Scented Memory™ hybrid tea rose – pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL
If You dream of a rose that brings fragrance and lasting memories to a small Irish garden without complicated routines, Scented Memory™ is a dependable choice. This upright hybrid tea forms a neat, uniform bush with glossy foliage and large, classic blooms that open a rich peach and slowly fade to cream. The strong, sweet, peachy-rosy scent makes every flush special, while its moderate care needs suit busy gardeners who simply want to plant once and enjoy. Own-root plants settle in steadily, giving a long-lived bush that regenerates well and copes reliably with our humid, changeable weather and heavy soils where drainage is managed. In a 2-litre pot it arrives well rooted and ready to grow, putting energy into roots in year one, stronger shoots in year two and full garden beauty by year three.
Use cases
| Target area | Reason |
|---|
| Front garden feature by the path |
The upright habit and dense, glossy foliage create a tidy, uniform bush that looks well-kept even in an ordinary suburban front garden, giving structure and colour without needing expert pruning skills – ideal for the busy beginner |
| Romantic cut-flower corner |
Large, very double hybrid tea blooms on long, straight stems are perfect for cutting, so a small group gives You reliable, scented stems for the house through the season from a simple, easy-to-manage bed – ideal for the home flower-lover |
| Near seating, doorway or terrace |
The strong, long-lasting peachy-rosy fragrance is most enjoyable where You pass or sit every day, turning a modest sitting area or doorstep into a pleasantly scented retreat with minimal extra care – ideal for the scent-seeking gardener |
| Mixed border with perennials and shrubs |
The warm apricot-to-cream flowers blend beautifully with perennials such as echinacea, wormwood and low barberries, adding a soft highlight that fits cottage-style plantings and informal family borders – ideal for the cottage-style planner |
| Small specimen in lawn or gravel |
As a single specimen at the centre of a small lawn circle or gravel area, its upright, regular habit and repeated flowering give an elegant focal point without dominating the whole garden space – ideal for the compact-garden owner |
| Coastal or exposed family garden bed |
On its own roots the plant gradually adapts to site, forming a stable, resilient bush that responds well to simple care, suiting Irish gardens with moist, breezy conditions and heavier soils once drainage is considered – ideal for the practical homeowner |
| Low-maintenance rose grouping of 3–5 plants |
A small group at the front or side of the house gives an impressive mass of uniform colour and scent; moderate disease resistance and straightforward care mean only occasional tidying and treatments – ideal for the time-pressed family |
| Large container on patio or balcony |
In a 40–50 litre container with good drainage, this upright hybrid tea forms a long-lived, own-root shrub that flowers repeatedly and can be moved or rearranged as Your outdoor space changes over the years – ideal for the urban balcony-gardener |
Decorating ideas
- Peach Welcome Border – Plant Scented Memory™ along a short path with lavender and low rosemary to frame the entrance in soft peach and blue tones – for front-garden owners who want instant kerb appeal
- Cottage Scent Nook – Combine with echinacea, foxgloves and airy grasses beside a bench, letting the rich fragrance drift through an informal, romantic corner – for lovers of relaxed, rural cottage style
- Elegant Cut-Flower Row – Arrange a simple straight row in a sunny bed, leaving easy access for cutting the long-stemmed blooms for vases indoors – for gardeners who enjoy bringing garden flowers into the house
- Patio Statement Pot – Grow one plant in a 40–50 litre terracotta or wooden container, underplanting with trailing thyme or lobelia for a refined, movable focal point – for small-terrace and balcony gardeners
- Warm Toned Mixed Bed – Blend with dwarf barberry, Japanese wormwood and cream hydrangeas for a harmonious palette of apricot, gold and soft green – for planners of coordinated, easy-care mixed borders
Technical cultivar profile
| Property | Data |
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| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, trade name Scented Memory™ HT Poulsen® POULht002; ARS exhibition name Scented Memory; collection HT Poulsen®; commercial group hybrid tea rose. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by L. Pernille Olesen and Mogens Nyegaard Olesen, Poulsen Roser A/S, Denmark. Parentage ‘POULduce’ × unknown seedling. Introduced and registered in 2004 with US plant-patent application. |
| Awards and recognitions |
The Hague International Rozenconcours Fragrance Award 2009; The Hague Gold Certificate 2006; Orléans Rose Trials Certificate of Merit 2006; additional recognition by Société Française des Roses, Lyon. |
| Growth and structure |
Upright, medium to tall hybrid tea shrub, around 100–140 cm high and 80–120 cm wide, with dense, dark green glossy foliage and moderate prickliness; forms a regular, uniform, easy-to-shape bush. |
| Flower morphology |
Very double, cup-shaped hybrid tea blooms with 40+ petals, usually borne singly on stems. Large flowers, approximately 2.75–3.95 inches, providing classic exhibition-style form and good performance for cutting. |
| Colour and phenology |
Apricot to pale peach blooms with a delicate yellowish tone; buds medium-deep peach, opening richer inside and paler outside, then fading through creamy shades to nearly white outer petals at full openness; good colour retention. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Strong, long-lasting scent with a sweet peachy-rosy character. Developed specifically as a fragrant garden and cut-flower variety, with scent best appreciated near paths, doors, seating and regular walking routes. |
| Rose hip characteristics |
Moderately abundant, ellipsoid orange-red hips approximately 12–18 mm in diameter; decorative in late season, adding seasonal interest when some spent flowers are left to mature naturally on the bush. |
| Resistance and hardiness |
Hardy to about –18 to –15 °C (RHS H6, Swedish zone 2, USDA 7a). Moderate resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; benefits from basic preventive care, watering and hygiene, especially in humid seasons. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in full sun with well-drained soil and regular moisture. Medium maintenance; occasional plant protection may be needed. Recommended spacings: 65 cm for mass planting, 60 cm for hedging, 100 cm for specimens. |
Scented Memory™ offers richly fragrant, peach-toned blooms, an upright, uniform shrub for beds or large containers, and a long-lived, regenerating own-root habit that suits relaxed gardeners who prefer to plant once and then simply enjoy.
