Uniform, bright mid‑pink shade with a subtle coral tone. - nostalgia rose - strong, pronounced-scented rose - citrus, myrrh
– Strong, pronounced citrus‑myrrh fragrance
– Abundant repeat flowering all season
– Highly resistant to major rose diseases
– Tall, bushy shrub for specimens and hedges
– Romantic, rosette blooms in bright mid‑pink
– Special feature: Nostalgic Romantica shrub ideal for cut flowers and elegant park plantings.
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darinaROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
17,90 £
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WILLIAM CHRISTIE™ – pink nostalgia rose – Massad
Allow William Christie™ to bring a romantic cottage feel to your garden, with nostalgic rosette blooms in a refined mid‑pink that soften gently as they age. This bushy shrub forms a generous, bushy presence over time, combining very double, exhibition‑quality flowers with a strong citrus‑myrrh fragrance ideal for afternoon tea corners and storybook arbours. Bred for reliable health, it offers robust resistance to common rose diseases, simplifying care in typical British conditions, even where winds and rain frequently sweep in from the coast for added resilience. As an own‑root plant, it builds up gradually into a long‑lived garden feature, capable of regenerating from the base after hard pruning and keeping its shape without complex techniques. Container‑grown in a practical 2‑litre size, it is easy to handle and plant almost any time the ground is workable, settling into both borders and larger pots with reassuring stability and dependable performance.
William Christie™ in full bloom, showing its very double, rosette-shaped pink flowers.
Closed bud of William Christie™ with a deep pink coral sheen.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Romantic feature in a family flowerbed
The tall, bushy shrub structure and very double rosette blooms give an immediate romantic focus in mixed borders, while its remontant habit means a generous second flush later in the season for extended display suitable for beginner gardeners.
Cottage-style hedge or backdrop
With a mature height around 130–190 cm and good width, it lends itself to loose, traditional hedging; repeated spacing along a boundary creates a soft, nostalgic screen that frames lawns and play areas for owners of family gardens.
Statement rose under an arbour or arch
Placed near an arbour or pergola, its strong citrus‑myrrh scent and mid‑pink flowers enhance the experience of sitting outdoors; the shrub form anchors the structure visually without demanding intricate training from time‑pressed homeowners.
Large container on terrace or patio
Suited to deep, stable planters of at least 40–50 litres, it grows into a substantial, well‑rooted shrub, its own‑root constitution supporting long life and recovery if cut back, ideal where permanent beds are limited for urban balcony and patio users.
Low-intervention rose border on heavier soils
Good disease resistance reduces spraying needs, and in heavy clay gardens it thrives when planted into improved soil or raised beds that encourage drainage, easing long‑term upkeep for busy hobby gardeners.
Cut flowers for the house
The large, very double blooms with classic rosette form and strong fragrance make characterful cut stems; repeated flowering allows regular picking without exhausting the plant, adding indoor charm for lovers of traditional arrangements.
Long-term structural rose in a small garden
As an own‑root shrub it builds roots strongly in the first year, extends shoots in the second, and usually reaches full ornamental presence by the third, remaining stable in shape for planners of long-lived gardens.
Flexible shrub for informal pruning styles
The bushy habit and vigorous regrowth from the base mean it tolerates both light annual shaping and harder rejuvenation cuts, letting you adjust height and spread as spaces change, which suits practical home gardeners.
Styling ideas
Cottage-Romantic Border – Combine with soft blues like scabious and airy calamint to echo its nostalgic rosettes and fragrance – ideal for lovers of English countryside cottage style.
Kitchen-Garden Charm – Plant near herbs and vegetables so scented blooms frame paths and picking beds – perfect for those who like a productive yet pretty kitchen garden.
PastelArbour Retreat – Position by a bench or arbour with pale foxgloves and white lychnis for afternoon tea ambience – suited to homeowners creating a cosy seating nook.
Front-Garden Welcome – Use as a feature by the front gate or path, underplanted with low catmint, to greet visitors with scent and classic pink roses – attractive to families wanting a traditional first impression.
PatioShowpiece Pot – Grow in a generous terracotta tub with trailing thyme or lobelia, letting blooms and perfume soften hard paving – great for urban gardeners working mainly with paved spaces.
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
William Christie™ Générosa® MASwicri, ARS exhibition name William Christie®, registered cultivar MASwicri, nostalgia-type Romantic shrub rose in the Générosa® collection.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Dominique Massad for Roseraies Pierre Guillot, France; cross of ‘Versigny’ with an unknown seedling; introduced and registered in 1998 after selection in 1997.
Growth and structural characteristics
Bushy shrub reaching about 130–190 cm high and 110–170 cm wide, with moderately dense, mid‑green, slightly glossy foliage and moderate prickliness on the shoots.
Flower morphology
Large, very double rosette blooms with over 40 petals, typically borne in clusters; remontant, with a notable second flush of flowers for extended seasonal interest.
Colour data and phenology
Uniform mid‑pink with a subtle coral tone; buds deeper pink, opening to powder‑pink centres; colour gradually lightens, petals veiled in soft, almost whitish pink at full maturity.
Fragrance and aroma
Pronounced, complex scent combining citrus brightness with warm myrrh notes; strong enough to notice at close range and ideal for seating areas where fragrance is appreciated.
Hip characteristics
Rose hips form only occasionally due to the very double flowers; when present, they are small spherical red hips about 9–15 mm in diameter, adding modest late‑season detail.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Good resistance reported to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA zone 6b) with normal garden care.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with improved, well‑drained soil; plant roughly 85–155 cm apart depending on hedge or specimen use, and prune flexibly from light shaping to harder rejuvenation.
William Christie™ offers romantic, fragrant, repeat-flowering shrubs with strong disease resistance and long-term own-root resilience, making it a thoughtful choice for gardeners seeking enduring cottage-style charm.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
WILLIAM CHRISTIE™ – pink nostalgia rose - Massad
Product Type:
darinaROSE® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator Attraction:
Its heavily double flowers make it of limited appeal to pollinators, since the double form and reduced access to the stamens limit nectar and pollen availability.
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.
