Deep, purple-toned upper surface with a lighter violet-lilac reverse. - shrub rose - strong, long-distance scented rose - fruity, raspberry-scented
– Very double, XL, velvety crimson blooms.
– Strong, long‑distance fruity raspberry fragrance.
– Upright shrub with good height and presence.
– Resistant to mildew, black spot and rust.
– Hardy to around –20 °C, suitable for cold sites.
– Special feature: Colour evolves from wine‑red to mahogany‑chestnut tones for a dramatic display.
Liveable everyday garden life – Thoughtful garden investment
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
22,90 £
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Léa Mège – Les Provençelles® shrub rose
In a typical British front garden, elegance and long-season colour matter as much as simple, reliable care: Léa Mège delivers tall, upright structure, clothed in healthy foliage and crowned with XL, very double, cup-shaped blooms of saturated crimson with a purple-lilac reverse. Bred in France and introduced in 2020, it combines modern disease resistance with a classic, velvety look, coping well with breezier sites where careful planting helps with anchoring in exposed positions. Strong, fruity, raspberry-scented fragrance gives presence to entrances and seating areas, while remontant, abundant second flushes ensure lasting flowering without complicated routine. As an own-root shrub it matures steadily into a balanced, medium-tall hedge or specimen over the years, giving you durable ornamental value from a low-maintenance plant that quietly settles into everyday family garden life.
Léa Mège forms large, very double, cup-shaped blooms.
Léa Mège shrub rose in full bloom, with richly double, wine-red flowers.
Léa Mège shrub rose supplied as a 2-litre own-root potted plant.
Léa Mège’s upright, medium-tall habit and dense, slightly glossy foliage create a clear vertical accent near doors, gates or bay windows. Its defined outline reads well from the street, making it an easy way to give structure to a modestly sized front garden without needing intricate planting plans, particularly suited to the style-conscious beginner.
Low-maintenance flowering hedge
Planted at the recommended 85 cm spacing, this shrub forms an elegant, informal hedge with repeating crimson clusters along its length. Own-root growth fills from the base, and low maintenance needs mean only light annual trimming is usually sufficient to keep a tidy boundary that flowers generously through the season, reassuring for time-pressed homeowners.
Small mixed border in family gardens
The combination of XL, very double, cup-shaped blooms and medium-green foliage slips naturally into cottage-style mixes with perennials and ornamental grasses. Its remontant second flush keeps colour in the border after earlier perennials fade, helping smaller borders feel full and composed over a long season for those wanting impact without complex schemes.
Feature rose near seating or terrace
A strong, fruity, raspberry fragrance that carries on the air makes this cultivar ideal beside patios, benches or evening seating areas. The large, velvety crimson flowers hold their presence at eye and nose level on upright stems, turning an ordinary sitting corner into a pleasantly scented retreat, appreciated by fragrance-loving garden owners.
Cottage-style grouping of 3–5 shrubs
Grouped at 95–120 cm, Léa Mège reads as a loose, romantic mound of repeated colour, echoing traditional cottage gardens. The own-root plants gradually knit together, giving a coherent block of wine-red tones that work beautifully with irises and light grasses, offering a classic look that remains manageable for less experienced cottage-garden enthusiasts.
Roses for warm, dry-prone gardens
This variety performs well in warm conditions provided it receives watering during extended dry spells, making it suitable for many urban and southern gardens facing intermittent drought. Deep rooting on its own roots helps the plant cope between waterings, giving dependable flowering even where hosepipe use is occasional, suiting busy urban households.
Healthy rose for low-intervention gardens
With documented resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, Léa Mège is a strong candidate where you prefer to minimise spraying and intensive care. Its resilient foliage keeps the plant looking presentable, so beds and borders stay smart with basic pruning and feeding, which particularly benefits environmentally aware, low-maintenance-focused gardeners.
Statement rose in large containers
In a 40–50 litre or larger container, its upright form and rich colouring give height and drama on patios or balconies. Good disease resistance helps foliage stay attractive in close-up situations, and remontant flowering ensures repeated display around entrances or seating, making it a practical option for small-space or hard-surfaced garden users.
Styling ideas
COTTAGE TRIO – Plant 3 Léa Mège in a loose triangle with bearded irises and low catmint to echo traditional cottage borders – ideal for lovers of classic mixed plantings.
FRONT-DOOR AXIS – Flank a path or drive with evenly spaced shrubs for a welcoming crimson avenue effect – suited to homeowners wanting simple, formal structure.
GRASS COMPANIONS – Combine with Stipa tenuissima and other fine grasses so the velvety blooms float above a soft, moving backdrop – perfect for design-conscious urban gardeners.
EVENING NOOK – Place near a bench with pale hostas or lavender to contrast the dark flowers and enjoy the raspberry fragrance – appealing to those creating a scented seating corner.
CONTAINER STATEMENT – Grow one plant in a 50-litre pot by the patio, underplanted with trailing thyme or low groundcovers – useful for small gardens or paved front spaces.
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Shrub rose from the Les Provençelles collection; registered as MASleame, marketed as Léa Mège – crimson park shrub rose, exhibition category shrub rose, own-root for garden use.
Origin and breeding
Bred in France by Dominique Massad from ‘Michelle Bedrossian’ × ‘Belle d’Espinouse’; breeding completed around 2017 and first released commercially in 2020 via Pétales de Roses.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright shrub 115–165 cm tall and 80–120 cm wide, moderately dense foliage, medium-green and slightly glossy leaves, moderately thorny stems, forming a substantial, bushy framework over time.
Flower morphology
Very double, XL cup-shaped blooms with over 40 petals, mostly borne in clusters; remontant, with abundant second flowering providing extended seasonal display on strong, upright stems.
Colour data and phenology
Crimson, wine-red flowers with purple tones; RHS 79C outer and 79A inner, deepening then softening to mahogany-chestnut with purplish recesses and slightly browned edges as blooms age.
Fragrance and aroma
Strong, fruity raspberry fragrance noticeable at a distance, giving a pronounced scented presence in seating areas or near paths; suitable where fragrance is a key selection criterion.
Hip characteristics
Occasional small, spherical red hips, 8–12 mm in diameter, forming after flowers if not deadheaded, adding a modest seasonal detail in late summer or autumn without dominating the shrub.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Good resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b), suitable for most UK regions with standard garden conditions.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with well-drained soil; spacing 85–150 cm depending on use. Low maintenance, but benefits from irrigation in prolonged dry periods and light annual pruning to shape.
Léa Mège Les Provençelles® MASleame offers richly fragrant crimson flowers, reliable disease resistance and long-lived, own-root resilience; a considered choice if you seek a handsome, low-maintenance shrub rose for everyday garden enjoyment.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
LÉA MÈGE – crimson park rose - Massad
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Closed Bud:
The outer side is medium purple, the inner side a deep, dark purple shade.
Newly Opened Flower:
The inner petals are an intense dark purple, while the outer edges are a slightly lighter violet-lilac.
Full Bloom:
Velvety, richly full wine-red overall appearance, with a purplish-raspberry inner shade and a subtle darkening towards the edges.
Before Fading:
The wine-red softens and leans towards mahogany–chestnut, while the recesses retain a purplish hue and the edges take on a brownish-dark tone.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening, the deep crimson–wine-red hue moderately softens; before fading it leans towards mahogany–chestnut, browning at the edges.
Pollinator Attraction:
Sold for the cut‑flower trade, its large‑headed, double flower form restricts access to the stamens and is therefore expected to be of low attractiveness to pollinators.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
The descriptions do not explicitly state that the variety is pollinator-friendly.
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.
