Delicate, warm-toned salmon and light pink blend with a subtle yellowish undertone. - historic, china rose - medium-intensity, noticeably fragrant rose - delicately sweet, tea-scented
– Abundant, very full, cupped old-fashioned blooms.
– Refined salmon-pink flowers with pastel fading.
– Reliable remontant flowering over the season.
– Compact upright shrub for beds and containers.
– Moderately hardy with acceptable disease tolerance.
– Special feature: Historic 1895 China rose from Guillot, ideal for romantic cottage-style plantings.
Refined forms – Soil-friendly approach
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
22,90 £
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Irène Watts – salmon-pink historic China rose – Guillot
historic petals open from creamy buds into cupped, very full blooms that repeat generously through the season, bringing romantic charm to small British front gardens even where summers are cool and breezy with good protection from driving rain and wind; the upright, compact habit suits modest beds, low borders and larger containers, while its medium maintenance needs remain manageable for busy homeowners. As an own-root rose, it settles in gradually, forming a balanced shrub that gives reliable colour year after year with simple pruning and occasional feeding, and over time its roots establish, its top growth builds, and by the third season it shows its full character in flower. Gently tea-scented blooms, soft salmon-pink shading and self-cleaning clusters help keep the plant looking tidy with minimal deadheading, so you can enjoy classic cottage-garden charm without complex horticultural effort.
Irène Watts: a nyíló virágok színe egymás mellett látható.
Irène Watts in a very full, cupped bloom with a well-filled centre.
Irène Watts: cupped, very double blooms
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Small front-garden flower bed
The compact, upright habit keeps its place in a small bed without overwhelming paths or windows, while the very full, repeat-flowering blooms provide a refined focal point from late spring into autumn for the style-conscious beginner.
Low border along a path or drive
Planted at the recommended spacing, it makes a low, orderly border, and the good self-cleaning means spent petals drop away on their own, helping the edge stay neat between light trims for the tidy-minded homeowner.
Large container on terrace or patio (40–50 litres)
Its moderate size and upright framework adapt well to a 40–50 litre pot, where regular watering and feeding are easy to manage and the delicately tea-scented flowers can be enjoyed close up by the urban terrace gardener.
Cottage-style mixed border with perennials
The romantic salmon-pink and pastel tones sit beautifully among classics such as asters or coneflowers, and the china-rose flowering rhythm threads colour through the border for lovers of traditional cottage schemes.
Partially shaded side garden or courtyard
This variety tolerates partial shade, still producing clusters of blooms where many roses would sulk, so it is a useful choice for side returns and courtyards that suit practical gardeners with limited full-sun space.
Informal low hedge or repeated group
Regular spacing at 40–50 cm creates a loose, low hedge with harmonious, upright growth and historically styled flowers, ideal where a soft boundary is preferred over hard fencing by family-garden owners.
Traditional around-the-house planting
Set near walls or porches, it brings gentle scent and classic colour in a form that responds well to basic annual pruning, suiting householders who want long-lived structure without complex rose-training skills.
Sheltered coastal or exposed urban site
In more exposed spots it performs well when given a sheltered position away from the worst of coastal wind and driving rain, rewarding steady care with durable, long-term flowering for weather-aware gardeners.
Styling ideas
Cottage border duo – Combine with dwarf asters and coneflowers for soft salmon-pink and pastel layers – ideal for lovers of relaxed, traditional cottage borders.
Front-path edging – Repeat small groups along a path for a low, self-renewing border – suitable for homeowners seeking tidy structure with gentle romantic colour.
Container focal point – Use a single plant in a 40–50 litre pot near seating to appreciate the tea fragrance – appealing to terrace and balcony gardeners.
Porch welcome – Plant on either side of a front door with simple underplanting of spring bulbs – perfect for those wanting a classic, welcoming entrance.
Pastel tapestry – Mix with soft blues and mauves such as liatris for a woven pastel effect – designed for aesthetic beginners planning a coordinated colour palette.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Irène Watts, historic China shrub rose from the Old garden rose collection; registered cultivar name Irène Watts, unregistered with ARS exhibition lists, verified authenticity for specialist garden use.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Pierre Guillot in France from a seedling of ‘Madame Laurette Messimy’; introduced by Guillot & Fils in 1895, representing a classic example of nineteenth-century china-rose breeding.
Growth and structural characteristics
Compact upright shrub reaching about 60–100 cm in height and 50–90 cm spread, moderately leafy with mid-green, slightly glossy foliage, and densely thorned stems that benefit from thoughtful positioning.
Flower morphology
Very full, cupped blooms with more than 40 petals, borne in clusters; large flower size within the shrub class, with remontant flowering that provides a plentiful second flush under normal garden care.
Colour data and phenology
Soft salmon-pink flowers with creamy-yellow undertones open to light pink, then pastel shades with almost white outer petals; colour holds well before gradually fading, giving a nuanced, multi-stage display.
Fragrance and aroma
Noticeably fragrant with a medium-strength, delicately sweet tea scent; fragrance is best appreciated at close range in still, mild weather, particularly on warm, dry days during peak flowering periods.
Hip characteristics
Occasional small spherical hips, around 6–10 mm in diameter, coloured red RHS 53A; decorative effect is modest and secondary to the primary ornamental value of the flowers themselves.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Rated H6 and USDA Zone 7b, tolerating approximately −15 to −12 °C; disease resistance is moderate, with occasional management for mildew, black spot and rust helpful in humid or high-pressure seasons.
Horticultural recommendations
Suited to beds, borders and large containers, with planting distances from 40–75 cm; prefers well-drained soil, regular watering in dry spells, and light annual pruning to maintain shape and flowering.
Irène Watts offers compact historic elegance, repeat flowering and a gentle tea scent in a long-lived own-root form that rewards simple care, making it a thoughtful choice for a quietly refined garden.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
IRÈNE WATTS – salmon-pink historic China rose - Guillot
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Meaning of Cultivar Name:
The name is a combination of the female given name Irène (of Greek origin, meaning 'peace') and the surname Watts, presumably in honour of a woman named Irene Watts.
Flower Colour Description:
Delicate, warm-toned salmon and light pink blend with a subtle yellowish undertone.
Closed Bud:
Pale cream-coloured with a rosy tint and a faint touch of yellow at the tip.
Newly Opened Flower:
Soft salmon pink, with a creamy-yellow glow at the base of the inner petals.
Full Bloom:
Pure light pink with a deeper, more vivid shade at the centre.
Before Fading:
Fades to pastel pink; the outer petals are almost white.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening, the soft salmon-pink fades to light pink and then to pastel pink; the outer petals ultimately become almost white.
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.
