Warm mid-pink tone with a slight raspberry sheen in sunlight. - historic, bourbon rose - very strong, long-lasting scented rose - sweet-scented
– Abundant, very full, classic rosette blooms
– Strong, long‑lasting sweet fragrance
– Reliable repeat flowering through the season
– Good hardiness to approx. –26 °C
– Medium resistance to key rose diseases Gné speisialta: Rose clasaiceach Bourbon ó 1851, do ghairdíní oidhreachta.
Long-term security – Sophisticated garden style
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
23,30 €
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LOUISE ODIER – pink historic Bourbon rose - Margottin
If You dream of a romantic Irish front garden that almost looks after itself, Louise Odier is a classic Bourbon shrub rose that settles in calmly and responds well to our humid, changeable weather and heavy soil once You provide basic drainage. Its fragrance is famously rich and sweet, filling paths and patio seating areas with an old‑rose perfume from midsummer onwards, while the fully double, warm pink blossoms repeat generously in clustered rosettes. As an own‑root shrub it builds a naturally balanced framework that can regenerate from the base, giving longevity and steady ornamental value over many years without complicated pruning. In the first year it concentrates on roots, in the second on building strong shoots, and by the third season it usually reaches full impact as a lush, upright, mid‑green bush that anchors cottage‑style beds and family gardens alike.
Freshly opened bloom of Louise Odier, showing the warm pink outer petals and deeper inner tones.
Louise Odier at full bloom, showing its very full pink Bourbon flowers.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden specimen near entrance or porch
The tall, upright shrub form and very full, warm pink blooms create an immediate focal point that reads as “proper garden” with little effort, giving dependable structure and scent right by the front door for busy homeowners who value a welcoming, low‑fuss display for beginners
Cottage-style mixed border with perennials
Historic Bourbon character, dense foliage and repeat flowering pair beautifully with airy cottage perennials, while its own‑root habit supports a long‑lived, regenerating framework that gradually settles into the planting, ideal for relaxed Irish cottage borders for romantics
Small group of 3 shrubs in a lawn or park corner
Planting three shrubs at the recommended distances creates a rounded, billowing mass of mid‑green foliage and scented clusters, giving strong visual presence, yet needing only occasional shaping and deadheading in a family‑use lawn area for planners
Partial-shade side garden or east-facing bed
This variety tolerates partial shade, so it continues to flower and hold colour where many modern roses sulk, making it suitable for the typical Irish side passage or east‑facing bed that gets morning or dappled light for side‑gardens
Cutting patch for scented bouquets
Medium-sized, very full, richly scented rosettes on reasonably long, upright stems lend themselves to cutting; with repeat flushes through the season You can take fragrant, traditional bouquets indoors without spoiling the shrub’s garden effect for home‑florists
Hedging or loose flowering screen
Planted at closer hedge spacing, the bushy, thorny nature and dense foliage make a romantic, flowering screen that marks boundaries while remaining softer and prettier than a hard fence, well suited to period or cottage‑style plots for boundary‑makers
Coastal or exposed garden with basic drainage
Once established, this robust shrub copes well with damp, breezy Irish conditions when planted into soil improved for drainage, making it reassuring for gardeners dealing with wind and rain near the Atlantic coast or hilltop sites for coastal‑owners
Large container on patio, balcony or terrace
Can be grown in a generous 40–50 litre container with regular watering and feeding, bringing heritage charm and strong scent right up to seating areas, while the own‑root base offers good long‑term stability in a pot for balcony‑gardeners
Decorating ideas
Cottage trio – Plant three shrubs in a loose triangle, underplant with Feverfew and low catmint for a billowing, storybook cottage look – ideal for lovers of informal, romantic gardens
Perfumed path – Line a front path with single specimens spaced widely, weaving in lavender and rosemary to frame warm pink rosettes with evergreen scent – perfect for busy homeowners wanting easy daily pleasure
Pastel corner – Combine with hydrangeas and white Obedient plant in a semi‑shaded corner for a long‑season, pastel palette of pinks and whites – suited to small family gardens needing a soft focal point
Vintage cutting bed – Create a narrow cutting strip with Louise Odier, cosmos and annual sweet peas so You can pick nostalgic, scented bouquets all summer – great for creative gardeners who like home arrangements
Patio statement – Grow one shrub in a 50‑litre terracotta pot, underplant with trailing thyme and violas for year‑round interest – ideal for urban balconies and terraces where space is limited but style matters
Technical cultivar profile
Feature
Data
Name and registration
Historic Bourbon shrub rose, trade name Louise Odier – Heritage rose – Margottin; old garden rose exhibition class, unregistered cultivar, feminine given‑name type, part of the Historical rose group.
Origin and breeding
Bourbon rose derived from an 'Émile Courtier' seedling, bred by Jacques‑Julien Margottin, Jules Margottin Père & Fils, France; introduced around 1851 and now valued as a heritage shrub for traditional gardens.
Growth and structure
Vigorous, upright to bushy shrub 150–220 cm high and 120–190 cm wide, densely thorned, with mid‑green, slightly glossy foliage forming a full, leafy framework suitable for specimens, screens and loose hedging.
Flower morphology
Very full, rosette‑shaped flowers with over 40 petals, medium sized clusters on branching stems; remontant, with generous repeat flowering where spent blooms are removed, giving good ornamental continuity in season.
Colour and phenology
Warm mid‑pink blooms with a soft raspberry sheen; buds intense pink, opening to deeper inner petals and paler outer ones, then fading to powder‑pink pastels; colour holds well, lightening more quickly in strong sun.
Fragrance and aroma
Very strong, classic old‑rose fragrance with sweet notes; long‑lasting scent around the bush in warm, still weather; primarily ornamental rather than for culinary or cosmetic use but excellent for scented garden seating.
Rose hip characteristics
Due to the highly double flowers hip set is usually sparse; when present, hips are small, spherical, 9–15 mm in diameter and red, adding occasional seasonal interest without significant self‑seeding.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to about −26 to −23 °C (RHS H7, USDA 5b, Swedish zone 4); resistant to powdery mildew and black spot with moderate rust sensitivity; appreciates regular watering in prolonged heat or drought spells.
Horticultural recommendations
Use as specimen, in flower beds, park plantings or for cut flowers; space 90–165 cm depending on purpose; tolerates partial shade, needs medium maintenance with occasional disease checks and basic deadheading.
LOUISE ODIER offers richly scented, repeat pink blooms on a long‑lived, own‑root shrub that adapts well over time in Irish family gardens, giving You dependable romance with relatively modest care, should You wish to plant a heritage favourite.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
LOUISE ODIER – pink historic Bourbon rose - Margottin
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Flower Colour:
Warm mid-pink tone with a slight raspberry sheen in sunlight.
Closed Bud:
Compact, intense pink bud with the tip delicately shaded to carmine.
Freshly Opened Flower:
The outer petals are paler, the inner ones a deeper pink with a silky sheen.
Full Bloom:
Uniform warm pink, with a delicate purplish hue appearing in the centre.
Pre-Fading Flower:
The colour fades to powder pink with a soft pastel tone.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening the uniform warm pink gradually fades to a powder-pink; in strong sunlight it lightens slightly faster, while in cool conditions it remains more vivid.
Rose Hip Notes:
Due to its very double flowers, rose‑hip formation is likely to be minimal; occasionally globular red rose hips 9–15 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.
