A soft off-white with a gentle hue, fading from very pale pink to near-white. - polyantha bedding rose - medium-strength, clearly scented rose - sweet, delicate character
– Romantic off-white blooms with pearlescent blush
– Compact, bushy growth for beds and borders
– Reliable repeat flowering through the season
– Medium-strength, sweet and delicate fragrance
– Good heat and drought tolerance when watered Special feature: Historic 1888 French polyantha, valued in cottage-style gardens.
Long-term presence – Familiar garden experience
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,30 €
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MARIE PAVIÉ – off-white flowerbed polyantha rose - Alégatière
If You dream of a reliable, dainty front-garden rose that simply gets on with the job, MARIE PAVIÉ is a time-tested choice for smaller Irish gardens. This compact, bushy polyantha carries neat clusters of off-white blooms that repeat generously from early summer well into autumn, creating a soft, romantic edging without taking over the space. The medium, sweet fragrance is noticeable as You pass, while the sparingly thorned stems stay relatively friendly to hands and children’s clothes. Its naturally tidy, rounded habit makes it easy to fit into narrow borders, low hedges and cottage-style beds, and it copes well with typical Irish showers and cooler spells when drainage is adequate. Own-root plants like this are grown for longevity, forming a stable, balanced bush that can regenerate from the base. In the first year it quietly builds roots, in the second it fills out with new shoots, and by the third season it shows its full cottage-garden ornamental value.
Freshly opened Marie Pavié bloom with a pearlescent pink flush on a creamy-white base.
Marie Pavié showing colour changes across several opening stages.
Freshly opened Marie Pavié bloom with a pearlescent pink glow on a creamy-white base.
Marie Pavié rose in full bloom, showing off-white semi-double flowers.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden edging along paths or driveways
Low, bushy and naturally compact, MARIE PAVIÉ creates a neat, welcoming line of off-white bloom without dominating the view, ideal where You want a gentle, classic look that stays in scale for small-family front gardens and beginners
Low, informal hedge around seating or lawn
Planting as a low hedge at the recommended spacing gives a soft, semi-transparent boundary with repeated flowering and a tidy outline, providing gentle structure that suits family gardens where a solid fence would feel too harsh yet privacy and definition are still desired for homeowners
Mixed cottage-style border with perennials
The airy clusters of pearly flowers combine beautifully with cranesbills and traditional perennials, offering a subtle backdrop that allows bolder colours to shine while the rose itself quietly repeats, ideal if You enjoy a relaxed, cottage look without complex pruning for hobby-gardeners
Small group planting in front of the house
Groups of three to five plants give an easy, cohesive feature that looks intentional without design expertise, and the uniform flower colour creates a calm, elegant accent by the front door, suiting busy households wanting reliable impact from a straightforward planting for urban-gardeners
Container planting on patio or balcony (40–50 litre minimum)
In a large, well-drained pot of at least 40–50 litres, its compact growth and continuous blooming provide a long season of interest close to seating areas, perfect when ground space is limited but You would still like a classic, scented rose presence for balcony-owners
Rural cottage garden beds with traditional companions
This historic French variety fits naturally among phlox, cranesbills and old-fashioned perennials, echoing classic cottage gardens while coping well with moist Irish conditions when planted in soil that drains freely after rain, ideal for those restoring or creating period-style gardens for country-gardeners
Family play garden with gentle, less-thorny shrubs
The sparsely thorned shoots are relatively kind to curious hands and stray footballs, and the dense foliage gives a soft, green backdrop, making it a good candidate for borders near play spaces where You still want roses but prefer a friendlier feel around children for families
Long-term planting where durability is valued
As an own-root, hardy variety introduced in 1888, MARIE PAVIÉ forms its own framework over time and can regenerate from the base if parts are damaged, supporting a long planting life and making it a sensible choice when You want a rose to settle in for years for planners
Decorating ideas
Classic path edging – Line a front path with MARIE PAVIÉ at hedge spacing for a low, creamy white border, then underplant with low blue catmint for contrast – ideal for busy homeowners wanting simple structure.
Cottage front bed – Combine small groups of this rose with garden phlox and cranesbills, letting the perennials weave through the clusters of off-white flowers – perfect for lovers of relaxed, romantic cottage style.
Patio focal container – Grow a single plant in a 40–50 litre pot with trailing ivy and seasonal bedding to soften the rim, placing it near seating so the sweet scent can be enjoyed – suited to balcony and patio gardeners.
Soft family boundary – Use a loose row along the lawn edge, interspersed with low ornamental grasses, to create a forgiving border that copes with everyday play – good for families wanting charm without fuss.
Historic accent corner – Plant MARIE PAVIÉ with old-style shrubs and a weathered bench to evoke a small period corner, emphasising its 19th-century heritage – appealing to gardeners who enjoy traditional, long-lived plantings.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Trade name MARIE PAVIÉ – Alégatière, also known as Marie Pavié Bedding rose. Polyantha bed rose, exhibition polyantha; shrub rose type. Unregistered cultivar, authenticity for this product verified 15.03.2025.
Origin and breeding
Historic French polyantha, bred by Alphonse Alégatière, introduced 1888. Parentage unknown. Initially distributed by C. H. Halstead in Australia. Belongs to the bedding rose collection for border and bedding use.
Growth and structure
Compact, bushy shrub 85–115 cm tall with a 50–70 cm spread. Dense, dark green, slightly glossy foliage, sparsely thorned canes. Suitable for edging, low hedges, specimen use and mixed borders in smaller gardens.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, cupped blooms with 13–25 petals, borne in clusters. Small flowers 0.5–1.5 inches across, with good self-cleaning so most spent blooms fall naturally, reducing deadheading work in everyday garden settings.
Colour and phenology
Soft off-white flowers with a very pale pink veil in bud, creamy-white when opening and icy white as they fade. Colour may blush slightly pink in cool weather and pale further in heat. Remontant with abundant repeat flowering.
Fragrance and aroma
Medium-strength, clearly perceptible rose scent with a sweet, delicate character. Fragrance is noticeable at close range, especially on still, mild days, adding sensory value along paths, seating areas and frequently used entrances.
Rose hip characteristics
Rose-hip production is usually sparse due to the semi-double flowers. When present, hips are small, spherical, 6–9 mm in diameter, and red RHS 43A, adding occasional discrete autumn interest without heavy seeding.
Resistance and hardiness
Very hardy shrub to about −29 to −32 °C (USDA zone 4b, RHS H7). Heat tolerance good with irrigation in drought. Foliage is moderately prone to powdery mildew and black spot, and very sensitive to rust, requiring regular monitoring.
Horticultural recommendations
Prefers well-drained soil with regular moisture and feeding. Needs consistent disease management in humid seasons. Suitable for borders, edging, containers, parks and low hedges. Recommended spacing 45–90 cm depending on use.
MARIE PAVIÉ offers compact, bushy growth, repeat off-white flowering and a friendly, sparsely thorned habit as an own-root rose that builds long-term strength in Your garden, making it a thoughtful choice if You value dependable charm over many years.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
MARIE PAVIÉ – off-white flowerbed polyantha rose - Alégatière
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator Attraction:
The strongly double flower form and limited accessibility of the stamens make it of low attractiveness to pollinators.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its semi-double blooms partly conceal the stamens, so it attracts pollinators only to a limited extent and is mainly valued as an ornamental variety
Rose Hip Notes:
Rose‑hip production is expected to be sparse due to the double flowers; occasionally spherical, red (RHS 43A) hips 6–9 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
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