Fiona Gelin

Générosa®

MASfigel – Dominique Massad

The petals display a blend of peach and soft pink with a delicate coppery hue. - nostalgia rose - strong, distinctly noticeable scented rose - complex fragrance

– Strong, complex fragrance with romantic notes.
– Large, very full peach-pink blooms.
– Bushy, upright habit with dense foliage.
– Reliable remontant flowering through the season.
– Hardy shrub rose tolerating down to –21 °C.
– Special feature: Nostalgic flower form with softly fading vintage colours.

Exclusive finished product

pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted rose cutting

30,92 £

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Fiona Gelin Générosa® MASfigel – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL

Romantic own-root propagation of Fiona Gelin Générosa® MASfigel offers a premium base for nursery and wholesale programmes targeting exclusive container roses, aligning well with UK networks that face cool, wet seasons and value reliable fungal tolerance in landscape-grade stock. The cultivar’s very full, cup-shaped blooms and strong, complex fragrance support high-end, nostalgia-style ranges, while its bushy, upright habit and dense, glossy foliage underpin flower-bed, hedge and specimen applications in thematic rose gardens. Supplied as bush-trained, 3–5-caned pharmaROSA® NEONATAL material in trays, it integrates smoothly into premium 5–7 L container routes, where own-root longevity, regeneration and homogeneous stands help reduce replacement risk. Planned over a clear development arc from root establishment in year one, framework and volume in year two, and full ornamental expression in year three, it provides a stable, collection-grade choice for professional rose producers.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
Premium 5–7 L nostalgia shrub for retail/reseller benches	The combination of very full, cup-shaped peach-pink flowers and strong, complex scent gives a clearly differentiated nostalgia rose suited to premium container presentation. Bush-trained NEONATAL cuttings with 3–5 canes move efficiently into a 5–7 L premium container route, supporting an exclusive finished product positioning with flower quality and form at the forefront for retail/reseller partners
Feature plant for thematic and show rose collections	As a Romantic shrub from the Générosa® collection, this cultivar fits well into curated thematic plantings and collection blocks where identity and continuity matter. Own-root NEONATAL material supports long-term collection maintenance for flower beds and specimen use, while the premium container path gives a consistent release form that underpins exclusive finished product status for public-collection suppliers
Cut-flower capable patio and terrace rose in containers	Large, very full blooms on a bushy, upright plant give good stem presentation for short-stem cutting while remaining compact enough for 5–7 L premium containers. The remontant habit with abundant second flowering supports repeated ornamental value for patio and terrace use, while exclusive positioning around flower quality and form adds commercial pull for garden-centre assortments
Hedge and low-border rose for institutional and public projects	The dense, dark green, glossy foliage combined with bushy upright growth provides good visual structure for low hedges and borders. Own-root propagation gives long lifespan and regeneration capacity, helping maintain homogeneous hedges with reduced replacement, while the recommended premium container route simplifies specification and logistics for exclusive yet robust projects for public-realm contractors
Collection-grade stock plant for nursery propagation beds	Verified cultivar authenticity and a premium gold quality rating make this a reliable mother-stand candidate where genetic identity is critical. Medium maintenance and disease-resistance needs can be managed in professional nursery beds, while the own-root NEONATAL base supports renewable growth for long-term cutting production, aligning with high-value, exclusive nostalgia assortments for wholesale propagation lines
Flower-bed centrepiece in high-visibility retail concepts	Uniform, warm peach-and-pink flower colour with a subtle coppery mid-tone and gradual, pastel fading creates a stable, recognisable look for branded flower-bed lines. A premium 5–7 L container route allows strong retail staging, and the own-root structure supports predictable capacity and repeatable quality behind an exclusive, flower-form-focused proposition for branded retail programmes
Resilient shrub for cooler, wetter UK regions	The hardiness rating (down to approximately -21 °C; RHS H7) suits production and planting in cooler parts of the UK where winter survival and structural reliability are key. In such regions, the own-root base helps safeguard stands over repeated cycles, while premium-container release ensures a consistent, exclusive specification for projects where reliable performance through windy, wet seasons is valued by regional landscape suppliers
Upscaled statement specimens in large containers	The bushy, upright habit and dense, glossy foliage can be grown on from 5–7 L into minimum 40–50 litre containers for statement pieces at entrances, terraces or show-garden focal points. Own-root vigour supports long-term container life with manageable medium maintenance demands, complementing an exclusive, flower-quality-led marketing story focused on high-impact, ready-to-place shrubs for project-based distributors

Finished-product ideas

Générosa® Signature 5–7 L – premium nostalgia shrub in 5–7 L pots, highlighting very full, cup-shaped peach-pink blooms and strong fragrance; positioned as an exclusive finished product for high-end retail/reseller benches.
Collection Hedge Line – bush-trained own-root shrubs for low hedges and borders, taking advantage of dense, glossy foliage and upright habit; targeted at public-realm and institutional project suppliers.
Patio Perfume Series – compact, remontant shrubs in 5–7 L containers marketed for patio and terrace use, combining strong fragrance with repeat flowering; aimed at garden-centre and lifestyle retail concepts.
Show-Garden Specimen 50 L – upscaled specimens in 40–50 litre containers, using own-root longevity and high flower quality for focal plant roles; directed to landscape contractors and show-garden builders.
Nursery Collection Mother-Block – clearly labelled own-root stock plants maintained in beds for ongoing cutting harvests, leveraging cultivar authenticity and premium gold rating; intended for nurseries building Romantic rose assortments.

Technical cultivar profile

Parameter	Data
Name and registration	Fiona Gelin Générosa® MASfigel, shrub-type Romantic nostalgia rose; registered as MASfigel with exhibition category shrub rose and ARS name Fiona Gelin, within the Générosa® collection.
Origin and breeding	Bred by Dominique Massad for Roses Guillot, France; bred 2005, registered and introduced 2006 by Guillot, with parentage not provided and development rooted in French shrub-rose breeding.
Growth and structural characteristics	Bushy, upright shrub reaching about 85–115 cm in height and 70–95 cm spread, with dense, dark green glossy foliage and moderate prickliness; self-cleaning is medium, so some deadheading is required.
Flower morphology	Large, very full, cup-shaped blooms with over 40 petals, borne mainly in clusters; remontant with an abundant second flush, providing good ornamental periods suited to premium container and flower-bed production.
Colour data and phenology	Peach-pink with a delicate coppery hue; buds deep peach-pink, opening to warmer apricot tones inside, then fading to pastel pink with cream edges; colour stability is medium and fading is stronger in higher temperatures.
Fragrance and aroma	Strong, distinctly noticeable complex fragrance that contributes significantly to perceived quality; primarily ornamental and not indicated for cosmetic extraction, with very double flowers enclosing stamens and limiting pollinator access.
Hip characteristics	Rose-hip formation is minimal due to the very double flowers; occasional small hips of roughly 0–5 mm diameter may appear but are not a key visual or production feature for this cultivar.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Medium disease resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, requiring periodic plant protection; heat and drought tolerance is moderate with irrigation needed in prolonged dry periods; hardy to about -21 to -18 °C, RHS H7, USDA 6b.
Horticultural recommendations	Suited to flower beds, hedges, specimens, pots and some cut use; maintenance demands are medium. Recommended as bush-trained own-root material with 3–5 framework canes, into a premium container route, typically 5–7 L and larger.

Fiona Gelin Générosa® MASfigel offers large, scented Romantic blooms, dense foliage structure and own-root longevity for predictable, low-replacement stands; we would be pleased to discuss capacity planning and scheduling for your programmes.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: FIONA GELIN – peach-pink nostalgia rose - Massad

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:01.07.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: premium gold

Item Number: [1413] 21-420 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The name is a feminine given name.

Cultivar Synonym: -

Registered Cultivar Name: MASfigel

Original Trade Name: Fiona Gélin

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: Fiona Gelin Générosa® MASfigel

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: Fiona Gelin

Rose Group: Shrub

Commercial Type: nostalgia rose

Commercial Group: Romantic rose

Exhibition Category: shrub rose

Collection: Générosa®

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: Guillot (France)

Introduction Year: 2006

Registration Year: 2006

Breeder: Dominique Massad

Breeding Company / Institution: Roses Guillot

Breeding Year: France, 2005

Parentage: unknown

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: -

Competition and Show Awards: -

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 2.8-3.8ft (85-115 cm)

Spread: 2.3-3.1ft (70-95 cm)

Growth Habit: bushy, upright

Foliage: The variety has dense foliage, with leaves that have a glossy surface and a dark green hue.

Prickliness: moderately thorny

Self-Cleaning Description: Some of the spent flowers remain on the plant and require subsequent cleaning.

Self-Cleaning Intensity: Self-cleaning: medium.

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 40+

Flower Fullness: very full flowered

Flower Shape: cup-shaped

Flower Size: L (2,75-3,95 in)

Inflorescence Type: clustered

Colour Code: ARS code: op RHS code: 36C outer, 38B inner

Repeat Flowering: Remontant, with an abundant second flowering.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: peach-pink

Flower Colour Description: The petals display a blend of peach and soft pink with a delicate coppery hue.

Closed Bud: Deep peach-pink with a subtle coppery shimmer.

Newly Opened Flower: Pale peach‑pink on the outside, with a more vivid apricot tone inside.

Full Bloom: Uniform, warm peach-and-pink combination, with a subtle coppery mid-tone.

Before Fading: Fades to a pale, pastel pink with a delicate cream‑coloured edge.

Colour Fading Description: During opening the peach–pink tones gradually fade to a pastel pink with a delicate cream colour at the edges; stronger in warm conditions and milder in cool conditions.

Colour Retention Level: medium

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: strong, distinctly noticeable scented rose

Fragrance Character: complex fragrance

Pollinator Attraction: As a double (rather than simple or semi‑double) flower the stamens are less accessible, so it is poorly attractive to pollinators.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Its very double flowers enclose the stamens; primarily an ornamental cultivar.

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 0-5 mm

Hip Shape: -

Hip Colour: -

Hip Comment: Rose‑hip formation is expected to be minimal due to the double flowers; in some cases rose hips 0–5 mm in diameter may appear.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -21–-18 °C

RHS Hardiness Rating: H7

Swedish Hardiness Zone: Zon 3

USDA Hardiness Zone: 6b

Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: Average heat–drought tolerance; requires irrigation during prolonged drought.

Heat and Drought Tolerance Level: moderate

Disease Resistance: medium

powdery mildew – medium
black spot – medium
rust – medium

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended product path: Premium container

Recommended target pot: 5–7 L

Release form: Bush-trained, with 3–5 strong framework canes

Recommended use: Maintenance requirement medium; occasionally requires plant protection.

Primary Uses: flower bed, specimen, pot, cut flower, hedge

Comments

Positioning: Exclusive finished product

Target customer/channel: Retail / reseller

Main value proposition: Flower quality, form

FIONA GELIN – peach-pink nostalgia rose - Massad

The petals display a blend of peach and soft pink with a delicate coppery hue. - nostalgia rose - strong, distinctly noticeable scented rose - complex fragrance

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PharmaRosa® NEONATAL is the cost‑effective starting point for rose product production.

As a uniform, own‑rooted propagation material, it provides a stable basis for further growing-on and can be integrated flexibly into different finished product production technologies.
Rooted in trays (rooted), 3–6‑month‑old, own‑rooted rose cutting.
Uniform developmental stage, with a root system that has thoroughly penetrated the plug.
For professional growing‑on.
Tray packaging: 10 pcs/tray.
Quality and varietal identity: production supported by a dedicated identification and traceability logic.
Can be transplanted during frost‑free periods, designed for finished product production.

PharmaRosa® NEONATAL provides a controlled, uniform starting stock for planned growing‑on that can be integrated into your own technology – especially where scheduling and varietal identity are paramount.

PharmaRosa® NEONATAL own-rooted rose propagation material in a plug, with a root system penetrating the plug (semi-finished product / semi-finished rose). PharmaRosa® NEONATAL rose propagation material size: 3–6‑month‑old, own-rooted cutting with a uniform developmental stage. PharmaRosa® NEONATAL tray stock: own-rooted rose propagation material in trays, uniform developmental stage (10 pcs/tray).

Captions (from left to right): Semi-finished product (NEONATAL own-rooted rose propagation material in a plug with a fully developed root system) • Size demonstration (3–6‑month‑old, uniform cutting) • Root system detail (plug penetrated by the root system) • Tray stock (10 pcs/tray, uniform developmental stage)