A timeless beauty and exquisite fragrance for your Toowoomba garden with the award-winning Rose 'Francis Meilland' – a truly exceptional hybrid tea rose named in honour of the legendary French rosarian. Revered for its romantic soft-pink blooms brushed with cream and apricot, this showstopping variety is the ultimate symbol of elegance and grace.
At True Blue Garden Centre, we're proud to stock 'Francis Meilland' – a rose that not only won Rose of the Year in Europe but also holds the prestigious All-America Rose Selection (AARS) award. This rose is renowned for its impressive performance in a wide range of climates, making it ideal for Toowoomba’s warm summers, cool winters, and moderate rainfall.
Each large, fully double bloom features up to 75 petals and opens in a high-centred classic hybrid tea form, releasing an intense, old-world perfume that fills the garden with sweet, lingering fragrance. Flowering prolifically from late spring through autumn, 'Francis Meilland' provides a continuous display of lush, blushing blooms on long, upright stems – perfect for cutting and bringing indoors.
The bush itself grows vigorously to approximately 1.2–1.5m tall, with excellent disease resistance, glossy green foliage, and a neat, upright habit. Whether planted as a specimen, grouped in a rose bed, or featured in a romantic cottage garden design, this rose is as practical as it is breathtaking.
Why Toowoomba Gardeners Love 'Francis Meilland':
Thrives in Toowoomba’s diverse seasonal climate
Strong disease resistance, ideal for regional gardens
Prolific flowering across spring, summer, and autumn
Highly fragrant, perfect for sensory gardens and floral arrangements
A stunning addition to formal rose beds or mixed borders
Planting & Care Tips:
Plant your 'Francis Meilland' rose in a sunny location (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily) in rich, well-drained soil. Improve Toowoomba’s clay or sandy soils with compost and quality organic matter at planting. Feed with a balanced rose fertiliser in early spring and after each flush of blooms. Regular deadheading will promote repeat flowering and maintain the plant’s shape.
Quick Specs:
Type: Hybrid Tea Rose
Flower Colour: Soft pink with cream/apricot tones
Fragrance: Strong, sweet, old-fashioned rose scent
Height: 1.2–1.5m
Width: Approx. 1m
Position: Full sun
Flowering: Spring to late autumn
Uses: Garden beds, cut flowers, feature planting
Find your perfect rose at True Blue Garden Centre, your go-to destination for premium roses in Toowoomba and the Darling Downs region. We offer expert local advice, healthy potted specimens, and everything you need to grow roses like a pro.