Strong, wonderful fragrance! Large leaves, large petals, low-ish petal count. Love this rose. In zone 6b it'll need protection, but the fragrance is worth the extra effort. Does require fungicide, but has had less blackspot than my Austins.

Syn.'Meizeli', 'Sweet Lady'
Rosa a cespuglio Ibrido di Tea, a portamento vigoroso/eretto, ben ramificato. Fogliame sm/lucido, cuoioso, verde intenso. Fiori a gambo lungo, grandi, rosa scuro sopra, rosa intenso sotto, per lo piu' singoli. Fragranza intensa, di Rosa Tea. Rustica e rifiorente. Md/resistente a malattie. Fiori adatti x esposizione e taglio. H.90cm L.65cm.
(ROSACEAE) (Alain Meilland, Meilland International, France, 1988)

I cannot pass this rose by without sticking my nose in a bloom. The blooms don't last and it doesn't bloom a lot for me (it's in a pot) but, the color is wonderful and the fragrance is amazing. I would not be without this rose.

Was badly affected by Blackspot in The Rosarium of Winschoten!