Delicate, pastel light pink that shines with a uniform tone. - hybrid tea rose - medium-strength, distinctly scented rose - pleasant, rosy character
– Elegant, XL pale pink hybrid tea blooms.
– Reliable remontant flowering through the season.
– Upright, dense habit for beds and specimens.
– Very good heat and drought tolerance.
– Hardy to -32 °C for cold climates.
– Special feature: Medium-strong classic rosy fragrance for both garden and cutting.
Supports local wildlife – Long-term presence
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
21,00 £
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MARCSIKA – pale pink hybrid tea rose - Márk
This delicately coloured hybrid tea offers an easy, reassuring start for everyday gardens: a potted, own-root MARCSIKA arrives already well established in its 2-litre container, ready to settle in without complex routines. Its upright habit and dense foliage create a neat, compact structure that fits effortlessly into smaller beds and front gardens while still producing XL, exhibition-quality blooms. Large, cupped flowers in soft, pastel colour tones open repeatedly through the season, bringing a romantic, cut-flower feel straight to your doorstep with a distinctly rosy fragrance. Once planted in reasonably prepared soil that avoids prolonged waterlogging in heavier ground, it copes well with summer heat and dry spells, supporting a long-lived garden presence. Medium maintenance needs focus mainly on occasional deadheading and basic pest checks, manageable even for busy or less experienced gardeners who still value a polished appearance. As an own-root rose it builds a resilient bush that matures steadily over time, giving you the classic “Year 1 roots, Year 2 shoots, Year 3 full display” development rhythm. Whether used as a single focal point or in a small group, MARCSIKA gives you reliable flowering, enduring ornamental value and a straightforward planting experience tailored to the family garden.
Marcsika shows an XL pale pink bloom size in comparison.
Marcsika in closed bud, showing a pearly pale-pink tint.
Marcsika shows a cupped, high-centered bloom with a pronounced mid-centre elevation.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden feature rose
The upright, medium-height habit and dense foliage form a tidy bush that frames paths and doorways without overwhelming smaller spaces. XL pastel blooms provide an elegant, welcoming focal point with classic hybrid tea form for the style-conscious beginner.
Small mixed bed in family garden
Its soft, pale pink flowers blend gently with perennials and cottage-style companions, creating harmonious colour transitions rather than harsh contrasts. The medium care level suits gardeners who want reliable results without intensive regimes for the busy urban owner.
Cut-flower corner near the house
Solitary, long-stemmed blooms and cupped, exhibition-type flowers make MARCSIKA excellent for cutting, bringing scented, pastel roses indoors regularly through the season. Plant near a path for easy access for the home flower arranger.
Small groups in a front border
Planting 3–5 bushes at the recommended spacing creates a coherent, continuous line of matching pale pink blooms, ideal where you want the rose to “hold” the design without complicated planting schemes for the practical planner.
Specimen rose in lawn or gravel
Used alone, its upright shape and large flowers stand out clearly against simple lawn or gravel, giving a smart, composed look. Own-root growth ensures the plant gradually develops a robust framework that ages gracefully for the long-term owner.
Sunny, heat-exposed spot
Very good tolerance of heat and drought allows planting in warmer, sun-baked parts of the garden where some varieties tire. With basic watering during establishment, it maintains flower production and foliage quality for the low-maintenance seeker.
Raised bed or improved clay border
Where heavier soils are common, MARCSIKA responds well to being set in a raised or well-drained bed, allowing its roots to establish deeply and steadily. Over the years this supports a stable, balanced bush for the careful improver.
Large container near seating area
In a container of at least 40–50 litres, MARCSIKA develops an upright, compact bush that suits patios or seating areas, with scented blooms at eye level. Own-root resilience supports long-term replanting and renewal for the courtyard gardener.
Styling ideas
Porch Welcome – Plant MARCSIKA by the front path with low lavender or nepeta to edge the border, giving a soft, pastel welcome – ideal for homeowners wanting classic kerb appeal.
Cottage Strip – Combine in a narrow bed with gaillardia and bee balm for relaxed, cottage-style colour that still looks orderly – suited to those who like informal charm without fuss.
Pastel Island – Use one MARCSIKA as a centrepiece in a small round bed, ringed with white and blush perennials for a gentle, romantic look – perfect for compact family lawns.
Cutting Row – Line up several plants in a sunny strip, underplanted with low herbs, to create an easy-access cutting garden – for gardeners who enjoy arranging home-grown bouquets.
Patio Focus – Grow a single plant in a large terracotta pot with trailing thyme or ivy around the base for a neat yet soft patio focal point – suited to busy urban gardeners with limited space.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
MARCSIKA is a hybrid tea rose from the Hybrid tea rose commercial group, marketed as MARCSIKA – pale pink hybrid tea rose - Márk, verified for authenticity for consumer garden use.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Márk Gergely in Hungary in 1997 at the Kertészeti Kutató Intézet, with initial distribution by PharmaRosa Ltd.; exact registration and introduction dates are not documented.
Growth and structural characteristics
Forms an upright, medium to tall bush 100–140 cm high and 50–70 cm wide, moderately thorny, with dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage that lends a well-filled, ornamental presence in beds and borders.
Flower morphology
Produces extra-large, solitary, double flowers with 26–39 petals, cupped with a raised centre; remontant, though the second flush is noticeably lighter than the main early-summer display.
Colour data and phenology
Displays delicate pastel pale-pink tonality, ARS code lp, RHS 62D outer and 62C inner; colour fades gradually to near white-pink with creamy highlights as blooms mature and approach their final stage.
Fragrance and aroma
Emits a medium-strength, distinctly rosy perfume with a pleasant, traditional character; fragrance is clearly noticeable in close proximity and contributes to its value as a cut flower for indoor enjoyment.
Hip characteristics
Because of the double bloom form it sets hips only occasionally; when present, hips are ovoid, around 12–18 mm in diameter, coloured orange-red and of mainly ornamental rather than practical significance.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Shows very good heat and drought tolerance, with disease resistance rated medium for powdery mildew, black spot and rust; reliably hardy to about −32 to −29 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 5, USDA zone 4b).
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny positions as a flower-bed, cut-flower or specimen rose; plant at 50–90 cm spacing, allowing 2.8–3.2 plants/m², and remove spent blooms plus occasional pests to maintain flowering quality.
MARCSIKA – pale pink hybrid tea rose - Márk offers large, fragrant blooms, a tidy upright habit and heat-tolerant, own-root reliability that matures gracefully, making it a thoughtful choice for long-term family gardens.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
MARCSIKA – pale pink hybrid tea rose - Márk
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Closed Bud:
The outer surface has a pearly, barely pink tint with a slight silvery sheen.
Newly Opened Flower:
The outer petals are a silky, cool pink, while the inner petals show a slightly richer, candy-pink tone.
Full Bloom:
Uniform, mirror‑smooth pale pink that becomes slightly lighter towards the edges of the petals.
Before Fading:
The pink gradually fades to an almost white-pink, with delicate creamy highlights.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening the pink tone gradually fades; at full bloom it is a pale pink, and before the flower fades it is almost white-pink with delicate creamy highlights.
Pollinator Attraction:
Limited data on flower structure; as a tea hybrid it may be less attractive to pollinators, since a double bloom form and reduced stamen accessibility often decrease pollinator attraction.
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.
