A soft off-white with a gentle hue, fading from very pale pink to near-white. - polyantha bedding rose - medium-strength, clearly scented rose - sweet, delicate character
– Charming off-white blooms with pearlescent blush.
– Reliable repeat flowering through the season.
– Compact, bushy growth for beds and borders.
– Medium, sweet fragrance for close planting.
– Good heat and drought tolerance in summer.
– Special feature: Historic 1888 Polyantha classic from Alphonse Alégatière, ideal for traditional cottage-style plantings.
Long-term presence – Familiar garden experience
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,80 £
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MARIE PAVIÉ – off-white flowerbed polyantha rose - Alégatière
Classic charm meets modern, easy-going cottage style in ‘Marie Pavié’, a compact polyantha that settles naturally into small British front gardens and mixed borders. Its bushy, tidy outline and dense, slightly glossy foliage frame clusters of softly off-white blooms with a gentle blush – ideal where you want a calm, romantic look rather than bold, brash colour. Medium, sweet fragrance and a self-cleaning habit help keep the display looking fresh between normal visits to the garden, while the sparsely thorned stems make family access and light pruning more comfortable. As an own-root rose, it matures steadily – roots in the first year, structure in the second, full ornamental value by the third – giving you a long-lived, dependable presence that copes well with wind and rain in exposed British plots.
Freshly opened bloom of Marie Pavié with a pearlescent pink flush over creamy white petals.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden feature by the entrance path
The compact, bushy habit and modest height create a neat, welcoming line of off-white flowers along a path or drive without overwhelming a small space. The calm colour suits brick, stone or painted façades and works especially well where you see the garden daily. Ideal for beginners
Low cottage-style hedge
Regular spacing at 45 cm forms a soft, low hedge that defines boundaries without feeling formal. Good self-cleaning and repeat flowering keep it presentable through the season, while own-root growth helps the row recover evenly from occasional harder trimming. Suitable for homeowners
Edging for mixed perennial borders
The dark green, slightly glossy foliage and off-white clusters sit comfortably in cottage-style mixes with geraniums or phlox, providing a light edge that ties varied colours together. Consistent flowering gives structure so perennials can come and go behind it. Best for style-conscious
Small groups in beds and island borders
Planting 3–5 together at the recommended 55 cm spacing creates a rounded, floriferous mound that reads as a single feature from the house or patio. The moderate size makes it easy to fit into typical family lawns without complicated bed design. Good for busy-gardeners
Containers and large patio tubs
In a 40–50 litre or larger container, its tidy spread and remontant clusters provide a long season of colour close to seating areas. Own-root plants establish reliably in pots, and the sparse prickles make moving and light pruning more straightforward for occasional gardeners. Recommended for patio-owners
Around-the-house ornamental planting
The medium height suits narrow side passages and around-the-house strips, giving soft colour without blocking windows. Its ability to tolerate partial shade helps where sunlight shifts during the day, provided you support it with basic feeding and watering. Helpful for townhouse-owners
Traditional park- and lawn-edge planting
Historic character and long-term presence make it a good fit for period-style park edges or older properties aiming for a familiar, time-tested look. Own-root growth gives the stand resilience over years of light renovation pruning and re-shaping when required. Appealing to heritage-lovers
Exposed and coastal-influenced gardens
Its relatively low, bushy frame and dense foliage help the plant cope with wind and driving rain, keeping flowers closer to shelter and reducing damage. With basic care, it settles into a stable outline that anchors small beds in blustery conditions. Suitable for coastal-gardeners
Styling ideas
Cottage-edge – Line a narrow front path with a repeating row of ‘Marie Pavié’ and blue geraniums for a soft, storybook entrance – for lovers of traditional cottage gardens
Calm-corner – Place three plants in a large 50 litre tub by a bench, letting the off-white flowers and sweet fragrance create a quiet reading spot – for busy urban owners seeking relaxation
Heritage-row – Form a low hedge along a picket fence, interspersed with old-fashioned perennials, to echo late-Victorian planting – for those restoring or complementing period homes
Soft-structure – Use small groups at the front of a mixed border to link bold summer colours, the neutral blooms acting as a visual pause – for design-conscious beginners
Family-border – Combine with cranesbills and low grasses along a lawn edge; the modest height and sparse prickles keep it practical where children pass – for young families wanting easy charm
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Polyantha bed rose marketed as Marie Pavié – off-white flowerbed polyantha rose - Alégatière; historic variety, unregistered cultivar name, used in bedding and border schemes.
Origin and breeding
Old French polyantha bred by Alphonse Alégatière and introduced in 1888, initially distributed by C. H. Halstead in Australia; parentage unknown, typical of early polyantha development.
Growth and structural characteristics
Bushy, compact shrub 85–115 cm high with 50–70 cm spread, dense dark green foliage, slightly glossy leaves and sparsely thorned shoots; suitable for edges, hedges and modest garden spaces.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, cupped clusters of small 0.5–1.5 inch blooms, about 13–25 petals, carried in trusses; remontant with a notably abundant second flush after the main early-summer flowering.
Colour data and phenology
Soft off-white flowers with very pale pink tones, ARS Wh, RHS 155C outer and 65D inner; buds show a pink veil, cool weather brings a faint blush, hot conditions fade to icy white.
Fragrance and aroma
Clearly noticeable, medium strength sweet fragrance with a delicate character; adds gentle scent along paths, entrances and sitting areas without dominating nearby perfumed planting combinations.
Hip characteristics
Rose-hip set is generally sparse due to semi-double flowers; where present, small spherical red hips 6–9 mm in diameter may form, adding discreet seasonal interest late in the year.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Fully hardy to approximately −32 to −29 °C (RHS H7, USDA 4b, Swedish Zone 5); disease susceptible and needs regular preventive care, especially against rust, black spot and powdery mildew.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in well-drained garden soil with regular feeding and irrigation in dry spells; monitor foliage and use integrated pest management for diseases, pruning flexibly to maintain compact structure.
Marie Pavié offers compact charm, repeat flowering and a pleasantly scented display on a resilient own-root framework that suits long-term, small family gardens, making it a thoughtful choice when you want a quietly reliable rose.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
MARIE PAVIÉ – off-white flowerbed polyantha rose - Alégatière
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator Attraction:
The strongly double flower form and limited accessibility of the stamens make it of low attractiveness to pollinators.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its semi-double blooms partly conceal the stamens, so it attracts pollinators only to a limited extent and is mainly valued as an ornamental variety
Hip Comment:
Rose‑hip production is expected to be sparse due to the double flowers; occasionally spherical, red (RHS 43A) hips 6–9 mm in diameter may form.
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
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