The petals are a clear, bright mid‑pink shade with a subtle silvery sheen. - nostalgia rose - strong, clearly scented rose - fresh, fruity
– XL, romantic mid-pink rosette blooms
– Strong, fresh, fruity fragrance
– Bushy shrub with dense dark foliage
– Reliable remontant habit, flowers twice
– Hardy to –21 °C, for colder regions
– Special feature: Occasional decorative, muted red hips add autumn interest.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,70 £
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ANTIQUE ROSE – pink nostalgic rose – Scarman
Nostalgic shrub rose with full, rosette blooms, this Romantic rose brings a gently old‑world charm to small front gardens and cottage‑style borders with its clear mid‑pink colour and strong, fresh‑fruity fragrance. Forming a bushy, medium‑tall habit with dense, dark green foliage, it gives a soft yet structured presence that pairs well with traditional perennials while coping reliably with damp, breezy British weather and the occasional exposed coastal position. Large, XL clusters of semi‑double flowers appear in flushes, ideal for cutting and bringing indoors as scented, informal arrangements in simple vases. As an own‑root plant, it settles gradually into your soil and care routine, building a resilient, well‑anchored framework that supports many years of decorative value. Given regular, straightforward spraying, its poorer disease resistance can be managed, allowing you to enjoy the romantic character of this variety as it matures from establishing roots through to a generous, fully developed bush in the first few seasons.
Antique Rose, a mid-pink nostalgic shrub rose in full bloom.
Antique Rose just before fading, with soft powder-pink outer petal margins.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden focal shrub
Its medium height and bushy habit create a soft, eye‑catching focus beside a path or doorway, giving classic cottage‑style charm with romantic rosette blooms at eye level, well suited to a cared‑for entrance for the homeowner.
Scented seating‑area planting
The strong, fresh, fruity fragrance carries well around a bench or terrace, especially in still evening air, so a small group near seating offers repeated scented flushes in summer for the relaxation‑seeker.
Small mixed cottage border
Clustered XL flowers in clear mid‑pink weave easily among perennials like lupins and campanulas, giving a traditional cottage look in a narrow bed, rewarding simple feeding and watering for the style‑focused.
Own‑root long‑term feature shrub
As an own‑root plant it forms its permanent framework in situ, regenerating from the base if cut back hard and offering long service with consistent shape for the long‑planner.
Frequent cutting for indoor vases
The very large, rosette blooms on clustered stems lend themselves to informal cut arrangements; regular cutting encourages fresh growth and more buds, suiting the garden‑to‑vase habits of the flower‑lover.
Structure in classic rose beds
Its dense, dark green foliage and moderate height give a reliable structural backdrop, creating a framework that supports seasonal colour and helps define paths and edges for the planner.
Managed, high‑care rose collection
Where regular spraying and monitoring are part of the routine, its weaker disease resistance is manageable, making it a distinctive choice in a curated Romantic rose collection for the enthusiast.
Sheltered border in exposed gardens
Placed with wind‑filtering shrubs, it copes with cool, damp spells and breezier spots common in many British gardens, especially where drainage is improved in heavier soils for the beginner.
Styling ideas
Cottage Duo – Combine with soft blue campanulas and pink lupins to echo its Romantic character in a classic cottage border – ideal for lovers of traditional, nostalgic front gardens.
Entrance Accent – Plant one either side of a path or gate, underplanted with low catmint, to frame the approach with scent and soft pink colour – for homeowners wanting welcoming structure.
Cutting Corner – Group 3 shrubs near a patio, interplanted with airy alliums, to create a convenient source of large, fragrant stems for indoor vases – perfect for keen home flower arrangers.
Heritage Mix – Blend with white Lychnis viscaria ‘Alba’ and dusky cranesbills to emphasise its old‑world look in a loosely formal border – suited to gardeners seeking a period, Romantic feel.
Screening Line – Use as a low, informal screen along a boundary, spacing to allow dense foliage and repeated pink flushes to soften fences – for those wanting gentle privacy without hard landscaping.
Technical cultivar profile
Characteristic
Data
Name and registration
ANTIQUE ROSE is a Romantic shrub “nostalgia rose” from the Scarman collection, marketed under Antique Rose Romantic rose Scarman, verified for authenticity for specialist and home gardens.
Origin and breeding
Bred by John Scarman, Scarman Roses Nursery, Germany, with introduction in 2007 to German and UK markets; parentage is undocumented but selected for traditional flower form and colour.
Growth and structural characteristics
Forms a bushy shrub 105–165 cm tall and 100–150 cm wide, with dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage and moderate thorns, giving a full, shrubby outline suitable for borders or low screens.
Flower morphology
Semi‑double rosette blooms with 17–25 petals, often slightly flattened and lacy‑edged when open; very large clustered flowers provide generous visual impact and are well suited to cutting.
Colour data and phenology
Clear mid‑pink petals with subtle silvery sheen; outer petal margins pale to powder‑pink as flowers age, but overall colour fades only slightly, maintaining a consistently soft mid‑pink appearance.
Fragrance and aroma
Strong, clearly noticeable scent with a fresh, fruity character; fragrance is evident both on the plant and when stems are cut, adding value for seating areas and indoor arrangements.
Hip characteristics
Occasional ellipsoidal hips, 12–18 mm, in muted dull red; hips are not a dominant feature but can add discreet late‑season interest if spent flowers are left unpruned.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Winter hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish Zon 3, USDA 6b); disease resistance is weak, with moderate mildew and black spot and very sensitive rust, needing regular protection.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in well‑drained soil with regular feeding and a preventative spray programme; allow 90–100 cm in hedges or mass plantings and up to 180 cm for specimen shrubs in feature positions.
ANTIQUE ROSE offers strongly scented Romantic blooms, generous XL flower clusters and a lasting own-root shrub presence in the garden; consider it if you would like a classic, nostalgic rose to develop with you over time.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
ANTIQUE ROSE – pink nostalgic rose - Scarman
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Flower Colour Description:
The petals are a clear, bright mid‑pink shade with a subtle silvery sheen.
Closed Bud:
The surface has a deeper pink tone, with a uniform colouration and a fine silky sheen.
Newly Opened Flower:
The outer petal whorl is slightly lighter, while the inner petals are a richer pink with a subtle gradient.
Full Bloom:
Uniform mid-pink; the centre of the petals is slightly lighter and the shade remains unchanged.
Before Fading:
The margins of the outer petals fade to a soft powder-pink hue.
Colour Fading Description:
The colour only fades slightly: the mid-pink hue remains throughout, and just before the blooms fade the margins of the outer petals pale to a powder-pink.
Pollinator Attraction:
Its flowers only modestly attract pollinators, because fuller forms (semi‑double to double) often conceal the stamens and nectar, whereas single blooms with exposed stamens are more accessible and therefore more attractive.
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.
