On a pale ivory ground, irregular vivid raspberry-pink streaks and spots run along the petals. - historic, gallica rose - medium-strength, well-scented rose - clean, Gallica-style rosy character
– Striking pink‑and‑white striped blooms
– Medium, classic Gallica fragrance
– Hardy to severe frost, reliable in cold areas
– Compact shrub for beds, hedges and edging
– Barely thorny, easier to handle and prune Gné speisialta: Bláth aonbhuailte le taispeántas samhraidh drámatúil.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
23,30 €
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ROSA MUNDI – pink-and-white historic Gallica rose
This celebrated Gallica shrub brings a touch of living history to your garden with its raspberry-striped blooms and quietly romantic charm. Once planted, it settles into a compact, bushy shape that suits Irish front gardens and cottage borders, coping well with our cool summers and the kind of humidity that often encourages fungal problems. Its semi-double flowers appear in generous clusters, creating a memorable display in early summer, then the plant rests, leaving a tidy, leafy structure that is barely thorny and easy to work around in family spaces. As an own-root rose it is bred for longevity, building roots in year one, stronger shoots in year two and its full ornamental character by year three, so You can look forward to a stable, maturing shrub rather than constant replanting. The softly matt grey‑green foliage frames the pink‑and‑cream striping beautifully and, with only medium maintenance needs, Rosa Mundi offers historical charm in a form that fits modern, time‑pressed gardeners.
Semi-double, cupped blooms of Rosa Mundi.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden feature shrub
Its compact, moderately dense bush fits neatly into small front beds, giving a defined, romantic focal point without overwhelming pathways or windows; the once‑a‑year flower show is easy to appreciate and then tidy to live with for beginners
Cottage-style flower bed
The striped pink‑and‑white blooms and matt grey‑green foliage blend perfectly with informal perennials, evoking traditional cottage gardens while remaining manageable in size and care, ideal for Irish homes seeking old‑world charm with modern ease for homeowners
Low hedge or boundary line
Planted at recommended hedge spacing, its compact habit and moderate density give a soft, visually interesting boundary that stays user‑friendly thanks to its barely thorny shoots, making routine clipping and access simpler for families
Edging along paths and drives
Used at the front of borders or along paths, Rosa Mundi forms a colourful, tidy edging strip in early summer, then a restrained green line afterwards, helping You keep an ordered look without constant deadheading or shaping work for busy-gardeners
Urban mixed border in partial shade
This historic shrub accepts partial shade, so it copes well between houses or beside taller shrubs, still flowering reliably where full sun can be limited in urban plots, an advantage for tight Irish front gardens for city-dwellers
Cut-flower corner in a family garden
The large, cupped, semi-double flowers carry a medium Gallica fragrance and hold their colour well, so a few stems can be cut for short-lived but striking arrangements, giving seasonal scent indoors without needing a dedicated cutting garden for rose-lovers
Naturalistic or historical-style planting
As a documented historic Gallica sport, it brings authentic period character to naturalistic schemes, where its once‑blooming cycle and gently arching habit fit especially well with looser grasses and heritage-inspired perennials for collectors
Small group planting for impact
Planting 3–5 shrubs at the suggested density creates a coherent mass of striped colour in early summer while remaining manageable to water and maintain in Ireland’s wet climate with occasional drainage challenges for small-gardens
Decorating ideas
Cottage-edging trio – Line a low border by the front path with 3 Rosa Mundi, underplanting with sweet alyssum for a soft white carpet and gentle scent – ideal for homeowners who like a welcoming, traditional entrance.
Historic focal circle – Plant a small circular bed of 5 shrubs around a birdbath, mixing in small scabious for airy contrast – perfect for enthusiasts who want a simple but historically themed centrepiece.
Grey-green contrast bed – Pair Rosa Mundi with Artemisia and low grasses so the striped flowers float above silvery foliage – suited to gardeners seeking a refined, low-fuss, colour-and-texture display.
Relaxed hedge strip – Create a loose, flowering boundary with a single row, adding lavender at intervals for additional scent and structure – good for families wanting soft separation without harsh fencing.
Shaded side-garden mix – Use Rosa Mundi in a part-shade side border with ferns and hydrangeas, letting the striped flowers brighten a cooler spot – attractive for urban gardeners working with narrow, overshadowed spaces.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Trade name Rosa Mundi, historical Gallica rose; ARS exhibition name R. gallica versicolor; unregistered sport of Rosa gallica officinalis from the Historical rose collection.
Origin and breeding
Natural striped sport of Rosa gallica officinalis, recorded since at least 1581; breeder and original distributor unknown, preserved through long-term garden cultivation and traditional propagation.
Growth and structure
Compact shrub 85–130 cm high and 90–140 cm wide, with moderately dense, matt grey‑green foliage and relatively few thorns; forms a tidy, rounded bush suitable for beds, borders and low hedges.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, cupped blooms in clusters, typically 13–25 petals; large flowers of about 7–10 cm diameter, self-cleaning to a moderate degree, though some spent petal remnants may remain.
Colour and phenology
Pale ivory to creamy-white background with vivid raspberry-pink streaks and spots; striping strongest in cooler weather, colour lightening slightly in strong sun; once-blooming with a concentrated early-summer display.
Fragrance and aroma
Medium-strength Gallica fragrance with a clean, classic rosy character; noticeable at close range in still conditions, especially when several blooms open together in early summer clusters.
Rose hip characteristics
Rose hips form rarely due to floral mutation; occasional ellipsoidal fruits 10–16 mm across, orange-red (RHS 37A), appearing sporadically after flowering in favourable seasons.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to about −32 to −29 °C (USDA 4b, RHS H7); medium resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, generally reliable in average garden conditions with basic monitoring and timely care.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in reasonably drained soil with regular watering in dry spells; spacing 100–180 cm depending on use; suitable for flower beds, edging, hedges, cut flowers, urban green spaces and naturalistic gardens.
ROSA MUNDI offers a compact, barely thorny historic shrub with a once-a-year burst of striped colour and steady long-term structure, and as an own-root plant it establishes for years of reliable garden use, making it a thoughtful choice to plant now.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
ROSA MUNDI – pink-and-white historic Gallica rose
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Rose Hip Notes:
Because of its mutated flower structure, rose-hip formation is rare; occasionally a 10–16 mm diameter, ellipsoidal, orange-red (RHS 37A) rose hip may develop.
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.
