Fresh, vibrant mid-pink shade with a slight mauve undertone. - historic, bourbon rose - strong, full-scented rose - rich, classic rose character
– Historic Bourbon rose with heritage charm
– Strong, rich fragrance with classic rose notes
– Tall, upright shrub for hedges and specimens
– Dense, dark green foliage for a full effect
– Reliable disease resistance for easier care
– Special feature: Once-a-season mass flowering with soft pink, cream-edged blooms.
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QUEEN OF BOURBONS – pink historical Bourbon rose - Mauget
Historic yet remarkably reliable, QUEEN OF BOURBONS brings classic Bourbon charm to today’s family gardens with strongly scented, mid-pink, cup-shaped blooms carried in generous clusters on a tall, upright shrub that thrives in typical British conditions and copes steadily with coastal rain and wind. Its dense, dark green foliage, good disease resistance and genuinely low-maintenance habit make it well suited to those who want a beautiful hedge, specimen or backdrop without constant spraying or specialist pruning. As an own-root plant it matures into a long-lived, stable shrub that can regenerate from the base, giving dependable structure in beds, borders and cottage-style mixes. Tolerant of shade and partial sun, it is ideal for around-the-house planting where light levels vary, and its once-a-year, summer-flowering season creates a memorable highlight that pairs naturally with perennials and shrubs. Over time it forms an elegant, upright structure, excellent as a flowering screen or classic front-garden feature along paths and boundaries. With thoughtful planting and basic care, you can expect roots to establish in the first year, strong shoots and form in the second, and full, satisfying ornamental impact from the third year onwards in an easy-care garden.
Close-up of Queen of Bourbons, showing its rich, full rose scent.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front-garden focal specimen
The tall, upright form and generous clusters of mid-pink, cup-shaped flowers provide an immediate focal point beside a doorway or along a path, recalling classic historic plantings while remaining straightforward to manage for busy householders and beginners.
Low-maintenance flowering hedge
Planted at the recommended spacing, QUEEN OF BOURBONS forms a dense, leafy hedge with a single, dramatic flowering period and minimal need for detailed pruning, giving a tidy boundary or garden division that suits time-pressed family gardeners and homeowners.
Background shrub in mixed borders
Its height and upright habit make a strong green backdrop, while the once-flowering display blends effortlessly with perennials and shrubs that flower earlier or later, creating a balanced, long-lived border structure appreciated by cottage-style gardeners.
Partially shaded side garden
This variety accepts partial shade, so it can be used along side paths or between buildings where sun is limited, allowing you to maintain continuity of roses around the house, even in dimmer corners valued by urban and suburban owners.
Classic historic rose collection bed
As an 1830s Bourbon with rich fragrance and characteristic clustered blooms, it adds authenticity and period character to historic or themed rose beds, rewarding enthusiasts who enjoy traditional forms but still want robust plants suited to modern collectors.
Easy-care family border feature
Good disease resistance and a moderate self-cleaning habit reduce the need for constant deadheading or chemical treatments, so the plant keeps its structure and presence with basic seasonal care, fitting neatly into the routines of busy family gardens.
Coastal and exposed positions
The sturdy, upright growth and dense foliage help it stand up to breezier sites where wind and rain can be an issue, making it a dependable choice for less-sheltered plots close to the sea for practical yet style-conscious gardeners.
Long-term structural planting
As an own-root shrub it builds a stable framework over the years, with the ability to regenerate from the base if cut back hard, giving confidence that the planting will mature gracefully and remain serviceable for decades for planning-minded owners.
Styling ideas
Doorway-centre – Plant a single shrub by the front door with low perennials at its feet for a welcoming summer highlight – ideal for homeowners wanting one impressive, low-effort feature.
Heritage-hedge – Line a drive or boundary with a loose hedge of QUEEN OF BOURBONS, underplanting with catmint or hardy geraniums – suited to those seeking structure without formal clipping.
Cottage-backdrop – Use as a tall rear layer in cottage borders with Salvia nemorosa and foxgloves in front – perfect for beginners building a traditional look step by step.
Shaded-walk – Space plants along a lightly shaded side path, mixing in ferns and shade-tolerant perennials – for small-garden owners wanting continuity where sun is limited.
Period-bed – Group with other historic roses and soft grasses to create an old-world rose quarter – attractive for enthusiasts curating a long-lived, characterful collection.
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Bourbon historic rose, trade name QUEEN OF BOURBONS; exhibition name Queen of Bourbons; unregistered cultivar historically associated with Mauget and marketed as a classic heritage type.
Origin and breeding
Selected in France in 1834 by Mauget from a ‘Rose Edouard’ seedling; introduced more widely via Exotic Nursery, Australia, in 1851, now grown as a traditional Bourbon shrub rose.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright shrub, about 150–260 cm high and 110–200 cm wide, with dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickles, forming a substantial, long-term garden shrub.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, medium-sized cup-shaped blooms borne in clusters, typically 13–25 petals, once-flowering in summer, offering a concentrated seasonal display on established plants.
Colour data and phenology
Fresh mid-pink with a slight mauve tone; buds deep pink, opening to strong pink outer petals with paler centres, gradually lightening so older flowers show almost cream edges before falling.
Fragrance and aroma
Strong, rich rose perfume with a classic Bourbon character, easily noticeable on warm days and best appreciated when shrubs are placed near paths, entrances or seating areas.
Hip characteristics
Occasional pear-shaped hips, about 15–25 mm, orange-red (RHS 40A); overall production is low, so hips are a minor ornamental feature rather than a primary design element.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Rated H7 with USDA zone 5b hardiness, tolerating around -26 to -23 °C; generally resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust under typical garden conditions with basic care.
Horticultural recommendations
Suitable as specimen, hedge or park shrub; prefers well-drained soil, tolerates partial shade, moderate heat and short dry spells; allow space per guidelines for balanced, healthy growth.
QUEEN OF BOURBONS offers richly fragrant historic blooms, good disease resistance and dependable structure on a long-lived own-root shrub, a thoughtful choice for gardeners seeking lasting character with modest maintenance.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
QUEEN OF BOURBONS – pink historical Bourbon rose - Mauget
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Closed Bud:
Deep pink with a slightly mauve tone and a glossy surface.
Newly Opened Flower:
Outer petals are a strong pink, the inner parts paler with delicate pink veining.
Full Bloom:
Medium pink, the petal centres fade while the edges remain a slightly darker shade.
Before Fading:
Faded, light pink, fading to an almost cream colour at the edge.
Colour Fading Description:
As the bloom opens, the mid-pink tone gradually lightens; before the flower fades the petal edges become almost cream-coloured.
Pollinator Attraction:
Relatively unattractive to pollinators; double or fully double flower forms and concealed stamens reduce nectar and pollen accessibility, lowering insect visitation.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Due to its semi-double flowers it is only limitedly pollinator-friendly and is not very 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.
