Deep raspberry-red bloom, with a delicate light-pink speckled edge. - flower bed shrub rose - very weak, barely perceptible scented rose - discreet, delicate character
– Deep raspberry-pink blooms with luminous tones
– Compact, bushy habit for structured bedding
– Reliable repeat flowering for long display
– Very hardy, thrives in cold climates
– Medium disease resistance, black spot resistant Special feature: Forms charming orange hips for autumn interest.
Sustainable garden design – Shapes and contours
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,30 €
4(6099)
MORDEN RUBY™ – pink bedding shrub rose - Marshall
Bring reliable colour to your garden with MORDEN RUBY™, a bushy bedding rose that delivers clusters of raspberry-pink flowers with a charming, cottage-style look. This compact shrub forms a rounded bush that suits small front gardens and family plots, coping well with Ireland’s damp weather and heavy soil when you provide reasonable drainage. Its semi-double blooms repeat through summer, giving a long season of colour with only moderate deadheading and straightforward basic care. As an own-root, 2‑litre plant it settles in steadily, building roots in year one, stronger shoots in year two and full ornamental value by year three for lasting structure. The flowers are moderately pollinator-friendly, drawing bees with accessible stamens while the dark, glossy foliage adds depth even between flushes. Plant once, keep it watered in dry spells, and enjoy a dependable, easy-going garden feature that fits naturally into relaxed, romantic Irish cottage borders.
Morden Ruby™ in closed bud stage
Closed bud of Morden Ruby™ with rich raspberry-pink colour.
Morden Ruby™ at different flower-opening stages
Freshly opened Morden Ruby™ bloom with a warm raspberry-coral pink centre.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden bedding strip along a path or driveway
The bushy, rounded habit and medium height create a neat, welcoming edge that softens hard surfaces without blocking windows or views, ideal when you want a tidy but not fussy look for a small family front garden homeowners
Low-maintenance flowering bed near the house
Reliable repeat flowering with semi-double clusters gives plenty of seasonal colour from a few plants; maintenance stays simple with only moderate deadheading and basic feeding, keeping work light after busy weekdays busy-gardeners
Small group planting of 3–5 shrubs in a mixed border
Planted in a loose group, the shrubs knit together into a flowing, rounded mass, giving structure and depth among perennials while the own-root plants mature steadily into a long-lived feature that ages gracefully hobby-gardeners
Coastal or exposed family gardens with damp, heavy soil
Hardy to very low winter temperatures and bred for tough climates, this rose copes well in Irish conditions when you give it reasonable drainage, suiting gardens that see frequent rain, wind and cool spells Irish-gardeners
Pollinator-friendly cottage-style border
Semi-double flowers with partially open centres offer moderate access to pollen, attracting visiting bees while still looking full and decorative, fitting nicely among other wildlife-friendly cottage plants like lavender and hardy herbs nature-lovers
Colour accent near seating areas and patios
The medium-sized, raspberry-pink blooms with soft, fading tones give gentle, relaxed colour close to where you sit, without overpowering fragrance or gaudy tones, and the glossy foliage keeps the shrub attractive between flushes patio-owners
Informal flowering hedge or boundary marker
With its bushy, moderately thorny growth and good height, a line of plants creates a soft, informal hedge that defines space, offers some deterrent to pets straying, and keeps a manageable width in average gardens family-gardens
Large containers on sunny balconies or terraces
In a minimum 40–50 litre container with good drainage, the compact, bushy form and repeat bloom provide long-season colour, while the own-root plant gradually builds a stable framework that responds well to simple annual pruning balcony-gardeners
Decorating ideas
Cottage welcome – Plant a trio by the front gate with lavender and catmint to create a soft, romantic entrance that flowers for months – ideal for lovers of traditional cottage gardens
Raspberry ribbon – Use a single row along a driveway, underplant with low-growing thyme for scented groundcover and a clean, colourful line – great for busy homeowners wanting easy structure
Soft sunset bed – Combine with pale peach roses, white gaura and silver foliage plants for a gentle, sunset-hued border that glows in evening light – perfect for relaxed evening seating areas
Wildlife corner – Mix with hardy geraniums, lavender and a small dogwood to give layered interest and pollen, plus autumn hips for birds – suited to nature-friendly family gardens
Patio focal pot – Grow one plant in a 50 litre tub with trailing ivy and seasonal bedding around the base for a long-flowering patio feature – ideal for compact urban spaces
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
MORDEN RUBY™ bedding rose, shrub / bed rose type; ARS exhibition name Morden Ruby, bred for hardy landscape use, sold here as a pharmaROSA ORIGINAL own-root, 2-litre garden plant.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Henry H. Marshall at Agriculture Canada, Morden Research Station, from ‘Fire King’ × (‘J.W. Fargo’ × ‘Assiniboine’); breeding in 1964, introduced and registered in 1977 as a robust hardy shrub.
Growth and structure
Bushy shrub, about 85–115 cm high and 105–135 cm wide, moderately thorny with fairly dense, dark green, glossy foliage, forming a rounded, well-branched shape suitable for bedding, edging and low hedging.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, cup-shaped clusters, 13–25 petals per bloom, medium size at approximately 4–7 cm across, borne in trusses, repeating well through the season with an abundant second flush after initial flowering.
Colour and phenology
Deep raspberry-red to warm pink tones with speckled, lighter edges; colour gently fades to dusty, pearly pink in sun, stronger in cool weather; clusters flower repeatedly from early summer into autumn.
Fragrance and aroma
Very weak fragrance with a discreet, delicate character; scent is barely noticeable in the garden, making it suitable where strong perfume is not desired, with visual effect being the primary ornamental feature.
Rose hip characteristics
Moderate set of small, spherical orange hips about 7–11 mm in diameter; they add a light seasonal accent in late season and provide some wildlife interest without heavily affecting the plant’s overall flowering show.
Resistance and hardiness
Very hardy shrub rose, USDA zone 3a, RHS H7, tolerating approximately −40 to −37 °C; moderate drought and heat tolerance if watered in long dry spells; disease resistance medium, with good black spot tolerance.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun, average garden soil with decent drainage; space 110–180 cm depending on use. Medium maintenance with occasional plant protection; suits beds, hedging, park plantings and long-lived family gardens.
MORDEN RUBY™ offers bushy, long-lasting colour with repeat flowering and strong hardiness, and as an own-root rose it settles into a stable, enduring shrub for your family garden, worth considering for your next planting choice.
Cultivar Name Meaning:
"Ruby" refers to the ruby gemstone and to the flower's ruby-red colour, while "Morden" denotes the name of the breeding station.
Flower Colour:
Deep raspberry-red bloom, with a delicate light-pink speckled edge.
Closed Bud:
Rich raspberry-pink–cyclamen, slightly darkening towards the tips, with a paler rosy sheen on the outer surface.
Freshly Opened Flower:
Warm, raspberry–coral pink centre, the outer petal zone softens to a lighter blush pink with occasional subtle, luminous lightening at the margin.
Full Bloom:
Even, medium‑deep pink overall tone with a raspberry hue, the inner petals richer and deeper, with slight lightening at the edges and delicate marbled lightening in places.
Pre-Fading Flower:
The pink softens and fades to a dusty–powdery rose, while the edges may take on a pearly/creamy hue.
Colour Fading Description:
As the bloom opens, the medium‑deep raspberry‑pink gradually mutes and fades to a dusty‑powder pink, the edges in places lightening to a pearly/creamy tone; in strong sunlight it fades slightly faster, while in cool conditions it appears more vivid.
Pollinator Attraction:
Semi-double flowers with 13–25 petals moderately attract pollinators, as the semi-double form and somewhat concealed stamens reduce but do not eliminate insect access.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
With its semi-double (13–25 petal) flowers it is moderately pollinator-friendly, the stamens are partially accessible.
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.
