Deep ruby-red petals with dark burgundy to blackish edges. - nostalgia rose - No reliable data available on fragrance strength - scent description not available
– Deep ruby-red, velvety, romantic blooms.
– Abundant repeat flowering for long display.
– Bushy shrub habit, good for hedging.
– Hardy to H7, reliable in cold climates.
– High resistance to major rose diseases.
– Special feature: Premium gold rated nostalgia rose for nature-friendly, low-maintenance gardens.
Nature-friendly garden design – Low maintenance
darinaROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
20,90 £
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ANTHEM – red nostalgia rose – pharmaROSA®
In a classic cottage border or by a sunlit terrace, Anthem creates a richly coloured backdrop for afternoon tea, its double blooms opening in deep ruby red and ageing through wine to brick‑mahogany tones for a lingering, velvety look. This bushy shrub sits comfortably in the average family garden, coping steadily even where winds funnel through or rain sweeps in from the coast, its structure staying reassuringly upright. Own‑root plants develop from a careful first year of roots to a generous second year of shoots, before revealing their full ornamental value by the third season, giving a quietly enduring presence. Because this rose was selected for strong health, you can expect disease‑resistant foliage and a genuinely low maintenance routine that suits busy lives. Anthem repeats flower generously through summer, filling gaps after early perennials fade with reliable, romantic flushes. Its premium, well‑branched 2‑litre form settles quickly into borders or large containers, offering a dependable start for less‑experienced gardeners. Planted as a small group, the bushy, mid‑green foliage knits together for a pleasingly balanced hedge or backdrop, while the nostalgia‑style blooms bring a softly storybook mood to everyday family spaces.
Anthem displays its double, velvety wine-red blooms at full opening.
Closed bud of Anthem, showing a deep carmine–ruby red tone with a velvety sheen.
Anthem potted rose ready for sale
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Mixed cottage border in a family garden
The bushy, mid‑green foliage and medium height give Anthem an easy, structural role in mixed borders, filling the middle layer without shading vegetables or low perennials; its dependable, season‑long repeat flowering supports those seeking a consistently romantic garden picture – ideal for busy beginners
Low maintenance feature by a seating area
With strong disease resistance and low intervention needs, Anthem suits a terrace or lawn‑edge bench where you want impact without constant pruning or spraying; its colour changes create interest close‑up, yet the shrub shape remains tidy with only light annual trimming – appealing to time‑pressed homeowners
Small hedge or informal boundary
Recommended planting distances allow Anthem to form a loosely knitted line, giving privacy and a classic cottage feel along paths or driveways; the bushy, upright habit anchors the planting visually while own‑root resilience supports long‑lived boundaries that cope well with family use – suited to traditional‑style families
Focal group in a clay or chalky soil bed
Anthem performs reliably in typical UK garden conditions when given reasonable drainage, making it a sound choice for slightly heavier or chalk‑influenced soils; its strong framework and health give confidence that once established it will flower steadily without fuss – reassuring for practical gardeners
Large container on patio or balcony (40–50+ litres)
The compact spread and bushy habit work well in a generous container, where its nostalgic, velvety blooms can be enjoyed at eye level; a 40–50 litre or larger pot allows the own‑root system to develop fully for long‑term use with simple, once‑a‑year pruning – perfect for urban balcony owners
Romantic planting near an arbour or pergola base
Planted in pairs or small groups at the foot of an arbour, Anthem frames garden structures with deep, shifting reds that echo storybook cottage scenes; the shrub’s upright, medium height keeps views open while still creating a cosy, enclosed atmosphere – attractive to cottage‑garden lovers
Long‑term, resilient planting for family gardens
As an own‑root shrub, Anthem regenerates well from the base after hard pruning or accidental damage, supporting a long lifespan and stable ornamental value; over time this means fewer replacements, steady structure and reliable flowering across many seasons – valuable for budget‑aware families
Wind‑exposed or coastal‑influenced spots
The robust, bushy framework and good disease resistance make Anthem a reassuring choice where gardens are exposed to frequent rain and blustery winds, helping flowers and foliage to remain attractive without elaborate shelter or spraying, easing care demands – well suited to coastal‑region gardeners
Styling ideas
TEA‑CORNER BORDER – Underplant Anthem with catmint and low lavender around a small seating area, letting its repeat red blooms add intimacy to afternoon tea spots – ideal for romantic traditionalists
KITCHEN‑GARDEN EDGE – Line the outer edge of a potager with Anthem, threading herbs between shrubs so edible beds gain a soft, nostalgic frame – perfect for home‑growers who love cottage charm
RUBY‑TONED TRIO – Plant three Anthem shrubs together with burgundy heucheras and dark alliums for a rich, moody colour block – for colour‑focused gardeners seeking drama
FAMILY‑FRIENDLY SCREEN – Use Anthem in a loose row mixed with hardy grasses to create a forgiving, long‑lived screen that copes with everyday garden play – great for households with children and pets
CONTAINER COTTAGE LOOK – In a 50‑litre half‑barrel, combine Anthem with trailing thyme and violas to bring a full cottage‑garden effect onto patios or balconies – suited to compact‑space dwellers
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Anthem Romantic rose pharmaROSA®, a nostalgia‑style shrub rose in the Romantic rose collection; commercial own‑root form verified and supplied under the darinaROSE® ORIGINAL 2‑litre designation.
Origin and breeding
Romantica group shrub discovered for PharmaRosa® in France in 2018 and introduced by PharmaRosa® Ltd., with selection focused on garden reliability and decorative nostalgic flower form.
Growth and structural characteristics
Bushy shrub reaching about 110–150 cm in height and 70–90 cm spread, with moderately dense, glossy mid‑green foliage and moderate prickliness, forming a sturdy, balanced framework.
Flower morphology
Medium‑sized, cupped, double blooms with approximately 26–39 petals, borne mostly singly on stems, repeating well through the season with an abundant second flush of flowers.
Colour data and phenology
Deep ruby‑red flowers with dark burgundy to near‑black edges; tones shift from saturated ruby to wine and brick‑mahogany as blooms age, giving a velvety, richly layered colour effect.
Fragrance and aroma
No reliable fragrance description currently available; garden use should be based primarily on visual and structural qualities rather than on scent expectations for this cultivar.
Hip characteristics
Hip colour, size and shape are not documented for this cultivar; ornamental value is considered to rest mainly on its repeat flowering and foliage rather than autumn fruit display.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Rated resistant to common fungal diseases including powdery mildew, black spot and rust; classified H7, suitable for cold climates down to approximately −26 to −23 °C, USDA zone 5b.
Horticultural recommendations
Low maintenance shrub for borders, hedging or solitary use; space 55–100 cm depending on layout, allow 2.4–2.7 plants/m² in groups, and prune flexibly to maintain desired height and form.
Anthem Romantic rose pharmaROSA® offers richly nostalgic ruby blooms, a bushy, reliable habit and long‑lived own‑root resilience, making it a thoughtful choice for those planning a relaxed, romantic family garden.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
ANTHEM – red nostalgia rose - pharmaROSA®
Product Type:
darinaROSE® 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.
