ANTIQUE ROSE – pink nostalgic rose – Scarman
Romantic shrub material for professional production, ANTIQUE ROSE offers own‑root stability for UK nurseries building premium nostalgic assortments where flower quality and form justify an exclusive retail position. As a bush‑trained, 3–5‑cane framework shrub, these pharmaROSA® NEONATAL cuttings support predictable premium‑container scheduling in 5–7 L formats and can be scaled into wider thematic rose collections for show gardens or curated retail concepts. The generous remontant habit, with a strong second flush of XL rosette blooms, delivers sustained impact and mid‑pink colour with only slight fading, allowing growers to plan colour‑critical dispatches even under variable UK light. Strong, clearly fresh‑fruity fragrance and dense, slightly glossy dark‑green foliage reinforce a high‑perceived‑value nostalgia profile suited to curated ranges supplying public‑realm and institutional projects, with own‑root longevity supporting homogeneous plantings, low replacement and planned capacity over the typical year‑by‑year development arc from roots to shoots to full ornamental performance, while its recorded winter hardiness supports reliable cropping even in cooler northern and more exposed sites where winter tolerance and structure retention are important for long‑term scheme planning.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- Premium 5–7 L nostalgic shrub – Bush‑trained own‑root plants finished in 5–7 L pots, highlighting XL mid‑pink rosettes and strong fragrance for an exclusive nostalgic segment – premium retail / reseller benches.
- Romantic collection duo-pack – Curated pairings of ANTIQUE ROSE with complementary Romantic rose cultivars, using uniform NEONATAL starts to ensure matched habit and colour stability – themed retail collections and show‑garden partners.
- Large 40–50 L feature specimen – Step‑up production from 5–7 L to 40–50 L containers to create mature, bushy, scented feature shrubs for entrances and focal beds – landscaper depots and public‑realm suppliers.
- Shrub cut-flower block – Dedicated premium container mother block grown from uniform NEONATAL plants for repeat harvest of XL, fragrant nostalgic blooms – specialist florists and boutique cut‑flower outlets.
- Curated heritage-style bed set – Pre‑planned assortments for thematic rose beds in public or institutional gardens, built on own‑root NEONATAL stock for long‑term stability – municipal, estate and institutional project channels.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Collection Romantic rose shrub; commercial nostalgia rose, trade name ANTIQUE ROSE – pink nostalgic rose – Scarman; other trade names Antique Rose Romantic rose Scarman; formal registration data not provided. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by John Scarman at Scarman Roses Nursery, Germany, breeding year and introduction 2007; initial distribution through Scarman Roses in Germany and the United Kingdom; parentage unknown; registration year not provided. |
| Awards and recognition |
Awards, competition results, collectors’ recommendations and formal horticultural ratings have not been provided for this cultivar; no external distinctions or show records are listed in the available data. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Bushy shrub with dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage; height around 105–165 cm with a spread of 100–150 cm; moderately thorny shoots; self‑cleaning capacity not provided; trained on 3–5 strong framework canes for bush form. |
| Flower morphology |
XL sized semi‑double rosette blooms with approximately 17–25 petals, borne in clusters; remontant with a generous second flush, giving extended ornamental value; exhibition categories noted as shrub rose and cut flower, suiting dual use. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Clear bright mid‑pink with subtle silvery sheen; ARS code MP, RHS 65C outer, 62D inner; slight fading only at petal margins to powder‑pink on ageing; centre slightly lighter; unopened buds deeper pink with silky sheen, colour retention moderate. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Strong, clearly perceived fragrance with a fresh, fruity character; not specifically rated for cosmetic or soap use; semi‑double to double flower form modestly attracts pollinators as stamens and nectar are only partially accessible. |
| Hip characteristics |
Occasionally forms ellipsoidal hips, around 12–18 mm in diameter; hips are dull or muted red and relatively small; hip production is not a dominant ornamental feature but may appear sporadically on unpruned shoots. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Winter hardy to around -21 to -18 °C, RHS hardiness H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA zone 6b; disease resistance sensitive overall with moderate powdery mildew and black spot susceptibility and very sensitive rust, requiring regular plant protection. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Primary uses not provided; recommended as a premium container shrub trained on 3–5 framework canes, target pot 5–7 L; maintenance requirement high with poor disease resistance, necessitating regular protection; suitable for exclusive finished product positioning. |
ANTIQUE ROSE – pink nostalgic rose – Scarman combines XL fragrant blooms, reliable winter hardiness and own-root longevity into predictable, regenerative shrub stock; we would be pleased to discuss volumes, timelines and assortment fit with you.
