1991 for garden performance. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright hybrid tea reaching about 85–115 cm high and 50–75 cm wide, with dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage and moderate prickles; weak self-cleaning so spent blooms benefit from regular deadheading. |
| Flower morphology |
Very full, high‑centred, pointed exhibition-type blooms, usually solitary on firm stems, with more than 40 petals per flower and XL diameter; remontant habit gives a strong second flush after initial summer flowering. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Warm amber-yellow with ochre tones; buds deep golden ochre, opening to rich amber then creamy beige-yellow and pale peach at edges; colour lightens in strong sun but maintains a soft, luminous effect in most gardens. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Strong, distinctive aniseed fragrance reminiscent of pastis, clearly noticeable around the plant in still conditions; highly double flowers conceal stamens, making it primarily an ornamental and cut-flower variety rather than pollinator-focused. |
| Hip characteristics |
Rosehips form only occasionally due to very double flowers; when present they are vivid orange-red, egg-shaped, about 12–18 mm in diameter, adding discreet late-season interest without becoming dominant. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to around −15 to −12 °C (RHS H6, Swedish zone 2, USDA 7b); moderate heat and drought tolerance but needs regular watering in prolonged dry spells; disease resistance low, especially to black spot, so protection is advisable. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil; improve clay with organic matter and grit. Space 40–65 cm depending on use. Own-root form benefits from steady feeding, mulching and consistent deadheading to maximise flowering. |
Paul Ricard PERFUMELLA MEInivoz offers strong aniseed fragrance, elegant amber-yellow blooms and long-lived own-root reliability for compact, wind-kissed gardens; consider it if you would like a refined, seaside-suited focal rose.
