A soft, delicate pink tone with a lilac tinge that may deepen slightly depending on the weather. - english rose - strong, long-lasting scented rose - classic old-rose character, subtle almond undertone
– Strong, long-lasting old-rose fragrance
– Romantic lilac-pink rosette blooms
– Reliable repeat flowering through the season
– Suits beds, hedges and specimen use
– Hardy to H7, tolerates Irish winters Special feature: Shade-tolerant English Rose ideal for cooler spots.
CHARLES RENNIE MACKINTOSH – lilac-pink English rose - Austin
If You dream of a romantic English rose that simply settles in and performs in an Irish family garden, CharlesRennieMackintosh brings gently cupped, lilac-pink rosettes with a strong old-rose scent that repeat through the season. Its bushy, upright habit and dense, dark green foliage make it a natural choice for front beds and cottage-style borders, even where summers are cool and humid with a tendency to stay wet. As an own-root shrub, it develops a stable framework over time, helping it bounce back from weather or pruning and giving You a consistently elegant, medium-height hedge or specimen. In the first year it quietly builds roots, in the second it fills out its shoots, and by the third it reaches full ornamental value with lush, repeating blooms and a lasting, romantic presence around Your home.
Charles Rennie Mackintosh in different opening phases, from bud to fuller bloom.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden feature shrub
The medium-tall, bushy growth and dense dark foliage give reliable structure beside paths and drives, while the lilac-pink rosette blooms carry a strong, classic scent that greets You every time You come home, ideal for scent-loving beginners
Small romantic rose group (1–3 plants)
Planted in a small group at 65 cm spacing, the rounded shrubs knit together into a soft, billowing mound of pastel colour, creating a romantic focal point without complex design work, well suited to relaxed cottage-style homeowners
Flower bed near seating area
The strong, long-lasting fragrance and repeat-flowering habit make it perfect beside a bench or patio, where You can enjoy waves of bloom all summer with only light deadheading, pleasing time-poor urban garden owners
Mixed border with perennials
Its upright but full habit and medium-sized flowers blend smoothly with herbaceous plants, pairing especially well with airy companions like baby’s-breath and purple loosestrife for a soft, layered effect sought by relaxed border-planning gardeners
Lightly shaded side garden
This variety tolerates partial shade, so it still flowers and holds its pastel colour where sun is limited by neighbouring houses or fences, a reassurance for those working with typical Irish side passages and shaded plots residents
Low, informal hedge or boundary
At 100–150 cm high with a bushy, upright framework, it makes a beautiful, flowering divider along paths or driveways; own-root growth helps it form an even line that regenerates well after harder pruning for practically minded planners
Cut flower for the house
The very double, rosette blooms with strong old-rose fragrance last well in the vase if cut in the early opening stage, so You can bring the romantic English rose look indoors without needing a separate cutting patch, appealing to scent-focused enthusiasts
Coastal or exposed front beds
Well-rooted own-root plants establish firmly and cope better with wind, and this shrub’s dense framework and disease resilience help in cool, damp Atlantic conditions where summers are breezy and moisture lingers on foliage, reassuring coastal-area buyers
Decorating ideas
COTTAGE BORDER – Combine with lavender, baby’s-breath and catmint for a frothy, romantic edge along a front path, using the repeating lilac-pink blooms as a soft colour anchor – for lovers of classic cottage gardens
SCENTED SEATING – Place two or three plants near a bench, underplanted with low rosemary and thyme, so every breeze carries the old-rose fragrance around Your sitting area – for people who unwind outdoors after work
MIXED PERENNIAL STRIP – Weave it between hydrangeas, purple loosestrife and ornamental grasses so its pastel rosettes pop from a green and mauve backdrop – for gardeners wanting an easy, layered, long-season border
GENTLE HEDGE – Line a path or parking space at 55–65 cm intervals to create an informal flowering hedge that screens, scents and guides without feeling heavy – for families wanting soft boundaries rather than hard fencing
STATEMENT CONTAINER – Grow a single plant in a minimum 40–50 litre pot with trailing lobelia or bacopa at the base to dress a doorway or small patio – for balcony and terrace owners seeking a single, standout rose
Technical cultivar profile
Characteristic
Data
Name and registration
Charles Rennie Mackintosh – English shrub rose from the English Rose Collection, romantic rose type; registered cultivar name AUSren, ARS exhibition name Charles Rennie Mackintosh, part of David Austin’s English Rose group.
Origin and breeding
Bred by David C. H. Austin, United Kingdom, 1988; parentage (Chaucer × Conrad Ferdinand Meyer) × Mary Rose, introduced after 1994 by David Austin Roses Ltd., registration year 1994 for wider garden and collection use.
Growth and structure
Bushy, upright shrub reaching about 100–150 cm in height and 70–110 cm spread, with dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickles, forming a full, well-furnished outline suitable for beds, groups and hedging.
Flower morphology
Medium-sized, very double rosette blooms with 40+ petals, mainly solitary on stems; remontant with abundant second flowering, offering classic English rose form on an easy-to-place, medium-flowered shrub for garden settings.
Colour and phenology
Lilac-pink with soft purplish tones; buds open medium lilac-pink then fade gradually to pastel pink with subtle lilac undertone, colour holding better in cooler conditions and fading more in strong sun through the flowering season.
Fragrance and aroma
Strong, long-lasting fragrance with a classic old-rose character and a light almond undertone; best enjoyed near paths or seating where the scent can be appreciated daily, especially in the cooler parts of the day.
Rose hip characteristics
Hip set is generally slight due to the very double flowers; where formed, hips are small, spherical, orange-red (RHS 43A), around 11–17 mm in diameter, adding modest late-season interest without dominating the plant.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to about -26 to -23 °C (RHS H7, USDA 5b, Swedish zone 4); disease profile moderate overall with good resistance to black spot, moderate susceptibility to powdery mildew and rust, benefiting from basic, preventive care.
Horticultural recommendations
Suited to flower beds, edging, parks, specimen and cutting; spacing 65 cm in beds, 55 cm for hedging, about 100 cm as a specimen; moderate maintenance with some deadheading and occasional plant protection as needed.
CHARLES RENNIE MACKINTOSH offers repeat lilac-pink blooms, strong fragrance and a durable own-root shrub that settles into long-lived, easy-care structure, so You can enjoy a romantic English rose with confidence when planning Your garden.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
CHARLES RENNIE MACKINTOSH – lilac-pink English rose - Austin
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Flower Colour:
A soft, delicate pink tone with a lilac tinge that may deepen slightly depending on the weather.
Closed Bud:
Medium lilac-pink, slightly silvery, with a silky sheen.
Freshly Opened Flower:
Pale lilac-pink petals with the inner surfaces a slightly richer shade.
Full Bloom:
Soft purplish-pink, the edges of the outer petals paler, almost pastel.
Pre-Fading Flower:
The colour gradually fades to a pastel pink with a subtle lilac undertone.
Colour Fading Description:
Fades gradually as it opens, changing from mid-lilac pink to a soft and then pastel pink; it fades more in strong sunlight and retains its colour better in cooler conditions.
Rose Hip Notes:
Hip formation is expected to be slight due to the double flowers; occasionally spherical orange‑red (RHS 43A) hips 11–17 mm in diameter may form.
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.
