{"product_id":"papa-meilland®-fortuniana-rootstock-hybrid-tea-rose","title":"Papa Meilland® Fortuniana Rootstock Hybrid Tea Rose","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLegendary, intensely fragrant, and undeniably elegant, \u003cstrong\u003ePapa Meilland®\u003c\/strong\u003e is regarded by many rose enthusiasts as one of the finest red Hybrid Tea roses ever introduced. Famous for its velvety crimson blooms, exceptional flower form, and unforgettable perfume, this iconic variety has earned worldwide acclaim for generations. When grafted onto \u003cstrong\u003eFortuniana Rootstock\u003c\/strong\u003e, Papa Meilland® gains enhanced vigor, increased flower production, and superior adaptability to Southern growing conditions, making it an outstanding choice for warm-climate gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large, fully double blooms emerge from long, pointed buds and open into luxurious flowers of \u003cstrong\u003edeep velvet crimson-red\u003c\/strong\u003e, often displaying subtle black-red undertones in cooler weather. Each bloom is packed with richly textured petals arranged in the classic high-centered Hybrid Tea form, creating an appearance of timeless sophistication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePapa Meilland® is perhaps best known for its extraordinary fragrance. Widely considered one of the strongest and most beautiful rose scents ever developed, its perfume blends rich old-rose notes with hints of fruit and spice, filling the garden with an intoxicating aroma that is impossible to ignore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen paired with \u003cstrong\u003eFortuniana Rootstock\u003c\/strong\u003e, this celebrated rose develops stronger growth, larger blooms, and greater resilience in sandy soils and humid Southern climates. The result is a rose that delivers world-class beauty and fragrance with exceptional landscape performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRose Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHybrid Tea Rose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreeder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeilland International\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePapa Meilland®\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep Velvet Crimson Red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Form\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully Double, High-Centered Hybrid Tea Blooms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Count\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–40+ Petals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExceptionally Strong Old Rose Fragrance with Fruity \u0026amp; Spicy Notes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepeat Blooming Throughout the Season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpright, Vigorous, Bushy Shrub\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep Green, Glossy Leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCut Flower Quality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExceptional Long-Stemmed Blooms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Feature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne of the Most Fragrant Roses Ever Introduced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eRequirement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Needs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull Sun (Minimum 6 Hours Daily)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–6'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–4'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–5' Apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRootstock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFortuniana Rootstock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSandy, Well-Draining Soils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Preference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm, Frost-Free Climates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRequired in Areas Subject to Hard Freezes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot Recommended for Regions with Prolonged Heavy Freezes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFortuniana Rootstock Advantages\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFortuniana Rootstock is widely recognized as the premier rootstock for Southern rose gardens and offers exceptional benefits for long-term garden success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Up to \u003cstrong\u003e20% Larger Blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ Up to \u003cstrong\u003e30% More Flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔ Exceptional Vigor \u0026amp; Longevity\u003cbr\u003e✔ Superior Performance in Sandy Soils\u003cbr\u003e✔ Outstanding Resistance to Root-Knot Nematodes\u003cbr\u003e✔ Resistance to Crown Gall\u003cbr\u003e✔ Stronger Root Development for Increased Plant Health\u003cbr\u003e✔ Proven Success in Warm, Humid Southern Climates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Cutting Gardens\u003cbr\u003e✔ Formal Rose Gardens\u003cbr\u003e✔ Fragrant Garden Displays\u003cbr\u003e✔ Specimen Plantings\u003cbr\u003e✔ Estate Landscapes\u003cbr\u003e✔ Memorial Gardens\u003cbr\u003e✔ Classic Rose Collections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Growing Regions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePapa Meilland® on Fortuniana Rootstock performs exceptionally well in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlorida\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeorgia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSouth Carolina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlabama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMississippi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLouisiana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTexas Gulf Coast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSouthern California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArizona\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther Warm USDA Zones 8–10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticularly recommended for regions with \u003cstrong\u003esandy soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ehigh nematode pressure\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003elong growing seasons\u003c\/strong\u003e, where Fortuniana Rootstock consistently delivers superior vigor and flowering performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Recognition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🏆 \u003cstrong\u003eWorld Federation of Rose Societies Hall of Fame\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🏆 \u003cstrong\u003eMultiple International Rose Trial Awards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🏆 Widely Regarded as One of the Most Fragrant Roses Ever Introduced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love Papa Meilland® on Fortuniana Rootstock\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegendary deep velvet-red blooms with classic Hybrid Tea elegance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the strongest and most celebrated rose fragrances in the world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge exhibition-quality flowers on long cutting stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeat blooms throughout the growing season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich old-rose perfume with fruity and spicy undertones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhanced vigor and flower production on Fortuniana Rootstock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutstanding performance in sandy Southern soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuperior resistance to root-knot nematodes and crown gall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Hall of Fame rose treasured by generations of rose enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience one of the greatest roses ever bred with \u003cstrong\u003ePapa Meilland® on Fortuniana Rootstock\u003c\/strong\u003e. Combining unmatched fragrance, luxurious crimson blooms, and the superior performance of Fortuniana Rootstock, this iconic Hybrid Tea delivers timeless beauty, exceptional vigor, and unforgettable garden presence season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Redland Ranch Roses","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":53115694416096,"sku":null,"price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1747\/9136\/files\/Papa-Meilland-2.jpg?v=1781894079","url":"https:\/\/redlandranchroses.com\/products\/papa-meilland%c2%ae-fortuniana-rootstock-hybrid-tea-rose","provider":"Redland Ranch Roses","version":"1.0","type":"link"}