Soft, creamy white base colour with a delicate ivory shade. - park rose - strong, clearly scented rose - fresh, lemony-rosy character
– Strong, fresh lemony-rosy fragrance
– Elegant cream-white, ivory-toned blooms
– Compact, bushy habit for borders and pots
– Reliable repeat flowering through the season
– Good winter hardiness to USDA Zone 6b Special feature: Premium silver rated rose for refined gardens.
Sophisticated floral colours – Natural plant form
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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MARITA – cream-white park rose - Scarman
If You would like a reliable shrub rose that simply fits into an Irish family garden, MARITA is a compact, bushy park rose with dense dark foliage and elegantly cupped, cream-white blooms that age to pearly off-white. Its naturally compact shape keeps borders neat without constant clipping, while the bushy foliage fills gaps in front gardens and cottage-style beds. The strong, fresh, lemony-rosy fragrance gives real character near paths, doors and patios, bringing classic rose scent close to where You sit and walk. In our wetter, cool conditions it copes steadily with typical Irish humidity and rainfall when planted in well-drained soil. As an own-root shrub it offers reassuring longevity, regrowing from its own wood if ever cut back hard, so it matures into a dependable garden feature over many seasons. It settles well in larger pots too, provided You choose at least a 40–50 litre container and water consistently. Think of its development as a gentle, manageable arc in Your garden: in year one the plant builds roots, in year two the bush and flowering pick up, and by year three MARITA usually shows its full ornamental value with generous, repeated flushes.
Closed bud of Marita shrub rose in pale yellowish-white.
Marita shrub rose with medium-sized, creamy-white blooms.
Marita shows very full, cup-shaped blooms in clustered form.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden feature shrub
The compact, bushy habit and dense foliage make MARITA ideal as a tidy, low-maintenance focal point near the front door or gate, giving dependable structure without needing complicated pruning for beginners
Small group in ornamental bed
Planting 3–5 shrubs at the recommended spacing creates a softly rounded, cream-white drift that repeats flower over summer, forming an easy-care, coherent group in average-sized family beds for homeowners
Mixed cottage-style border
The sophisticated cream-white to ivory colouring blends effortlessly with cottage favourites like lady’s mantle and lesser periwinkle, giving a romantic, relaxed look that still stays reasonably compact for cottage-gardeners
Container rose on patio or balcony
In a 40–50 litre pot with good drainage, MARITA’s bushy structure and repeat flowering bring classic rose charm to small paved spaces, suiting busy people who prefer straightforward watering and feeding for urban-gardeners
Low, scented seating-area planting
The medium height and strongly fresh, lemony-rosy fragrance work beautifully beside benches, paths or terraces, where You can enjoy the scent at close range without the plant overpowering the space for scent-lovers
Easy-care family garden shrub
Moderate disease resistance, own-root resilience and a naturally balanced shape mean MARITA copes well with typical Irish wet, cool spells when planted in reasonably drained soil, supporting low-effort gardening for busy-families
Long-term structural planting
As an own-root shrub rose, MARITA gradually builds a stable bush that can be rejuvenated by harder pruning if needed, providing a long-lived, reliable element in borders and hedging for long-term-planners
Seasonal highlight with repeat flowering
The remontant habit and generous second flush mean the plant can act as a recurring highlight from early summer onwards, with roots establishing first and top growth improving over the next two years for patient-gardeners
Decorating ideas
Front-door welcome – Position MARITA by your entrance path with lady’s mantle and dwarf grasses for a soft, light-reflecting welcome – ideal for homeowners who like a smart but undemanding front garden
Cream cottage drift – Plant three shrubs in a loose triangle among catmint and campanula to create a romantic cream-and-blue cottage border – perfect for fans of traditional rural Irish garden style
Patio perfume pot – Grow MARITA in a 40–50 litre terracotta container with trailing ivy and low thyme to enjoy fragrance on a small patio – good for balcony and courtyard gardeners with limited space
Calm evening corner – Combine MARITA with hydrangeas and soft ferns near a seating area so the pale blooms catch dusk light – suited to those seeking a quiet, relaxing garden nook
Neat family border – Line a short border with alternating MARITA and lavender for tidy structure, scent and easy upkeep – ideal for busy families wanting a simple, reliable planting scheme
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
MARITA – cream-white park rose - Scarman, shrub rose in the Park - shrub rose group; trade name MARITA Park - shrub rose Scarman; female given-name cultivar, own-root 2-litre pharmaROSA ORIGINAL plant.
Origin and breeding
Bred by John Scarman in Germany, breeding year 2010; parentage unknown; introduced around 2010, with limited historical data on registration and initial distribution currently available.
Growth and structure
Compact, bushy shrub rose, 90–140 cm high and 60–110 cm wide, with dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickliness; naturally forms a balanced bush suited to borders, groups and low hedging.
Flower morphology
Medium-sized, very full, cupped blooms with 40+ petals, borne mainly in clusters; remontant with a generous second flush, giving extended seasonal display on a well-branched, structural park-shrub framework.
Colour and phenology
Soft cream-white with delicate ivory tones; buds pale yellowish-white, opening creamy white then gently fading to off-white with pearly edges, main tone retained; colour retention moderate, particularly in strong sun and rain.
Fragrance and aroma
Strong, clearly noticeable scent with a fresh, lemony-rosy character; fragrance best appreciated near paths, entrances and seating areas; dense petal structure prioritises ornamental and sensory value over pollinator access.
Rose hip characteristics
Occasional, small ellipsoidal hips, 10–15 mm in diameter, orange-red when ripe; not a heavy fruiting variety, hips provide modest late-season interest rather than a main ornamental feature.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to approximately –21 to –18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3); moderate resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; benefits from good air circulation and routine monitoring in humid seasons.
Horticultural recommendations
Suitable for borders, specimens, containers and occasional cut flowers; medium maintenance with some pest and disease care; spacing 80–160 cm depending on use, 1.2–1.4 plants/m² for mass planting or hedging layouts.
MARITA – cream-white park rose - Scarman offers compact, bushy growth, strong lemony-rosy fragrance and long-lived own-root resilience, giving You a reliable, easy-care rose for everyday family gardens if You decide it suits your plans.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
MARITA – cream-white park rose - Scarman
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator Attraction:
Its very double (40+ petal) blooms have limited attractiveness to pollinators because the dense, fully double form restricts stamen accessibility.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Very double (very full), with 40+ petal flowers — primarily ornamental; pollinator-friendly: limited
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.
