Deep raspberry-red bloom, with a delicate light-pink speckled edge. - flower bed shrub rose - very weak, barely perceptible scented rose - discreet, delicate character
– Deep raspberry-pink flowers with elegant fading tones.
– Bushy, moderately dense habit for structured beds.
– Reliable repeat flowering with abundant second flush.
– Very hardy shrub, proven to around –40 °C.
– Good black spot resistance for easier care.
– Special feature: Forms decorative orange hips for autumn interest.
Sustainable garden design – Shapes and contours
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,20 £
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Morden Ruby™ bedding shrub rose – Marshall
Raspberry blooms in generous clusters give this hardy shrub rose a dependable presence in family gardens, combining colour impact with a bushy, balanced habit that sits naturally in beds and borders. Own-root in a 2‑litre pot, it is ready to settle in and build up for the long term, forming a resilient framework that supports years of flowering with only moderate deadheading and simple annual pruning. Its exceptional winter hardiness makes it reassuring in colder parts of the UK, while its medium disease resistance and good black spot tolerance suit busy gardeners who want reliable performance without complex spraying routines. Ideal for front gardens and cottage-style planting where you need a rose that will anchor the view and cope steadily with exposed spots and breezier, more coastal conditions. Over the first few seasons it moves naturally from establishing roots, to building shoots, to giving its full display, rewarding patient gardeners seeking a robust, easy-care structure in their planting.
Closed bud of Morden Ruby™ bedding rose in rich raspberry-pink tones.
Morden Ruby™ in closed bud, showing a rich raspberry-pink tone.
Morden Ruby™ shown from bud to fading bloom in one clip.
Freshly opened Morden Ruby™ bloom with a warm raspberry-coral pink centre.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden bed beside the drive or path
The bushy shrub habit and moderate height create an immediate sense of structure without blocking windows or sightlines, while the clustered raspberry-pink flowers provide a strong colour focus from the street for beginners
Small group planting in a cottage-style border
Planted in groups of three to five at the recommended spacing, Morden Ruby™ forms a low, interlocking hedge of repeat-blooming roses, giving generous colour with only moderate pruning and deadheading needed for busy-owners
Feature rose in a mixed shrub and perennial border
Its medium size, glossy foliage and rounded outline allow it to sit comfortably among perennials and ornamental shrubs, providing a long-lived backbone and reliable colour contrast for design-conscious
Urban or suburban family garden focal point
The semi-double flowers repeat well through the season, offering ongoing visual interest in smaller gardens where every plant must earn its place, yet care remains straightforward for time-poor
Pollinator-friendly corner near seating areas
Semi-double blooms with accessible stamens offer moderate value to bees and other insects, adding gentle movement and life around a bench or patio without becoming untidy or overly demanding for wildlife-lovers
Exposed or cooler UK sites needing reliable roses
High winter hardiness down to severe frost levels and a robust shrub frame make it suitable for colder or wind-exposed gardens where less hardy roses struggle to overwinter reliably for
Low-maintenance rose scheme in family gardens
Medium disease resistance, including good black spot tolerance, and self-cleaning tendencies reduce the need for constant attention, suiting simple care routines and light annual pruning for non-specialists
Informal hedge or boundary accent
With its spreading width and repeat flowering, it can mark property lines or divide garden areas attractively, building a lasting framework as the own-root plant matures from roots to shoots to full ornamental performance for planners
Styling ideas
Cottage-curve – Sweep a loose curve of three to five plants along a path, underplant with catmint and hardy geraniums to soften the edge – ideal for cottage-garden enthusiasts
Ruby-focus – Use a single shrub as a focal point in a small front bed, backed by lavender and low box for contrast – suited to neat, classic front gardens
Mixed-shrub – Combine with Cornus kousa and garden honeysuckle on a boundary for tiered height, seasonal colour and scent – for homeowners creating layered structure
Family-border – Repeat the rose at intervals through a sunny border with salvias and ornamental grasses for long-season interest – perfect for busy families wanting reliable colour
Soft-screen – Plant a loose row near a patio as an airy screen, mixing with sweet autumn clematis to weave through the framework – attractive for small gardens needing gentle separation
Technical cultivar profile
Characteristic
Data
Name and registration
Morden Ruby™ bedding shrub rose, horticultural bush rose in the bed rose group, current trade name Morden Ruby™ Bedding rose Marshall; ARS exhibition name Morden Ruby.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Henry H. Marshall at Agriculture Canada, Morden Research Station; cross of ‘Fire King’ with (‘J.W. Fargo’ × ‘Assiniboine’), bred 1964, introduced and registered in 1977.
Growth and structural characteristics
Bushy, medium-height shrub 85–115 cm tall and 105–135 cm wide, moderately thorny, with moderately dense, dark green, glossy foliage and a broad, shaping presence in beds.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, cup-shaped flowers with 13–25 petals, medium size (about 4–7 cm), borne in clusters; repeats well, producing a generous second flush with moderate self-cleaning.
Colour data and phenology
Deep raspberry-red to pink with speckled lighter edges; colour softens to dusty rose and pearly tones as blooms age, with moderate colour retention and slightly faster fading in strong sun.
Fragrance and aroma
Very weak, discreet fragrance; scent is barely perceptible in most conditions, so the cultivar is chosen primarily for colour effect, structure and garden reliability rather than perfume.
Hip characteristics
Moderate crop of small, spherical orange hips, around 7–11 mm diameter, adding a subtle autumn accent without heavily weighing down the shrub or demanding extra maintenance.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Medium overall disease resistance, notably resistant to black spot with medium tolerance to powdery mildew and rust; hardy to about −37 to −40 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 6, USDA zone 3a).
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny positions; spacing 110–180 cm depending on hedge or specimen use, planting densities about 0.7–0.8 plants/m²; medium maintenance, occasional protective treatments and watering in drought.
Morden Ruby™ bedding shrub rose offers vivid repeat flowering, solid shrub structure and reassuring hardiness on a long-lived own-root plant; consider it if you want dependable colour with straightforward care.
Meaning of Cultivar Name:
"Ruby" refers to the ruby gemstone and to the flower's ruby-red colour, while "Morden" denotes the name of the breeding station.
Closed Bud:
Rich raspberry-pink–cyclamen, slightly darkening towards the tips, with a paler rosy sheen on the outer surface.
Newly Opened Flower:
Warm, raspberry–coral pink centre, the outer petal zone softens to a lighter blush pink with occasional subtle, luminous lightening at the margin.
Full Bloom:
Even, medium‑deep pink overall tone with a raspberry hue, the inner petals richer and deeper, with slight lightening at the edges and delicate marbled lightening in places.
Before Fading:
The pink softens and fades to a dusty–powdery rose, while the edges may take on a pearly/creamy hue.
Colour Fading Description:
As the bloom opens, the medium‑deep raspberry‑pink gradually mutes and fades to a dusty‑powder pink, the edges in places lightening to a pearly/creamy tone; in strong sunlight it fades slightly faster, while in cool conditions it appears more vivid.
Pollinator Attraction:
Semi-double flowers with 13–25 petals moderately attract pollinators, as the semi-double form and somewhat concealed stamens reduce but do not eliminate insect access.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
With its semi-double (13–25 petal) flowers it is moderately pollinator-friendly, the stamens are partially accessible.
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.
