MEREIS

Bush Architecture and Physiology

The 'Meris' rose from the 'Novaya Gollandiya' nursery is a shrub rose engineered to serve as a volumetric vertical element in landscaping. With a height ranging from 120 to 200 cm and a spread exceeding 100 cm, this cultivar functions as a dominant structure in floral compositions. The plant's genetic architecture provides vigorous branching, allowing for the formation of a dense, self-supporting framework resistant to lodging.

Flowering Parameters and Sensory Profile

The engineering of the 'Meris' bloom centers on a classic cupped shape that maintains high petal density at a diameter of 7–10 cm. This size is optimal for ornamental stability in open-ground conditions; the bloom does not overburden the stem, ensuring consistent flowering throughout the vegetative period. The hybrid's aromatic profile is complex, balancing floral, fruity, and spicy notes derived from the specific essential oil composition within the petal tissues.

Biological Defense and Adaptability

A primary technical feature of 'Meris' is its high resistance to powdery mildew, a common rose pathogen. 'Novaya Gollandiya's' breeding program achieved this resistance by thickening the epidermal layer of the foliage. Despite its high viability, the cultivar requires winter protection: the plant's biological cycle is adapted to temperate latitudes, though it requires shielding of the root system to prevent damage from deep soil freezing.