Delicately marbled pink, an irregular blend of light and deeper shades. - park rose - very strong, noticeable from a distance scented rose - sweet, fruity
– Very strong, sweet fruity fragrance
– Striking marbled pink cupped blooms
– Tall, upright shrub for specimen planting
– Dense, slightly glossy mid‑green foliage
– Excellent winter hardiness to around −30 °C
– Special feature: Once‑a‑year display of richly veined, old‑rose style flowers, ideal for historic or romantic gardens.
Distinctive choice – Natural renewal
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,30 £
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MARBLED GALLICA – pink park rose – Scarman
Step out after rain and this tall, romantic shrub rose surrounds you with fragrance, its richly marbled pink blooms hanging at nose height along a narrow path while its dense foliage copes reliably with blustery showers and cool, damp British gardens. Marbled Gallica is a once-a-year summer spectacle, making a strong seasonal statement with clusters of old-fashioned double flowers, then settling back into a well-structured, mid-green backdrop for the rest of the year in compact urban spaces. As an own‑root shrub, it establishes steadily and ages gracefully, regenerating from the base for decades of stable ornamental value. With simple planting into improved heavy soil or a generous 40–50 litre container, you can let it grow on with minimal intervention while it builds roots in year one, extends its framework in year two and reaches full, architectural presence and flowering by year three. Use it as a vertical accent in a small front garden, a lightly managed flowering screen or a characterful feature in a sustainable, rainwater‑fed border where its height, perfume and historical charm bring lasting balance and calm.
Marbled Gallica fading from pink to soft mauve.
Marbled Gallica with a very strong, sweet-fruity fragrance.
Cupped, double blooms of Marbled Gallica.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Narrow London front garden path
Tall, upright growth to around 1.6–2.4 m gives a scented “wall” of flowers at head height without swallowing a small front garden, ideal for terraced houses wanting romance but limited on footprint, especially for the beginner.
Low‑maintenance flowering hedge
Planted at about 1 m centres it forms a loose, informal hedge that needs only light annual tidying; own‑root growth renews from the base over time, so gaps fill naturally and the line remains attractive for the busy homeowner.
Statement specimen in mixed border
Used singly at around 1.8 m spacing, its marbled pink summer flush becomes a focal point among shrubs and perennials, then the dense, mid‑green foliage carries the structure of the bed for the rest of the year for the design‑conscious.
Rain‑aware, clay‑soil front garden
Suited to UK conditions where cool, showery weather and heavy, moisture‑retentive soils are common, it responds well to good drainage and mulching, needing only moderate care for the urban gardener.
Part‑shaded side return planting
Tolerant of partial shade, it will still give a convincing summer display and strong perfume in side passages or north‑east aspects, making otherwise overlooked spaces feel used and welcoming for the city dweller.
Large container on balcony or patio
In a 40–50 litre peat‑free container with regular watering, its upright habit and strong scent bring height and character to paved spaces, while own‑root resilience supports long‑term container culture for the balcony owner.
Traditional rose collection or heritage corner
As a Gallica‑type shrub with distinctive marbled petals, it adds historical interest and visual variety to rose collections, offering a single, memorable flowering season that enthusiasts can look forward to annually as a collector.
Low‑intervention family garden backdrop
Medium maintenance with moderate disease resistance means an occasional tidy and, if needed, basic protection are usually enough; once established, it holds its shape and impact reliably for the relaxed family gardener.
Styling ideas
Marbled‑border romance – Pair with soft lavender, catmint and sage for a scented, bee‑friendly understorey while the tall rose supplies height and drama – for time‑pressed front‑garden owners.
Heritage‑courtyard – Grow in a large terracotta pot with trailing bellflower at the base to echo old walled gardens and add movement around the rose’s upright frame – for lovers of classic style.
Rain‑garden screen – Combine with moisture‑tolerant perennials and a permeable gravel strip so downpipes and rainwater can soak in around its deepening roots – for sustainability‑minded households.
Contrasting‑foliage frame – Back it with ‘Royal Purple’ smoke bush to offset marbled pink blooms against dark foliage, turning a boundary into a long‑lived structural feature – for design‑focused gardeners.
Shady‑side vignette – Underplant in a part‑shaded side return with ferns and climbing hydrangea so the rose’s summer flush becomes the scented highlight amid cool greens – for compact urban plots.
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Marbled Gallica, a park / shrub rose from the Gallica group, marketed as MARBLED GALLICA – pink park rose – Scarman; ARS exhibition name ‘Marbled Gallica’; own‑root container form.
Origin and breeding
Bred by John Scarman at Landhaus Ettenbühl, Germany; introduced by Scarman Roses in 1999. Parentage is unknown, selected for traditional Gallica character and distinctive marbled petals.
Growth and structural characteristics
Strong, upright shrub typically 160–240 cm high and 90–150 cm wide, with dense, mid‑green, slightly glossy foliage and moderate thorns; forms an architectural, long‑lived framework with age.
Flower morphology
Medium, cupped, double flowers with roughly 26–39 petals in clustered inflorescences; once‑flowering in early summer, offering a concentrated seasonal display rather than repeat bloom.
Colour data and phenology
Delicately marbled pink blooms, RHS 62C outer and 64A inner; buds show darker striping, opening to vivid crimson‑pink veining that fades gradually to pastel pink and mauve tones in sunshine.
Fragrance and aroma
Very strong, sweet, fruity scent, noticeable from a distance in still air; ideal for siting near paths or seating where its short but intense flowering season can be fully appreciated.
Hip characteristics
Occasional ovoid hips, about 10–16 mm, orange‑red (RHS 40A); decorative rather than prolific, appearing sparsely after flowering without significantly weighing down the shrub’s framework.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to approximately –32 to –29 °C (USDA 4b, RHS H7, Swedish zone 5) with moderate resistance to black spot, mildew and rust; benefits from good air circulation and basic preventative care.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in well‑drained but moisture‑retentive soil with sun or light shade; space at 100–180 cm depending on use. Medium maintenance; deadhead or lightly prune after flowering to maintain shape.
MARBLED GALLICA rewards patient gardeners with towering summer fragrance, distinctive marbled pink flowers and a durable own‑root structure that matures gracefully over years; a thoughtful choice if you enjoy characterful, long‑lived roses.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
MARBLED GALLICA – pink park rose - Scarman
Product Type:
eleanorROSE® 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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