Created in 1991 by the Meilland nursery, the Christophe Colomb® ‘Meironsse’ Rose is a hybrid tea rose bush, a horticultural category renowned for its large, turbinate flowers borne on long stems and its continuous flowering. It is also marketed under the names of Cristobal Colon Rose and Flamboyance Rose and its excellence has earned it international acclaim. It has won several prestigious awards including a Gold Medal in Durban in 1990, a Certificate in Roeulx in 1991, and a Gold Medal in Genoa in 1992.
The Christophe Colomb® Rose forms an upright and balanced bush reaching 80 cm to 1 m in height and 40 to 50 cm in spread. Its glossy, dark green, dense, and healthy foliage serves as a backdrop to its sunny-coloured flowers. Highly floriferous, this rose offers continuous flowering from May-June until October. The Indian orange, 13 cm-diameter flowers display a blend of pinkish-orange red with coppery reflections reminiscent of the warm, spicy hue of saffron or paprika. Under the sun, the petals reveal subtle nuances, alternating between burnt orange and vibrant red, with occasional slightly golden touches on the edges. The flowers' turbinate shape highlights their ruffled, elegantly arranged petals. Though light, their fragrance enhances their charm. With an excellent vase life, the 'Christophe Colomb' roses bring a pleasant note of exoticism and warmth indoors.
The Christophe Colomb® Rose is perfect for structuring a bed, creating a small flowering hedge, or taking centre stage in a flowerbed. Paired with blue flowers from certain sages (Salvia nemorosa 'Blue Bouquetta', Salvia patens) or warm-toned perennials like rudbeckias, it will create vibrant scenes. With its generous flowering and vigour, it is a reliable choice to enhance any type of landscape design.
