Elina

Rosa 'Elina'

Medium · Some experience

About Elina

Elina is a premier pale creamy-yellow hybrid tea rose producing huge 6-inch high-centered blooms on a vigorous disease-resistant 4 to 5 foot bush. Lightly fragrant with deep green foliage, it is widely regarded as one of the finest modern hybrid tea roses for American gardens, known for exhibition-quality blooms and outstanding plant health.

Cut-flower
Disease-resistant

WATER

Regular

Top inch dry

LIGHT

Full sun

6+ hrs direct

HARDY

Hardy to -20°F (-29°C)

USDA hardiness zones 5–9

How to care for Elina

Watering

Springevery 5 days
Summerevery 3 days
Fallevery 7 days
Winterevery 14 days

Soil · Rich & loamy

Top dressingBark mulch15%
Main mixRich loam + compost 3:170%
DrainageGravel15%

Use fully finished compost — fresh compost burns roots.

FERTILIZER

Balanced Feed 14-14-14

An even feed covers all three needs at once, keeping leaves, roots and blooms moving together with nothing pushed out of balance.

N33%P33%K33%

Nitrogen · Leaves
Phosphorus · Roots + Blooms
Potassium · Strength

Springevery 30 days
Summerevery 30 days
Fallevery 45 days

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At a Glance

NativeEurope
Height4–6 ft (1.2–1.8 m)
Spread3–4 ft (0.9–1.2 m)
Flower colorYellow, Cream, White
Foliage colorGreen
SoilLoamy, Well-drained
LocationsYard

Bloom time

BLOOM CYCLE

Peak bloom

May–Sep

Deadhead for repeat bloom; prune late winter

Fragrance

LIGHT FRAGRANCE

The flowers have a light fresh tea scent.

Toxicity

Humans Slight

Unknown toxic principle

HumansDogsCats

Slight

Stem
Contact

EXPOSURE Touching stems.

EFFECT Pricks from thorns.

NOTE Not toxic; thorns cause mechanical injury.

Safe

EXPOSURE No exposure route is reported.

EFFECT No toxic effect is reported.

NOTE Listed as non-toxic for dogs; avoid eating ornamental plants unless confirmed edible.

Safe

EXPOSURE No exposure route is reported.

EFFECT No toxic effect is reported.

NOTE Listed as non-toxic for cats; avoid eating ornamental plants unless confirmed edible.

Educational information, not medical or veterinary advice. If exposure is suspected, contact a doctor or veterinarian.

DISTRIBUTION

Native

Europe

History

Rosa 'Elina' (also sold as 'Peaudouce') is a pale primrose-yellow to ivory hybrid tea rose bred by Northern Irish hybridizer Pat Dickson of Dickson Roses in Newtownards, released in 1984 from a cross between 'Nana Mouskouri' and 'Lolita'. The large classic high-centered blooms open ivory with a lemon-yellow heart and fade to near white in hot weather, carried on exceptionally long straight stems clothed in glossy disease-resistant dark green foliage. 'Elina' swept European trials, winning the Royal National Rose Society's President's International Trophy, Gold Medals at Belfast and Dublin, the Edland Fragrance Medal, and induction into the World Federation of Rose Societies Hall of Fame in 2006.

Consistently rated among the top 20 hybrid tea roses worldwide. It is among the most widely grown yellow hybrid teas in Europe.

Symbolism & meaning

What It Symbolizes

The Elina Rose carries gentle elegance, its pale creamy-yellow petals refined to the edge of porcelain. Paired with excellence, it has earned its place among the best-rated modern hybrid teas, a connoisseur's bloom that hides its quality behind quiet color. It is a rose for those who prefer their finery understated — beauty that whispers rather than shouts.

Elegance — pale creamy-yellow refinement
Excellence — one of the best-rated modern hybrid teas

Where the Name Comes From

Renamed 'Elina' internationally; original name 'Peaudouce' (French for 'soft skin') was a commercial partnership.

Uses & Fun Facts

Pale lemon-cream blooms release light sweet rose perfume
Long-stemmed creamy yellow hybrid tea blooms for elegant bouquets
Tall vigorous bush with classic lemon-cream high-centered blooms

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Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Elina?

In summer, water about every 3 days; in winter, about every 14 days. Adjust for heat, pot size and drainage.

How much light does Elina need?

Full sun: 6+ hrs direct. Watch the leaves — scorching or stretching means the light needs adjusting.

Is Elina toxic to cats or dogs?

Pets Safe (Dogs Safe · Cats Safe) Educational information, not medical or veterinary advice. If exposure is suspected, contact a doctor or veterinarian.

Is Elina easy to grow?

It is moderately demanding: a good choice once you have a little experience.

When does Elina bloom?

It typically blooms May–Sep in the Northern Hemisphere.

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