Deep, silky-sheen crimson-red shade with a velvety finish. - nostalgia rose - strong, long-lasting scented rose - rich, tea-rose scented
– Deep crimson-red blooms with velvety sheen.
– Strong, long-lasting rich tea-rose fragrance.
– Reliable remontant flowering, abundant second flush.
– Bushy, upright shrub with dense dark foliage.
– Hardy to approx. –25 °C, medium disease tolerance.
– Special feature: Nostalgic ball-shaped flowers for romantic borders and bouquets.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,70 £
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Bicentenaire de Guillot Générosa® MASbigui – crimson nostalgic shrub rose
This nostalgic shrub rose brings sumptuous crimson blooms and a romantic feel to classic British front gardens, performing reliably even where soils are heavy and drainage benefits from raised beds or simple improvements. Its bushy, upright habit stays compact enough for smaller beds and borders, while repeat flowering ensures generous flushes from early summer onwards with only moderate deadheading. Rich, tea-rose fragrance makes it ideal beside paths, seating and doorways, and the colour holds well in heat, resisting the “bleached” look of many reds. As an own-root plant it develops steadily – roots in the first year, more framework in the second, and full ornamental value by the third – building a durable, regenerating structure that suits low-input care. Remontant, cluster blooms cut well for the house, and its medium maintenance needs and partial shade tolerance make it a reassuring choice if you want beauty without complicated regimes.
Bicentenaire de Guillot at full bloom, showing rich crimson-red double flowers.
Bicentenaire de Guillot in its freshly opened stage
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Small front-garden feature bed
The compact, bushy habit and 75–105 cm height create a neat, upright presence that fits well into modest front gardens without overwhelming the space. Repeating crimson blooms with strong scent give a classic, welcoming look by the front gate or path, with only medium maintenance needed for beginners.
Mixed cottage-style border
Cluster-flowered, double crimson heads sit beautifully among perennials and cottage favourites, giving romantic colour in generous flushes through the season. Its remontant habit means gaps fill quickly after the first display, keeping borders lively without complex succession planning, suiting time-poor.
Patio container or large pot (40–50 litres+)
Its upright, dense foliage and medium spread respond well in a substantial container, provided watering is regular in dry spells. The rose’s strong tea scent and rich colour are perfectly placed beside seating or a doorway, providing an easy-care focal point for urbanites.
Specimen planting in lawn or gravel
Planted alone at around 1 m spacing, this variety forms a well-shaped, bushy shrub with dark glossy foliage that sets off the velvety crimson blooms. Own-root growth builds a long-lived plant that can be lightly pruned to taste, suiting those wanting a single, reliable statement for homeowners.
Small informal hedge or row
At 45–55 cm planting distances it creates a low, flowering line that defines paths or divides garden areas. The medium self-cleaning means some deadheading improves tidiness, but the dense foliage and repeated flowering still deliver a generous effect for relatively modest effort, ideal for families.
Romantic cut-flower corner
Large, ball-shaped blooms with 26–30 petals and strong, lasting tea fragrance make excellent, characterful cut flowers. Clustered stems allow easy cutting for vases without stripping the plant, and the good colour retention in heat keeps arrangements attractive indoors, pleasing passionate stylists.
Part-shade side return or east-facing border
This variety tolerates partial shade, so it performs well along house walls or side passages that receive only part-day sun. Crimson blooms remain richly coloured rather than washed out, and the upright habit keeps paths clear, offering dependable interest in trickier spots for town-gardeners.
Coastal or wind-exposed family garden border
The bushy, moderately thorny framework anchors well and carries its clusters without excessive flopping, coping with blustery conditions where basic soil preparation improves drainage. Medium disease resistance and own-root resilience support a steady, low-fuss display for practical gardeners.
Styling ideas
Cottage-Classic – Combine with lavender, nepeta and soft pink perennials for a relaxed border where rich crimson blooms punctuate a haze of blue and mauve – ideal for cottage-garden admirers.
Front-Door – Plant in a large pot by the entrance with low heuchera or evergreen groundcovers to frame the doorway in scent and colour – ideal for style-conscious homeowners.
Evening-Nook – Position near a bench with pale companions such as Gypsophila ‘Festival Pink Lady’ so the dark crimson flowers and fragrance stand out at dusk – ideal for after-work relaxers.
Romantic-Row – Line a short path or terrace edge, underplant with hardy groundcovers, and enjoy a low, scented hedge effect without rigid formality – ideal for family spaces.
Feature-Island – Use one or three plants in a small island bed in lawn or gravel, backed by a simple evergreen shrub backdrop to highlight flower form and colour – ideal for minimalist gardeners.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Shrub rose from the Générosa collection, registered as MASbigui and marketed as Bicentenaire de Guillot Générosa MASbigui, a nostalgic, romantic-type garden and cut-flower shrub.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Dominique Massad for Roses Guillot in France and introduced in 2003, paying tribute to the Guillot family’s 200-year rose-growing heritage and tradition.
Growth and structural characteristics
Bushy, upright shrub 75–105 cm high and 50–70 cm wide with dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickles, forming a compact, well-filled garden rose.
Flower morphology
Large, double, ball-shaped blooms with 26–30 petals, produced mainly in clusters; remontant with a generous second flush, providing good cut flowers and repeated garden display.
Colour data and phenology
Deep, silky crimson-red with velvety finish; buds almost black-purple, ageing to patinated purple with lilac tints; colour holds well in heat with only moderate fading over time.
Fragrance and aroma
Rich, strong tea-rose fragrance that is long-lasting on the plant and in the vase, enhancing its value for seating areas, entrances and cutting for indoor arrangements.
Hip characteristics
Hip set generally poor due to double flowers; occasional small spherical orange-red hips 8–12 mm in diameter may develop, adding modest late-season interest.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to approximately –26 to –23 °C (RHS H7, USDA 5b, Swedish zone 4) with medium resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; tolerates heat with regular watering.
Horticultural recommendations
Suited to beds, borders, containers and cutting; medium maintenance with some deadheading and basic disease monitoring, spaced 45–100 cm depending on hedge, mass or specimen use.
Bicentenaire de Guillot Générosa MASbigui offers richly scented crimson blooms, reliable repeat flowering and long-lived own-root resilience; consider it if you want a romantic rose that quietly earns its place over time.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
BICENTENAIRE DE GUILLOT – crimson nostalgic rose - Massad
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator Attraction:
According to the descriptions, the variety’s double, cupped blooms provide reduced stamen accessibility, making them less attractive to pollinators.
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.
