Delicate, pastel light pink that shines with a uniform tone. - hybrid tea rose - medium-strength, distinctly scented rose - pleasant, rosy character
– XL, elegant pale pink hybrid teas
– Medium-strong, distinctly rosy fragrance
– Upright, dense bush ideal for beds
– Very good heat and drought tolerance
– Hardy down to –32 °C, reliable outdoors Gné speisialta: Foirfe mar rós gearrtha lonnrach i mbúidéil.
Supports local wildlife – Long-term presence
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,80 €
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MARCSIKA – pale pink hybrid tea rose - Márk
With its gently cupped blooms and elegant habit, MARCSIKA is a rose You can simply plant and enjoy. The large, pastel flowers are a soft, luminous pink that gradually turn almost white with creamy highlights, giving Your beds a refined, romantic look from early summer to autumn. The blooms are generously sized and perfect for cutting, so You can bring their medium-strength, distinctly rosy fragrance indoors without sacrificing the look of the bush. This upright rose builds a dense, mid-green foliage framework that keeps its shape over the years, supported by a hardy, own-root system for a long ornamental lifespan. It tolerates periods of heat and dry weather well, which makes it reassuringly easy to keep in shape even when Irish summers turn unexpectedly warm after days of rainfall. In its first year it focuses on roots, the second on strong, flowering shoots, and by the third season it settles into its full, stable garden presence, giving You a quietly dependable hybrid tea for front gardens and modest family plots.
Marcsika shows an XL-sized, pale pink bloom in comparison with a size reference.
Closed bud of the pale pink Marcsika hybrid tea rose.
Marcsika shows a cupped, double bloom with a pronounced mid-centre elevation.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden focal rose
The large, elegant hybrid tea blooms stand out clearly against the upright, medium-height bush, creating a tidy focal point that looks “properly planted” even in small Irish front gardens, ideal for the time-poor but style-conscious beginner
Neat flower bed by the entrance
MARCSIKA’s dense, mid-green foliage and pastel, fading-to-cream blooms give a welcoming, well-groomed impression beside paths and front doors, with simple deadheading all that is usually needed for a long, orderly display for the busy home gardener
Small group planting (3–5 bushes)
Planted at the recommended spacing, several bushes knit into a coherent, balanced group that holds its structure for many years, the own-root habit supporting steady regrowth and a reliable long-term framework valued by planning-focused owners
Cutting patch for home bouquets
The extra-large, cupped flowers on long, straight stems are ideal for cutting, allowing You to harvest classic, pale-pink roses for vases while the plant continues to flower, a pleasure for anyone who enjoys arranging home-grown blooms
Cottage-style mixed border
Its soft, pastel colouring blends beautifully with perennials such as bee balm or knotweed, slipping easily into traditional cottage schemes without clashing, which appeals to lovers of relaxed, rural-style gardens
Heat- and drought-prone spots
Very good tolerance of summer heat and short dry spells helps MARCSIKA stay presentable when watering is less frequent, making it suitable for sunnier, more exposed areas typical of sheltered, wall-backed urban plots
Wildlife-accented family garden
By remaining in place for many years as an own-root shrub, MARCSIKA provides long-term structure and occasional hips that support local wildlife, fitting nicely into family gardens where birds and seasonal interest are genuinely welcome
Irish garden with heavy, wet soil
Once established, its robust root system copes well if You improve drainage in heavier ground, providing a resilient framework that handles periods of wet, Atlantic-influenced weather followed by sudden warm spells valuable to coastal garden owners
Decorating ideas
Pastel Welcome Border – Plant MARCSIKA in a short row by the front path with lavender and low catmint for a soft, scented entrance – ideal for homeowners wanting an easy, pretty welcome.
Romantic Cutting Corner – Combine 3 MARCSIKA bushes with Gaillardia and bee balm in a sunny side bed, giving You armfuls of cut flowers and colour – perfect for bouquet-loving hobby gardeners.
Cottage Gate Pairing – Place one rose on each side of a garden gate, underplanted with white campanula and hardy geraniums for a gentle, country feel – suited to rural cottage-garden fans.
Calm Patio Backdrop – Use MARCSIKA behind a row of potted herbs like rosemary and thyme to give soft pink height and fragrance behind useful plants – good for small urban patios and balconies.
Soft-Edge Mixed Bed – Set MARCSIKA among low ornamental grasses and pale hydrangeas to create a smooth transition from lawn to border – attractive for families wanting a neat but relaxed garden frame.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Marcsika is a hybrid tea rose marketed as “MARCSIKA – pale pink hybrid tea rose - Márk”, belonging to the Hybrid Tea group; trade name Marcsika Hybrid tea rose Márk, authenticity verified for pharmarosa.ie.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Márk Gergely in Hungary in 1997 at the Kertészeti Kutató Intézet, Budapest; introduced to the market by PharmaRosa Ltd., with exact registration and initial introduction years not fully documented.
Growth and structure
Vigorous, upright shrub reaching about 100–140 cm in height and 50–70 cm in spread, with moderately thorny stems and dense, slightly glossy, mid-green foliage that forms a stable, well-filled bush in beds or as a specimen.
Flower morphology
Large, double flowers with 26–39 petals, hybrid tea form with a cupped shape and pronounced central elevation; blooms are mainly solitary on stems, offering a classic exhibition-style appearance and suitability for cutting.
Colour and phenology
Delicate pastel light pink with silky cool outer petals and richer candy-pink inner tones, gradually fading to very pale pink with creamy highlights; colour retention is modest, and flowers typically show soft, uniform tones in full bloom.
Fragrance and aroma
Moderate, distinctly rosy fragrance with a pleasant, classic character noticeable both in the garden and when used as cut flowers; strong enough to appreciate on warm, still days without being overwhelming near seating areas.
Rose hip characteristics
Due to its double blooms, hips form only occasionally; when present they are small, ovoid, around 12–18 mm across, and orange-red in colour, with modest value for late-season ornamental or wildlife interest.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to approximately –32 to –29 °C (USDA 4b, RHS H7) with very good heat and drought tolerance; disease resistance is medium, so occasional preventive care for black spot, mildew and rust is recommended in humid regions.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with improved drainage and fertile soil; suitable for flower beds, specimen planting and cutting gardens; space at 50–90 cm depending on use, with light pruning and regular deadheading supporting repeat flowering.
MARCSIKA offers large, romantic pale-pink blooms, strong heat and drought tolerance and dependable, long-lived own-root growth, making it a reassuring choice if You want a graceful hybrid tea that settles in and rewards simple care over many seasons.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
MARCSIKA – pale pink hybrid tea rose - Márk
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Flower Colour:
Delicate, pastel light pink that shines with a uniform tone.
Closed Bud:
The outer surface has a pearly, barely pink tint with a slight silvery sheen.
Freshly Opened Flower:
The outer petals are a silky, cool pink, while the inner petals show a slightly richer, candy-pink tone.
Full Bloom:
Uniform, mirror‑smooth pale pink that becomes slightly lighter towards the edges of the petals.
Pre-Fading Flower:
The pink gradually fades to an almost white-pink, with delicate creamy highlights.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening the pink tone gradually fades; at full bloom it is a pale pink, and before the flower fades it is almost white-pink with delicate creamy highlights.
Pollinator Attraction:
Limited data on flower structure; as a tea hybrid it may be less attractive to pollinators, since a double bloom form and reduced stamen accessibility often decrease pollinator attraction.
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.
