Rich mauve base colour with a delicate lilac tint. - floribunda bedding rose - strong, long-lasting scented rose - scent description not available
– Compact, bushy habit for tidy borders
– Large, very double cup-shaped blooms
– Rich mauve to silver-mauve colour play
– Strong, long-lasting fragrance in bloom
– Medium disease resistance and winter hardy Gné speisialta: Oiriúnach do leapacha, coimeádáin agus mar bhláth gearr.
Nature-friendly operation – Thinking for the garden's future
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,80 €
4.5(6829)
CLAIRE MARSHALL – mauve bedding floribunda rose – Harkness
Claire Marshall is a bushy, compact floribunda that brings reliable mauve colour and strong fragrance to smaller Irish gardens without demanding advanced skills. Its very double, cup-shaped flowers appear in generous clusters, ideal for front beds and near paths where You can enjoy their scent at close range. This own-root rose settles gradually, building a long-lived, well-balanced shrub that copes well with Ireland’s frequent rain and the need for good drainage in heavier soils. Over time it forms dense, glossy dark green foliage that frames the blooms beautifully and gives a neat, finished look even between flushes. In a 2-litre pot it arrives well rooted and ready to start, so You can simply plant, water and let it grow as it moves from root-building in year one, to strong shoots in year two and full ornamental value by year three. Claire Marshall suits mixed borders, modest-sized beds and larger containers, offering dependable flowering, adaptable growth and a quietly romantic presence for busy gardeners who still want a distinctive show of colour.
Freshly opened Claire Marshall bloom with vivid fuchsia petals and a silvery-lilac sheen.
Claire Marshall in closed bud stage, showing deep mauve petals with a darker crimson rim.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden feature bed
The compact, bushy habit and 65–95 cm height make this floribunda ideal for small front beds where You want a clear structure without constant clipping; dense, glossy foliage keeps the space looking tidy even between flushes, perfect for a busy homeowner
Romantic cottage-style border
Rich mauve to silver-mauve blooms with a soft lilac tint give a nostalgic cottage-garden feel, blending easily with perennials such as verbena, echinacea and asters for a relaxed yet coordinated look that suits the Irish cottage-gardener
Pathside and entrance planting
Strong, long-lasting fragrance and cluster-flowered heads invite You to plant Claire Marshall close to paths, gates and doorways where the scent can be enjoyed on everyday journeys, rewarding even minimal care with a consistently welcoming atmosphere for the visitor
Small groups in family beds
Planting 3–5 shrubs at 50 cm spacing creates a low, mauve-flowering block that is easy to manage yet impressive from the house; remontant flowering ensures repeated colour through the season with only basic deadheading needed by the casual gardener
Large patio containers
In a minimum 40–50 litre container with good compost, this compact rose forms a balanced shrub that flowers repeatedly; own-root growth ensures it matures steadily and recovers well after pruning, giving long-term value for the balcony or terrace owner
Specimen shrub in mixed border
Used as a solitary plant at about 75 cm spacing, Claire Marshall offers a stable focal point; its medium maintenance needs and own-root resilience mean it integrates well among shrubs and perennials without requiring intensive attention from the mixed-border enthusiast
Family garden flower bed
Medium disease resistance and reliable remontant flowering make this a practical choice for typical Irish family beds, where regular watering and occasional plant protection are realistic but constant fussing is not, suiting the time-pressed family
Moist, heavy-soil sites with improved drainage
Claire Marshall performs well where Irish rainfall is frequent, provided the planting hole offers decent drainage in heavier clay; the own-root system adapts gradually, building a sturdy bush that copes with wet spells for the climate-aware beginner
Decorating ideas
Cottage Mauve Mix – Combine Claire Marshall with Verbena hastata ‘Blue Spires’ and echinacea in a loose border, letting mauve and blue spires mingle for a soft rural feel – ideal for cottage-style lovers
Front-Garden Welcome – Plant a short row along the path to your front door, underplanting with low lavender or hardy geraniums for fragrance and neat edging – perfect for urban homeowners
Patio Scent Pot – Use a single plant in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot, adding trailing ivy and white lobelia to highlight its mauve clusters and strong perfume – suited to balcony and terrace users
Evening Colour Corner – Place three shrubs in a triangle near a seating area, pairing with pale hydrangeas so the silvery-mauve tones stand out at dusk – great for relaxation-focused gardeners
Family-Friendly Feature Bed – Create a low centrepiece in a rectangular bed, surrounding Claire Marshall with dwarf asters for late-season colour that stays tidy with modest care – made for busy family gardens
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bed rose from the Masterpiece Collection, registered as HARunite and marketed as Claire Marshall; a bush rose also promoted as an occasion cut-flower type for garden use.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Philip Harkness in the United Kingdom in 2010, introduced by Harkness Roses in 2012; own-root production for pharmaROSA.ie supports stable, long-term garden performance.
Growth and structure
Bushy, compact shrub reaching about 65–95 cm in height and 55–85 cm spread; forms dense, dark green, glossy foliage and a well-rounded outline suitable for beds, borders and containers.
Flower morphology
Very double, cup-shaped blooms with more than 40 petals, produced in cluster-flowered heads; flower size typically large, around 2.75–3.95 inches, offering a plush, full appearance on each stem.
Colour and phenology
Rich mauve base with lilac tint; buds deep mauve with crimson rim, opening vivid fuchsia with silvery-lilac sheen, then fading through violet-mauve to pastel silver-mauve; remontant with abundant second flush.
Fragrance and aroma
Strong, long-lasting scent; exact fragrance notes not documented, but intensity is high enough to recommend planting close to paths, seating areas and entrances where the aroma can be appreciated.
Rose hip characteristics
Occasional small, spherical red hips typically 7–11 mm in diameter; mainly of incidental ornamental interest as the variety is grown primarily for its double, scented flowers.
Resistance and hardiness
Medium disease resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy approximately to –21 to –18 °C (H7, USDA 6b, Swedish Zone 3); needs regular watering as performance drops in prolonged drought.
Horticultural recommendations
Suited to flower beds, hedging, containers and specimen use; recommended spacing 50 cm in masses, 40 cm for low hedges, 75 cm for solitary plants; partial shade tolerant with medium maintenance needs.
Claire Marshall offers compact, fragrant clusters of mauve blooms, reliable repeat flowering and adaptable own-root growth that settles in for years of low-fuss beauty, making it a reassuring choice if You want a rose that simply works.
Pollinator Attraction:
Double-flowered blooms with 40+ petals attract pollinators only to a limited extent, as the very full petal form restricts access to the stamens.
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.
