Uniform, rich crimson-red shade with a subtle mauve undertone. - heritage rose, portland rose - very strong, far-scented rose - classic, rose-like character
– Classic crimson blooms with mauve tones
– Very strong, far-reaching rose fragrance
– Reliable remontant flowering all season
– Compact, bushy habit with dense foliage
– Excellent hardiness to about -30 °C Gné speisialta: Bronntar an RHS Award of Garden Merit air, rogha iontaofa do ngairdíní baile.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
23,30 €
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ROSE DE RESHT – crimson historic Portland rose
If You dream of a romantic front garden that looks effortlessly cared for, ROSE DE RESHT is a compact, heritage Portland rose that fits beautifully into small Irish gardens and cottage-style beds. Its neat, bushy growth and manageable height suit narrower borders where wind and rain are frequent, and where soil can stay heavy and moisture-retentive in our climate. The richly layered, rosette blooms appear in generous flushes from early summer, with a particularly abundant second flowering that keeps beds colourful well into the season. Each medium-sized flower opens a deep crimson with mauve undertones, before softening to a dusky purple-lilac, giving You ever-changing interest on a single plant. ROSE DE RESHT is famous for its very strong, far-reaching perfume – a classic Damask fragrance that makes even a small seating area feel luxurious. As an own-root shrub, it settles in gradually and can regenerate from its base, offering long-term reliability and ornamental value with relatively simple care. Planted in a 2-litre pot, it arrives already well rooted and ready to establish; focus on steady moisture and drainage in year one, leafy shoot development in year two, and by year three You can expect the full, richly flowered effect.
Rose de Resht shows very full, rosette-shaped blooms with more than 40 petals.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden beds along paths or driveways
Its compact, bushy habit (around 85–135 cm) keeps front beds tidy without overwhelming windows or paths, while dense foliage gives a full, finished look that suits average-sized family plots and makes everyday upkeep manageable for beginners
Cottage-style borders near the house
The very full, rosette-shaped crimson blooms with mauve tones echo traditional cottage gardens, creating a richly textured backdrop for perennials and herbs, perfect if You want romance and heritage character without complex planting schemes for homeowners
Small seating areas and patios
With its very strong, far-scented classic rose fragrance, a single shrub close to a bench or patio door can perfume summer evenings, giving You a sensory focal point that feels indulgent even in tight spaces and suits fragrance-loving gardeners
Mixed borders with shrubs and perennials
Medium height and bushy growth allow it to sit mid-border among shrubs and perennials, providing repeat flushes of colour that knit different plants together, ideal when You want a stable, long-lived framework for evolving plant combinations for planners
Small groups of 3–5 roses for impact
Recommended spacing of 65 cm in beds lets small groups quickly form a dense, coherent mass of foliage and flowers, building a strong visual block without high maintenance, a good approach if You prefer simple, repeatable planting ideas for busy
Low, informal flowering hedges
Planting at about 55 cm for hedging creates a softly rounded, flowering line that defines paths or boundaries; own-root growth means the hedge can thicken from the base and recover well over time, giving long-term shape for practical-minded families
Large patio containers and courtyard corners
In a minimum 40–50 litre container with good drainage, this variety’s bushy structure and remontant flowering provide a reliable, upright feature that copes with moisture and cool, breezy spells common in our Atlantic-influenced weather, ideal for urban balconies
Partially shaded beds near walls or fences
Suitability for partial shade means it can flower well where direct sun is limited, such as east-facing walls or spots shaded for part of the day, helping You turn awkward corners into attractive features that still feel low effort for time-pressed starters
Decorating ideas
Cottage Scent Corner – Plant ROSE DE RESHT beside a small bench, underplanted with lavender and catmint for a fragrant, romantic nook – ideal for fragrance lovers wanting a calm evening retreat
Crimson Entrance Border – Line a front path with a short row of these roses, edged with low-growing white alyssum to highlight the deep crimson blooms – great for homeowners who want a welcoming, tidy entrance
Heritage Mixed Bed – Combine this historic rose with blue salvias and pink hardy geraniums to create a soft, traditional border that flowers for months – suited to gardeners who enjoy classic, long-season displays
Patio Feature Pot – Grow one plant in a 40–50 litre terracotta container with trailing thyme at the edge for scent and texture – perfect for balcony and courtyard owners with limited planting space
Soft Screening Strip – Use a row of ROSE DE RESHT with airy companions like ornamental grasses and white gaura to form a loose, flowering screen – appealing to families wanting gentle privacy without heavy fencing
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Trade name ROSE DE RESHT, a heritage Portland rose in the Historical rose group; collection: Heritage rose; ARS exhibition name Rose de Resht; cultivar authenticity verified for pharmaROSA ORIGINAL 2-litre production.
Origin and breeding
Selection of Rosa × damascena with unknown breeder; believed to date from around 1880, later rediscovered and reintroduced in the United Kingdom in 1945; breeding institution and initial distributor are not documented.
Awards and recognitions
Holds the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit, indicating reliable garden performance, ornamental value and reasonable robustness under general conditions when grown with appropriate care and site selection.
Growth and structure
Bushy shrub reaching approximately 85–135 cm in height and 70–120 cm in spread, with dense, dark green matte foliage and moderate prickliness; forms a compact, well-filled bush suitable for beds, borders, hedges and containers.
Flower morphology
Very full, rosette-form flowers with more than 40 petals, produced mainly singly on stems; medium-sized blooms about 1.5–2.75 inches across; poor self-cleaning so spent flowers usually need deadheading to maintain a neat appearance.
Colour and phenology
Uniform rich crimson-red with subtle mauve undertones; buds nearly violet crimson, deepening at the tip; colour darkens in cool weather and softens to mauve with lilac-blue shimmer as blooms age; remontant with an abundant second flush.
Fragrance and aroma
Very strong, far-scented classic rose fragrance with a Damask character; perfume is notable even at a distance, making it a good choice for seating areas, entrances and paths where scent is a key design aim.
Rose hip characteristics
Rose hip set is generally poor due to the very double flowers, but where pollination succeeds it may form small spherical orange-red hips about 8–12 mm in diameter, adding a modest autumn interest in some seasons.
Resistance and hardiness
Winter-hardy to about −32 to −29 °C (USDA zone 4b, RHS H7, Swedish zone 5); disease resistance generally medium for black spot, powdery mildew and rust, requiring occasional monitoring and treatment in humid, high-pressure seasons.
Horticultural recommendations
Best used as bed, border, specimen, low hedge or cut flower; also suitable for large containers with at least 40–50 litres volume; maintenance medium with regular deadheading and basic pest control, plus spacing of 55–100 cm depending on use.
ROSE DE RESHT offers compact growth, powerful fragrance and generous repeat flowering on a long-lived own-root shrub that settles reliably into family gardens, making it a thoughtful choice if You would like a dependable, characterful rose.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
ROSE DE RESHT – crimson historic Portland rose
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
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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