Deep, velvety crimson-red tone with an even shade. - historic, damask rose - extremely strong, garden-filling scented rose - classic, rose-like
– Deep, velvety dark-crimson historic blooms.
– Extremely strong, classic rose fragrance.
– Bushy, upright shrub with elegant habit.
– Excellent disease resistance for responsible gardening.
– Very hardy, reliable even in cold climates.
– Special feature: Award-winning Dowager rose with heritage charm for borders, parks and cutting.
Responsible gardening – Style in the garden
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
22,90 £
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ARTHUR DE SANSAL® – dark crimson historic Damask rose
This historic Damask shrub rose offers heritage charm with richly cupped, very full blooms in a deep, velvety dark crimson that softens to purplish-pink in warmer weather. Its extremely strong, classic rose fragrance is truly immersive, easily scenting a small front garden or cottage-style border. Bushy and upright, it forms a compact shrub that stays orderly and fits neatly into modest British plots, yet is substantial enough to work as a characterful specimen by a path or window. Disease resistance is notably reliable, reducing the need for spraying and detailed care, so you can enjoy a long-lived planting with minimal intervention. As an own-root plant it establishes steadily and recovers well from pruning, building longevity and a dependable structure over the years. With the pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre format, you receive a well-rooted young shrub that is easy to handle and quick to settle, supporting a smooth first season and an attractive presence in the second. Planted in well-prepared soil with good drainage on heavier clays, its French-bred robustness becomes a comfort in damp, breeze-exposed UK gardens. Think in terms of a gentle progression – roots in the first year, shaping shoots in the second, and full ornamental character from the third season onward.
Arthur de Sansal® in pre-fading bloom, with deep crimson tones softening to purplish-pink.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden focal shrub
The dark, velvety blooms and strong historic character draw the eye immediately near the front door or along a short path. Its bushy, upright habit stays compact enough for small plots while still reading clearly from the pavement, suiting style-conscious front-garden owners and beginners.
Cottage-style mixed border
Classic Damask form and extremely strong scent sit naturally among perennials such as Dianthus and Lychnis, giving a traditional cottage feel without demanding complex care. Good disease resistance and moderate size make it easy to weave into mixed planting schemes for busy gardeners.
Low-maintenance rose bed
Excellent resistance to black spot, mildew and rust keeps foliage healthy with minimal spraying or specialist intervention. Once established, routine deadheading and annual pruning are usually sufficient for dependable flowering, providing confidence to time-pressed or less experienced owners.
Specimen by seating area
The exceptionally strong, garden-filling perfume makes it ideal beside a bench, terrace or evening seating spot. Medium-sized, cupped blooms present at a comfortable viewing height, so the colour and scent can be appreciated up close by fragrance-focused garden enthusiasts.
Traditional hedge or row
Planted at the recommended spacing, it forms a gently formal, bushy line with repeated flushes of richly coloured flowers. Own-root growth provides a stable framework that responds well to pruning, useful for defining paths or boundaries in classic front gardens for homeowners.
Part-shade side garden
This variety tolerates partial shade, allowing planting on east- or north-east-facing aspects where full-sun roses can struggle. Flowers still develop good colour and scent, helping make the most of narrower, between-house spaces for urban and suburban garden users.
Classic cutting and vase use
Solitary, medium-sized, very full blooms with powerful scent lend themselves to elegant indoor arrangements. Regular cutting encourages fresh growth and helps compensate for weak self-cleaning, turning maintenance into a benefit for rose lovers and home-decor-minded gardeners.
Weather-resilient family border
Robust shrub structure and strong disease resistance cope well with damp air and coastal breezes, particularly where soil is improved for drainage on heavier clays. This makes it a dependable option for family gardens needing a stylish but forgiving rose for everyday use.
Styling ideas
Cottage Harmony – Combine with Cheddar pinks and alpine catchfly for a soft, romantic border that plays up the deep crimson blooms and fragrance – ideal for lovers of traditional cottage gardens.
Front-Door Welcome – Place a single shrub near the path with low-growing Ajuga at its feet to frame the entrance in scent and colour – well suited to small urban front gardens.
Heritage Quartet – Plant 3–4 bushes in a loose group to create a vintage-style rose patch that flowers repeatedly with minimal spraying – perfect for beginners wanting classic charm.
Scented Seat – Position one or two plants beside a bench or patio and underplant with simple groundcovers to highlight the powerful perfume – appealing to relaxation-focused garden users.
Elegant Row – Use a line of evenly spaced shrubs along a drive or boundary for a low, historic-feeling hedge that stays tidy with straightforward pruning – suited to homeowners seeking gentle formality.
Technical cultivar profile
Characteristic
Data
Name and registration
Arthur de Sansal® is a historic Damask shrub rose marketed in the Heritage rose collection, known in shows under the ARS exhibition name Arthur de Sansal.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Scipion Cochet in France from a ‘Géant des Batailles’ seedling, introduced around 1855 and maintained as an unregistered but well-documented historical garden variety.
Awards and recognition
Recognised on the show bench with American Rose Society Dowager Rose Queen and Judges’ Challenge awards, confirming strong exhibition value among historic shrub roses.
Growth and structural characteristics
Bushy, upright shrub reaching approximately 80–130 cm in height and spread, with moderately dense, matt mid-green foliage and a moderate number of thorns along the shoots.
Flower morphology
Medium-sized, very full, cupped blooms with over 40 petals, usually borne singly on stems, repeating after the main flush, though subsequent flowering is typically less abundant.
Colour data and phenology
Deep, velvety dark crimson to burgundy-purple tones, with carmine highlights that may fade towards purplish-pink in strong sun while staying richer in cooler, less intense conditions.
Fragrance and aroma
Extremely strong, classic rose fragrance that readily fills the surrounding garden area, providing a traditional scented-rose experience clearly noticeable even at several metres’ distance.
Hip characteristics
Produces small, spherical red hips around 10–15 mm across in moderate quantity, adding a discreet seasonal feature if deadheading is reduced towards the end of the flowering season.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Shows high resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, with winter hardiness rated to about −32 to −29 °C (USDA 4b, RHS H7), ensuring reliable performance in cold climates.
Horticultural recommendations
Prefers moist but well-drained soil, regular watering in heat, and basic pruning and deadheading; thrives in borders, hedging rows, park plantings and as a scented specimen or cut-flower source.
ARTHUR DE SANSAL® offers richly scented dark-crimson blooms, strong disease resistance and a durable own-root shrub form; consider it if you would like a long-lived, characterful rose that remains manageable over time.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
ARTHUR DE SANSAL® – dark crimson historic Damask rose - Cochet
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Competition and Show Awards:
American Rose Society – Dowager Rose Queen Award (Tropical Rose Society Show, 2001); Judges' Challenge Award (Inland Valley Rose Club Show, 2000)
Pollinator Attraction:
Because this variety bears fully double flowers with the stamens concealed and inaccessible to insects, it does not attract pollinators.
Our product is a rose grown with pharmaROSA®’s unique cultivation technology!
2-litre, own-root, potted rose.
With a shoot system appropriate to the season.
With a root system that thoroughly permeates the growing medium.
Quality compliant with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
Supplied in unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-variety rose bush with a unique 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.
Crop overview: several varieties and growth stages in a short crop section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: demonstration of a vigorous root system permeating the growing medium, by removing the pot.Balance: mature plant with root system and shoots in harmony with each other.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”; it illustrates the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root cultivation in a tangible way: how the plant is built up, what the root system is like and how the shoot system regenerates. The recordings were therefore made at different times and with plants at various stages of development, so mixed foliage levels and differing stages of growth may appear in the videos. They are not a ‘sample’ of the batch dispatched, but a visual explanation of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical for the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown in the upper part 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.
