Uniform, rich mid-pink shade with a slightly warm tone. - historical, damask rose - very strong, noticeable from afar scented rose - sweet-spicy, damask-scented
– Very strong, classic damask fragrance
– Abundant mid-pink, cupped spring blooms
– Historic rose with proven garden merit
– Tall, upright shrub for hedges or specimens
– Hardy to USDA zone 4b, reliable outdoors Gné speisialta: Foirm bláth leathdhúbailte oscailte a mheallann pailneoirí.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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CELSIANA – pink historic Damask rose
If You dream of a romantic, old-world rose that is still reliable in today’s Irish gardens, CELSIANA is a beautifully time-tested choice. This historic Damask shrub forms a graceful, upright hedge or specimen, giving You one glorious main flush of flowers in early summer. The semi-double, cupped blooms open wide so bees can easily reach the pollen, and their very strong, sweet-spicy fragrance carries on still evenings. Once planted in a sunny spot with reasonable drainage, it copes steadily with our cool summers and the challenges of humidity and frequent rain. As an own-root plant it matures into a stable, long-lived bush that can reshoot from the base if ever cut back hard. In year one it focuses on roots, in year two it builds its framework, and by year three it shows its full, romantic ornamental value.
Celsiana, a pink historic Damask rose, in full bloom.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Standalone feature in a front garden
CELSIANA’s tall, upright habit and arching stems create a single, eye-catching focal shrub that looks impressive even in an average-sized front garden, maturing into a long-lived, own-root structure that beginners can enjoy with confidence for homeowners
Informal flowering hedge along a boundary
The natural, slightly relaxed outline and medium thorniness work well for a soft boundary hedge, giving a memorable early-summer flower wall and forming a durable, regenerating line of shrubs that suit families wanting privacy without intensive pruning for family-garden owners
Cottage-style mixed border with perennials
Its historic, pastel-pink blooms and grey-green foliage pair beautifully with low sage, Erigeron and other cottage perennials, bringing height, scent and structure while remaining manageable in average soil where regular Irish rainfall and humidity are expected for cottage-garden lovers
Small rose group of 3 plants near the entrance
Planting a loose group near the front door gives a concentrated burst of colour and perfume just where You pass most often, while own-root growth ensures the group fills in steadily over the years without complicated shaping, ideal for those wanting impact from a simple layout for busy gardeners
Seasonal cutting patch for scented bouquets
The clustered, medium-sized, semi-double blooms on long stems lend themselves to cutting, and their powerful damask perfume makes even a few stems in a jug feel luxurious, allowing You to enjoy the historic charm indoors with only occasional, straightforward care outdoors for scent-lovers
Pollinator-friendly planting near seating
The open, semi-double flower form offers easy access to stamens, and bees are drawn to the generous pollen and fragrance, so a seat nearby lets You enjoy both wildlife activity and aroma without needing intricate maintenance schedules or constant deadheading for nature-friendly gardeners
Background shrub in a traditional rose bed
With its 135–225 cm height and moderately dense foliage, CELSIANA works well at the back of beds, creating a romantic backdrop for lower roses and perennials, adapting over time to local soil and care routines for a stable, long-term planting plan for experienced rosarians
Large container on a sheltered terrace
Planted in a minimum 40–50 litre container with good drainage, this shrub rose gives strong seasonal display and fragrance on patios or balconies; with steady watering in prolonged dry spells it remains dependable even when exposed to Ireland’s changeable, often wet, coastal-leaning weather for urban balcony owners
Decorating ideas
COTTAGE ARCH – Train CELSIANA loosely over a rustic arch, underplant with Erigeron and catmint for a soft, tumbling cottage feel – ideal for romantic front gardens.
HERITAGE HEDGE – Create a low, informal hedge along a drive, interspersed with lavender or compact Salvia officinalis to echo traditional farm and manor gardens – perfect for rural homeowners.
SCENTED SEAT – Position CELSIANA behind a garden bench with Mexican daisy at the base so You sit enveloped in damask fragrance during its main flush – suited to small urban gardens.
PINK BACKDROP – Use a trio at the back of a mixed border with hydrangeas and ornamental grasses, giving a romantic, pink summer curtain behind simpler planting – great for easy-care family beds.
HISTORIC POT – Grow one shrub in a generous 50 litre terracotta pot on a sunny terrace, underplanted with evergreen candytuft for year-round structure – attractive for balcony and patio spaces.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Trade name CELSIANA – pink historic Damask rose; American Rose Society exhibition name Celsiana; historical Damask shrub rose from the Historic rose collection; no separate registered cultivar name recorded.
Origin and breeding
Damask rose group selection derived from Rosa × damascena, introduced circa 1732 in the Netherlands and distributed by French nurseryman Jacques-Martin Cels; breeder and exact breeding year are not documented.
Awards and recognitions
Honoured multiple times in American Rose Society shows, receiving the Dowager Queen award on nine occasions between 2000 and 2001, reflecting its enduring exhibition value as an old shrub rose cultivar.
Growth and structure
Upright, vigorous shrub reaching about 135–225 cm high and 105–175 cm wide, with moderately dense, grey-green matt foliage and moderate prickliness; forms a substantial, long-lived framework suitable for hedges or specimen use.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, cupped, medium-sized blooms (approximately 1.5–2.75 inches) carried in clusters; typically 13–25 petals, with good self-cleaning as petals mostly drop, leaving calyx and hips to mature attractively on the plant.
Colour and phenology
Rich, warm mid-pink flowers with coral hints at the base, buds soft mauve-pink; colour fades through pastel pink to pale, almost white edges in strong sun; once-flowering in early summer with a single main display period.
Fragrance and aroma
Very strong, sweet-spicy damask perfume noticeable from a distance, especially in still, warm weather; fragrance quality is a key feature, making it highly suitable for scented corners, cutting gardens and traditional rose collections.
Rose hip characteristics
Moderately formed, spherical, bright red hips around 11–19 mm in diameter; develop by autumn if spent blooms are not removed, adding seasonal interest and occasional wildlife value in traditional and naturalistic plantings.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to about –32 to –29 °C (USDA zone 4b, RHS H7, Swedish zone 5); disease resistance moderate to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; appreciates regular watering in prolonged drought and benefits from standard preventive care.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with reasonable drainage; spacing about 140 cm for mass, 130 cm for hedging, up to 220 cm as specimen; plant at 0.5–0.6 plants/m²; suits parks, hedges, specimen use and cutting, with medium maintenance needs.
CELSIANA offers richly scented summer flowers, a tall, structural shrub form and dependable hardiness, while its own-root nature supports long life and easy renewal, making it a thoughtful choice if You seek lasting charm with manageable care.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
CELSIANA – pink historic Damask rose
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Cultivar Name Meaning:
The name was given after Jacques‑Martin Cels, a French gardener and nursery owner.
Synonym Name:
Abondante; Belle Couronnée; Bifera Coronata; Cels; Cels à fleurs pleines; De Cels; Grande Couronnée; Incarnata Maxima; La Coquette; Rosa damascena ‘Mutabilis’; Rosier de Cels; Van Huysum
Our product is a rose grown with unique pharmaROSA® cultivation technology!
2 litre, own-root, potted rose.
With shoots appropriate to the season.
With roots thoroughly interwoven through the growing medium.
Quality in line with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
In unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-type rose plant with an individual identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Stock: several varieties and several stages of development in a short stock section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: presentation of the strong root system interwoven through the growing medium with the pot removed.Balance: mature plant where the development of the root system and the shoots is in harmony.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”, but makes the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root production tangible: how the plant is built, what the root system is like and how the shoots renew themselves. The footage was therefore taken at different times, showing plants at different stages of development, so mixed leaf coverage or differing growth stages may appear in the videos. This is not a “sample” of the batch delivered, but an illustration of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical of the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown at the top of the product page.
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Company details
PharmaRosa Ltd. Company registration number: 01-09-717479 VAT number: 13075314-2-43 Plant health registration no.: HU130721 Bank account (IBAN): HU85117631891388688400000000 BIC (SWIFT): OTPVHUHB Bank name: OTP Bank Nyrt.
