Soft, creamy white base colour with a delicate ivory shade. - park rose - strong, clearly scented rose - fresh, lemony-rosy character
– Elegant cream‑white, cup‑shaped blooms.
– Strong, fresh lemony‑rose fragrance.
– Compact, bushy habit with dense foliage.
– Reliable remontant flowering in summer.
– Hardy to H7, suitable for colder areas.
– Special feature: Ideal for borders, containers and cutting, giving refined garden and vase displays.
Sophisticated floral colours – Natural plant form
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
22,90 £
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MARITA – cream-white park rose - Scarman
Creamy clusters of very full blooms on a compact, naturally bushy shrub make MARITA an easy choice for neat British front gardens, even where winds and rain demand reliably anchored planting in heavier soils. Its soft cream-white to ivory flowers, fading gently to pearly white, bring a refined cottage charm that works beautifully in small beds and mixed borders without needing complex care. With a strong, fresh fragrance and dark green, slightly glossy foliage, this own-root rose develops steadily, giving a reassuring arc of roots, then shoots, then full ornamental value over the first three years. Well-suited to modest borders, generous clusters, or a single feature by the path, it offers lasting structure and colour with only moderate, straightforward maintenance for everyday gardens.
Closed bud of Marita, showing a pale yellowish-white tone with a soft butter-coloured hint.
Marita rose bloom size compared with the reference scale.
Marita shows a very full, cup-shaped bloom in soft creamy white.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden focal shrub
Its compact, bushy habit and 90–140 cm height suit small front gardens where you want structure without overwhelming the space. Cream-white, very full flowers show clearly against dark brick or clipped evergreens, giving a calm, tidy impression with only moderate seasonal care for busy beginners.
Small mixed border with perennials
Dense branching and repeat flowering allow MARITA to sit comfortably among perennials like lady’s mantle or lesser periwinkle, providing a steady backdrop of bloom. The soft ivory tones blend with many colours, helping you achieve a classic cottage look without intricate planning, ideal for style-conscious homeowners.
Low informal hedge or row
Planted 80–90 cm apart, the compact structure and good foliage cover create a low, informal hedge that frames paths or lawns. Own-root growth gives long-term stability and makes gaps easy to fill by replanting, so the line remains even over many seasons for practical gardeners.
Specimen rose by entrance or terrace
A single plant set at about 160 cm spacing develops into a rounded specimen with scented, creamy-white cups that welcome you at the door or patio. The naturally neat outline means less shaping work, while the strong fragrance adds a touch of luxury appreciated by scent-loving owners.
Large container or patio tub
In a 40–50 litre or larger container with good drainage, MARITA forms a compact, well-rooted shrub that resists wind rock and keeps its shape. Regular watering and a simple annual feed are usually enough to maintain flowering, making it manageable and rewarding for balcony and patio users.
Small group planting (1–5 plants)
Grouped in threes or fives, the clustered blooms create a fuller visual effect without demanding complex layout work. Repeating soft cream-white tones help unify a small garden area, and the shrub form knits together over time, giving a coherent look valued by time-pressed families.
Cutting patch corner
Medium-sized, very full, cup-shaped blooms on a bushy plant lend themselves to cutting for small jug arrangements. The strong fresh, lemony-rosy scent carries indoors, while the shrub continues its remontant display outside with basic seasonal pruning, suiting home flower enthusiasts.
Cottage-style rose and groundcover mix
Planted with low companions such as Vinca minor, its dense foliage and moderate height allow groundcovers to soften the base while the rose provides layered colour above, even in gardens where damp, heavier soil makes drainage and wind exposure key considerations for traditional cottage gardeners.
Styling ideas
Front-path elegance – Line one or both sides of a short path with MARITA at 80–90 cm spacing, underplanted with lady’s mantle for chartreuse froth – suited to owners wanting a quietly formal welcome.
Cream-and-green calm – Combine MARITA with dark green evergreens and soft grasses to emphasise its ivory blooms and glossy foliage – ideal for those favouring a restrained, low-maintenance palette.
Cottage corner – Group 3 shrubs with blue or purple perennials and trailing periwinkle to create a relaxed, old-fashioned garden nook – perfect for fans of traditional cottage character.
Patio feature tub – Plant a single MARITA in a 50-litre terracotta pot with low, trailing groundcovers at the rim to frame the scented flowers – appealing to balcony and terrace gardeners.
Scented sitting area – Position 2–3 shrubs close to a bench, allowing the lemony-rosy fragrance to drift over seating while the compact shape keeps access clear – best for those who value restful garden spaces.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Shrub rose marketed as MARITA – cream-white park rose - Scarman, belonging to the Park - shrub rose group; commercial type park rose, with no separate registered exhibition name recorded.
Origin and breeding
Bred by John Scarman in Germany, breeding year 2010; precise parentage and breeding institution are unknown or not documented, and introduction to the market dates from around 2010.
Growth and structural characteristics
Compact, bushy shrub 90–140 cm high and 60–110 cm wide, moderately thorny, with dense, dark green, slightly glossy foliage providing good cover and a naturally rounded outline in borders and beds.
Flower morphology
Medium-sized, very full, cup-shaped blooms with 40 or more petals, borne mainly in clusters; remontant, with an initial main flush followed by a generous second flowering period later in the season.
Colour data and phenology
Soft cream-white to ivory flowers, ARS white group; RHS 155D outer and 155C inner petals, opening creamy white then fading to off-white with pearly edges while largely retaining the overall pale tone.
Fragrance and aroma
Clearly scented rose with a strong, fresh, lemony-rosy fragrance character, perceptible at close quarters and around the shrub in still air, enhancing use near sitting areas, entrances and frequently used paths.
Hip characteristics
Occasionally produces small, ellipsoidal hips 10–15 mm in diameter, orange-red when ripe; hips are sparsely set and primarily of incidental ornamental interest rather than a key design or wildlife feature.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Rated hardy to approximately –21 to –18 °C (RHS H7, USDA Zone 6b, Swedish Zone 3); disease resistance moderate, with average tolerance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust under typical garden conditions.
Horticultural recommendations
Suitable for borders, specimens, containers and cutting; plant 80–90 cm apart in groups or hedges, 160 cm as specimen, in well-drained soil with periodic feeding and occasional disease control when needed.
MARITA – cream-white park rose - Scarman offers compact structure, refined creamy blooms and strong fragrance as a long-lived, own-root shrub for gardeners seeking a reliable, easy-going rose to settle into their family garden.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
MARITA – cream-white park rose - Scarman
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator Attraction:
Its very double (40+ petal) blooms have limited attractiveness to pollinators because the dense, fully double form restricts stamen accessibility.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Very double (very full), with 40+ petal flowers — primarily ornamental; pollinator-friendly: limited
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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