Pastel, creamy pink with a pale whitish tint. In the second flowering phase it fades into a pearly colour. - historic, alba rose - extremely strong, noticeable from afar scented rose - classic, rose scented
– Extremely strong, classic rose fragrance.
– Romantic cup-shaped, double pale pink blooms.
– Hardy to around –32 °C, reliable in cold.
– Tolerates heat and temporary drought well.
– Shade-tolerant, ideal for less sunny spots.
– Special feature: Historic Alba rose with prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit and ARS Dowager Queen honours.
Natural plant form – Living, vibrant garden
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
24,70 £
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MAIDEN'S BLUSH – pale pink historic alba rose
Softly romantic yet reassuringly reliable, Maiden’s Blush brings classic alba charm to everyday gardens with gently arching growth and exceptionally fragrant spring blossom. Its generous once-a-year display creates a romantic focal point that sits beautifully beside cottages, townhouses and bay windows, while the sparsely thorned stems make it unexpectedly practical for family spaces and narrow front paths. Own-root planting supports a long-lived, steady shrub that settles in well even on heavier soils with thoughtful drainage, gradually maturing into a stable, graceful feature. Over time, your plant focuses first on root strength, then on leafy shoots, and finally on full ornamental impact, rewarding patience with year-on-year character. Heat and temporary dry spells are handled with reassuring resilience once established, while the grey-green foliage and pastel, pearly blooms sit comfortably in traditional British borders and mixed cottage schemes.
Cup-shaped, double blooms of Maiden's Blush.
Maiden's Blush in full bloom, showing its pale pink, cup-shaped flowers.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden focal shrub
Its upright, arching habit and 120–190 cm height make Maiden’s Blush a natural statement shrub beside a front door, gate or bay window, delivering one lavish spring flush of pastel pink blossom with a powerful scent that welcomes visitors and pleases beginners.
Cottage-style mixed border
The pastel, pearly flowers and grey-green foliage blend effortlessly with traditional perennials, while the moderate maintenance and own-root longevity make it a solid backbone for cottage-style schemes that you can build around gradually, suiting aesthetes.
Informal flowering hedge
Recommended hedge spacing of around 120 cm allows you to create a soft, romantic screen; the sparsely thorned canes and upright, arching structure are easier to manage along paths or boundaries than many old roses, supporting families.
Specimen in lawn or park-style corner
At 3.9–6.2 ft with an elegant outline, it stands well as a solitary shrub in lawn, offering a once-a-year spectacle with extremely strong fragrance; own-root growth supports a long-lived, characterful presence that matures reliably for homeowners.
Lightly shaded corners and north-east aspects
This alba rose tolerates partial shade, so it suits sites with only morning or dappled sun where many modern roses underperform; it will still bloom generously once a year, bringing classic charm to shadier areas valued by urbanites.
Areas with colder winters
With hardiness down to about –32 °C (RHS H7, USDA 4b), Maiden’s Blush is well adapted to colder British regions and exposed sites, giving confidence that a well-rooted shrub will re-leaf reliably each spring for committed yet time-poor gardeners.
Low-intervention, long-term planting plans
As an own-root, historic alba, it develops into a durable shrub that can regenerate from its base, outliving many grafted roses and needing only basic pruning and deadheading, ideal for low-input planting plans favoured by thoughtful planners.
Heat- and drought-prone spots with improved soil
Once established, it tolerates heat and short dry spells, provided the soil has been improved for drainage and moisture retention, making it suitable for heavier or warmer positions if you water during prolonged drought, especially appreciated by practical beginners.
Styling ideas
Cottage-curve hedge – Plant a loose hedge along a curved front boundary and underplant with Gypsophila repens for a frothy base; ideal for those wanting soft privacy and spring romance in family streets.
Pastel feature bed – Use one or three shrubs as anchors in a small bed with pale irises and low Nepeta, letting the strong scent carry to windows; best for homeowners who enjoy fragrance from indoors.
Shady corner lift – Brighten a part-shaded corner with Maiden’s Blush, weaving in ferns and white foxgloves to echo its grey-green foliage; perfect for gardeners making the most of difficult light.
Heritage lawn specimen – Set a single plant in turf with a simple brick mowing strip, adding only low bulbs around the base; suits those who prefer one striking, low-fuss historic feature.
Soft urban screen – Line a small city front garden with two or three shrubs, combining with Artemisia ‘Nana’ and Anemone ‘Fantasy Belle’ for texture; ideal for busy urbanites wanting privacy without heavy upkeep.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Historic alba shrub rose, trade name Maiden's Blush Heritage rose, ARS exhibition name Great Maiden’s Blush; unregistered old variety classified within the Alba group of old garden roses.
Origin and breeding
Likely selection from Rosa alba maxima crossed with a pink old garden rose such as a gallica; of very old European origin, first recorded in commerce via Camden Park Nursery in 1843.
Awards and recognition
Holds the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit (2001) for reliable garden performance; awarded ARS Dowager Queen by Syracuse Rose Society in 1999 as an outstanding historic cultivar.
Growth and structural characteristics
Vigorous upright shrub with arching canes, 120–190 cm high and 100–160 cm wide, moderately dense grey-green matte foliage and comparatively sparse prickles, forming a graceful, slightly fountain-like outline.
Flower morphology
Medium-sized, double, cupped flowers with 26–39 petals, usually in small clusters; a once-blooming, non-remontant type that concentrates its floral display in a single, abundant late spring to early summer flush.
Colour data and phenology
Soft, pale pink flowers with creamy, pearly overtones; buds are delicate pink, opening to pastel creamy pink, then fading towards off-white in strong sun, giving a layered, antique effect through the flowering period.
Fragrance and aroma
Exceptionally strong classic rose fragrance, noticeable from a distance on still days; scent quality is rich and old-fashioned, making it particularly suitable for planting near terraces, doors, paths and frequently opened windows.
Hip characteristics
Occasional ovoid rose hips, about 12–19 mm long, ripening to orange-red; modest in number but adding a small seasonal accent in late summer to autumn when flowering has long finished.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to around –29 to –32 °C (RHS H7, USDA 4b, Swedish Zone 5); disease resistance generally moderate, with occasional powdery mildew, black spot and rust requiring observation and, if needed, light protection.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in well-drained, improved soil with full sun or partial shade; suitable for hedges, specimens and beds; can grow in large containers of 40–50 litres or more, with careful watering and annual feeding to sustain vigour.
Maiden's Blush Heritage rose offers a highly fragrant spring display, partial shade tolerance and long-lived own-root growth, making it a reassuring choice for those planning a timeless, easy-going garden feature.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
MAIDEN'S BLUSH – pale pink historic alba rose
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Competition and Show Awards:
Royal Horticultural Society – Award of Garden Merit (2001); Syracuse Rose Society show – American Rose Society Dowager Queen award (1999)
Pollinator Attraction:
Its heavily double flower form (single/semi-double/double) and reduced accessibility of the stamens mean it attracts pollinators poorly.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Because its double flowers partially conceal the stamens, it attracts pollinators only to a limited extent and is primarily an ornamental cultivar.
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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