Hybrid Tea; RomanticaMeilland, 2001Pink

Andre Le Notre

Romantica series; winner of 6 European fragrance awards, 2000–2001.

Nostalgic flower form

Variety profile Gardeners' photos

Variety profile

Flowering

Repeat flowering

Continuous from spring to the first frosts. Months are approximate, for the climate of Ukraine.

Awards

Gold · Fragrance

Rome · Geneva · Madrid · Barcelona · 2000–2001

Winter hardiness

−18 °C

USDA zone 7b–10. Southern and central Ukraine · in Kyiv with winter protection.

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Plant size

90–110 × 80–90 cm

Habit: Round-upright, compact
Dimensions: 90–110 cm tall × 80–90 cm wide
Support: No support needed — the bush is free-standing and keeps its shape without a trellis (support is needed only for climbing varieties)
Shoots: Sturdy, upright
Branching: Even, bushy

Flower

12–13 cm

Bud shape: Rounded-conical, dense
Open flower: At first cupped, gradually opening into a rosette; diameter 12–13 cm
Centre: Swirled, with a creamy-white heart
Fullness: Very full, 60–65 petals
Flower carriage: Mostly singly, occasionally in clusters of 2–3

Fragrance

Strong

Strong, classic damask with notes of apricot and May rose.

Disease resistance

4 out of 5

Black spotresistantPowdery mildewresistant

High resistance to the main fungal diseases.

Sun

Sun + partial shade

Full sun gives more petals; light shade keeps the fragrance.

Thorns

Moderate

thornlessfewmoderatemanyvery many

. Standard for a Hybrid Tea.

Foliage

Dense, dark green, semi-glossy.

Other names

Breeder's code MEIceppus.

All characteristics in a table

Group: Hybrid Tea; Romantica
Breeder: Meilland, 2001
Bud shape: Rounded-conical, dense
Open flower: At first cupped, gradually opening into a rosette; diameter 12–13 cm
Centre: Swirled, with a creamy-white heart
Colour: Pale pink ‘Orient’ shade; lower petals darker, centre whitish
Fullness: Very full, 60–65 petals
Flower carriage: Mostly singly, occasionally in clusters of 2–3
Flowering: Continuous from spring to the first frosts
Fragrance: Strong, classic damask with notes of apricot and May rose
Hips: Does not form — the flowers are fully double
Habit: Round-upright, compact
Branching: Even, bushy
Shoots: Sturdy, upright
Thorns: . Standard for a Hybrid Tea.
Dimensions: 90–110 cm tall × 80–90 cm wide
Support: No support needed — the bush is free-standing and keeps its shape without a trellis (support is needed only for climbing varieties)
Foliage: Dense, dark green, semi-glossy
Resistance: High resistance to the main fungal diseases
Variations of the variety: Climbing André Le Nôtre® (MEIlinday) — the climbing form

Colour scheme

Pale pink ‘Orient’ shade; lower petals darker, centre whitish

Rose neighbours

Pierre de Ronsardcream-pink

Abraham Darbyapricot-peach

Bonicasoft pink

Munstead Wooddark raspberry · contrast

Perennials to plant nearby

Lavenderlavender

Lady's mantle (Alchemilla)lime-green

Catmint (Nepeta)sky blue

Woolly lamb's earssilvery

Neighbouring roses

Romantic varieties with a cream-pink palette keep one soft, pastel mood around Andre Le Notre.

Pierre de Ronsard Abraham Darby Bonica Munstead Wood

Perennial companions

A lilac-silver framework that brings out the romantic character of the rose and helps its fragrance “come through”:

lavenderlady's mantle (Alchemilla)catmint (Nepeta)woolly lamb's ears

Contrasting accents

For depth and play of tones beside the soft-pink Andre Le Notre, dark or strongly contrasting varieties:

Black Baccara Graham Thomas Iceberg

More about the variety

Hips: Does not form — the flowers are fully double
Variations of the variety: Climbing André Le Nôtre® (MEIlinday) — the climbing form

How to grow

Where to plant. Along paths, by benches, or at the house entrance, so you can enjoy the scent; in mixed borders with lavender and lady's mantle (Alchemilla); as a specimen or in groups of 3.

Climate. Hardy to −18 °C — suitable for southern and central Ukraine; in Kyiv and further north it needs light winter protection.

Care. Moderate — annual spring pruning, preventive treatments against black spot 1–2 times per season.

About the name

Name. After André Le Nôtre (1613–1700), the head gardener of Louis XIV, creator of the Versailles park and founder of the French formal style.

Breeding. Bred by Alain Meilland and introduced in 2001. Parentage: (Pink Panther × Charleston 88) × Yakimour. Patent code: MEIceppus.

Meaning. One of the most awarded fragrant roses in the Romantica series — gold medals and fragrance prizes in Rome, Kortrijk, Monza, Geneva, Madrid and Barcelona in 2000–2001. In the USA it is sold as ‘Betty White’, in Sweden as ‘Fredrika Bremer’, and in South Africa as ‘Miriam Makeba’.

Frequently asked questions about Andre Le Notre

Does Andre Le Notre need winter protection?

The cultivar’s reference temperature is −18 °C (USDA zone 7b–10). Overwintering depends on the conditions.

How many times a season does Andre Le Notre flower?

Continuous from spring to the first frosts.

How big does Andre Le Notre grow?

90–110 cm tall, 80–90 cm wide.

Which diseases affect Andre Le Notre?

Overall resistance: 4 out of 5. High; resistant to black spot and powdery mildew.

How much sun does Andre Le Notre need?

Sun + partial shade; full sun gives more petals; light shade keeps the fragrance.

What does Andre Le Notre smell like?