Medium-toned pink with a uniform shade. - historical, centifolia rose - very strong, detectable from afar fragrance rose - sweet, citrusy
– Abundant, very double mid-pink rosettes
– Very strong, sweet citrus fragrance
– Reliable remontant flowering into late season
– Robust shrub with bushy, structural habit
– Good winter hardiness for colder climates
– Special feature: Historic Centifolia type rediscovered in Wilhelmshöhe Park, Kassel.
Forms and contours – Sustainable gardenscape
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
22,90 £
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TYP KASSEL – mid-pink historic Centifolia rose
Historic gardens find a natural companion in TYP KASSEL, a mid-pink Centifolia shrub rose that blends romantic character with practical reliability in everyday family gardens. Its very fragrant, richly petalled rosette blooms appear in generous flushes, with a lighter second wave that keeps borders interesting without demanding constant work. This bushy, medium-tall shrub creates gentle structure in beds and park-style plantings, coping well with typical British summers where regular rain and wind can test many roses by helping anchor planting schemes in exposed sites. Own-root development offers reassuring longevity and steady shape, maturing from root-building in year one, through stronger top growth in year two, to full ornamental presence by year three. With shade-tolerant performance, it suits around-the-house planting where sunlight shifts through the day, while moderate maintenance and sound disease resistance keep care routines simple for busy households. Ideal for classic front gardens, scented corners and nostalgic cottage-style combinations, it offers reliable beauty for those who want a rose that quietly earns its place over many years.
Typ Kassel shows a very double, rosette-shaped bloom.
Typ Kassel in bloom, showing a very double flower with a quartered centre.
Freshly opened mid-pink flower of Typ Kassel.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden feature shrub
TYP KASSEL forms a bushy, medium-tall shrub that quickly gives a front garden a settled, established look. The historic Centifolia character reads as traditional and welcoming without appearing formal or fussy, ideal beside paths or gateways where you walk past daily. Strong, sweet, citrusy fragrance drifting towards the house rewards everyday use of the front door and turns a small border into a sensory highlight for beginners.
Scented cottage-style border
The very strong, far-carrying fragrance and richly double rosette blooms make this cultivar perfect for classic cottage schemes alongside perennials and grasses. Mid-pink flowers harmonise easily with whites, mauves and soft blues, while the tall, bushy habit brings vertical rhythm through the border. Reliable remontant flowering, even with a lighter second flush, keeps the display charming through the season for homeowners.
Around-the-house ornamental planting
Partial shade tolerance makes TYP KASSEL well suited to the shifting light typical around British homes, from east-facing walls to dappled shade near boundaries. Its moderately dense, matt mid-green foliage and rounded habit provide a tidy backdrop even between flower flushes, so beds by patios or kitchen doors look composed with minimal intervention for busy gardeners.
Small park-style group planting
Planted in loose groups or short drifts, the bushy structure and mid-pink blooms suggest a small park or estate planting on a family scale. Moderate disease resistance to common problems such as powdery mildew and black spot means plants retain foliage well in typical British humidity, keeping the mass planting attractive over time for hobbyists.
Informal flowering hedge
At recommended spacings for hedging, TYP KASSEL builds a soft, flowering screen ideal for marking boundaries or dividing garden areas. The shrub’s moderate height and spread give privacy without feeling heavy, while repeating mid-pink blooms and fragrance turn a simple hedge into a seasonal highlight. Own-root growth ensures that, once settled, the hedge knits together reliably for families.
Feature rose in a scented corner
With very strong, sweet-citrus fragrance and large, very double blooms, this cultivar works beautifully as a focal point in a small scented nook with a bench or chair. The solitary, rosette flowers invite close appreciation, making even a compact bed feel special. Over the years, the own-root shrub builds character and resilience, suiting reflective spaces for enthusiasts.
Cut flowers for the home
The long-stemmed, large mid-pink rosettes lend themselves to cutting for informal indoor arrangements. Strong scent fills hallways and living spaces, while the traditional Centifolia form pairs well with simple foliage from the garden. The more abundant first flush offers plenty of stems without spoiling the garden’s display, a pleasing balance for decorators.
Exposed or wind-prone beds
The bushy growth and good anchoring habit help TYP KASSEL hold its shape in open, wind-exposed borders often found in British front gardens. Once established, the own-root plant copes steadily with typical spells of wet and breezy weather, provided soil is reasonably prepared and moisture managed, supporting gardeners in areas where frequent rain and wind can challenge planting schemes for urbanites.
Styling ideas
Cottage Border Core – Plant in the middle of a cottage-style bed with foxgloves, hardy geraniums and Penstemon digitalis ‘Husker Red’ to echo its historic charm and fragrance – ideal for lovers of relaxed, traditional schemes.
Scented Approach – Flank a front path with two or three shrubs, underplanting with Bupleurum and low lavender to create a perfumed welcome that requires only seasonal tidying – suited to busy homeowners.
Parkland Drift – Use small groups across a lawn edge with fountain grass and simple perennials to evoke a miniature country-park feel in an average garden – appealing to families wanting gentle structure.
Shaded Corner Focus – Position near a north-east wall or lightly shaded seating area, combined with hostas and ferns, so flowers and scent lift a space where sun is limited – good for overlooked town gardens.
Informal Hedge Line – Create a loose, flowering boundary by repeating plants at hedge spacing, interspersed with airy grasses for movement while the roses supply colour and scent – perfect for privacy-seeking gardeners.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Typ Kassel is a historic Centifolia shrub rose traded as “TYP KASSEL – mid-pink historic Centifolia rose”; it belongs to the Historical rose group and is supplied here as an own-root plant.
Origin and breeding
Presumed descendant or variant of remontant Centifolias such as ‘Lee’s Perpetual’, found in Wilhelmshöhe Park, Kassel; breeder unknown, introduced in commerce by several German nurseries.
Growth and structural characteristics
Bushy shrub 120–190 cm tall and 100–160 cm wide, with moderately dense, matt mid-green foliage and moderate prickliness; forms a rounded, structural presence in beds, borders and informal hedges.
Flower morphology
Large, very double rosette flowers with over 40 petals, produced mainly singly on stems; remontant with a generous first flush and a lighter repeat, giving a traditionally opulent appearance.
Colour data and phenology
Mid-pink blooms with ARS code MP, RHS 68C outer and 68D inner; vivid buds open to uniform mid-pink, then fade quite rapidly in strong sun, sometimes developing a two-toned effect towards full age.
Fragrance and aroma
Very strong, far-reaching scent with a sweet, citrusy character; designed primarily as an ornamental fragrance rose rather than for pollinator value, as the very double blooms largely conceal the stamens.
Hip characteristics
Rose hips form sparingly due to the fully double flowers; where present, small spherical orange-red hips around 10–15 mm in diameter appear, adding light seasonal interest late in the year.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to approximately –26 to –23 °C (H7, USDA 5b, Swedish zone 4); moderate overall disease resistance, with good resistance to powdery mildew and black spot, but only moderate resistance to rust.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in well-prepared soil with regular watering, as drought tolerance is poor; medium maintenance with some deadheading and occasional rust control, suitable for flowerbeds, hedges, parks and scented gardens.
TYP KASSEL offers powerfully scented, mid-pink historic blooms on a bushy, long-lived own-root shrub that settles steadily into family gardens, making it a thoughtful choice if you value lasting structure, fragrance and character.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
TYP KASSEL – mid-pink historic Centifolia rose
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Meaning of Cultivar Name:
The term "Typ Kassel" refers to the Kassel type, as the cultivar was identified in Wilhelmshöhe Park in Kassel and took its working name from there.
Pollinator Attraction:
Its strongly double flowers — from simple through semi‑double to fully double forms, which increasingly restrict stamen accessibility — make it of low attractiveness to pollinators.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its very double flowers conceal the stamens; primarily an ornamental variety.
Hip Comment:
Rose hip formation is expected to be sparse due to the double flowers; occasionally spherical, orange-red hips 10–15 mm in diameter may form.
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
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