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Scarlet Meidiland
Reference photo

shrub · 2007

Scarlet Meidiland

Rosa 'MEIkrotal'

Alain Meilland✦ slight fragrance

3 to 5 feet

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

4–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

shrub

Bloom size

Up to 1.5 inches

Bloom habit

Borne in clusters of 10 to 15 flowers.

Petal count

25 petals

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

spreading

Color

red

Fragrance

slight

Foliage

Green

Fragrance Notes

Light, pleasant fragrance.

Color Description

vivid scarlet

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

3 to 5 feet

Spread

3 to 6 feet

Soil

Rich, fertile, and well-drained soil.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 4–9

Disease Resistance

Extremely disease resistant, though susceptible to blackspot and Cercospora leaf spot in some conditions.

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Requires adequate moisture.

Fertilizer

Responds well to fertilizing, though not strictly required.

Pruning

Cut back every year in early spring after the last threat of frost has passed; deadhead through the season.

Pests & Diseases

Susceptible to blackspot and Cercospora leaf spot.

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