Deep, velvety crimson red shade with a subtle purple tone. - historic, gallica rose - very strongly scented, long-lasting rose - classic, rose-like character
– Intensely fragrant, classic rose perfume
– Deep velvety crimson‑purple historic blooms
– Robust bushy shrub for borders and hedges
– Outstanding winter hardiness to RHS H7
– Honoured with RHS Award of Garden Merit Gné speisialta: Bláth aonbhuailte drámatúil i mí na bealtaine–Mheitheamh.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,40 €
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Tuscany Superb – historic crimson Gallica rose
TuscanySuperb is a classic Gallica shrub rose for gardeners who love rich colour and fragrance but still want a planting that simply settles in and performs without fuss. Its deeply coloured, velvety blooms and bushy habit make an immediate impact in small Irish front gardens and cottage‑style borders, while its own‑root form supports a long, steady life in your soil and climate. Once planted, roots establish in the first year, strong woody shoots follow in the second, and by the third year you can enjoy its full ornamental presence with minimal intervention. The shrub’s natural structure forms a dense, leafy backdrop that helps it cope with our damp conditions and occasional fungal pressure, giving You a reliable, atmospheric focal point that feels both romantic and timeless. Ideal where You want to plant it, let it grow and rely on its naturally bushy, long‑lived character to do the work, this historic rose lends an instant sense of heritage to any garden.
Closed bud of Tuscany Superb, showing a dark maroon-crimson tip.
Freshly opened flower of Tuscany Superb, showing rich crimson-purple petals with a velvety sheen.
Closed bud of Tuscany Superb, showing a dark maroon-crimson tip with a blackish tinge.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden feature shrub
A single Tuscany Superb makes a strong statement in a modest front garden, its dark crimson blooms drawing the eye above a neat, bushy framework that fits well into typical Irish plot sizes and suits homeowners seeking easy character planting for a main entrance beginner‑friendly
Small rose group (1–3 plants)
Planting a small group allows the shrub to form a low, flowing drift of colour along a path or drive, with each own‑root plant gradually knitting together into a stable, long‑lived clump that needs only basic seasonal care once established time‑poor gardeners
Cottage‑style mixed border
Tuscany Superb slots beautifully into cottage mixes with perennials and grasses, its historic character and velvety flowers adding depth and romance while the bushy habit provides a steady green structure behind lighter companions through the rest of the season romantic‑style lovers
Low hedge or boundary line
Used in a row at the recommended spacing, the dense foliage and prickliness form a visually soft but effective low hedge that marks boundaries, frames lawns or separates areas in family gardens without elaborate hard landscaping or complex pruning regimes practical homeowners
Part‑shade corners near buildings
This cultivar tolerates partial shade, so it can bring colour and scent to east‑ or north‑facing spots that receive only part‑day sun, where many roses struggle, helping You use awkward side‑passages or house corners more attractively and efficiently space‑conscious gardeners
Large patio container (40–50 litres)
In a generously sized 40–50 litre container with good drainage, Tuscany Superb offers historic charm on balconies or paved areas, letting You enjoy its colour and fragrance close to doors and seating while keeping day‑to‑day tasks simple and contained urban balcony owners
Ornamental bed in wetter, windy sites
On exposed or damper plots, its sturdy shrub form and dense foliage help it cope, provided the soil drains reasonably well in our rainy, Atlantic‑influenced climate, giving a robust, long‑term focal plant where more delicate roses often fail coastal‑area gardeners
Historic or period‑style garden area
With roots back to 1837 and an RHS Award of Garden Merit, Tuscany Superb is ideal for heritage‑inspired schemes, offering authentic period charm and a reliable seasonal display that matures steadily into a permanent garden feature over many years heritage‑garden enthusiasts
Decorating ideas
Cottage Border Ribbon – weave 1–3 Tuscany Superb through a narrow border with foxgloves and geraniums for a loose, romantic edge along paths – ideal for cottage‑style fans wanting character without complex design
Entrance Pairing – flank your front door with two large containers of Tuscany Superb underplanted with Carex morrowii for foliage contrast – suits busy homeowners seeking instant, low‑effort kerb appeal
Heritage Corner – combine Tuscany Superb with Hydrangea petiolaris on a shaded wall and old brick edging to evoke a period garden feel – perfect for those restoring older properties or creating a classic look
Soft Boundary Hedge – plant a loose hedge of Tuscany Superb with intermittent Clematis ‘Snow Queen’ on discreet supports for seasonal flowers and gentle screening – good for family gardens needing structure without solid fencing
Patio Scent Spot – place one shrub in a 50‑litre pot beside seating, adding lavender and thyme at the base for fragrance layers – great for small‑space gardeners who want evening scent and easy upkeep
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Historic Gallica shrub rose; registered cultivar name Tuscany Superb, used also as trade and exhibition name. Belongs to the Historical rose commercial group and the Gallica, Provins rose group.
Origin and breeding
Originated in the United Kingdom as a sport or seedling of ‘Tuscany’. Bred and introduced by Thomas Rivers & Son Ltd. around 1837; considered an unregistered historic cultivar with long garden use.
Awards and recognitions
Holds the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit (AGM), indicating reliable garden performance, good ornamental value and dependable behaviour under typical conditions when given suitable care.
Growth and structure
Bushy shrub reaching about 100–150 cm high and 80–120 cm wide, with dense, matt mid‑green foliage and plentiful prickles. Forms a full, leafy framework that works well as a specimen, in groups or as a low informal hedge.
Flower morphology
Semi‑double, flat flowers borne in clusters, medium sized at roughly 1.5–2.75 inches across. Contains around 17–25 petals with a visible central boss of stamens; self‑cleaning is moderate and may need occasional deadheading.
Colour and phenology
Flowers open a rich deep crimson‑purple with velvety sheen, darkening toward smoky purple‑black, with a golden yellow ring of stamens. Colour can fade slightly or take on bluish tones in strong sun; blooms once in the season, not remontant.
Fragrance and aroma
Very strongly scented with a classic old‑rose character that lingers around the plant. Best appreciated near paths, doors or seating areas where the perfumed air can be enjoyed during its main flowering flush.
Rose hip characteristics
Hip production is usually light but may include occasional spherical red hips about 12–18 mm across, adding a modest late‑season accent after flowering has finished.
Resistance and hardiness
Very winter hardy, tolerating approximately −32 to −29 °C (USDA zone 4b, RHS H7). Disease resistance is weaker, with particular sensitivity to black spot and rust and moderate susceptibility to powdery mildew, so regular monitoring is advised.
Horticultural recommendations
Best with full sun to partial shade and well‑drained soil. Allow around 90 cm for mass planting, 80 cm for hedging and up to 170 cm as a specimen. Own‑root plants suit long‑term borders, given reasonable pruning, feeding and health care.
Tuscany Superb rewards you with rich colour, powerful fragrance and a dense, bushy shape that endures for years as an own-root shrub, making it a dependable choice if you would like a historic rose that quietly earns its place.
Pollinator Attraction:
Semi-double flowers with 17–25 petals moderately attract pollinators, as flower form (simple/semi-double/double) and the accessibility of the stamens influence their attractiveness.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Semi-double flowered variety; it attracts pollinators poorly and can therefore be considered at most limitedly pollinator-friendly.
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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