Peachy-pink base colour, enlivened by a delicate orangey hue on the outer face of the petal. - hybrid tea rose - mild, subtly scented rose - elegant, rose-like character
– Awarded Gold Standard in UK rose trials
– Large, high-centred blooms for stylish cutting
– Elegant peach‑pink to pink–orange colour play
– Winter hardy to USDA zone 4a conditions
– Dense, glossy olive‑green foliage backdrop Special feature: Occasionally forms decorative red hips in autumn.
Pollinator-friendly approach – Natural renewal
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,10 €
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TRULY SCRUMPTIOUS™ – pink hybrid tea rose - Smith
If You would like an elegant hybrid tea that simply settles in and performs without fuss, TRULY SCRUMPTIOUS™ is a dependable choice for compact Irish gardens. Its upright, neat habit and glossy foliage give Your front bed a smart, finished look even between flushes of bloom, while the large, romantic flowers bring a touch of classic cutting‑garden charm to everyday life. Bred for reliability, this award‑winning rose offers abundant, repeat flowering and a mild, elegant scent that suits both busy family spaces and smaller urban plots. As an own‑root plant it builds up steadily, giving You a long‑lived, balanced bush that recovers well after pruning and harsh weather. It copes well with our rainy seasons and heavier soils when drainage is considered in advance, so You can enjoy dependable colour without complicated routines. From a young, well‑rooted plant to a mature, lasting feature, it develops over its first three years from strong roots, to solid shoots, to full ornamental value in Your garden.
Freshly opened bloom of Truly Scrumptious™ in peach-pink tones.
Closed bud of Truly Scrumptious™ hybrid tea rose, deep pink with a subtle orange tint.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden feature rose
Its upright, bushy habit and dense, glossy foliage create a tidy, well-framed presence that looks organised even for those who do not have time for intricate pruning, ideal for the busy beginner
Cutting bed near the house
Large, high-centred, exhibition-style blooms on strong stems are perfect for cutting, giving You reliable, peach-pink flowers to bring indoors throughout the season with minimal effort for the home flower-lover
Small group planting (1–3 plants)
Planted in a loose triangle or line, its repeat flowering and harmonious colour create a cohesive focal point that matures year by year into a stable, long-lived group for the patient gardener
Mixed border with perennials
The warm pink–orange tones blend beautifully with lavender and cottage-style perennials, while the upright form slots neatly between plants, keeping the border structured yet romantic for the cottage-garden fan
Specimen rose in a large container
In a minimum 40–50 litre pot with good drainage, its bushy shape and repeat blooms give strong impact on patios or balconies, especially in coastal or windy spots where containers are easier to manage for the compact-space owner
Family garden seating area
The mild, classic rose fragrance and soft colouring are pleasant at close quarters without being overpowering, bringing gentle scent and colour to play or seating areas for the family-focused gardener
Low-maintenance rose bed
Moderate disease tolerance and own-root vigour mean it forms a durable, regenerating shrub that handles routine pruning and basic care, delivering flowers reliably without complex spray regimes for the relaxed carer
Pollinator-friendly focal point
Partially open, double blooms with visible stamens offer accessible pollen and gentle colour, adding life and movement as bees visit, a simple way to support wildlife in wetter, heavy-soil gardens for the nature-conscious homeowner
Decorating ideas
COTTAGE GATEWAY – Plant two either side of a front path and underplant with lavender and baby’s breath for a soft, cottage-style welcome – ideal for lovers of traditional Irish front gardens
ROMANTIC PATIO POT – Grow a single plant in a 40–50 litre terracotta container with trailing thyme to enjoy cut flowers just outside the back door – perfect for small patio and balcony owners
SOFT PINK BORDER – Combine with pale hydrangeas and low grasses for a gentle, modern border that still feels romantic – suited to busy families wanting easy structure
CUTTING CORNER – Create a small cutting patch with three plants in a row, edging with rosemary, so You always have stems for vases – great for home decorators who like simple, repeat blooms
POLLINATOR HAVEN – Mix with English bluebeard and cottage perennials to draw bees towards a seating area, blending colour with wildlife interest – ideal for eco-minded gardeners seeking low-fuss impact
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose; registered as SMI35-4-02; Smi 35-4-02, marketed as TRULY SCRUMPTIOUS™ pink hybrid tea rose – Smith; pharmaROSA ORIGINAL own-root, 2-litre container-grown plant.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Edward Smith; parentage not recorded. Introduced in the United Kingdom in 2011, later distributed more widely through Style Roses and specialist rose nurseries.
Awards and recognitions
Gold Standard Award in the United Kingdom Gold Standard Rose Trials, indicating reliable garden performance and ornamental value under practical, consumer-style growing conditions.
Growth and structure
Upright, bushy shrub reaching about 85–115 cm in height and 65–85 cm spread. Dense, olive-green glossy foliage with a reddish tint on new growth; moderately thorny stems, suited to beds, borders and containers.
Flower morphology
Hybrid tea type with large, double, 26–39 petalled, high-centred blooms on mainly solitary stems. Pointed buds open to classic exhibition-form flowers, remontant with a good second flush in suitable conditions.
Colour and phenology
Peachy-pink base colour with delicate orange tones; deep pink, glossy buds. Colour softens to a pink–orange blend, then to light pink with a creamy centre, retaining good ornamental effect as petals age.
Fragrance and aroma
Mild, pleasantly elegant rose fragrance, noticeable at close range without dominating surrounding planting. Suitable near paths, doors or seating where a subtle scent is preferred over strongly perfumed varieties.
Rose hip characteristics
Occasionally produces ovoid, egg-shaped red hips, around 15–21 mm in diameter. Adds a touch of autumn interest if spent blooms are not removed, though deadheading is usually preferred for repeat flowering.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to approximately -34 to -32 °C (USDA zone 4a, RHS H7). Shows moderate resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust; benefits from good air movement, watering at soil level and basic monitoring.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil; allow 55 cm spacing in beds or 85 cm as a specimen. For containers use at least 40–50 litres. Own-root plants respond well to regular feeding and annual pruning.
TRULY SCRUMPTIOUS™ offers large, romantic blooms, a neat upright habit and long-lived own-root reliability, giving You confident planting for Irish family gardens and patios, if You feel it suits Your space and style
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
TRULY SCRUMPTIOUS™ – pink hybrid tea rose - Smith
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Cultivar Name Meaning:
The name derives from the English expression "truly scrumptious", meaning "truly mouth‑watering", and refers to a song and character in the 1968 film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
Full Bloom:
Harmonious pink–orange blend, with the outer petals fading at the edges.
Pre-Fading Flower:
The petals fade to a lighter, soft pink, with a subtle creamy colour appearing in the centre.
Colour Fading Description:
As the bloom progresses the vivid peach‑pink tone moderately fades; at full opening a pink–orange blend appears, and before fading there is a soft pink with a slightly creamy centre.
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.
