Deep ruby-red petals with dark burgundy to blackish edges. - nostalgia rose - No reliable data available on fragrance strength - scent description not available
– Velvety deep ruby‑red blooms with drama.
– Bushy shrub, ideal for hedges and beds.
– Reliable repeat flowering through the season.
– Resistant to mildew, black spot and rust.
– Hardy shrub, tolerates down to –26 °C.
– Special feature: Low‑maintenance rose with premium gold cultivar rating.
Nature-friendly garden design – Low maintenance
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
21,60 £
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Anthem Romantic rose pharmaROSA® – red nostalgia shrub rose
With its velvety red, cupped blooms and bushy, upright habit, Anthem Romantic rose pharmaROSA® brings classic character to small British gardens while remaining reliably easy to look after. This own‑root shrub establishes steadily, creating a long‑lived, well‑anchored plant that suits typical UK soils, even where you need to improve drainage in heavier clay sites. Repeat flowering through the season, its medium‑sized, full blooms shift from deep ruby to wine‑red and brick‑mahogany, giving a rich, nostalgic colour display that works beautifully with cottage‑style plantings. Low maintenance needs and strong disease resistance mean fewer sprays and less intervention, ideal if you simply want a tidy, dependable border shrub. As an own‑root rose it matures at its own pace – think roots in the first year, strong shoots in the second, full ornamental impact by the third – delivering enduring structure and bloom without demanding expert pruning.
ANTHEM shows medium-sized, cupped red blooms.
Cupped, double blooms of Anthem.
Anthem in potted sales condition
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden focal shrub
The bushy, 110–150 cm habit forms a clear, upright presence that reads well from the pavement without overwhelming a small plot. Its nostalgic red blooms give a traditional, welcoming feel for front gardens where you want impact from a single shrub but minimal fuss – ideal for the style‑conscious beginner.
Low‑maintenance mixed border
Good disease resistance and modest care needs suit busy owners who prefer seasonal checks to weekly tasks. Anthem settles into a mixed border framework, adding structure and reliable flowering between perennials while generally requiring only basic feeding and a simple annual trim – well suited to the time‑pressed homeowner.
Small cottage‑style rose group (3–5 plants)
Planting 3–5 Anthem shrubs at the recommended spacing creates a loose drift of velvety red flowers that blends naturally with larkspurs and coneflowers. Repeating the same variety keeps the look calm and coordinated, while own‑root plants gradually form a balanced, long‑lasting stand – perfect for cottage‑garden enthusiasts.
Feature rose near the house or patio
The medium flower size and repeat flowering make Anthem a good choice near seating areas, where you see the evolving tones from ruby to wine‑red and brick‑mahogany at close range. Its tidy outline is easy to keep in shape with light winter pruning, suiting those who want beauty close by with straightforward care – reassuring for the occasional gardener.
Season‑long colour anchor in a mixed bed
Remontant flowering with an abundant second flush helps Anthem hold its place visually from early summer onwards, supporting perennials that peak only briefly. As an own‑root shrub it fills out steadily, so the bed gains a stable “anchor” of colour and form that improves year on year – valuable for long‑term planners.
Rose hedge or informal boundary
At 55 cm hedge spacing Anthem can create a low, informal rose line that defines paths or separates garden areas. Its bushy structure and moderate prickliness discourage casual shortcuts, yet remain manageable with simple annual pruning, making it a practical living boundary for family spaces – useful for safety‑minded families.
Nature‑friendly, low‑spray planting
High resistance to black spot, mildew and rust supports a low‑input approach, helping you avoid routine chemical spraying and still keep foliage neat. In a mixed border with ornamental grasses and perennials, Anthem contributes structure and seasonal flower interest while fitting well into a nature‑aware design – attractive for eco‑conscious owners.
Large container on terrace or gravel area
In a 40–50 litre or larger pot with good drainage, Anthem’s upright, bushy habit and nostalgic red colour provide a strong vertical accent where borders are limited. Reliable flowering and simple pruning mean container care stays manageable, even in exposed, breezier spots around the house – ideal for compact‑space gardeners.
Styling ideas
Classic-front-border – Line a short path with 3 Anthem shrubs underplanted with low lavender or catmint for a traditional, fragrant entry – ideal for owners wanting smart kerb appeal with simple maintenance.
Cottage-drift – Group Anthem with delphiniums, pale coneflowers and foxgloves for a soft, layered look where its velvety red blooms weave through taller spires – suited to romantic cottage‑garden enthusiasts.
Gravel-terrace-accent – Place Anthem in a 50 litre container on gravel or paved areas, paired with terracotta pots of herbs for a relaxed, Mediterranean‑inspired corner – good for small‑space urban gardeners.
Nature-soft-hedge – Use a loose row of Anthem along a boundary, interspersed with ornamental grasses such as fountain grass to blur edges and move in the wind – attractive for those favouring gentle, nature‑friendly structure.
Evening-colour-focus – Combine Anthem with white roses, pale campanulas and silvery foliage so its dark red tones glow at dusk, creating a calm seating‑area backdrop – perfect for after‑work relaxers.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Anthem Romantic rose pharmaROSA® is a nostalgia‑style Romantica shrub rose marketed within the Romantic rose collection; formal registration data are not available, but cultivar authenticity is verified.
Origin and breeding
Discovered and selected by PharmaRosa® in France in 2018, introduced by PharmaRosa® Ltd. for European gardens; bred as a robust, decorative shrub for private ornamental plantings.
Growth and structural characteristics
Bushy shrub 110–150 cm high and 70–90 cm wide, with moderately dense, glossy mid‑green foliage and moderate prickliness; forms a balanced framework suitable for hedging, groups and mixed borders.
Flower morphology
Medium‑sized, cupped, double flowers with 26–39 petals, usually borne singly on stems; remontant habit with a notably abundant second flush extending the decorative season in typical garden settings.
Colour data and phenology
Closed buds are deep carmine‑ruby; blooms open saturated ruby‑red, then mature through velvety wine‑red to brick‑mahogany with darker edges, giving a rich, evolving colour display as each cluster ages.
Fragrance and aroma
No reliable fragrance description or strength rating currently available; Anthem should be selected primarily for its visual effect, colour transitions and garden structure rather than for pronounced scent.
Hip characteristics
Data on hip formation, size, colour and persistence are not available; hips are not considered a primary ornamental feature when recommending this cultivar for family gardens.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Rated resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to approximately −26 to −23 °C (RHS H7, USDA 5b, Swedish Zone 4), providing secure overwintering in most UK regions with standard care.
Horticultural recommendations
Low maintenance shrub rose for beds, hedging and mixed plantings at 55–100 cm spacing; benefits from well‑drained soil, regular watering in dry spells and a simple annual prune to renew flowering wood.
Anthem Romantic rose pharmaROSA® offers rich, nostalgic red colour, dependable repeat flowering and durable own‑root growth for long garden service, making it a considered choice if you want a handsome, low‑effort shrub rose.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
ANTHEM – red nostalgia rose - pharmaROSA®
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Closed Bud:
Deep carmine–ruby red with a velvety sheen, darkening towards the tips.
Newly Opened Flower:
Uniform, saturated ruby-red tone with a slight warm orange-rosy flush at the petal bases.
Full Bloom:
The overall effect is densely petalled, velvety wine‑red.
Before Fading:
The red mellows to a brick-mahogany shade, with brownish darkening at the edges.
Colour Fading Description:
As it opens the saturated ruby-red shifts to wine-red, then before fading it mutes to a brick–mahogany shade, with brownish darkening at the edges.
Pollinator Attraction:
Moderately attractive to pollinators; its semi‑double to double flower form partially conceals the stamens, limiting nectar and pollen access and therefore reducing pollinator visits.
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.
