Queen of Bourbons

Historic rose

- – Mauget

Fresh, vibrant mid-pink shade with a slight mauve undertone. - historic, bourbon rose - strong, full-scented rose - rich, classic rose character

– Strong, classic historic Bourbon character.
– Rich, full old-rose fragrance.
– Tall, upright shrub with dense foliage.
– Healthy growth, excellent disease resistance.
– Soft mid-pink blooms with romantic form.
– Special feature: Hardy to about −25 °C, ideal for colder gardens.

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QUEEN OF BOURBONS – pink historical Bourbon rose – Mauget

Historic QUEEN OF BOURBONS offers a robust Bourbon framework for premium nursery production: an upright, 150–260 cm shrub with dense, dark green foliage and semi-double, medium-sized, cup-shaped, mid-pink blooms of romantic character. With strong, classic fragrance, resistant foliage (powdery mildew, black spot and rust) and low routine maintenance needs, it suits premium container routes and specialty, collection-led ranges. Own-root production supports long-term structural stability in propagation beds and collection stands, with the typical progression from root establishment in year one, stronger shoots in year two and full ornamental value by year three. Recommended as bush-trained with discreet support into 5–7 L containers as a specimen or park / hedge subject, it aligns well with UK historic rose collections and park projects, while its hardiness to about -26 °C provides reliable performance for northern and more exposed schemes with solid winter tolerance.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
Thematic and historic rose collections	As a documented Bourbon rose from 1834, this cultivar fits specialist historic portfolios, where authentic material and stable identity matter. Bush-trained with discreet support into 5–7 L premium containers, it gives a clear, saleable structure for selection / specialty ranges, particularly for retail/collector networks and historic garden projects that need reliable historic lines for nursery-partner.
Premium specimen container production	The upright 150–260 cm habit with dense foliage delivers a strong vertical presence in premium container, specialty production, ideal as a specimen or feature plant. Bush-trained forms in 5–7 L pots suit higher unit values and curated benches, while the own-root base supports long-term regenerative capacity, predictable crop timing and low replacement, adding assurance for finished-grower.
Park and institutional planting supply	Low maintenance needs and resistant foliage reduce follow-up intervention in parks, hedges and beds, easing long-term management for public-realm clients. Bush-trained plants from premium container lines establish reliably in planting schemes, and own-root material underpins homogeneous stands with reduced gaps and predictable replenishment, fitting specification-driven public and municipal supply for landscape-wholesale.
Romantic feature hedges and beds	The semi-double, cup-shaped mid-pink flowers with rich classic fragrance support romantic, historic styling in hedges and beds. Non-remontant, once-blooming performance is well suited to curated seasonal displays in thematic rose gardens, where concentrated flowering is valued. Bush-trained 5–7 L units provide ready-to-plant modules for design-led retail and project-based channels serving rose-specialist.
Collector-focused retail assortments	The cultivar’s background (Mauget, France, 1834; Exotic Nursery 1851) and historic positioning make it attractive for collectors seeking authentic Bourbon material. Premium container, specialty routes highlight its narrative value, while own-root propagation supports long lifespan, repeat purchasing confidence and cultivar integrity for branded and private-label historic ranges targeting collector-retail.
Wholesale propagation and stock-plant beds	As a stable, own-root shrub with good disease resistance, it is suitable for longer-term stock-plant and nursery propagation beds, supporting continuous cutting supply. Low maintenance requirements and H7 hardiness help maintain uniform mother blocks under varied UK regional conditions, including colder northern sites with reliable winter survival, underpinning integrated nursery networks and propagation-hub.
Historic park renovation and show gardens	The authentic Bourbon character, once-blooming flush and strong fragrance suit restoration schemes and curated show gardens that interpret 19th-century rose palettes. Bush-trained plus discreet support provides clear framework plants for design teams, while 5–7 L premium containers align with project logistics and planting windows for local authorities, heritage trusts and project-specifier.
Curated hedge lines in climatic transition zones	The combination of H7 hardiness and moderate heat tolerance supports use across diverse UK climates in hedge and bed applications, keeping quality stable across nursery supply regions. Own-root material offers dependable regeneration after pruning and weather stress, delivering long-lived, uniform hedge lines derived from 5–7 L, bush-trained premium container stock for regional and national trade-wholesale.

Finished-product ideas

5–7 L historic Bourbon specimen – bush-trained, discreetly supported plants in 5–7 L premium containers, focused on romantic flower form and fragrance for selection / specialty benches – target: retail/collector and specialist garden centres
Historic park hedge module – uniform, own-root shrubs graded for hedge and bed lines, supplied from 5–7 L premium containers to simplify planting logistics – target: landscape contractors and municipal park departments
Collection-label Bourbon rose – identity-verified, own-root plants branded within a historic collection concept, highlighting provenance and 1834 origin – target: private-label ranges for nurseries and heritage-focused retailers
Show-garden feature shrub – structurally balanced, upright plants selected for dense foliage and strong seasonal display, ready for immediate impact in thematic rose gardens – target: show gardens, estates and institutional projects
Propagation mother-plant line – vigorous, disease-resistant own-root bushes established in nursery beds to secure long-term cutting supply and cultivar maintenance – target: propagation nurseries and integrator systems

Technical cultivar profile

Parameter	Data
Name and registration	QUEEN OF BOURBONS is a historic Bourbon rose traded as Queen of Bourbons – Historic rose – Mauget; an unregistered cultivar with authenticity verified for professional own-root production.
Origin and breeding	Bred by Mauget in France around 1834 as a ‘Rose Edouard’ seedling; introduced commercially by Exotic Nursery, Australia, in 1851, with breeder institution recorded as unknown / no data.
Awards and recognition	not provided
Growth and structural characteristics	Upright shrub 150–260 cm high with 110–200 cm spread, dense dark green, slightly glossy foliage and moderate prickliness; self-cleaning is moderate, with some spent petals dropping and occasional hip set.
Flower morphology	Semi-double, medium-sized (approx. 1.5–2.75 in) cup-shaped flowers, petal count 13–25, arranged mainly in clusters; not remontant, delivering a single pronounced flowering period each season.
Colour data and phenology	Fresh mid-pink with a slight mauve undertone; ARS code MP, RHS 58B outer and 65C inner petals, deep pink buds; blooms lighten over time, petal edges becoming almost cream before fading.
Fragrance and aroma	Strong, full-scented fragrance with a rich, classic rose character; semi-double flowers provide only limited pollinator value and are relatively unattractive to insects due to restricted nectar and pollen access.
Hip characteristics	Rose-hip production is generally low; where set, hips are 15–25 mm, pear-shaped, orange-red (RHS 40A), adding occasional seasonal interest without becoming a dominant ornamental feature.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Rated resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy approximately to -26 to -23 °C (H7), Swedish Zon 4, USDA 5b, with moderate tolerance of heat and only moderate tolerance of prolonged drought.
Horticultural recommendations	Recommended for specimen, park, hedge and bed use, released as bush-trained with discreet support via premium container, specialty routes, typically in 5–7 L pots; maintenance needs are low with generally good disease resistance.

QUEEN OF BOURBONS offers authentic historic character, strong fragrance and reliable own-root longevity for stable, low-maintenance stands; please contact us to discuss propagation scheduling and preferred capacity.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: QUEEN OF BOURBONS – pink historical Bourbon rose - Mauget

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:27.07.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: standard

Item Number: [581] 20-546 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The name refers to the Queen of the Bourbon Islands, recalling the name Île Bourbon (now Réunion).

Cultivar Synonym: Bourbon Queen; Reine de l’Île Bourbon; Queen; Shakespeare; Souvenir de la Princesse de Lamballe

Registered Cultivar Name: -

Original Trade Name: Reine de l’Île Bourbon

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: Queen of Bourbons Historic rose Mauget

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: Queen of Bourbons

Rose Group: Bourbon

Commercial Type: historic, bourbon rose

Commercial Group: Historical rose

Exhibition Category: historic rose

Collection: Historic rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: Exotic Nursery (Australia, 1851)

Introduction Year: 1834

Registration Year: unregistered cultivar

Breeder: Mauget

Breeding Company / Institution: unknown / no data

Breeding Year: France, 1834

Parentage: ‘Rose Edouard’ seedling

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: -

Competition and Show Awards: -

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 4.9-8.5ft (150-260 cm)

Spread: 3.6-6.6ft (110-200 cm)

Growth Habit: upright

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

Prickliness: moderately thorny

Self-Cleaning Description: The spent petals mostly fall off, and the plant may form rose hips.

Self-Cleaning Intensity: Self-cleaning: moderate

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 13-25

Flower Fullness: semi-double

Flower Shape: cup

Flower Size: M (1,5-2,75 in)

Inflorescence Type: clustered

Colour Code: ARS code: MP RHS code: 58B (outer), 65C (inner)

Repeat Flowering: Not remontant, blooms once.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: pink

Flower Colour Description: Fresh, vibrant mid-pink shade with a slight mauve undertone.

Closed Bud: Deep pink with a slightly mauve tone and a glossy surface.

Newly Opened Flower: Outer petals are a strong pink, the inner parts paler with delicate pink veining.

Full Bloom: Medium pink, the petal centres fade while the edges remain a slightly darker shade.

Before Fading: Faded, light pink, fading to an almost cream colour at the edge.

Colour Fading Description: As the bloom opens, the mid-pink tone gradually lightens; before the flower fades the petal edges become almost cream-coloured.

Colour Retention Level: moderate

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: strong, full-scented rose

Fragrance Character: rich, classic rose character

Pollinator Attraction: Relatively unattractive to pollinators; double or fully double flower forms and concealed stamens reduce nectar and pollen accessibility, lowering insect visitation.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Due to its semi-double flowers it is only limitedly pollinator-friendly and is not very attractive to pollinators.

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 15-25 mm

Hip Shape: pear-shaped

Hip Colour: orange-red (RHS 40A)

Hip Comment: Rose-hip production is expected to be low; occasionally producing 15–25 mm in diameter, pear-shaped, orange-red (RHS 40A) hips.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -26–-23 °C

RHS Hardiness Rating: H7

Swedish Hardiness Zone: Zon 4

USDA Hardiness Zone: 5b

Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: Tolerates heat well; tolerates prolonged drought only moderately.

Heat and Drought Tolerance Level: moderate

Disease Resistance: resistant

powdery mildew – resistant
black spot – resistant
rust – resistant

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended product path: Premium container, specialty

Recommended target pot: 5–7 L

Release form: Bush-trained + discreet support

Recommended use: Maintenance requirement low; good disease resistance, generally requires little intervention.

Primary Uses: specimen, park, hedge, bed

Comments

Positioning: Selection / specialty

Target customer/channel: Retail/collector

Main value proposition: Romantic flower form and fragrance

QUEEN OF BOURBONS – pink historical Bourbon rose - Mauget

Fresh, vibrant mid-pink shade with a slight mauve undertone. - historic, bourbon rose - strong, full-scented rose - rich, classic rose character

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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)