Rosa 'Meiramboys' EDITH PIAF® - Rosier Edith piaf, Rosier St. John, Rosier Framboise

The Edith Piaf® 'Meiramboys' rose embodies the passion of the famous singer. Like her powerful voice straight from the heart, these large, perfect, deep red roses speak of raw hope and emotion. Their fruity, intoxicating fragrance encompasses them like a second gown. Hardy and abundant, this shrub rose blooms tirelessly from spring until the frosts, much like the artist herself.

The Edith Piaf® shrub rose was created by Meilland in 2005. This variety was awarded the Fragrance Prize at the Nantes Rose Competition in 2005. This rose belongs to the Hybrid Tea Roses group, known for their large, turbinate-shaped flowers. It is part of the PERFUMELLA® collection, featuring varieties renowned for their exceptional fragrances.

The Edith Piaf® rose has a bushy, dense and upright habit. It reaches a height of around 85 cm with a spread of 50 cm. Measuring 12-13 cm in diameter, the flowers have a traditional shape with 40 to 56 petals in a rich, powerful red. Initially crimson red, these roses develop purple hues as they mature. Their fragrance carries fruity hints of grapefruit, mandarin, red berries, pear, and rhubarb. This fragrance is considered medium in intensity. Flowering is relentless, with blooms appearing continuously from May-June to October. The dense, glossy, dark green foliage beautifully contrasts with the blooms' colour. The leaves are deciduous, falling in autumn and regrowing the following spring. The stems bear thorns, as is typical for most roses.

This rose was named in honour of the famous French singer Edith Piaf, nicknamed 'La Môme'. Meilland associated this variety with the exhibition dedicated to the artist at the Bibliothèque nationale de France (French National Library).

With its large, passionate red flowers, the Edith Piaf® 'Meiramboys' rose pairs beautifully with soft, luminous blooms. For a refined contrast, consider pairing it with a Bolchoï® rose with its bicolour white flowers edged with dark pink. At its feet, a  ‘Sarah Bernhardt’ herbaceous peony,, with its sumptuous pastel pink flowers, will soften the display and enhance the romantic feel of the border. A hardy geranium ‘Blue Cloud’ will add freshness and movement to the display. For vertical interest and grace, include a white foxglove (Digitalis purpurea ‘Alba’). These plants will create an elegant setting where the velvety red roses will stand out against the subtle backdrop. The 'Edith Piaf' roses are perfect for creating florist-quality cut flower arrangements, whether as gifts or for your own enjoyment!