Warm peach-pink on the inside. Porcelain light pink on the outside. - nostalgia rose - very weak, scent noticeable only at very close range rose - scent description not available
– Large, very double rosette blooms
– Elegant peach‑pink to porcelain pink shades
– Reliable repeat-flowering through the season
– Upright habit, ideal for beds and specimens
– Moderately disease-resistant with hardy growth
– Special feature: Awarded at Flowers Expo, Moscow for its exhibition-quality blooms.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
24,70 £
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Aqualina Romantic rose pharmaROSA® – pink nostalgia shrub rose
Nostalgic and richly petalled, Aqualina brings a soft, romantic presence to smaller British gardens with its upright, manageable habit and warm peach-pink rosette blooms that repeat generously through the season. In an average family garden it settles in reliably, coping well even where drainage is less than perfect by responding to simple raised-bed or improved-soil planting. As an own-root rose it builds strength gradually, giving you reassuring longevity and the ability to regenerate from the base if ever cut back hard. Medium maintenance needs and resilience to black spot suit busy gardeners who prefer light-touch care over complicated routines. The barely thorny stems offer practical safety around paths and front doors, while the glossy, dark green foliage frames each very double, exhibition-quality flower for an elegant display. Whether you grow it as a single specimen, a short nostalgic hedge or in a roomy container, its reliable flowering and upright shrub form help keep the garden looking orderly without ongoing effort.
Aqualina showing its late bloom as the pink tones soften toward cream.
Aqualina shows a very double, rosette-shaped bloom with a densely petalled centre.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden specimen by the path
The upright, medium-sized shrub shape forms a clear vertical accent without overwhelming a smaller front garden, creating a tidy, welcoming focal point by the gate or front door. Barely thorny stems make it practical beside paths for beginners.
Small nostalgic flowerbed in a family garden
Plant 3–5 together at the recommended spacing to build a compact, romantic flowerbed with repeating peach-pink rosettes and glossy foliage that stays visually neat, so the border looks cared for even when you have limited time for detailed upkeep for busy.
Low, traditional rose hedge
Used at closer hedge spacing, its upright habit and moderate height create a low, nostalgic boundary that screens lightly while still allowing views, giving classic cottage-garden structure without demanding precision clipping or complex training for homeowners.
Mixed cottage-style border with perennials and grasses
The soft pink, old-fashioned blooms mix easily with perennials and ornamental grasses, while the shrub’s moderate vigour and medium maintenance needs mean it settles into a mixed border without overshadowing other plants or requiring specialist rose skills for novices.
Cutting patch for home flower arrangements
The large, very double, exhibition-quality blooms on straight stems are ideal for cutting, so a small group in a sunny corner can supply nostalgic, vase-worthy roses through the season without the quantity or complexity of a dedicated cutting garden for creatives.
Feature rose in a large patio container
In a 40–50 litre container with good drainage, its upright habit and repeating flowers give long seasonal interest on patios or balconies; own-root growth builds a stable framework over time, even where planting into open ground is not possible for urbanites.
Roses for gardens with variable soil and weather
Moderate disease resistance, including good black spot resistance, and tolerance of typical summer heat make it a sound choice where conditions fluctuate, especially if you can provide reasonable watering and simple raised beds in wetter spells for pragmatists.
Long-term romantic feature in a settled family garden
As an own-root shrub it develops a durable framework and can regenerate from the base after hard pruning, supporting a long-lived, stable presence that rewards patient, straightforward care in the same spot over many years for planners.
Styling ideas
Cottage-curve – Line a gently curving front path with Aqualina and soft perennials like geraniums for an inviting, nostalgic walkway – ideal for homeowners who value charm with minimal thorniness.
Pastel-pocket – Group three plants in a small bed with low grasses such as Carex morrowii to frame the romantic blooms and keep maintenance simple – perfect for time-pressed families wanting tidy colour.
Heritage-hedge – Create a low boundary hedge, underplanted with lavender for scent and structure, relying on Aqualina’s upright habit and moderate care needs – suited to those seeking classic order without fuss.
Patio-centrepiece – Plant a single rose in a 50 litre terracotta pot with trailing thyme around the rim for an easy-care focal point – a good solution for balcony and courtyard gardeners.
Cutting-nook – Dedicate a sunny corner to a small group of Aqualina with tall companions like Clematis montana on a fence behind for depth – appealing to aspiring florists wanting reliable stems for the vase.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Trade name Aqualina Romantic rose pharmaROSA®, shrub and Hybrid Tea nostalgia rose, Romantic rose collection; exhibition category cut flower and exhibition tea hybrid; cultivar authenticity verified.
Origin and breeding
Discovered in Germany in 2005, parentage and breeder data unknown; introduced by PharmaRosa® Ltd. (Hungary) as a premium own-root garden rose for ornamental and cutting use.
Awards and recognition
Show category award from the Syracuse Rose Society at Flowers Expo, Moscow, indicating exhibition-level flower quality suitable for discerning rose enthusiasts and exhibitors.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright shrub reaching about 85–120 cm in height and 60–90 cm spread, with moderately dense, glossy dark green foliage and very few thorns, forming a neat, manageable garden bush.
Flower morphology
Large, very double, rosette-shaped blooms with 40 or more petals, usually borne singly on stems; repeats well through the season, with particularly abundant second flush flowering in good conditions.
Colour data and phenology
Warm peach-pink centres with porcelain light pink outer petals; buds open vibrant and gradually fade to powdery cream, giving varied pastel tones on the bush over the flowering period.
Fragrance and aroma
Fragrance is very weak and only noticeable at very close range, so the rose is chosen primarily for its nostalgic flower form and colour rather than for strong scent in the garden or vase.
Hip characteristics
Occasionally produces small, ellipsoidal red hips around 8–13 mm in diameter; hips are incidental to the display and generally secondary to the main ornamental floral effect.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to approximately –21 to –18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b); moderate disease resistance with good black spot resistance and moderate susceptibility to powdery mildew and rust.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with regular watering in dry spells; medium maintenance, including occasional plant protection and deadheading; plant 40–75 cm apart depending on use, in well-drained, improved soil.
Aqualina Romantic rose pharmaROSA® offers nostalgic double blooms, a compact uprights shrub form and reassuring own-root durability, making it a thoughtful choice if you would like a long-lived, easygoing rose for your garden.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
AQUALINA – pink nostalgia rose - pharmaROSA®
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Closed Bud:
Pale powder‑pink, with a slight peachy glow in the centre and a creamy shade towards the outer bud scales.
Newly Opened Flower:
Vibrant peach–pink, lightening outwards to a blush pink.
Full Bloom:
A densely petalled, rosette-shaped flower, warmer peach–pink in the centre, the outer petal ring a soft, porcelain light pink, cool and pearly-toned in shade.
Before Fading:
The pink fades markedly, blending into a powdery–creamy shade.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening the vivid peach–pink gradually lightens, and by the end of flowering it fades markedly into a powdery-cream shade.
Pollinator Attraction:
Double (telt; 26–39 petals) flowers attract pollinators only poorly because the fully double form—compared with simple or semi-double flowers—conceals and restricts access to the stamens, reducing nectar and pollen availability.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Double-flowered (26–39‑petalled) blooms make it primarily ornamental; its pollinator-friendliness is 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
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.
