Clear, medium-light mauve-toned pink. A subtle lilac cast gives a cool overall effect. - park rose - mild, restrained-scented rose - soft, elegant character
– Tall, bushy shrub for hedges and parks
– Cool mauve‑pink flowers with lilac cast
– Very hardy, tolerates severe winter cold
– Good self‑cleaning, neat ornamental hips
– Mild, elegant rose fragrance
– Special feature: Historic 1923 Preston hybrid, ideal for tough urban sites.
Careful packaging – Ongoing garden development
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
24,70 £
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GLAUCA CARMENETTA – mauve-pink park rose – Preston
Graceful and softly coloured, GLAUCA CARMENETTA brings a natural, informal charm to family gardens, forming a tall, arching shrub that works beautifully as a loose hedge or specimen in a front garden. Its once-a-year mass of mauve-pink, single flowers is followed by grey-green foliage that remains attractive, giving structure and privacy with minimal intervention. Urban-tolerant and happy even in semi-shaded, less fertile corners, it copes well with breezy, exposed sites and typical British weather provided drainage is reasonable. Own-root growth means the plant settles in steadily for a long life, developing a stable shape that suits cottage-style mixes and relaxed boundaries. With light annual pruning and straightforward watering, it offers reliable seasonal presence for busy, design-conscious gardeners who want impact rather than fuss, rewarding patient care as roots, then shoots, then full display evolve over the first three seasons into a mature, durable feature that complements both contemporary and traditional homes.
Freshly opened Carmenetta flower in soft mauve-pink.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front-garden focal shrub
Its tall, bushy, arching habit creates an eye-catching focal point near the house, while the mauve-pink flowers and grey-green foliage read clearly from the pavement without looking over-formal. Best for those wanting strong structure with relaxed character, particularly beginners.
Loose flowering hedge
Plant in a row at 190–200 cm for a semi-transparent hedge that flowers once in summer, then holds a soft green-grey screen for the rest of the season. Minimal shaping keeps a natural outline, ideal where privacy is needed but a rigid clipped look is not, suiting homeowners.
Cottage-style back border
In cottage borders, its height and arching stems form a gentle backdrop for perennials, while the simple flowers and muted colour blend easily with traditional planting. Once established, it anchors the border with low ongoing input, pleasing aesthetically focused gardeners.
Urban side-return or boundary
Performs reliably in drier, nutrient-poor, semi-shaded side gardens, provided air circulation and drainage are adequate, making use of awkward spaces typical in town plots; this resilience suits busy, space-conscious urbanites.
Wildlife-friendly informal area
The single flowers and occasional hips add seasonal interest and some wildlife value in a relaxed corner, especially when underplanted with pollinator plants; its once-a-year flowering keeps maintenance light, appealing to nature-minded but time-poor families.
Specimen in lawn or gravel
Grown alone with space around it, the tall, arching framework and distinctive foliage create a sculptural presence that remains attractive beyond flowering, needing only occasional pruning to keep shape, attractive for design-led but practical owners.
Mixed shrub screen with drainage-conscious layout
Combined with other shrubs in a slightly raised or well-drained strip, it copes calmly with damp British spells and breezier conditions, offering height without demanding complex care, reassuring cautious starters.
Background planting for small groups of roses
In a group of 1–3 plants, it forms a soft, mauve-pink cloud that frames shorter roses or perennials, with its once-flowering nature simplifying deadheading as petals self-shed, making border upkeep easier for busy householders.
Styling ideas
COTTAGE BACKDROP – Place a single shrub at the rear of a mixed bed with lupins and foxgloves for a tall, relaxed wall of mauve-pink in early summer – ideal for cottage-garden admirers.
LOOSE HEDGE – Line a front boundary with evenly spaced plants, letting arching stems overlap slightly for a soft, flowering screen – suited to those wanting privacy without a formal hedge.
URBAN STRIP – Use along a narrow, semi-shaded side path with gravel mulch to highlight its tolerance of leaner soils – perfect for busy city gardeners making the most of side returns.
SCULPTURAL SPECIMEN – Give one plant a central spot in a small lawn or gravel circle so its height and grey-green foliage become a quiet focal form – for design-conscious homeowners.
NATURAL MIX – Combine with ornamental alliums and soft grasses in a back border to echo meadow-like planting with a gentle rose accent – attractive to relaxed, wildlife-friendly gardeners.
Technical cultivar profile
Characteristic
Data
Name and registration
Glauca Carmenetta, Botanical rose, shrub/park rose; ARS exhibition name ‘Carmenetta’. Unregistered cultivar, verified authenticity for pharmaROSA ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root production.
Origin and breeding
Hybrid of Rosa glauca × Rosa rugosa, bred by Isabella Preston at Agriculture Canada’s Central Experimental Farm; introduced in 1923 and valued since for robust landscape use.
Growth and structural characteristics
Tall, bushy shrub with upright, arching branches, 240–360 cm high and 160–260 cm wide. Moderately dense, matt grey-green foliage; moderately thorny canes; naturally informal outline.
Flower morphology
Single, flat flowers in small clusters; 5–12 petals and small S-sized blooms. Once-flowering with a pronounced main flush, then cleanly self-shedding petals while hips remain on the plant.
Colour data and phenology
Clear, medium-light mauve-pink with subtle lilac cast; RHS 73C–73D range. Buds deep mauve-pink, ageing to pastel pinkish-lilac and lightening faster in strong sun; non-remontant summer display.
Fragrance and aroma
Soft, elegant fragrance of mild intensity; a restrained scent that complements its naturalistic character without dominating small spaces, suitable where strongly perfumed roses are not desired.
Hip characteristics
Occasional spherical dark red hips, around 12–18 mm in diameter, forming sparsely after flowering. Decorative rather than abundant, adding a modest autumn accent on the arching branches.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Extremely hardy to about -40 to -37 °C (RHS H7; USDA 3a; Swedish zone 6). Moderate disease resistance; may show black spot in poor air flow. Tolerates heat and moderate drought with watering.
Horticultural recommendations
Best as park, specimen or hedge shrub at 190–300 cm spacing; tolerates partial shade and urban stress. Use in well-drained soil; recommended density about 0.3 plants/m² for mass plantings.
GLAUCA CARMENETTA offers tall, graceful structure, once-a-year mauve-pink impact and urban-tolerant resilience as an own-root shrub that settles for the long term, making it a thoughtful choice for relaxed British family gardens.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
GLAUCA CARMENETTA – mauve-pink park rose - Preston
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Full Bloom:
Even medium-toned mauve pink, with the petal base slightly lighter.
Before Fading:
Fading pinkish‑purple, pastel, with a softly mellowing tone.
Colour Fading Description:
As it opens, the mid‑tone mallow pink gradually fades to a pastel, pinkish‑lilac shade; in strong sunlight it lightens more quickly.
Pollinator Attraction:
The simple (5–12‑petalled) flower form offers limited attraction to pollinators, as the exposed stamens provide only partial accessibility for effective foraging.
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.
