Deep ruby-red petals with dark burgundy to blackish edges. - nostalgia rose - No reliable data available on fragrance strength - scent description not available
– Velvety ruby-red blooms with wine-red tones
– Double, cupped flowers for romantic effect
– Bushy shrub form for hedges and borders
– Excellent disease resistance, low maintenance
– Hardy to USDA Zone 5b, reliable winter survival Speisialta: Dath na mbláth athraitheach dearg go mahagaineach.
Nature-friendly garden design – Low maintenance
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
23,30 €
4(5901)
ANTHEM – red nostalgia rose – pharmaROSA®
Anthem brings a rich, ruby-red, nostalgia-style charm to your garden while staying reassuringly easy-care. Developed for today’s busy households, this Romantic shrub rose forms a naturally bushy, mid-height plant that fits neatly into front gardens and beds without constant clipping. Own-root plants like this settle in steadily, giving You long-term reliability and graceful regrowth after pruning or winter. Its velvety flowers repeat through the season, building towards full ornamental impact over three seasons as roots, then shoots, then the whole display mature. The glossy, mid-green foliage pairs well with cottage-style perennials, and its proven disease resistance means fewer sprays and less fuss in Ireland’s damp, fungus-prone conditions. Ideal where You want classic colour that copes well with typical Irish rain and heavy soil, this rose lets You plant, enjoy and simply keep the garden looking beautifully relaxed.
Anthem shows medium-sized, cupped red blooms.
ANTHEM shows a cupped, double bloom form.
ANTHEM in potted sales condition.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden focal shrub
Forms a naturally bushy, upright structure about 110–150 cm tall, giving instant presence without dominating a small front garden; ideal beside a path, gate or drive where You want a reliable, tidy feature for beginners
Romantic cottage-style bed
The velvety ruby-red, cupped blooms with 26–39 petals echo traditional cottage gardens and combine beautifully with larkspurs, coneflowers and other perennials, suiting those who enjoy relaxed, romantic planting for homeowners
Low-maintenance family border
Excellent disease resistance to black spot, mildew and rust reduces the need for spraying or intensive care, ideal for busy families wanting dependable colour along a lawn or patio edge with minimal effort for busy
Long-lived structural planting
As an own-root shrub, it rebuilds from its base if damaged and adapts well to its final site, providing a stable, long-term element in the garden that matures steadily over the years for planners
Small group planting (1–3 shrubs)
Planting two or three Anthem roses at the recommended spacing creates a rounded, repeating rhythm of colour that reads clearly from the street or house windows, ideal when You want impact from a simple, manageable scheme for starters
Mixed border with perennials and grasses
Moderately dense, glossy foliage and medium height allow it to sit comfortably among fountain grass, delphiniums and other companions, lending structure without overshadowing them, well suited to those refining existing borders for enthusiasts
Coastal or exposed suburban gardens
The robust shrub habit and good health make it a sound choice where wind and wet weather are common, coping well in Irish conditions where drainage is improved and heavy soils are managed sensibly for coastlines
Large terrace or patio container
Can be grown in a 40–50 litre or larger container with quality compost and regular watering, giving balcony and patio gardeners a strong, romantic rose presence without needing a full garden bed for apartment-dwellers
Decorating ideas
Cottage Red Trio – Plant 3 Anthem shrubs in a loose triangle with pale coneflowers and a drift of low catmint for a soft, country feel – ideal for lovers of relaxed cottage gardens
Front Door Welcome – Place one Anthem either side of your path, underplanted with white violas or dwarf lavender to frame the entrance – perfect for homeowners wanting easy kerb appeal
Ruby and Blue Border – Combine Anthem with tall delphinium hybrids and airy grasses for vertical interest and movement – suited to those upgrading an existing mixed border
Patio Statement Pot – Grow a single Anthem in a 40–50 litre terracotta container with trailing thyme at the base – great for balcony and terrace gardeners short on ground space
Family-Friendly Hedge – Line a boundary with Anthem at hedging distance, weaving in a few fountain grasses for softness – ideal for busy families wanting structure with little maintenance
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Trade name Anthem Romantic rose pharmaROSA®, group Romantica shrub, nostalgia rose in the Romantic rose collection; cultivar meaning reflects the word “anthem”, suggesting a strong, unifying garden theme.
Origin and breeding
Romantic shrub rose discovered by PharmaRosa® and introduced via PharmaRosa® Ltd. (Hungary); bred in France in 2018, offered as an own-root plant for reliable, long-term garden performance in varied conditions.
Growth and structure
Bushy shrub growing about 110–150 cm tall and 70–90 cm wide, with moderately dense, glossy mid-green foliage and moderate prickliness; forms a rounded outline suitable for beds, borders and small-group plantings.
Flower morphology
Medium-sized, cupped, double blooms with 26–39 petals, carried mainly singly; remontant habit with abundant first and second flushes, giving repeated displays through the season in suitable garden conditions.
Colour and phenology
Deep ruby-red buds open to saturated ruby-red blooms, maturing through wine-red to brick-mahogany with darker edges; velvety texture and moderate colour retention create a classic Romantic effect at full bloom.
Fragrance and aroma
No reliable description of fragrance character or strength is available; grow primarily for its visual, nostalgic flower effect and robust garden performance rather than for strong scent expectations.
Rose hip characteristics
Information on hip formation, size, shape and colour is not currently available; plantings are generally planned for floral and structural value rather than for decorative autumn hips or wildlife food.
Resistance and hardiness
Good resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust; hardy to approximately −26 to −23 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 4, USDA 5b), making it suitable for most Irish gardens with reasonable soil preparation and drainage.
Horticultural recommendations
Low maintenance shrub rose; plant at 65 cm for mass, 55 cm for hedge, 100 cm as solitary, giving roughly 2.4–2.7 plants/m²; suitable for beds, borders and larger containers of at least 40–50 litres capacity.
ANTHEM – red nostalgia rose - pharmaROSA® offers rich romantic colour, low-maintenance health and long-lived own-root reliability for Irish gardens, making it an easy, confident choice if You would like a dependable shrub rose.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
ANTHEM – red nostalgia rose - pharmaROSA®
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Flower Colour:
Deep ruby-red petals with dark burgundy to blackish edges.
Closed Bud:
Deep carmine–ruby red with a velvety sheen, darkening towards the tips.
Freshly Opened Flower:
Uniform, saturated ruby-red tone with a slight warm orange-rosy flush at the petal bases.
Full Bloom:
The overall effect is densely petalled, velvety wine‑red.
Pre-Fading Flower:
The red mellows to a brick-mahogany shade, with brownish darkening at the edges.
Colour Fading Description:
As it opens the saturated ruby-red shifts to wine-red, then before fading it mutes to a brick–mahogany shade, with brownish darkening at the edges.
Pollinator Attraction:
Moderately attractive to pollinators; its semi‑double to double flower form partially conceals the stamens, limiting nectar and pollen access and therefore reducing pollinator visits.
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.
