Current roses in the collection
0
Confirmed current roses in the collection.
Rose collection
Commercial family
Active
ROMANTICA®
A rose collection by Meilland International
A Meilland family combining old-rose flower style with repeat flowering and modern resistance.
- Cultivars
- 4
- Historical
- 4
About this collection
A Meilland family combining old-rose flower style with repeat flowering and modern resistance.
Collection facts
- Company
- Meilland International
- Breeder
- Alain Meilland , Meilland International
- Official name
- ROMANTICA®
- Collection type
- Commercial family
- Includes classes
- Floribunda rose, Hybrid Tea, Large-flowered Climber, Modern Shrub rose, Polyantha, Tea climbing rose
- Status
- Active
- Confirmed by Roses ABC roses
- 4
- Editorial source
- Roses ABC
- Editorially reviewed
- Sept. 12, 2026
Sources
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Structured data summary
Collection DNA
Short overview of the collection's DNA.
Historical roses in the collection
4
Confirmed former roses from the collection included in this summary.
Introduction years
1993 - 2009
Based on 4 of 4 actual roses in collection.
Fragrance strength
50%
2 of 4 roses rated 2 out of 5 in total.
Fragrance strength
25%
1 of 4 roses rated 3 out of 5 in total.
Fragrance strength
25%
1 of 4 roses rated 4 out of 5 in total.
Health rating
100%
4 of 4 roses rated 3 out of 5 in total.
USDA hardiness zone 5
25%
1 of 4 roses rated USDA zone 5 in total.
USDA hardiness zone 6
75%
3 of 4 roses rated USDA zone 6 in total.
Black spot resistance
100%
4 of 4 roses with Strong resistance to Black spots in total.
Mildew resistance
100%
4 of 4 roses with Strong resistance to Mildew in total.
Botrytis resistance
100%
4 of 4 roses with Strong resistance to Botrytis in total.
Rust resistance
100%
4 of 4 roses with Strong resistance to Rust in total.
Heat resistance
25%
1 of 4 roses with Medium resistance to Heat resistance in total.
Heat resistance
75%
3 of 4 roses with Strong resistance to Heat resistance in total.
Rain resistance
100%
4 of 4 roses with Strong resistance to Rain resistance in total.
Mixed border
75%
3 of 4 roses suitable for Mixed border.
Shade
25%
1 of 4 roses suitable for shade.
Cut flowers
50%
2 of 4 roses suitable for cut flowers.
Containers
25%
1 of 4 roses suitable for containers.
Rose borders
75%
3 of 4 roses suitable for rose borders.
Hedges
25%
1 of 4 roses suitable for hedges.
Pergolas
25%
1 of 4 roses suitable for Pergolas.
Attracting bees
25%
1 of 4 roses suitable for attracting bees.
Landscaping
50%
2 of 4 roses suitable for landscaping.
Cut flowers
50%
2 of 4 roses suitable for Cut flowers.
Climbing Roses
25%
1 of 4 roses suitable for Climbing Roses.
ROMANTICA® spans multiple rose forms and uses and is therefore modelled as a commercial family, not a class.
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Meilland defines the family through old-rose beauty combined with modern floriferousness and resistance.
Collection charts
Cultivar introductions by decade
How the collection expanded over time
| Decade | Cultivars |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 1 |
| 2000s | 3 |
Based on 4 of 4 actual roses in collection.
Main colour distribution
Breakdown of main colour categories across tracked cultivars
| Colour | Cultivars |
|---|---|
| Apricot | 1 |
| Bicolor complex | 1 |
| Red | 1 |
| Yellow | 1 |
Based on 4 of 4 actual roses in collection.
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Members include bed, large-flowered and climbing roses with cultivar-specific requirements.
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