Warm peachy-pink shade with faint salmon tones. - nostalgia rose - rose with a very strong, far-carrying scent - rich, peachy-rose aroma
– Romantic, very full rosette blooms
– Warm peach‑pink colour that gently softens
– Very strong, far‑carrying fragrance
– Bushy, dense foliage, ideal for beds
– Good heat and moderate drought tolerance
– Special feature: Forms decorative red‑orange hips after flowering.
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FESTIVAL DES JARDINS DE C. – apricot-pink nostalgic rose – Massad
Romantic cottage-style borders and classic British front gardens suit this nostalgic shrub, whose warm peach-pink rosettes and rich perfume create effortless character. As a well-rooted, own-root plant in a 2-litre container, it settles quickly and forms a naturally bushy, slightly spreading shape that anchors well even in breezier, rain-prone coastal conditions. Large, very full, cluster-flowered blooms give reliable repeat colour through summer, while good heat tolerance keeps flowers looking fresh during warmer spells. In smaller family gardens it works equally well as a rounded specimen or in neat, low groups of 1–5 for easy-care impact. Planted in the ground or in a substantial 40–50 litre container, you can expect roots to establish in year one, stronger shoots and branching in year two, and full ornamental value by year three for long-term enjoyment. With moderate maintenance needs and excellent hardiness to typical UK winter lows, it offers long-lived reliability and the reassuring simplicity that helps beginners feel confident.
Freshly opened peach-apricot bloom of Festival des Jardins de Chaumont.
Closed bud of Festival des Jardins de Chaumont, showing deep peach-pink tones with a darker orange tip.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden focal shrub
The bushy, slightly spreading habit and dense dark green foliage give this rose enough presence to stand alone near an entrance or bay window, keeping a tidy outline with simple annual pruning. Large, full, apricot-pink rosettes provide traditional charm without needing complex shaping – ideal for the beginner.
Small cottage-style border
Cluster-flowered, very full blooms repeat well, ensuring plenty of colour in modest borders where every plant must earn its place. Warm peach-pink tones combine easily with perennials and herbs, giving a soft cottage feel from just a few plants, suiting the aesthete.
Low rose group (1–5 plants)
Recommended spacings allow you to form a low, continuous band of flowering shrubs that look coherent but not over-formal. In small family gardens, a group of 3–5 plants gives a generous, long-season display without needing intricate design, reassuring the homeowner.
Feature rose in 40–50 L container
Its compact height and good heat tolerance make it practical for large pots on patios or at the front door, where regular watering is easy to manage. A 40–50 litre container provides the volume for roots to develop steadily and support long-term flowering, convenient for the urbanite.
Mixed bed with perennials
The rounded structure, dark foliage and nostalgic blooms sit comfortably among salvias, windflowers and other cottage plants, softening edges and filling gaps. Repeating clusters of flowers tie mixed plantings together visually through the season, pleasing the stylist.
Family garden cut-flower corner
Long-stemmed, large, fully double rosettes with a rich, peachy-rose scent are excellent for cutting, bringing fragrance indoors. Planting a small block in a sunny, accessible spot makes it easy to gather home-grown bunches for the house, delighting the collector.
Easy-care own-root rose bed
As an own-root shrub, it builds its framework gradually in its final position, recovering more reliably from pruning and winter damage than grafted plants. Over the years this supports a stable, long-lived planting with fewer replacements needed, reassuring the planner.
Coastal or exposed suburban sites
Good heat tolerance and solid anchoring in the soil help it cope with drier spells and brisker winds, while the dense canopy shelters blooms somewhat from rain in open positions. This makes it suitable for ordinary UK gardens that face regular wind and showers, encouraging the pragmatist.
Styling ideas
Cottage Harmony – combine with common sage, windflowers and soft perennials to echo romantic festival gardens – for lovers of relaxed cottage borders
Doorstep Welcome – plant one rose in a 40–50 litre pot by the front door for scent and colour – for busy homeowners wanting instant charm
Peach Ribbon – use a short row along a path at recommended spacing to form a low, flower-rich edging – for those seeking neat but informal structure
Perfumed Corner – group 3 plants in a sunny corner with a bench to enjoy the strong fragrance at close range – for garden users who value evening scent
Mixed Romance – set among annual lobelia and other low flowers to highlight the peach-pink rosettes in summer – for beginners trying simple mixed beds
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Shrub nostalgia rose from the Romantic rose collection; trade name Festival des Jardins de C., ARS exhibition name Festival des Jardins de Chaumont, premium gold quality selection.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Dominique Massad in France from ‘Paul Bocuse’ and complex hybrid parentage; introduced and distributed by Guillot and Roseraies Pierre Guillot from 2006.
Growth and structural characteristics
Bushy, slightly spreading shrub, around 70–95 cm high and 85–115 cm wide; dense, dark green, slightly glossy foliage; moderately thorny shoots with a rounded, compact outline.
Flower morphology
Large, very full, rosette-shaped blooms with over 40 petals; cluster-flowered with good remontancy, producing a strong second flush of flowers through the main season.
Colour data and phenology
Peach-pink with warm apricot and faint salmon tones; deep peach-pink buds open vivid peach-apricot then fade towards creamy peach-pink in sun, with moderate colour retention overall.
Fragrance and aroma
Very strong, far-carrying perfume with a rich peachy-rose character; fragrance is prominent around seating areas and paths, especially in warm, still weather conditions.
Hip characteristics
Develops moderate numbers of small, spherical hips, about 8–12 mm across, coloured red-orange, providing a discreet autumn feature without overwhelming the shrub.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to approximately –15 to –12 °C (RHS H6); moderate resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust; tolerates heat and short dry spells but appreciates regular watering.
Horticultural recommendations
Prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil; spacing from 55–110 cm depending on use; suitable for beds, hedging, large containers and cutting, with occasional deadheading and plant protection.
FESTIVAL DES JARDINS DE C. offers richly scented peach-pink blooms, a compact, versatile habit and dependable own-root longevity, making it a thoughtful choice for easy-going, romantic British gardens.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
FESTIVAL DES JARDINS DE C. – apricot-pink nostalgic rose - Massad
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Self-Cleaning Description:
Descriptions do not mention it; because of its very full blooms, spent flowers often remain on the stem and require subsequent cleaning.
Pollinator Attraction:
The flowers are moderately attractive to pollinators; attraction is influenced by the flower form (simple, semi-double or double) and by how accessible the stamens are, with more open forms and easily accessible stamens increasing appeal.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Double-flowered; attracts pollinators moderately, so is at most partially pollinator-friendly
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.
