Warm peachy-pink shade with faint salmon tones. - nostalgia rose - rose with a very strong, far-carrying scent - rich, peachy-rose aroma
– Lush peach-pink rosette blooms in clusters
– Very strongly scented rich peachy-rose aroma
– Bushy, dense shrub for beds and specimens
– Good heat and moderate drought tolerance
– Reliable repeat flowering with abundant flushes
– Special feature: Produces decorative red‑orange hips later in the season.
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FESTIVAL DES JARDINS DE C. – apricot-pink nostalgic rose - Massad
Imagine an afternoon of tea and stories under an arch of soft petals, where the warm peach-pink colour of FESTIVAL DES JARDINS DE C. glows gently against dark green foliage. This nostalgic shrub rose settles reliably even in exposed gardens, coping well with breezier, coastal-influenced conditions when given good soil preparation. Its bushy, slightly spreading habit is ideal for family borders or cottage-style hedges, while the very strong peachy-rose fragrance drifts across the garden at teatime. Supplied as a young own-root plant in a 2-litre pot, it establishes steadily, building roots in the first year, fuller shoots in the second, and a graceful, long-lived presence by the third season.
Freshly opened apricot-pink blooms of Festival des Jardins de Chaumont.
Festival des Jardins de Chaumont rose bud before opening.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Romantic cottage flower bed by a patio or terrace
The warm peach-pink rosettes and very full blooms create a classic cottage look beside seating, perfect for afternoon tea corners or family gatherings. Its bushy, slightly spreading shape fills small beds without overwhelming them, suiting beginners who want reliable charm for the family gardener.
Low informal hedge along a garden path
Planted at 55–65 cm intervals, the dense branching and good foliage coverage form a soft, storybook-style hedge that guides you through the garden. The structure is easy to maintain with light annual pruning, making it practical for those who prefer a traditional, low-effort border in a busy week for the time-poor homeowner.
Feature shrub in a mixed cottage border
The slightly spreading habit and 70–95 cm height let it sit comfortably mid-border, weaving between perennials, herbs and small shrubs. Over the years, an own-root plant builds a stable framework that recovers well from weather or pruning, giving long-term value to the long-view gardener.
Large container on a sunny terrace or balcony
Given a generously sized pot of at least 40–50 litres with free-draining compost, it forms a compact, fragrant feature for small urban gardens. Regular watering supports its moderate drought tolerance, while own-root resilience keeps the plant dependable for the balcony owner.
Cutting patch for scented blooms
The long-lasting, very full, rosette-shaped flowers and strong peachy-rose fragrance make it an excellent choice for home-cut arrangements. Clusters provide multiple stems at once, so you can pick for vases without leaving the garden bare, suiting the home florist.
Family garden with limited gardening time
Medium maintenance needs and remontant flowering mean a simple routine of watering, feeding and a seasonal tidy will keep it rewarding. Own-root growth helps the shrub recover from the occasional missed task, staying presentable and resilient for the busy family.
Exposed or breezier suburban plots
Its bushy shape and anchoring own-root system help it stand steadily in wind, provided the soil is prepared with good drainage and structure, supporting gardens where weather can be unsettled and blustery for the coastal gardener.
Traditional kitchen garden or potager
The nostalgic bloom form and colour pair beautifully with herbs, annuals and vegetables, bringing romance to practical spaces. Over time, the shrub’s long lifespan and steady framework make it a permanent, scented backdrop for seasonal crops for the cottage-style enthusiast.
Styling ideas
Cottage-Border Focus – Place as a mid-height anchor with sage, catmint and lavender to echo its warm peach-pink tones – ideal for the romantic border lover.
Teatime Terrace – Grow in a 50-litre terracotta pot near a bistro table, underplanted with trailing lobelia for soft blue contrast – perfect for city gardeners seeking charm.
Pathway Storybook – Line a winding path with a loose row, interspersed with windflowers and low grasses for a dreamy, walk-through effect – suited to families who enjoy evening strolls.
Kitchen-Garden Accent – Position near raised beds of vegetables and herbs so its fragrance and colour soften the productive area – appealing to potager and allotment keepers.
Romantic Duo – Combine with dusky purple salvias and pale pink roses to create a layered, nostalgic palette – designed for enthusiasts building a classic English rose scene.
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Shrub rose from the Romantic rose collection, commercial type nostalgia rose; current trade name FESTIVAL DES JARDINS DE C. Romantic rose Massad; ARS exhibition name Festival des Jardins de Chaumont.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Dominique Massad for Guillot in France from ‘Paul Bocuse’ and complex hybrid parentage; introduced and registered in 2006 by Guillot and Roseraies Pierre Guillot.
Growth and structural characteristics
Bushy, slightly spreading shrub reaching around 70–95 cm in height and 85–115 cm spread, with dense, dark green, lightly glossy foliage and moderate prickliness on the shoots.
Flower morphology
Large, very full, rosette-shaped blooms with 40+ petals, borne mainly in clusters; remontant habit with a generous second flush providing good seasonal coverage when well cared for.
Colour data and phenology
Peach-pink flowers with warm apricot and salmon tones; buds deep peach-pink, opening vivid peach-apricot then softening to creamy peach-pink, finally lightening to pink in strong sun.
Fragrance and aroma
Very strong, far-carrying perfume with a rich peachy-rose character; fragrance is noticeable in warm, still weather and contributes significantly to the nostalgic, romantic garden effect.
Hip characteristics
Forms moderately developed, spherical rose hips about 8–12 mm in diameter; colouring red-orange as they mature and adding an additional seasonal accent in late summer to autumn.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Rated H6, hardy to approximately −15 to −12 °C; tolerates heat well and withstands moderate drought with regular watering; disease resistance moderate, requiring occasional protection.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny positions with well-drained, improved soil; suitable for beds, low hedging, large containers and cutting. Allow 55–110 cm spacing depending on use and expected vigour.
FESTIVAL DES JARDINS DE C. combines romantic, fragrant blooms with a compact, versatile shrub form and the long-term stability of an own-root rose, making it a thoughtful choice for relaxed, traditional family gardens.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
FESTIVAL DES JARDINS DE C. – apricot-pink nostalgic rose - Massad
Product Type:
darinaROSE® 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.
