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Daisy's Delight

Romantic rose

- – John Scarman

The flower is characterised by a delicate silvery‑pink tone. - nostalgia rose - strong, richly scented rose - sweet, rich character

– Strong, richly scented Romantic rose
– Very full, rosette blooms in pale pink
– Robust shrub for beds, hedges, containers
– Dense, glossy dark green foliage
– Reliable remontant flowering season-long
Gné speisialta: Beagán siabhránta hips dearga maisiúla sa Fhómhar.
Harmonious environment – Minimal maintenance
Daisy's Delight
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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Daisy's Delight – pale pink nostalgic shrub rose

If You love romantic cottage‑style gardens but prefer plants that are genuinely reliable, Daisy's Delight is made for You. This nostalgic shrub rose bears full, rosette blooms in a silvery‑pale pink, opening repeatedly from early summer into autumn and filling the air with a strong, sweet fragrance. Its upright, bushy growth and glossy dark foliage make it a graceful feature in small front gardens, narrow borders and ornamental beds, even where damp Irish weather and heavy soils demand a bit of extra care with drainage. As an own‑root plant in our pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2‑litre container, it settles in predictably: first year it focuses on roots, second year on stronger shoots, and by the third year it shows its full, long‑lived ornamental value with minimal fuss.


Freshly opened pale-pink flower of Daisy's Delight
Daisy's Delight in closed bud, showing a uniform silvery powdery pink form.
Daisy's Delight: very full, rosette-shaped blooms with 40+ petals.

Use cases

Target area Reason
Front garden focal shrub near the entrance The upright, medium‑tall shrub form creates an elegant, well‑defined presence without overwhelming a small front garden, giving You a neat, structural rose that looks “finished” even when not in flower, ideal for busy homeowners who want instant order and calm for beginners
Small group planting of 3–5 roses by the path Planting several together at the recommended spacing forms a softly rounded, gently romantic line of shrubs, making the pale, nostalgic blooms and glossy leaves read as one harmonious feature that needs only simple seasonal care for hobby‑gardeners
Ornamental bed in sunny family garden Daisy's Delight prefers a sunny spot, where its remontant flowering and strong scent can be enjoyed from the patio or living‑room window, offering reliable bloom waves through the season for families wanting colour without complicated rose pruning for families
Romantic cottage‑style border with perennials The silvery‑pale petals that age to creamy tones blend naturally with cottage favourites like asters and ornamental grasses, giving a soft, layered look that suits rural and village gardens, while the medium maintenance level remains manageable for country‑gardens
Feature rose in a large container on terrace or balcony Grown in at least a 40–50 litre container with good compost and drainage, the upright habit and repeat flowering deliver a long‑season display on patios or sheltered balconies, particularly useful where ground planting is limited for urban‑owners
Low‑effort, long‑term planting in mixed shrub bed As an own‑root shrub, it forms its natural bush shape in situ and can regenerate from the base over time, giving You a long‑lived element in mixed beds that doesn’t depend on grafts and copes steadily with normal household‑garden care for planners
Lightly formal pair by gate or front door Two shrubs planted symmetrically frame an entrance with tidy, upright growth and highly filled, nostalgic flowers, creating a gentle formal effect that still feels welcoming and homely, with only moderate pruning and health checks needed for stylish‑owners
Family garden bed in wetter, heavier Irish soils Where rainfall is frequent and clay soil dominates, simple improvements to drainage allow this medium‑maintenance shrub to establish reliably and flower well, helping You enjoy roses even in typical Irish gardens with wetter, heavier ground for Irish‑gardeners

Decorating ideas

  • COTTAGE ENTRANCE – Plant one Daisy's Delight by each side of a path and underplant with low lavender for scent at ankle height – ideal for romantic front‑garden lovers
  • MIXED BORDER CHARM – Combine with Stipa tenuissima and autumn asters for a soft, hazy, late‑season picture – perfect for cottage‑style enthusiasts
  • SMALL TERRACE ROSE – Grow in a 50‑litre pot with trailing thyme and compact rosemary – great for balcony and patio gardeners
  • EVENING SCENT CORNER – Place near a favourite bench where its strong perfume drifts on still evenings – best for fragrance seekers
  • GLOSSY GREEN BACKDROP – Use its dense dark foliage as a backdrop to pale perennials such as white campanulas – suited to neat, structured garden fans

Technical cultivar profile
Property Data
Name and registration Trade name Daisy's Delight – Romantic rose – Scarman; shrub rose in the Romantic rose collection; American Rose Society exhibition name Daisy's Delight; no separate registered cultivar name published.
Origin and breeding Bred by John Scarman in Germany around 2009, introduced via Scarman Roses and Landhaus Ettenbühl from about 2015; parentage remains unknown, selected for nostalgic flower form and rich scent.
Growth and structure Upright shrub reaching about 110–160 cm high and 100–150 cm wide, with dense, dark green, glossy foliage and moderate prickliness, forming a bushy, well‑filled structure in typical family gardens.
Flower morphology Large, very full, rosette‑shaped flowers with over 40 petals, usually borne in clusters; remontant, producing a generous second flush and further blooms in suitable conditions during the season.
Colour and phenology Silvery pale pink buds open to soft, pale pink rosettes with a faint creamy edge; colour lightens towards a buttery cream in strong sun, giving a gentle, nostalgic pastel effect across flowering.
Fragrance and aroma Strong, sweet, richly scented rose fragrance, noticeable from a short distance and particularly effective near seating or paths; primarily ornamental with very double blooms that largely enclose the stamens.
Rose hip characteristics Occasionally forms small, spherical hips about 8–12 mm in diameter, coloured red; not a heavy fruiting variety, but the few hips can add a discrete seasonal accent in late season.
Resistance and hardiness Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C, classed H7, USDA zone 6b, Swedish zone 3; disease resistance is moderate to common rose diseases, so basic monitoring and occasional treatment may be beneficial.
Horticultural recommendations Best in a sunny position with well‑drained soil; plant 110–120 cm apart in groups or 200 cm as a specimen; suitable for beds, low hedging and large containers when given adequate water and feeding.

Daisy's Delight offers richly scented nostalgic blooms, glossy foliage and dependable shrub structure, while its own-root habit supports long-term regeneration and low-effort care, making it a reassuring choice if You would like a lasting, beautiful rose.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: DAISY'S DELIGHT – pale pink nostalgic rose - Scarman
Product Type: pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:17.09.2025
Cultivar Merit Rating: premium bronze
Item Number: [887] 40-099 (14.02.2026) pharmarosa.ie

Name and Registration

Cultivar Name Meaning: The term "Daisy's Delight" refers to the beauty evoked by the daisy flower, that is the common daisy, or by a woman named Daisy.
Trade Name: Daisy's Delight Romantic rose Scarman
Rose Group: Shrub
Commercial Type: nostalgia rose
Commercial Group: Romantic rose
Exhibition Category: shrub rose
Collection: Romantic rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: Landhaus Ettenbühl (Switzerland); Scarman Roses Shop (United Kingdom)
Year of Introduction: 2015 (estimated)
Registration Year: Data not available
Breeder: John Scarman
Breeding Year: Germany, 2009
Parentage: unknown

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 3.6-5.2ft (110-160 cm)
Spread: 3.3-4.9ft (100-150 cm)
Growth Habit: upright
Foliage: The variety has dense foliage. Its leaves have a glossy surface and a dark green shade (RHS -147A).
Prickliness: moderately thorny
Self-Cleaning Description: No information on self-cleaning.
Self-Cleaning Intensity: No data available on self‑cleaning strength.

Flower Morphology

Flower Fullness: very full-flowered
Flower Form: rosette
Flower Size: L (2,75-3,95 in)
Inflorescence Type: clustered
Colour Code: ARS code: lp RHS code: 36D (outer), 158C (inner)
Repeat Flowering: Remontant, with a generous second flowering.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: pale-pink
Flower Colour: The flower is characterised by a delicate silvery‑pink tone.
Closed Bud: The bud is uniform, silvery, powdery pink.
Freshly Opened Flower: At opening, the outer petals are silvery-tinged pale pink, and the inner petals are a slightly deeper shade.
Full Bloom: When fully open it remains a pale pink, with a barely perceptible creamy flush at the edges.
Pre-Fading Flower: The petals fade to a buttery cream with only a hint of pink.
Colour Fading Description: Lightens from pale pink to a creamy colour and fades more quickly in strong sunlight.

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: strong, richly scented rose
Fragrance Character: sweet, rich character
Pollinator Attraction: According to the descriptions, its double, marbled flowers are not very attractive to pollinators, as the double flower form and reduced accessibility of the stamens limit pollinator access to nectar and pollen.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Its very double flowers enclose the stamens, making it primarily an ornamental cultivar.

Rose Hip Characteristics

Rose Hip Shape: spherical
Rose Hip Notes: Small, occasionally formed, 8–12 mm in diameter, spherical, red rose hip.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -21–-18 °C
Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: No data are available on heat–drought tolerance.
Disease Resistance: moderate
  • powdery mildew – moderate
  • black spot – moderate
  • rust – moderate

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended Spacing: for mass planting 120 cm, for hedging 110 cm, as a solitary specimen 200 cm
Planting Density: in square planting 0,7 plants/m², in hexagonal arrangement 0,8 plants/m²
Partial Shade Tolerance: prefers a sunny position
Maintenance Requirements: Maintenance requirement medium; occasionally requires pest control.
Key Uses: flower bed, specimen, container

Notes

Strengths: Harmonious environment – Minimal maintenance
Companion Plants: Stipa tenuissima - fine ornamental grass Philadelphus coronarius - mock orange Aster novi-belgii - autumn aster
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DAISY'S DELIGHT – pale pink nostalgic rose - Scarman
The flower is characterised by a delicate silvery‑pink tone. - nostalgia rose - strong, richly scented rose - sweet, rich character
The rose webshop. - pale-pink - nostalgia rose - Daisy's Delight - (3.6-5.2ft (110-160 cm))
Inflorescence: clustered Height: 3.6-5.2ft (110-160 cm) Flower shape: rosette Winter hardiness: 4b pale-pink - Landhaus Ettenbühl (Switzerland); Scarman Roses Shop (United Kingdom) nostalgia rose - Flower size: L (2,75-3,95 in) Flower size: L (2,75-3,95 in) - Height: 3.6-5.2ft (110-160 cm) Height: 3.6-5.2ft (110-160 cm) - Flower fullness: very full-flowered Daisy's Delight - Roses in the garden | pharmaROSA® Original - premium bronze John Scarman

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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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