Medium pink with a slight baby‑pink tone. - flowerbed shrub rose - very faint, barely detectable scented rose - discreet, elegant character
– Double, cup-shaped blooms in soft pink tones.
– Abundant second flowering for long display.
– Upright, bushy habit for neat borders.
– Good heat and drought tolerance.
– Premium silver rated for garden merit. Speisialtacht: Foirfe mar toir leapa bándearg galánta.
Grower care – Long lifespan
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,20 €
4.5(6679)
LOUISE DE MARILLAC™ – pink flowerbed shrub rose
With its softly romantic pink blooms and tidy, upright habit, LOUISE DE MARILLAC™ is an easy-going shrub rose that suits real Irish family gardens. This medium-sized flowerbed rose forms a naturally bushy shrub with dense mid‑green foliage, giving You a structured, ornamental presence from spring to autumn. The remontant flowering brings generous flushes of double, cup-shaped blooms, so Your front garden or small border stays softly coloured without complicated care. In a typical Irish season of showers and mild spells, it copes reliably, provided the soil has reasonable drainage to prevent prolonged waterlogging. As an own‑root plant, it settles in gradually and lives for many years, recovering well if pruned harder or nipped by weather. You can expect a steady development arc – first year building roots, second year more shoots and framework, third year full ornamental value in flower and foliage. Its medium maintenance rating means an occasional tidy and basic plant protection are usually enough, ideal if You want something manageable rather than demanding. In a 2‑litre pot, the plant arrives well rooted and ready to establish, so You can simply plant it, keep it watered, and watch it become part of Your everyday garden routine.
Louise de Marillac at full bloom, showing its double pink flowers.
Louise de Marillac with cup-shaped, double blooms
Louise de Marillac™ in freshly opened pure baby pink.
Close-up of the moderately thorny stems of Louise de Marillac™.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden feature by the entrance
Its upright, bushy structure and medium height (about 80–105 cm) create a welcoming, well-framed accent near your doorway without blocking windows or paths; ideal for busy homeowners wanting reliable structure with modest effort, especially beginners
Small flowerbed in a family garden
The remontant flowering with abundant second flush offers long seasonal colour, so even a modest bed looks lively from early summer onwards with simple deadheading and feeding; suits families who want dependable, repeat colour without complex schemes for beginners
Low, informal hedge or edging
Recommended spacing of about 50–60 cm allows you to line paths or driveways with a soft pink edging that reads as one continuous, tidy row; perfect if you want a gentle boundary instead of hard fencing, but have limited time for detailed shaping as a beginner
Single specimen in a mixed cottage-style border
As an own-root shrub with long lifespan, it slowly forms a stable framework that blends well with perennials and grasses, giving a reliable pink focal point year after year; a good anchor plant for cottage borders that must stay attractive through changing seasons for beginners
Group of 3–5 roses in front of the house
Planted in a small cluster at 60 cm spacing, the uniform height and medium spread create a neat “rose cloud” effect, easy to mow around and simple to maintain; ideal where you want impact from the street without taking over a modest suburban front lawn as a beginner
Sunny border in wetter, heavier Irish soils
This rose is well suited to typical Irish conditions when planted in a sunny spot with improved soil structure, and it responds well if excess water is prevented by basic drainage, giving you a resilient, no-fuss shrub in a challenging climate for beginners
Large container on patio or balcony
In a 40–50 litre container with quality compost and regular watering, its compact, upright habit and moderate prickliness make it easy to live with near seating areas, offering flowers without sprawling; a practical choice for urban patios wanting real roses in limited space for beginners
Park-style or communal planting strip
Medium maintenance needs and good heat tolerance suit shared or low-supervision areas, where occasional pruning and plant protection are realistic; over time the own-root shrubs fill out, providing durable, structured flowering that keeps communal beds presentable for beginners
Decorating ideas
Cottage border trio – Plant three LOUISE DE MARILLAC™ in a loose triangle with Hemerocallis hybrids and airy grasses to create a long-lived pink-and-gold cottage border – ideal for relaxed family gardens wanting easy, dependable structure.
Entrance avenue – Line a short front path with a low edging of this shrub rose, underplanting with Calamintha grandiflora ‘Elfin Purple’ for soft fragrance and colour – perfect for homeowners seeking a welcoming look with simple upkeep.
Romantic lawn island – Use a single rose as the centre of a small circular bed, ringed with lavender or rosemary, to give year‑round form and scented edges – good for small gardens that need one reliable focal point.
Balcony rose pot – Grow one plant in a 40–50 litre terracotta container with trailing thyme and seasonal bedding to enjoy a compact, upright rose right outside your door – suited to urban gardeners with only a patio or balcony.
Soft pink hedge – Create a low flowering hedge along a drive by alternating LOUISE DE MARILLAC™ with Knautia macedonica 'Red Knight' for a pink-and-crimson ribbon – great for those wanting a gentle boundary without formal clipping.
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Shrub rose from the Les Provençelles collection; registered as MASloumar, marketed as LOUISE DE MARILLAC™ Les Provençelles MASloumar; ARS exhibition name Louise de Marillac; bed rose, flowerbed shrub type.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Dominique Massad (Pétales de Roses, France) from cross ‘Paul Bocuse’ × ‘Michelle Bedrossian’; breeding date around 2010, registration 2010, introduction 2011 via Pétales de Roses as initial distributor.
Growth and structure
Upright, bushy shrub reaching about 80–105 cm in height and 50–70 cm spread; dense, slightly glossy mid‑green foliage; moderately thorny canes; forms a rounded, tidy framework suitable for beds and low hedges.
Flower morphology
Large, double, cup-shaped blooms (approximately 2.75–3.95 inches) with 26–39 petals, borne in clusters; remontant with a strong second flush; moderate self-cleaning so some spent blooms may need removal for best appearance.
Colour and phenology
Medium pink with baby‑pink tones; buds mid‑pink, opening to pure baby pink, then fading to light pink, often almost whitish at the edges; colour richer in cool weather, fading faster in heat; provides long-season visual interest.
Fragrance and aroma
Very faint fragrance with a discreet, elegant character; scent often barely detectable in typical garden conditions, so chosen primarily for flower form, colour and shrub structure rather than strong perfume.
Rose hip characteristics
Hip set usually low due to double flowers; when present, hips are red, spherical, about 8–12 mm in diameter, adding modest late-season interest without prolific seeding.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3); medium resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust; tolerates heat well but needs watering in dry periods; benefits from basic plant protection in high disease pressure sites.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny positions with well-drained soil; recommended spacing 60 cm for mass planting, 50 cm for hedging, 90 cm as specimen; density about 2.8 plants/m² (square) or 3.2 plants/m² (hexagonal); medium maintenance, occasional treatments may be required.
LOUISE DE MARILLAC™ offers long-season pink flowering, a tidy upright habit and a long-lived own-root shrub that settles in reliably over the years; consider it if you want a beautiful rose that stays manageable.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
LOUISE DE MARILLAC™ – pink flowerbed shrub rose - Massad
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Colour Fading Description:
As the flower opens, the medium-pink and baby-pink tones fade to a light pink, becoming almost whitish in places towards the end; in cool conditions the colour is richer, while in hot weather it fades more noticeably.
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
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