Peachy-pink base colour, enlivened by a delicate orangey hue on the outer face of the petal. - hybrid tea rose - mild, subtly scented rose - elegant, rose-like character
– Elegant Hybrid Tea form for cutting
– Harmonious peach‑pink to pink‑orange blooms
– Reliable repeat flowering through the season
– Hardy to USDA zone 4a, RHS H7
– Awarded Gold Standard in UK trials
– Special feature: Occasionally forms decorative red hips for extra autumn interest.
Pollinator-friendly approach – Natural renewal
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
22,00 £
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TRULY SCRUMPTIOUS™ – pink hybrid tea rose – Smith
Elegant and classically shaped, TRULY SCRUMPTIOUS™ brings a continuous display of peach‑pink, high‑centred blooms to family gardens with reassuringly reliable performance. Its upright, bushy habit fits neatly into smaller beds and front gardens, giving a tidy, formal look without demanding expert care. As an own‑root plant it establishes steadily for a long‑lived, naturally balanced bush that can regenerate from the base if cut back hard, helping it cope well even in exposed sites where strong winds test the planting. Awarded Gold Standard in the UK, it offers proven quality and dependable flowering through the season, while the mildly scented blooms are excellent cut flowers for the house. With visible stamens that moderately attract garden pollinators, and glossy, healthy foliage that keeps borders looking refined, it settles in as an easy‑care highlight in traditional British front and cottage‑style gardens.
Freshly opened Truly Scrumptious™ flower with peach-pink petals and a brighter pink reverse.
Truly Scrumptious™ zárt bimbója mély rózsaszín, enyhe narancsos árnyalattal.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden focal point by the path or entrance
The upright, bushy habit and high‑centred blooms create an elegant, formal accent that reads clearly from the pavement or drive, bringing structure without overwhelming a modest space; ideal for those who like a smart, classic look in a small front garden for the appearance‑conscious beginner
Mixed rose or perennial border in a family garden
Reliable repeat flowering keeps colour returning through summer, while its moderate disease resistance and own‑root resilience maintain a stable, good‑looking bush over the years with straightforward seasonal care, supporting the aim of a low‑effort, always‑present display for the busy home gardener
Small group planting of 3–5 plants in a bed
Planted in a loose triangle at about 55–85 cm, several bushes knit into a rounded, balanced mass of foliage and blooms, giving a generous impact from limited space and forming a long‑lived framework that matures steadily from year to year for the space‑savvy garden owner
Specimen rose in a large container near the house
Its upright, contained growth suits a substantial container of at least 40–50 litres, where regular watering and feeding are easy to manage; the plant adapts well as an own‑root specimen, forming a durable patio feature with good flowering on a simple care routine for the patio‑focused resident
Cutting patch or cutting row for home arrangements
The long, straight stems and high‑centred, exhibition‑style blooms are ideal for vases; repeat flowering means new stems develop through the season, and the plant’s structural strength supports regular cutting without losing shape, suiting the home flower arranger
Classic cottage‑style border with traditional companions
The refined bloom form and peach‑pink colour blend work beautifully with lavender, gypsophila and airy blue perennials, giving a soft yet orderly cottage effect; its dense, glossy foliage anchors looser companions and keeps the scene tidy for the cottage‑garden enthusiast
Family garden feature in exposed or breezy sites
The robust, bushy framework and own‑root base help the plant re‑shape and recover if stems are rocked or damaged, so it copes well in gardens where strong winds quickly dry the soil and test the stability of taller ornamentals, reassuring the coastal‑belt gardener
Long‑term structure rose in a low‑maintenance scheme
Once planted with decent soil preparation, it develops strong roots in the first season, extends bushy top growth in the second, and by the third year gives full ornamental value with repeat flowers and a settled form, making it a dependable anchor for the long‑term planner
Styling ideas
Entrance Classic – Flank a front path with single specimens spaced evenly to mirror each other, underplanting with low evergreen edging for a formal welcome – for homeowners who like crisp, traditional structure
Cottage Drift – Mix three bushes with lavender, catmint and soft pink gypsophila so the refined blooms rise from a frothy base – for those who enjoy relaxed cottage charm without losing order
Patio Showcase – Grow one plant in a 50‑litre terracotta pot with fine‑textured trailing herbs at the rim, placing it near seating for close‑up flower enjoyment – for balcony and terrace users wanting impact in limited space
Cutting Corner – Line up several plants in a sunny, accessible strip, interplanting with annual fillers so you can cut stems freely all summer – for creative gardeners who love arranging their own flowers indoors
Season‑Long Backbone – Position it mid‑border among hardy perennials, using its repeat flowering and glossy foliage to knit together spring and late‑summer displays – for planners seeking low‑effort continuity of colour
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose, registered as SMI35-4-02 (Smi 35-4-02), marketed as TRULY SCRUMPTIOUS™ – pink hybrid tea rose – Smith, exhibition hybrid tea and cut‑flower type.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Edward Smith, parentage unknown; introduced in the United Kingdom by Style Roses in 2011, representing a modern hybrid tea developed for garden and cutting use.
Awards and recognition
Holds the UK Gold Standard Award from the Gold Standard Rose Trials, indicating reliable garden performance under practical conditions and independent evaluation of health, habit and flowering.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright, bushy shrub reaching about 85–115 cm high and 65–85 cm wide, with dense, glossy olive‑green foliage flushed red when young, and moderately thorny stems giving good structural support.
Flower morphology
Large, double flowers with 26–39 petals, borne mostly singly on stems; high‑centred, pointed‑budded hybrid tea form, repeating well through the season with a particularly abundant second flush.
Colour data and phenology
Peachy‑pink with delicate orange tones; RHS 36B outer, 55A inner; blooms age to a pink–orange blend, finally soft pink with a slightly creamy centre, with generally good colour retention before petal drop.
Fragrance and aroma
Mild, subtly scented rose fragrance of elegant, classic character; perceptible at close range without being overpowering, making it suitable for seating areas and for cutting for indoor enjoyment.
Hip characteristics
Occasionally sets small ovoid red hips about 15–21 mm long, egg‑shaped and ornamental in autumn, adding discreet seasonal interest without significantly reducing overall flowering performance.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to around –34 to –32 °C (RHS H7, roughly USDA Zone 4a); moderate resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust, with best results from good air circulation and basic preventive care.
Horticultural recommendations
Prefers a sunny position in well‑drained soil; medium maintenance with some deadheading and occasional pest or disease control; plant 45–85 cm apart depending on use, with 3.6–4.1 plants/m² for massed schemes.
TRULY SCRUMPTIOUS™ offers refined, repeat flowers, reliable structural performance and excellent cutting quality on a long‑lived own‑root bush, making it a thoughtful choice for enduring beauty in a family garden or front‑of‑house setting.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
TRULY SCRUMPTIOUS™ – pink hybrid tea rose - Smith
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Meaning of Cultivar Name:
The name derives from the English expression "truly scrumptious", meaning "truly mouth‑watering", and refers to a song and character in the 1968 film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
Full Bloom:
Harmonious pink–orange blend, with the outer petals fading at the edges.
Before Fading:
The petals fade to a lighter, soft pink, with a subtle creamy colour appearing in the centre.
Colour Fading Description:
As the bloom progresses the vivid peach‑pink tone moderately fades; at full opening a pink–orange blend appears, and before fading there is a soft pink with a slightly creamy centre.
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.
