Mother of Pearl® Rose Bush

Mother of Pearl® Rose Bush: Soft color. Strong performance. Repeat blooms all season.

Rosa ‘Meiludere’ – Grandiflora/Shrub Rose

What you’ll get: Bare Root (Own Root)

Named Best Shrub Rose by Birds & Blooms, 2014

Soft color. Strong performance. Repeat blooms all season.
Mother of Pearl® is a Grandiflora shrub rose with a romantic look and a workhorse personality. Known for its soft pearly-pink blooms with warm peach undertones, this rose is more than just pretty — it’s tough, reliable, and highly resistant to black spot, making it an excellent choice for gardens in both cooler climates and hot, humid zones.

Introduced in 2007 by Meilland® and recognized as the Best Shrub Rose by Birds & Blooms magazine in 2014, Mother of Pearl® is prized for its repeat blooming habit, gentle fragrance, and cut flower quality. The flowers appear in small clusters (1–4 per stem) with a classic high-centered form and 26–40 petals per bloom.

Growing up to 4 feet tall on a bushy, upright frame with semi-glossy, medium green foliage, it brings structure and softness to the garden in equal measure. Plant in borders, cutting gardens, or containers for season-long color and reliable beauty.

TL;DR?
Mother of Pearl® is soft, elegant, and surprisingly tough — perfect for gardeners who want a romantic rose with real staying power. Cold hardy, disease resistant, and endlessly bloom-happy, she’s a proven performer from patio pots to flower beds.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Award-winning — named Best Shrub Rose by Birds & Blooms

• Pearly pink + peach blooms in a classic bridal bouquet color palette

• Light, fresh fragrance — subtle but noticeable

• Repeat blooms from spring through fall

• Highly resistant to black spot
  
  

• Cold hardy and heat tolerant — performs in Zones 6–9

• Excellent for cutting – long stems, well-shaped flowers

• Container friendly — thrives in well-drained pots
  
  

Plant & Flower Traits

• Type: Grandiflora/Shrub

• Breeder: Meilland® International (France)

• Introduced: 2007

• Bloom Color: Light pink with soft apricot-peach undertones

• Bloom Size: Medium to large (~2.5”)

• Bloom Form: High-centered, clustered (1–4 per stem)

• Petal Count: ~26–40

• Fragrance: Light, fresh, slightly sweet

• Reblooming: Yes – flushes from late spring to frost

• Vase Life: Good – makes a lovely cut rose
  
  

Growth & Garden Habits

• Growth Habit: Upright, bushy

• Height: ~3 to 4 ft

• Width: ~2 ft

• Spacing: ~2–3 ft apart

• Sun Requirements: Full sun

• Hardiness Zones: USDA 6–9

• Container Friendly: Yes
  
  

Health & Performance

• Disease Resistance: Excellent – especially against black spot

• Winter Hardiness: Cold hardy to Zone 6

• Heat Tolerance: Performs well in hot, humid conditions

• Maintenance: Minimal – prune for shape and deadhead for rebloom

• Pollinator Friendly: Attracts some bees
  
  

Photo Credit: Star Roses