Pastel, creamy pink with a pale whitish tint. In the second flowering phase it fades into a pearly colour. - historic, alba rose - extremely strong, noticeable from afar scented rose - classic, rose scented
– Extremely strong, classic rose fragrance
– Romantic pastel pink, fading to pearly white
– Hardy to USDA zone 4b, very robust
– Good tolerance of heat and temporary drought
– Ideal historic shrub for hedges and parks Gné speisialta: Alba oidhreachta le duaiseanna RHS AGΜ agus Dowager Queen.
Natural plant form – Living, vibrant garden
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
23,30 €
3.5(5663)
MAIDEN'S BLUSH – pale pink historic alba rose
Bring a touch of cottage-garden romance to Your front garden with MAIDEN'S BLUSH, a historic alba rose that thrives in typical Irish conditions, even where humidity and rain challenge other plants. Its upright, arching habit and soft, pearly pink flowers create a hedge or specimen shrub with real presence, looking especially at home beside stone walls or traditional cottages. This own-root shrub settles in steadily: roots in year one, more generous shoots in year two, then full ornamental impact by year three. Strongly scented, classic blooms fill the garden air in early summer, offering a nostalgic perfume that suits both relaxed family plots and more formal beds. Once planted and given basic care, this long-lived variety becomes a reliable, low-fuss companion that rewards You for many seasons.
Cup-shaped, double blooms in soft pale pink.
Great Maiden's Blush in full bloom, showing its soft pale pink flowers.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden focal shrub
The upright, arching habit and pale, blushing flowers create an immediate focal point near your front door or gate, giving classic structure without needing complicated pruning, perfect if you want easy charm as a busy homeowner
Cottage-style mixed border
Its vintage look and grey-green foliage blend naturally with perennials and grasses, giving a relaxed, cottage feel that still looks tidy in an average-sized Irish garden, ideal for those who like romantic borders but simple maintenance
Lightly shaded side garden
This alba rose tolerates partial shade, so it copes well on side paths or between houses where sun is limited, helping you turn awkward, dimmer corners into softly flowering spaces suited to small-plot urban gardeners
Informal flowering hedge
Planted at hedge spacing, the shrub forms a gently arching, seasonally flowering screen that defines boundaries without feeling harsh, suiting families who want privacy and beauty together with straightforward care for their garden
Low-input family rose bed
Once established, its good cold tolerance and sturdy shrub form mean it needs only basic feeding, watering and occasional deadheading, matching the needs of families seeking reliable roses that fit around real-life time
Heritage or period-style planting
As a documented historic rose from the 1800s, it fits perfectly into heritage-inspired schemes, lending authenticity and long-term presence for enthusiasts who value tradition but still expect robust, garden-worthy plants
Large container on patio or balcony
In a 40–50 litre container with good drainage, its strong fragrance and elegant form bring character to paved or coastal spaces that experience frequent wind and rain, suiting people wanting classic roses without a large border
Single-season scent showcase
The once-a-year, extremely strong flush of bloom offers an intense early-summer fragrance event, ideal if you like planning the garden around a memorable, scented moment that still comes from a long-lived, own-root rose
Decorating ideas
Front-Gate Welcome – Plant MAIDEN'S BLUSH by a picket fence with Gypsophila repens ‘Knuddel’ at its feet for a cloud of white beneath pink blooms – ideal for homeowners who want a gentle, welcoming first impression.
Cottage Trio – Combine it with lavender and catmint in a narrow border to echo rural cottage gardens while keeping upkeep simple – perfect for beginners seeking a soft, romantic look.
Grey-Green Harmony – Pair its pearly flowers with Artemisia schmidtiana ‘Nana’ and silvery foliage plants to create a calm, muted palette – suited to busy urban gardeners who like understated elegance.
Shady Side Charm – Use MAIDEN'S BLUSH along a lightly shaded path with ferns and white foxgloves for a cool, old-world corridor – great for those wanting beauty in less-than-sunny spots.
Patio Perfume Corner – Grow it in a 50-litre tub with trailing thyme and scented herbs to enjoy intense rose fragrance on summer evenings – ideal for balcony and terrace owners who love sitting out after work.
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Historic alba shrub rose marketed as Maiden's Blush – Heritage rose; American Rose Society exhibition name Great Maiden’s Blush; unregistered old garden variety from the Alba group.
Origin and breeding
Traditional alba rose, probably bred around the 1400s, with parentage Rosa alba maxima × a pink gallica or other old garden rose; first recorded distribution from Camden Park Nursery, Australia, in 1843.
Awards and recognitions
Holds the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit (2001) and American Rose Society Dowager Queen award from the Syracuse Rose Society show (1999), confirming strong garden performance and ornamental value.
Growth and structure
Medium to tall shrub, approximately 120–190 cm high and 100–160 cm wide, upright with arching canes, moderately dense, grey-green matte foliage, and sparsely thorned shoots suitable for hedging or specimen planting.
Flower morphology
Double, cup-shaped blooms with 26–39 petals in medium-sized clusters; flowers about 1.5–2.75 inches across, borne in trusses, with poor self-cleaning so spent blooms are best removed to keep the shrub tidy.
Colour and phenology
Soft, pastel creamy pink with a pale whitish tint; buds open pearly pink with champagne hues, then fade in strong sun to near white; once-flowering, providing a single, generous early-summer display rather than repeat blooms.
Fragrance and aroma
Classic, extremely strong old-rose fragrance, noticeable from a distance in still air; particularly intense around full bloom, making it ideal where scent is a priority in front gardens, seating areas or near frequently opened windows.
Rose hip characteristics
Occasionally produces small, ovoid hips 12–19 mm across, coloured orange-red; they add a discreet seasonal accent but should not be relied upon as a primary decorative feature in most garden designs.
Resistance and hardiness
Very hardy shrub rose, tolerating approximately −32 to −29 °C (RHS H7, USDA 4b, Swedish Zone 5); heat and temporary drought tolerant once established, with moderate resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in fertile, well-drained soil with regular watering in prolonged dry spells; plant 120–130 cm apart for hedging or massing; partial shade tolerant; moderate maintenance with some deadheading and occasional plant protection when needed.
MAIDEN'S BLUSH offers strong fragrance, historic charm and long-lived, own-root reliability, giving you a graceful, easy-care shrub rose for family gardens and patios; consider it if you would like a dependable heritage rose.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
MAIDEN'S BLUSH – pale pink historic alba rose
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Competition and Show Awards:
Royal Horticultural Society – Award of Garden Merit (2001); Syracuse Rose Society show – American Rose Society Dowager Queen award (1999)
Pollinator Attraction:
Its heavily double flower form (single/semi-double/double) and reduced accessibility of the stamens mean it attracts pollinators poorly.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Because its double flowers partially conceal the stamens, it attracts pollinators only to a limited extent and is primarily an ornamental cultivar.
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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