Clear, medium-light mauve-toned pink. A subtle lilac cast gives a cool overall effect. - park rose - mild, restrained-scented rose - soft, elegant character
– Tall, bushy shrub for striking park plantings.
– Cool mauve-pink blooms with lilac cast.
– Mild, elegant fragrance for subtle charm.
– Exceptionally hardy, down to around –40 °C.
– Thrives in drier, semi‑shaded urban sites.
– Special feature: Self‑cleaning flowers that leave decorative dark red hips when they form.
Careful packaging – Ongoing garden development
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,00 £
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GLAUCA CARMENETTA – mauve-pink park rose – Preston
This softly mauve-pink shrub rose brings an easy sense of balance to compact, rainwater-conscious London front gardens, coping steadily with wind and wet as you experiment with greener, more sustainable planting. Own-root growth gives long-term stability, settling in at its own pace and quietly building presence rather than demanding constant intervention. In the first year it concentrates on roots, in the second it pushes stronger shoots, and by the third it reveals its full ornamental character as a graceful, arching shrub. Once-flowering clusters create a gentle summer focus, then slim, dark red hips and cool grey‑green foliage extend the season in a low-fuss, naturalistic way. Suitable for partial shade, it fits easily into urban life, supporting a relaxed, low-input style of gardening that still feels thoughtfully designed.
Freshly opened Carmenetta bloom in soft mauve-pink.
Carmenetta shows a simple, single flower form with an open centre.
Close-up of the moderately thorny stems of Glauca Carmenetta.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Terraced-house front garden feature
The tall, arching habit and mauve-pink clusters give an immediate sense of structure in a narrow front strip, while own-root resilience means it will mature into a long-lived feature with minimal intervention, suiting the time-poor homeowner
Rainwater-friendly boundary hedge
Planted at hedge spacing, the bushy framework and good self-cleaning habit create a permeable, wildlife-supporting screen that copes well with typical British rain and wind, fitting neatly into rain-aware, sustainable schemes for the urban gardener
Low-input park-style planting strip
Non-remontant but generously blooming once per season, it offers a strong early-summer show then quietly steps back, with hips and foliage carrying interest so you avoid deadheading cycles, ideal for relaxed park-style planting by the busy beginner
Urban mixed shrub border
Urban tolerant and happy in slightly drier, nutrient-poor, semi-shaded positions with good air movement, it suits the realities of street-side beds, adding colour and form without complex care regimes for the practical city resident
Pollinator-friendly informal corner
The simple flowers with exposed stamens provide modest forage during their main flush, supporting pollinators within a mixed planting where other choices extend the season, a balanced compromise for the eco-aware urban family
Screening for seating or play areas
Reaching up to around 3 m, the arching shrub makes a soft, breathing screen that defines space without feeling oppressive, while own-root growth gives reassuring longevity near family seating or play zones for the cautious garden planner
Large container on paved frontages
In a 40–50 litre peat-free container with good drainage, it offers vertical interest where soil is limited, using harvested rainwater for irrigation and rewarding simple seasonal upkeep, highly suitable for the space-conscious urban balcony-owner
Naturalistic hedge with ornamental hips
Good self-cleaning means petals fall cleanly, leaving occasional dark red hips that extend autumn interest without fussy grooming, perfect for looser, meadow-style front boundaries chosen by the nature-supporting hobbyist
Styling ideas
Urban-hedge – run a single line along the front boundary with soft underplanting of Nepeta or low sage for a permeable, rain-friendly screen – for design-conscious city households
Grey-pink – echo the matt grey-green foliage with lavender or Artemisia, letting the mauve-pink flowers float above silvery textures – for lovers of cool, understated palettes
Park-corner – build a small park-style nook by pairing it with ornamental alliums and grasses, allowing once-a-year bloom to set a calm seasonal rhythm – for relaxed weekend gardeners
Container-arc – place a single plant in a 50 litre pot by the front door, underplanting with thyme for a soft, fragrant edge that thrives on captured rainwater – for space-limited terrace owners
Hip-season – combine with late perennials so the sparse, dark red hips and grey foliage mark the shift to autumn in a naturalistic hedge – for wildlife-friendly families
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Shrub rose, botanical rose type; current trade name GLAUCA CARMENETTA – mauve-pink park rose – Preston; ARS exhibition name ‘Carmenetta’; unregistered cultivar used mainly in gardens and parks.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Isabella Preston at the Central Experimental Farm, Agriculture Canada, from Rosa glauca × Rosa rugosa; introduced by Agriculture Canada in 1923 as a hardy, robust shrub for ornamental and amenity plantings.
Growth and structural characteristics
Vigorous, bushy shrub with upright, arching stems; height about 240–360 cm, spread 160–260 cm; moderately dense grey-green foliage; moderately thorny; good self-cleaning with hips remaining after petal fall.
Flower morphology
Single, flat flowers with 5–12 petals in cluster-flowered inflorescences; small blooms around 0.5–1.5 inches; once-flowering, non-remontant; self-cleaning, giving a tidy appearance without extensive deadheading.
Colour data and phenology
Mauve-pink flowers with a cool lilac cast; newly opened blooms medium-light mallow pink, fading to pastel pinkish lilac; ARS code m, RHS 73C–73D; colour lightens faster in strong sun but remains soft and harmonious.
Fragrance and aroma
Mild, refined fragrance with a soft, elegant character; not overpowering near doors or paths; scent best appreciated at close range on still, humid days, complementing rather than dominating small garden spaces.
Hip characteristics
Rose-hip set is generally sparse, but when present hips are spherical, dark red, and about 12–18 mm in diameter, adding subtle late-season interest on arching stems without heavy fruit load.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Very hardy shrub, tolerating approximately −40 to −37 °C (RHS H7, USDA 3a, Swedish zone 6); moderate resistance to powdery mildew and rust; more susceptible to black spot, especially in poorly ventilated, damp shade.
Horticultural recommendations
Best as hedge, specimen, or park shrub; suitable for urban green spaces and partial shade; prefers well-drained soil and good air circulation; moderate maintenance; recommended spacings 190–300 cm depending on use.
GLAUCA CARMENETTA offers once-a-season mauve-pink abundance, strong cold resilience and dependable own-root longevity, making it a thoughtful long-term choice for structured, low-fuss family gardens.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
GLAUCA CARMENETTA – mauve-pink park rose - Preston
Product Type:
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Full Bloom:
Even medium-toned mauve pink, with the petal base slightly lighter.
Before Fading:
Fading pinkish‑purple, pastel, with a softly mellowing tone.
Colour Fading Description:
As it opens, the mid‑tone mallow pink gradually fades to a pastel, pinkish‑lilac shade; in strong sunlight it lightens more quickly.
Pollinator Attraction:
The simple (5–12‑petalled) flower form offers limited attraction to pollinators, as the exposed stamens provide only partial accessibility for effective foraging.
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.
