The petal blade’s base colour is a rich golden yellow, accompanied by a carmine‑red edging at the margins. - flowerbed shrub rose - strong, fragrance noticeable close to the bush rose - classic, rose character
– Strong, classic rose fragrance close-up.
– Bicolour yellow and red cup-shaped blooms.
– Long, upright shrub for hedges and beds.
– Resistant to mildew, black spot, and rust.
– Heat-tolerant, ideal for urban plantings.
– Különleges jellemző: Hosszú virágzási idő, erős második hullámmal.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
21,10 £
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Marseille en Fleurs – Les Provençelles® shrub rose
Fragrant and reliably flowering, Marseille en Fleurs brings an easy-care touch of Provençal charm to classic British borders, coping well even in exposed gardens where strong coastal winds and driving rain can test less robust roses. Its upright, bushy structure and dense, mid-green foliage create a tidy, substantial presence that anchors small beds and front gardens without feeling overpowering. Large, semi-double blooms appear in generous clusters, opening from scarlet-edged golden buds to warm yellow cups with carmine-red margins that soften beautifully as they age. Bred for low-maintenance urban plantings, it combines good disease resistance with strong heat and drought tolerance, so day-to-day work is minimal beyond watering in dry spells. As an own-root shrub it develops steadily, with roots establishing first, then strong new shoots, and by the third year achieving its full ornamental impact in a family garden setting.
Semi-double blooms with 13–25 petals and a clearly visible centre.
Marseille en Fleurs virágzásban: sárga, vörös szélű, félig telt virágok.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden focal shrub
The strong, upright structure and dense foliage give this rose enough presence to work as a single focal shrub beside a path or near the front door. Its tidy outline needs only light pruning to keep shape, making it suitable for busy householders who want structure without fuss, particularly appealing to the beginner.
Flower bed for continuous colour
Repeat flowering from early summer means beds rarely look bare, with successive clusters opening in warm yellow and carmine-red tones. This consistency reduces the need for complex planting schemes to “fill gaps”, ideal when you want dependable colour with straightforward care, reassuring for the homeowner.
Cottage-style mixed border
Semi-double, cluster-flowered blooms suit informal cottage and around-the-house borders, threading through perennials without overwhelming them. The distinctive two-tone petals add depth among softer pastel companions, echoing traditional British cottage planting while staying easy to manage for the enthusiast.
Low-maintenance urban garden
Bred specifically for urban planting, this variety tolerates heat, reflected light and intermittent watering better than many roses. Its good disease resistance minimises spraying and complicated regimes, so even paved or courtyard gardens gain long-season colour with modest effort, ideal for the city-dweller.
Small group planting (1–5 shrubs)
Planting two to five shrubs at the recommended spacing creates a coherent, gently rounded mass that flowers in waves. The bushy structure knits together quickly, so smaller family gardens achieve a full, designed look within a few seasons without intricate layout planning, suiting the planner.
Seasonal colour hedge
Used in a loose hedge line, the upright habit and moderate height form an attractive, flowering screen. Regular but simple annual trimming keeps it neat, while clusters of scented blooms enliven property boundaries or driveways, a good option for those wanting privacy and beauty, especially the neighbour.
Large container on patio or terrace
In a generously sized container of at least 40–50 litres, the strong root system has room to develop and support its tall growth. Regular watering and feeding reward you with repeated flushes of scented flowers at eye level, bringing colour close to seating areas, perfect for the patio-owner.
Weather-exposed family garden beds
Good resilience makes this rose a sound choice for sites exposed to wind and driving rain, where sturdy canes and healthy foliage keep the plant looking composed. Its disease resistance and heat tolerance reduce remedial work after spells of bad weather, boosting confidence for the newcomer.
Styling ideas
Provençal-front-border – Combine with dwarf lavender and sea thrift along a path for a low, scented welcome inspired by Mediterranean verges – for lovers of relaxed, sunlit front gardens.
Cottage-duet – Mix Marseille en Fleurs with soft pink or apricot shrub roses to echo classic cottage borders while its upright habit keeps the planting visually ordered – for those seeking romance with control.
Urban-structure – Use a trio in a small gravel bed with decorative pots and edging grasses to create a robust, low-maintenance feature that still flowers generously – for busy urban homeowners.
Warm-colour-ribbon – Plant a loose line along a drive or terrace edge; the yellow and red tones read as a continuous ribbon of warm colour against mid-green foliage – for gardeners wanting impact from simple layouts.
Patio-showpiece – Grow one shrub in a large terracotta container with trailing sedums at the base so the vivid blooms rise above a soft green skirt – for balcony and courtyard gardeners.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Marseille en Fleurs, Les Provençelles collection, shrub / bed rose type; registered cultivar name MASmarfle, bred by Dominique Massad, commercial use in gardens and ornamental plantings.
Origin and breeding
Bred in France in 2009 by Pépinières Pétales de Roses, introduced in 2010 via Novaspina for European markets; parentage not disclosed but selected for colour effect and resilience.
Growth and structural characteristics
Vigorous upright shrub reaching about 130–180 cm in height and 85–120 cm spread, with dense, mid-green foliage and moderate prickliness, suited to specimen, group or loose hedge planting.
Flower morphology
Large, semi-double, cup-shaped flowers with approximately 13–25 petals, carried in clusters; repeat-flowering habit ensures a generous first flush followed by a similarly abundant second wave.
Colour data and phenology
Golden-yellow base with carmine-red margins (RHS 14B outer, 46A inner); buds scarlet-rimmed, colours softening through rose-pink and cream as blooms mature, giving varied tones on the bush at once.
Fragrance and aroma
Strong, classic rose fragrance noticeable when standing close to the bush, adding sensory interest to paths, seating areas and entrances; scent remains evident during the main flowering periods.
Hip characteristics
Limited hip set due to semi-double bloom form; occasional small spherical red hips 8–12 mm in diameter may appear, offering modest seasonal interest without significant self-seeding.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Good overall disease resistance with reliable tolerance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3), with sound heat performance.
Horticultural recommendations
Prefers full sun and well-drained soil; suitable for beds, parks, urban greens and specimens. Low maintenance with simple annual pruning and irrigation during extended drought periods for best display.
Marseille en Fleurs offers repeat flowering, strong fragrance and resilient structure as an own-root shrub that matures into a long-lived feature, making it a thoughtful choice for an easy, colourful family garden.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
MARSEILLE EN FLEURS – yellow flower-bed shrub rose - Massad
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator Attraction:
Attracts few pollinators; the bloom form (simple, semi‑double or double) and limited accessibility of the stamens reduce visitation.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Semi-double flowering variety, only partially pollinator-friendly, attracts few pollinators
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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