Delicate ivory base colour with a subtle buttery tint. - park rose - strong, long-lasting scented rose - muscat-like character
– Strong, long‑lasting muscat fragrance
– Reliable repeat flowering with abundant blooms
– Elegant ivory‑white flowers with buttery tint
– Densely foliated, bushy shrub habit
– Proven garden value – RHS AGM winner Special feature: Versatile: hedge, specimen, pergola or cut flower.
Refined flower colours – Thoughtfully curated range
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,80 €
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PROSPERITY – white park rose - Pemberton
If You would like a rose that quietly brings prosperity to Your garden without demanding constant attention, Prosperity is a dependable, easy-going shrub rose. Its tall, bushy habit and softly arching stems carry generous clusters of creamy-white flowers, subtly tinted with butter yellow, that look romantic from the first bud to the last petal. Colour holds remarkably well, even in changeable Irish weather, and the plant copes reliably with our damp seasons and heavier soils when basic drainage is in place. Once planted, this own-root rose settles in for the long term, forming a stable, mature shrub that re-sprouts from its own wood, helping it stay healthy and attractive for many years. Over time You will see a graceful development: in year one it concentrates on roots, in year two the bushy shoots fill out, and by year three it reveals its full ornamental value with clouds of scented bloom.
Prosperity in full bloom, with creamy ivory-white flowers.
Prosperity in partial shade, showing its dense, glossy dark green foliage.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden focal shrub
Tall, bushy growth with arching stems quickly creates a welcoming presence by the front door without needing intricate pruning, ideal when You want impact from a single, reliable shrub for beginners
Romantic cottage-style bed
Clusters of creamy, ivory-white flowers with a soft butter tint blend beautifully with perennials and give a relaxed, cottage look while staying manageable in an average family bed, perfect if You like charm without fussy maintenance for homeowners
Small flowering hedge or screen
Planted at hedge spacing, Prosperity forms a leafy, moderately thorny, living screen that flowers repeatedly, giving privacy and structure with only occasional shaping cuts, suiting those who want a low-effort, blooming boundary for families
Lightly shaded side of the house
Good tolerance of partial shade means it still flowers and holds its colour on aspects that do not receive full sun all day, supporting attractive planting along paths and side returns where other roses may struggle for town-gardeners
Mixed border with shrubs and perennials
The upright, slightly nodding habit and dark, glossy foliage knit well with shrubs and long-flowering perennials, giving a stable backbone that matures year by year and reduces the need to replant short-lived bedding for busy-owners
Rose bed for repeat flowering
Remontant flowering brings a generous second flush after the first display, so beds stay interesting across the season with only basic deadheading on the larger clusters, ideal when You want steady colour without complex routines for hobby-gardeners
Perfumed seating area or pergola base
The strong, long-lasting, muscat-like fragrance carries well on still evenings, so a single shrub near a bench or at the foot of a light support adds scent and height without the training demands of full climbers for scent-lovers
Coastal or exposed family garden
Robust shrub structure, reliable hardiness and its ability to cope with our wetter climate, provided the soil drains reasonably well, make it a good choice where wind and humidity would challenge fussier roses for Irish-gardeners
Decorating ideas
Cottage Romance – Combine Prosperity with pink lupins and soft blue campanula for a loose cottage border along a path, ideal for those who love informal, storybook-style front gardens – beginners and cottage-garden fans
Elegant White Bed – Plant a small group of 3–5 bushes with white foxgloves and silver foliage plants for a calm, restrained look beside the driveway – suited to homeowners wanting a tidy, low-fuss entrance
Perfumed Seating Nook – Place Prosperity near a bench and underplant with lavender or catmint to frame an evening seating area with layered fragrance and gentle movement – for scent-lovers and evening garden users
Soft Screening Hedge – Create a flowering hedge with spaced shrubs, weaving in rosemary or evergreen grasses to add winter structure – useful for families seeking privacy without solid fencing
Patio Feature Tub – Grow a single plant in a 40–50 litre container with trailing thyme or creeping campanula at the base to soften the rim – perfect for urban gardeners needing vertical interest in limited space
Technical cultivar profile
Attribute
Data
Name and registration
Prosperity – Hybrid Musk shrub rose, park type; trade name Prosperity – white park rose - Pemberton; ARS exhibition name Prosperity; unregistered but long-established garden variety.
Origin and breeding
Bred in the United Kingdom in 1919 by Rev. Joseph Hardwick Pemberton from ‘Marie-Jeanne’ × ‘Perle des Jardins’; introduced 1921, with early distribution via Hazlewood Bros. Pty. Ltd. in Australia.
Awards and recognitions
Holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit, indicating reliable garden performance, good flowering, and sound health under typical conditions, making it a trusted choice for long-term plantings.
Growth and structure
Bushy shrub 130–200 cm tall and 100–160 cm wide, with upright shoots that arch slightly under flower weight; dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickles give a full, classic shrub presence.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, cup-shaped flowers in corymbose clusters; small blooms 0.5–1.5 inches across with 13–25 petals; remontant habit with an abundant second flush if reasonably watered and lightly deadheaded.
Colour and phenology
Delicate ivory base with buttery tint; buds show rosy-cream tones, opening creamy white with lemon-yellow centre; colour holds very well, fading to snow-white with a faint pink edge in cooler conditions.
Fragrance and aroma
Strong, long-lasting fragrance with a muscat-like character; scent is noticeable on still days and evenings around seating areas; despite semi-double form, only limited value for pollinators compared to single roses.
Rose hip characteristics
Produces rose hips only in small quantities; rounded hips typically 0–5 mm in diameter and not a significant ornamental feature, so they do not detract from the clean, flowering appearance.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3); tolerates heat and moderate drought but appreciates watering in prolonged dry spells; good powdery mildew resistance, with moderate black spot and rust.
Horticultural recommendations
Suited to beds, specimens, hedges, small pergolas and urban green spaces; plant 110–120 cm apart for hedges or massing; prefers well-drained soil with average feeding and only occasional pest or disease checks.
PROSPERITY offers romantic repeat flowering, a tall bushy structure and dependable hardiness, and as an own-root rose it builds lasting strength and shape over time, making it a reassuring choice if You want a rose that will simply get on with growing.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
PROSPERITY – white park rose - Pemberton
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator Attraction:
Its flowers attract pollinators only to a limited extent, since flower form (single/semi‑double/double) and the accessibility of the stamens influence how attractive and accessible the nectar and pollen are to insects.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Despite its semi-double blooms, it attracts pollinators only to a limited extent
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.
