The inner side of the petals is a deep, vivid pink, while the outer side shows a delicate creamy hue. - nostalgia rose - very strong, long-lasting scented rose - fragrance description not available
– XL, globular blooms with nostalgic charm.
– Deep pink and cream bicolour flower display.
– Very strong, long-lasting classic rose scent.
– Bushy, compact shrub for beds and hedges.
– Excellent resistance to major rose diseases.
– Special feature: Season-spanning blooms for climate‑conscious gardens.
Season-spanning – Climate-conscious choice
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
21,10 £
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CRÉDIT MUTUEL – pink nostalgic shrub rose
Crédit Mutuel Les Provençelles® MAScremu is an easy-going shrub rose for classic British front gardens and informal cottage-style borders, combining romantic blooms with practical reliable performance. Its compact, bushy structure (around 75–105 cm high) fits comfortably into family-sized plots, giving you abundant, very full, clustered flowers without demanding expert care. Large, globular, nostalgic blooms in deep pink and cream repeat from early summer with a generous second flush, filling the garden with a very strong, lingering scent that you notice each time you pass the path or patio. Dense, glossy mid-green foliage and modern disease resistance keep the plant looking healthy even in damp UK summers with high fungal pressure, while its own-root form builds long-term stability and regeneration – establishing roots in year one, stronger shoots in year two, and full ornamental value by year three for truly enduring charm.
Freshly opened Crédit Mutuel rose with fuchsia-pink petals and creamy outer tones.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden feature rose
This compact shrub settles quickly into small front gardens, offering generous, very full blooms and neat proportions that do not overwhelm the space. The strong, lasting scent turns everyday entrances into a pleasantly perfumed welcome, ideal for a busy homeowner who wants dependable impact with minimal tasks for the beginner.
Low-maintenance bed or border
With modern resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust, Crédit Mutuel performs reliably in humid, changeable UK weather with little intervention beyond basic feeding and watering. This keeps mixed borders looking tidy and green without regular spraying, well suited to those who prefer simple routines and reassurance as a hobbyist.
Classic cottage-style mix
The nostalgic, globular flowers and romantic pink-and-cream tones blend beautifully with perennials such as coreopsis or English bluebeard, creating a soft, traditional cottage feel. Its bushy habit offers structure among looser plants while still looking informal, perfect for gardeners who value charm over precision but still want a dependable backbone as a stylist.
Small group planting (1–3 plants)
Planting one to three shrubs together creates a rounded, flower-laden presence that anchors a modest bed or corner. Own-root growth ensures the bushes thicken steadily and recover well if cut back, building a stable shape over several seasons without complicated pruning, which suits those planning ahead in a practical way.
Season-long colour focus
Crédit Mutuel’s remontant habit provides a generous second flush, so you are not left with a single burst of colour and then bare stems. From intense buds to pastel ageing tones, the display evolves attractively, maintaining interest through much of the season and supporting anyone who wants their garden to “just keep going” as a viewer.
Family garden paths and seating areas
The very strong, long-lasting fragrance is best appreciated where people regularly pass or sit, such as near a bench, patio or main path. Planting at recommended spacing allows air circulation while still concentrating scent, giving everyday family moments an understated luxury appreciated by the busy modern family.
Compact rose hedge or low screen
Regular, bushy growth between 60–80 cm wide lends itself to short, flowering hedges along driveways or boundaries. In heavier clay soils it responds well to improved drainage or raised beds, helping it establish a resilient, tidy line of plants that frame a property reliably for the long term, ideal for the practical-minded planner.
Large container on patio or terrace
Planted in a substantial 40–50 litre container with quality compost, this shrub rose forms a compact, scented focal point close to the house where space is limited. Own-root vigour supports renewal after routine pruning, keeping the plant attractive over many years and rewarding those who mainly garden in pots as an urban gardener.
Styling ideas
Cottage-Mix Trio – Combine Crédit Mutuel with threadleaf coreopsis and airy grasses for a soft, romantic cottage feel – ideal for homeowners who like relaxed, flower-rich borders.
Front-Door Welcome – Plant a pair in large pots flanking the entrance, where scent and nostalgic bloom form greet visitors – perfect for busy families wanting instant kerb appeal.
Pink-White Ribbon – Create a low hedge along a path, spacing plants evenly to form a scented, season-long ribbon of pink and cream – suited to those seeking structure without formality.
Pastel Pocket – Place Crédit Mutuel among pale blues and whites for a restful seating-area scheme centred on fragrance – appealing to evening sitters and after-work gardeners.
Heritage Corner – Team this romantic shrub with lavender and English bluebeard to echo traditional village gardens – for nostalgically minded gardeners updating older plots.
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Crédit Mutuel Les Provençelles® MAScremu, shrub rose, Romantic/nostalgia type; registered as MAScremu and introduced under this commercial name for garden use.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Dominique Massad in France, 2015; parentage is not published. First distributed by Pétales de Roses, representing the Les Provençelles® collection of garden shrub roses.
Growth and structural characteristics
Bushy shrub to around 75–105 cm high and 60–80 cm wide, dense mid-green glossy foliage, moderately thorny stems; builds a compact, well-branched outline for beds, borders and low hedges.
Flower morphology
Very full, globular pompon blooms with 40+ petals, carried in clusters; extra-large flower size around 9 cm, with repeat flowering and a generous second flush under normal garden conditions.
Colour data and phenology
Deep vivid pink centres with creamy outer petals; buds dark pink with pale edges. Colour softens to pastel pink with near-white outer petals as flowers age, creating multi-tonal displays on the bush.
Fragrance and aroma
Very strong, long-lasting perfume of traditional rose type; fragrance is best appreciated near paths, entrances and seating, where repeated passing allows the scent to be fully enjoyed.
Hip characteristics
Occasional small hips form after flowering, spherical and red, about 8–12 mm diameter; usually of minor ornamental importance compared with the showy, recurrent blooms.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Rated resistant to common rose diseases, including black spot, powdery mildew and rust. Winter hardy to approximately –21 to –18 °C (RHS H7; USDA zone 6b), suitable for most UK garden climates.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun, in improved, free-draining soil; allow 40–75 cm spacing depending on hedge or specimen use. Prune flexibly to shape; low ongoing maintenance requirements once established.
Crédit Mutuel Les Provençelles® MAScremu offers romantic, strongly scented, repeat-flowering blooms on a compact, disease-resistant shrub that matures steadily on its own roots, making it a sound, long-lived choice for an easy family garden rose.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
CRÉDIT MUTUEL – pink nostalgic rose - Massad
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator Attraction:
Very double (40+ petals) flowers attract pollinators only to a limited extent, as the double flower form and the reduced accessibility of the stamens hinder insects from reaching nectar and pollen.
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.
