A delicate pastel pink shade that fades to almost white at the base of the petals. - historic, bourbon rose - strong, long-lasting scented rose - sweetish, tea-like, classic tea-rose character
– Souvenir de la Malmaison klasszikus Bourbon rózsa
– Erősen illatos, hosszan tartó tea-rózsa illat
– Bőven, ismétlődően virágzó, XL méretű virágokkal
– Kiváló betegségtűrés: lisztharmat, fekete folt, rozsda
– RHS Award of Garden Merit díjnyertes fajta
– Különlegesség: Empress Joséphine legendás Malmaison kertjének hangulatát idézi.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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Souvenir de la Malmaison – pale pink historic Bourbon rose – Béluze
This classic Bourbon rose brings heritage charm to today’s family gardens, combining romantic, porcelain-pink blooms with reassuringly low-maintenance reliability. As a pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL own-root shrub, it settles steadily into borders and cottage-style plantings, forming a long-lived, upright structure that copes well with typical British conditions, including heavier soils where improved drainage or raised beds keep roots comfortable in wet spells. Its strongly scented, tea-like flowers make it a rewarding centrepiece near paths, seating areas or front doors, while dependable disease resistance keeps routine care pleasantly simple. The shrub is well suited to small groups or specimen planting, and in a generous container from about 40–50 litres it provides an elegant, fragrant focus on patios and terraces. Over the first three years it quietly builds roots, then framework, before reaching its full, nostalgic beauty.
Souvenir de la Malmaison in different opening stages, from soft pink buds to nearly white blooms.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden feature by the entrance
Strong, classic tea-rose fragrance and very double, porcelain-pink blooms create a welcoming focal point by a gate, path or doorway, with a historic character that suits traditional British front gardens and cottage-style approaches for the discerning homeowner.
Romantic bed or border in small family gardens
Compact, upright growth (around 110–160 cm) and moderate spread fit comfortably into modest borders, giving structure and repeat flowering without dominating the space, ideal when you want impact from a few well-chosen plants as a busy gardener.
Low-maintenance classic rose area
Good resistance to black spot, mildew and rust reduces spraying and remedial work, so routine care is largely limited to deadheading and light annual pruning, suiting those who prefer straightforward, dependable planting as a time-pressed beginner.
Long-lived specimen shrub in lawn or gravel
As an own-root rose, it rebuilds and regenerates from the base over time, offering a stable, long-term presence that can be refreshed by harder pruning without losing varietal character, making it a safe investment for the thoughtful planner.
Large container on patio or terrace
Performs well in a substantial pot (around 40–50 litres or more) where good watering and feeding are easier to manage, delivering fragrance and pastel colour close to seating, especially valuable for urban spaces appreciated by the city gardener.
Cottage-style mixed planting with climbers
Pairs naturally with clematis or honeysuckle, its pale, rosette blooms and mid-green foliage complementing looser companions to give a layered, romantic effect reminiscent of traditional Malmaison-inspired schemes, attractive to the cottage-garden enthusiast.
Part-shaded border or east-facing wall
Tolerates partial shade, where gentler light helps preserve the delicate pastel tones of the large blooms and reduces bleaching, useful for narrow side gardens or around-the-house spots often overlooked by the practical owner.
Stable planting on heavier or exposed sites
Own-root growth provides reliable anchoring and steady adaptation, helping it cope with typical British winds and cooler spells on heavier ground when sited with improved drainage or in raised beds, reassuring for the climate-aware gardener.
Styling ideas
Porcelain Walkway – Line a front path with spaced specimens underplanted with low lavender or nepeta for a fragrant, pastel arrival – perfect for style-conscious homeowners.
Cottage Quartet – Plant 3–4 shrubs in a loose group with foxgloves and hardy geraniums for a full, romantic cottage feel – ideal for lovers of traditional borders.
Patio Salon – Grow one plant in a 50–60 litre clay pot with soft grasses around the base to create an elegant seating-area focal point – suited to urban terrace gardeners.
Heritage Hedge – Use widely spaced plants as a low, informal flowering screen along a drive or boundary, interspersed with yew or box – for those restoring period-style gardens.
Malmaison Corner – Combine this rose with clematis viticella and common ivy on a fence or obelisk for layered texture and historic charm – attractive to romantic planting enthusiasts.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Souvenir de la Malmaison is a historic Bourbon shrub rose, part of the Heritage rose collection, with ARS exhibition name Souvenir de la Malmaison and long-established commercial use.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Jean Béluze in France and introduced in 1843, this unregistered cultivar arose from crossing ‘Madame Desprez’ with ‘Devoniensis’, combining tea fragrance with old rose form.
Awards and recognition
Honoured in the World Federation of Rose Societies Old Rose Hall of Fame (1988) and holder of the RHS Award of Garden Merit (1993, confirmed 2012), confirming enduring garden value.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright shrub reaching about 110–160 cm in height and 100–150 cm spread, moderately thorny with mid-green, slightly glossy foliage of medium density, forming a substantial, rounded framework.
Flower morphology
Very double, rosette-shaped blooms with more than 40 petals, solitary on stems, extra-large in size from about 3.5 inches across, remontant with an especially generous second flush in season.
Colour data and phenology
Pale pastel pink (RHS 65C outer, 65D inner) opening softly and fading to near-white with a faint creamy tint, particularly in strong sun; colour retention is moderate, adding gentle tonal variation.
Fragrance and aroma
Flowers carry a strong, long-lasting, sweet tea-rose fragrance with classic character, making the cultivar highly suitable for scented planting near paths, entrances, windows and seating areas.
Hip characteristics
Produces moderate numbers of spherical orange-red hips about 14–22 mm in diameter, adding seasonal interest in late season where not all spent blooms are removed for repeat flowering.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Shows good resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust, with hardiness around −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3), tolerating heat if regularly watered in long dry periods.
Horticultural recommendations
Suitable for beds, borders, specimens, hedging and large containers; plant about 110–200 cm apart depending on use, in well-drained soil with regular watering and light annual pruning.
Souvenir de la Malmaison rewards you with rich fragrance, repeat flowering and reliable disease resistance, while its own-root form supports a long, steady garden life, making it a thoughtful choice for enduring planting.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
SOUVENIR DE LA MALMAISON – pale pink historic Bourbon rose - Béluze
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Meaning of Cultivar Name:
The name "A Malmaison emléke" refers to Empress Joséphine’s famous rose garden, the Château de Malmaison.
Cultivar Synonym:
Queen of Beauty and Fragrance; Souvenir de Stassart; Bourbon Queen; Flagrance; Souvenir de la Malmaison Bush; Souvenir de la Malmaison Shrub
Competition and Show Awards:
World Federation of Rose Societies – Old Rose Hall of Fame (1988); Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit (1993; confirmed 2012)
Pollinator Attraction:
Flowers moderately attract pollinators; single or semi-double blooms with exposed stamens increase accessibility and therefore attractiveness, whereas fully double forms with hidden stamens reduce pollinator visitation.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Very double (extra double) flowers, moderately attractive to pollinators, partially pollinator-friendly, variety primarily valued for ornamental merit.
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.
