Pure, snow-white petals with a subtle pearlescent sheen. - hybrid tea rose - mild, subtly scented rose - refreshing character
– Elegant, high‑centred blooms for cutting
– Pure snow‑white flowers with pearlescent sheen
– Reliable remontant flowering for long display
– Very good resistance to major rose diseases
– Compact upright habit for beds and specimens Special feature: RNS Gold Medal winner (1949), a proven classic.
Long lifespan – Responsible plant selection
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,40 €
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VIRGO™ – white hybrid tea rose - Mallerin
Virgo is a classic, snow‑white hybrid tea that gives You beautifully formed, long‑stemmed blooms without demanding complicated care, settling in reliably even in humid Irish gardens with good drainage. Its upright, tidy habit makes it easy to place in small front gardens, paths or mixed beds, where each elegant, high‑centred flower looks like a florist’s rose straight from the vase. As an own‑root plant, it builds a long‑lived and stable bush that regenerates well after pruning and keeps its ornamental value for years with modest upkeep. Repeat flowering through the season means You can pick stems for the house while still enjoying colour outdoors. Its disease resistance keeps routine jobs light, while the neat, moderately dense, glossy dark foliage sets off the pure white blooms beautifully. Plant in sun with regular watering and it will reward You with a reliable, low‑effort display: year one focusing on roots, year two on building shoots, and by year three delivering its full, elegant ornamental presence.
Virgo™ hybrid tea rose in a 2-litre pot, shown in sales-ready condition.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden feature rose
The upright hybrid tea habit and medium height make Virgo ideal as a front‑of‑house focal point beside a path or doorway, giving a tidy, formal look with minimal shaping and a strong sense of order for beginners
Small groups in family flower beds
Planting 3–5 bushes at the recommended spacing creates a compact, long‑lived group of uniform white blooms; as an own‑root rose, Virgo forms a stable base that copes well with typical Irish wind and rain for busy
Cutting patch or vase‑flower border
The high‑centred, exhibition‑type blooms on straight stems are perfect for cutting, so a simple row in a sunny bed can supply refined, snow‑white roses for the house all summer with straightforward pruning for homeowners
Low‑maintenance specimen in a lawn or gravel area
Used as a single specimen with a clear space around it, Virgo’s neat outline and glossy foliage stand out, while its good disease resistance keeps maintenance low so You mainly deadhead and water in dry spells for time‑poor
Urban front garden with simple planting scheme
In compact city plots, Virgo’s moderate size and reliable repeat flowering give a clean, elegant look without crowding, needing only basic feeding and watering and coping well with Ireland’s wet, cool summers for urban
Mixed bed with perennials and shrubs
Combining Virgo with plants like dwarf baby’s breath or purple‑leaved beardtongue softens its formal shape, while the long lifespan of an own‑root plant helps the whole composition mature together and stay balanced for planners
Patio container on terrace or balcony
Planted in a 40–50 litre pot with good drainage, Virgo’s upright form and medium vigour suit container life; regular watering and feeding keep flowers coming, giving a polished yet simple feature near seating areas for balcony‑owners
Formal white border or commemorative planting
The pure, snow‑white blooms and uniform habit lend themselves to symmetrical schemes or memorial plantings, and its resilience in rainy, wind‑exposed conditions with suitable drainage keeps the design dependable over many years for sentimental
Decorating ideas
Cottage‑style trio – Group 3 Virgo bushes with dwarf baby’s breath for clouds of white on white, ideal along a low picket fence – for lovers of soft, romantic cottage gardens
White entrance axis – Flank a front path with paired Virgo roses and low lavender, creating a simple, scented approach to the door – for homeowners wanting a smart, easy‑kept welcome
Modern patio pot – One Virgo in a large, cube container with slate mulch and a compact grass gives a crisp, minimalist look – for busy urban gardeners seeking clean lines and low effort
Classic cutting corner – A narrow bed of Virgo backed by evergreen cherry laurel provides year‑round structure and reliable white stems for the vase – for hobby florists who like home‑grown bouquets
Quiet reflection border – Combine Virgo with pale hydrangeas and soft evergreen groundcovers to form a calm, contemplative planting – for those creating a gentle remembrance or relaxation space
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose Virgo, trade name VIRGO™ – white hybrid tea rose - Mallerin; registered cultivar name Virgo; American Rose Society approved exhibition name Virgo; unregistered in official registration year terms.
Origin and breeding
Hybrid tea raised by Charles Mallerin in France, 1947; parentage ‘Blanche Mallerin’ × ‘Neige Parfum’; initially distributed by Meilland Richardier, France; classic post‑war white exhibition hybrid tea cultivar.
Awards and recognitions
Recipient of the Royal National Rose Society Gold Medal in 1949, confirming its ornamental impact and quality as a cutting and garden rose in traditional rose trials of the mid‑twentieth century.
Growth and structure
Upright, medium‑height bush 75–105 cm tall, spreading 70–95 cm; moderately dense, glossy dark green foliage; moderately thorny stems; self‑cleaning is weak, so spent blooms should be removed for best appearance.
Flower morphology
Double flowers with 26–39 petals, medium size, typically solitary on stems; high‑centred, pointed, classic hybrid tea form suitable for cutting; remontant, with a generous second flush in suitable conditions and regular deadheading.
Colour and phenology
Pure snow‑white petals with a pearlescent sheen; buds show creamy and pale ivory tones that open to soft creamy‑white, then clear to bright white, finally taking on a faint ivory tint before fading; colour retention moderate in sun.
Fragrance and aroma
Mild, refreshing fragrance of classic rose character; not overpowering, suitable for close planting near seating or entrances where a subtle scent is preferred rather than a heavy perfume; primarily grown for visual effect and form.
Rose hip characteristics
Hip set is generally poor because of the double flowers; when present, hips are small, spherical, around 10–14 mm in diameter, coloured red‑orange; overall ornamental value lies mainly in the blooms rather than in autumn hips.
Resistance and hardiness
Good resistance to powdery mildew and black spot; moderate susceptibility to rust; hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (H7, USDA 6b, Swedish Zone 3); needs regular watering and does not tolerate prolonged drought or extremely dry sites.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with fertile, well‑drained soil; spacing 50–90 cm depending on use; planting density about 3.2–3.7 plants/m² for massing; suitable for beds, specimens, cut‑flower rows and urban green spaces with low‑to‑medium maintenance.
VIRGO™ gives You elegant snow‑white blooms, dependable repeat flowering and good disease resistance on a long‑lived own‑root bush that settles in gradually, so You can plan a simple, lasting rose feature with confidence.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
VIRGO™ – white hybrid tea rose - Mallerin
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Flower Colour:
Pure, snow-white petals with a subtle pearlescent sheen.
Closed Bud:
Greenish in hue, with the tip marked by a creamy-white stripe.
Freshly Opened Flower:
Soft creamy-white base colour, with a delicate ice‑white shading at the centre of the petals.
Full Bloom:
Uniform, bright snow-white with no change of shade.
Pre-Fading Flower:
Pale ivory tone, with a slight yellowish tint on the outer petals.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening, the soft creamy white clears to pure white, and shortly before the bloom fades a slightly yellowish ivory tone appears.
Pollinator Attraction:
Double flowers with 26–39 petals have limited attractiveness to pollinators because the double flower form and reduced accessibility of the stamens restrict insect access to pollen and nectar.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Double, 26–39-petalled flowers partially cover the stamens, so its pollinator-friendliness is limited; primarily an ornamental variety.
Maintenance Requirements:
Maintenance requirement low–medium; good disease resistance, generally requires little intervention, occasional treatment may be necessary.
Key Uses:
flower bed, cut flower, specimen, urban green space
Notes
Strengths:
Long lifespan – Responsible plant selection
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.
