About Princesse de Monaco® Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘MEImagarmic’ — Princesse de Monaco®
🌹 A timeless Hybrid Tea rose bred by Meilland

Princesse de Monaco® is a rose of pure elegance—graceful, refined, and beautifully composed, just like its royal namesake. Each bloom opens with ivory-cream petals softly edged in warm pink, creating a delicate hand-painted look that feels both classic and luxuriously romantic. With large, high-centered Hybrid Tea blooms and an upright, poised habit, this rose elevates any garden bed or cutting garden with effortless sophistication.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits

• 🎨 Color: Creamy ivory petals edged with soft pink to rose-pink; a naturally “blushed” bicolor effect

• 🌸 Bloom Form: Classic Hybrid Tea; large, high-centered, perfectly shaped

• 📏 Bloom Size: Large — typically 4–5″ across

• 🌺 Petal Count: Full, plush petal formation for a refined, elegant look

• 🔁 Flowering: Repeat bloomer from late spring through fall

• 🌼 Fragrance: Light, fresh, and pleasant — subtle enough for mixed plantings

• 🌿 Foliage: Glossy, dark green leaves that highlight the soft pastel blooms beautifully

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits

• 🌱 Growth Habit: Upright, well-branched Hybrid Tea shrub with excellent bloom presentation

• ↕️ Height: Approximately 3–4 ft

• ↔️ Width: About 2–3 ft

• ☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun for best color clarity and bloom count

• 🌡️ Hardiness: Zone 7 and warmer

🛡️ Health & Performance

• 💪 Disease Tolerance: Strong foliage and good overall garden health

• 🌼 Ideal Uses:

  • Cutting gardens

  • Estate-style borders

  • Formal beds

  • Color-coordinated pastel gardens

  • Accent plantings for high-impact elegance

• ✂️ Cut Flower Quality: Excellent — long stems and refined blooms perfect for arranging

💖 Why Grace Rose Farm Loves It

Princesse de Monaco™ is the epitome of classic beauty. The blushed edges, glowing cream centers, and impeccable bloom form make it a showstopper in the garden and an absolute luxury in the vase. It brings that soft, romantic French elegance we adore—timeless, feminine, and fit for royalty.

🌿 Growing & Care Recommendations

• Planting Site: Full sun with rich, well-draining soil

• Soil Prep: Add compost or organic matter to encourage vigorous growth

• Watering: Even moisture while establishing; consistent deep watering during hot weather

• Pruning: Light spring pruning to shape and encourage strong rebloom

• Maintenance: Deadhead regularly to promote continuous flowering