About Caroline de Monaco™ Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘MEIpierar’ — Caroline de Monaco™
🌹 A refined Hybrid Tea rose from Meilland (France, 1988) 

Caroline de Monaco™ is a graceful and elegant rose, celebrated for its creamy-white petals that unfurl to reveal timeless beauty — often with soft pink-tinged buds that open into perfectly formed classic blooms. Its large, full flowers, generous petal count, and classic high-centered form make it both a showpiece for the garden and an excellent candidate for cut-flower arrangements

💐 Plant & Flower Traits

• 🎨 Color: Creamy white blossoms, often with buds or petal edges gently tinged in soft pink — a delicate nod to its regal namesake.

• 🌸 Petal Count: Approximately 40–45 petals per bloom — lush, full, and sumptuous. 

• 📏 Bloom Size: ~4.5" diameter — substantial, elegant, and show-stopping. 

• 🔁 Bloom Habit: Blooms in flushes throughout the season — offering repeated displays of refined elegance. 

• 🧴 Fragrance: Light, gentle fragrance that adds a soft, classic rose note — perfect for both garden enjoyment and floral bouquets. 

🌿 Growth & Garden Habits

• 🌱 Type: Hybrid Tea

• 📏 Mature Size: ~4 ft tall, ~3 ft spread — an upright, well-poised shrub perfect for beds, borders, and mixed plantings. 

• 🍃 Foliage: Glossy, healthy green leaves that provide a rich backdrop to the light blooms. 

• ☀️ Best Light: Full sun — to ensure best bloom form and longevity. As with many tea roses, sun exposure helps maximize its beauty and health.

🌟 Why Grace Rose Farm Loves It

Caroline de Monaco™ embodies elegance and understated charm. Its creamy blossoms and soft pink hints evoke timeless sophistication — the kind of rose that feels regal and classic while still being garden-tough enough for real landscapes. Whether used as a centerpiece in a mixed bed or cut for arrangements, it radiates refined beauty and graceful style.

🌱 Growing & Care Recommendations

• Planting Site: Full sun is ideal. Select a spot with good airflow and soil that drains well.

• Soil: Enriched, well-draining soil amended with compost or organic matter gives the best performance.

• Spacing: Allow about 3 ft between plants to give space for graceful growth and air circulation.

• Care Tips:

  • Light spring pruning to shape and remove dead or weak wood.

  • Deadhead spent blooms to encourage repeat flushes throughout the season.

  • Regular watering while establishing; once mature, maintain balanced watering and feeding for best health and bloom quality.