Delicately marbled pink, an irregular blend of light and deeper shades. - park rose - very strong, noticeable from a distance scented rose - sweet, fruity
– Uniquely marbled pink Gallica blooms
– Tall, upright shrub for characterful structure
– Very strong, sweet, fruity fragrance
– Excellent winter hardiness to USDA zone 4b
– Suitable for beds, hedging and specimen use Special feature: Historic-style Gallica charm in modern gardens.
Distinctive choice – Natural renewal
darinaROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,30 £
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MARBLED GALLICA – pink park rose – Scarman
For those dreaming of romantic cottage borders and leisurely afternoon tea in the garden, MARBLED GALLICA offers an easy, storybook focal point that settles reliably even where soil is heavy and benefits from improved drainage in raised beds. This tall, upright shrub forms a gently arching, leafy framework that becomes cloaked for weeks in delicately marbled pink blooms, their very strong, sweet-fruity scent carrying across the garden for a classic, old-fashioned atmosphere. Once rooted into your soil as an own-root shrub, it matures into a long-lived, stable feature that can regenerate from its own base and tolerate flexible pruning whether you prefer a neat hedge or a more natural look. In typical family gardens it pairs effortlessly with hedging, kitchen-garden planting and traditional perennials, while its moderate care needs are comfortably manageable for busy homeowners who want character without fussy routines. Plant once, then enjoy watching it progress from establishing roots to building shoots and finally delivering its full ornamental value over the first three years, as it becomes a permanent, lasting presence in your garden. The non-remontant, once-flowering display is concentrated and abundant, a seasonal highlight that repays simple winter pruning and light summer deadheading with generously marbled clusters of cupped blooms. In larger containers of at least 40–50 litres on a terrace, or set as a specimen in a lawn or flower bed, it brings height, colour and perfume together in a single, easy-care shrub, ideal for a cosy, feminine, countryside feel. Over time its own-root strength supports steady renewal of flowering wood, helping it remain visually reliable and structurally sound through decades of family life and changing garden plans.
Marbled Gallica as the pink bloom softens to a pastel mauve tone.
Marbled Gallica: very strong, sweet-fruity fragrance.
Marbled Gallica shows a cupped, double flower form.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Cottage-style flower bed in a family garden
The once-flowering habit concentrates bloom into a generous, storybook summer display, ideal as the seasonal highlight in a mixed cottage bed with herbs and perennials, then providing a calm green structure afterwards for romantic-style gardeners
Long-lived feature shrub near seating
As an own-root shrub, it builds a durable woody framework that renews from the base, giving decades of scented presence near a bench or terrace with minimal replacement worries for homeowners planning for the long term
Scented backdrop for afternoon tea corner
The very strong, sweet-fruity fragrance carries on still days, making it a natural choice behind an outdoor table or arbour where you sit, read or serve tea, creating an enveloping atmosphere for lovers of perfumed gardens
Low-maintenance traditional hedge
The tall, upright habit and dense foliage lend themselves to an informal, flowering hedge that needs only straightforward winter trimming, suiting those who prefer simple pruning over meticulous shaping for busy family-garden owners
Raised bed or improved heavy-clay border
Its robust shrub form is well suited to a raised bed or improved heavy-clay site, where better drainage lets the roots establish steadily and anchor the plant securely for gardeners dealing with challenging soils
Partial-shade cottage border
Good tolerance of partial shade allows planting along east- or north-facing fences, where it still flowers and scents the air, helping extend cottage-style planting into less-than-ideal light for owners of overlooked small plots
Large container on terrace or patio
In a 40–50 litre or larger container, its upright, leafy structure and marbled flowers create vertical interest and fragrance without dominating the space, with care limited mainly to watering and annual pruning for urban balcony and patio gardeners
Collectable historic-style rose for enthusiasts
The distinctive marbled Gallica colouring, once-flowering flush and traditional shrub character make it a satisfying, low-fuss choice for those building a small collection of classic roses that mature gracefully over time for heritage-rose enthusiasts
Styling ideas
Cottage-hedge charm – Plant in a loose row along a boundary, underplanted with catmint and lady’s mantle to soften the base – ideal for traditional front gardens seeking soft screening.
Tea-corner focus – Use one or three shrubs near a seating area, with lavender and potted herbs, to frame an inviting spot for afternoon tea – perfect for homeowners who enjoy lingering outdoors.
Romantic raised bed – Combine in a raised border with foxgloves, campanulas and climbers on obelisks for layered height and old-world fragrance – suited to gardeners transforming heavy clay areas.
Kitchen-garden border – Edge a vegetable plot or fruit cage with these shrubs and companion plant with chives and calendula for a pretty, productive frame – appealing to rustic kitchen-garden fans.
Statement container – Grow a single shrub in a generous 50-litre pot with trailing bellflower at the rim to spill over – for balcony and courtyard owners wanting maximum romance in limited space.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Marbled Gallica is a shrub/park rose from the Gallica group, marketed as MARBLED GALLICA – pink park rose – Scarman; American Rose Society exhibition name: Marbled Gallica.
Origin and breeding
Bred by John Scarman in Germany and introduced in 1999 via Scarman Roses; breeding details and parentage are unknown, but it reflects traditional Gallica character and stature.
Growth and structural characteristics
Strong, upright shrub 160–240 cm tall and 90–150 cm wide, with moderately thorny stems and dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage forming an effective vertical accent or loose hedge.
Flower morphology
Medium-sized, cupped, double flowers (around 26–39 petals) carried in clusters; non-remontant, producing a single, abundant main flush that covers the shrub for several weeks in early summer.
Colour data and phenology
Delicately marbled pink with deeper veining (RHS 62C outer, 64A inner); colour fades slowly to pastel and mauve tones, retaining character even in sun across the flowering period.
Fragrance and aroma
Very strong, sweet-fruity fragrance, noticeable from a distance and reminiscent of traditional old roses; double blooms limit pollen access, so scent is the primary sensory feature.
Hip characteristics
Occasional ovoid orange-red hips, 10–16 mm across, add discreet seasonal interest; not a heavy fruiting variety but provides some late-season texture in low-maintenance plantings.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to about -32 to -29 °C (RHS H7, USDA 4b, Swedish zone 5) with moderate disease resistance; performs well with basic care, including watering during prolonged drought.
Horticultural recommendations
Recommended for beds, specimen use, hedging and parks; plant 100–110 cm apart in groups or 180 cm as a specimen; partial shade tolerant and benefits from occasional deadheading and light pruning.
MARBLED GALLICA offers richly marbled, powerfully scented summer bloom on a tall, long-lived own-root shrub that matures into a dependable feature with only straightforward care; a thoughtful choice if you favour romantic structure over constant tasks.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
MARBLED GALLICA – pink park rose - Scarman
Product Type:
darinaROSE® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Closed Bud:
On a pale pink base, darker pink stripes and spots run along.
Newly Opened Flower:
The outer petals are almost pastel pink, while the inner surfaces show vivid crimson-pink marbling.
Full Bloom:
Dense, deep-pink veining is visible in the centre of the petals, with paler edges.
Before Fading:
It fades to a pastel pink tone and the darker marbling softens into a mauve hue.
Colour Fading Description:
As the bloom opens, the pink gradually fades to a pastel tone, the deeper marbling mellowing to a mauve shade; in strong sunlight it lightens more quickly.
Pollinator Attraction:
Its very double (40+ petal) blooms, with stamens largely hidden and therefore less accessible, tend to attract pollinators only weakly.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
The double flower form limits access to the stamens and is primarily decorative.
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
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