Deep, velvety crimson red shade with a subtle purple tone. - historic, gallica rose - very strongly scented, long-lasting rose - classic, rose-like character
– Tuscany Superb le bláthanna corcra veilbhite.
– Bláthanna aonbhliana móra, leathdhúbailte, drámatúla.
– Cumhrán rós clasaiceach an-láidir, buan.
– Fás torrach dlúth le duilliúr saibhir glas.
– Rós ghallica stairiúil le gradam RHS AGM.
– Gné speisialta: Íomhá chlasaiceach ghallica ón bhliain 1837, foirfe mar phointe fócasach i ngairdín traidisiúnta.
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Tuscany Superb – purple historic Gallica rose
Step out to meet the velvety, violet‑crimson charm of Tuscany Superb, a historic Gallica shrub rose that turns even a small Irish garden path into a soft, romantic cottage moment. This aristocratic old rose offers a single, spectacular early‑summer flowering, its semi‑double blooms opening in rich, smoky velvet tones with a glowing ring of golden stamens. The fragrance is intensely classic and long‑lasting, ideal for those who love to pause and breathe in the garden. On its own roots, it is bred for long lifespan, able to regenerate and keep its character for decades in your family garden. Over time it develops a bushy, dense structure that works beautifully in narrow Dublin front gardens, while still coping steadily when the weather brings blustery winds and frequent rainfall across the season. With matt mid‑green foliage and a naturally bushy habit, it slots easily into mixed borders and “girly” planting schemes, rewarding a little regular care with years of reliable presence.
Closed bud of Tuscany Superb, with dark maroon-crimson tones.
Freshly opened blossom of Tuscany Superb with rich crimson-purple petals.
Closed bud of Tuscany Superb, showing the dark maroon-crimson tip with a blackish tinge.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Fragrant focal point near a seating area
Tuscany Superb’s very strong, classic rose fragrance makes it perfect beside a bench, doorway or patio where you can enjoy its scent on calm evenings; ideal for those who value sensory richness in the garden, especially fragrance‑lovers.
Feature shrub in a cottage‑style border
The bushy, upright habit and dense foliage give good structure in mixed borders, allowing traditional companions like clematis and hydrangea to weave through; its own‑root form supports a long‑term, stable outline for cottage‑gardeners.
Historic hedge or boundary line
Planted at the recommended spacing, Tuscany Superb forms a characterful, thorny line that defines paths or front boundaries while offering a once‑a‑year show of velvety bloom; best for those planning lasting layout in family‑gardens.
Specimen rose in a small front garden
As a single specimen given room, it becomes a striking historic accent with dark, dramatic flowers and scented air, ideal for narrow Dublin terraces seeking charm without many different plants, suiting style‑conscious home‑owners.
Part‑shade planting with morning or filtered light
Tuscany Superb tolerates partial shade, holding its deep colours well when sheltered from the strongest sun, so it fits north‑ or east‑facing beds where many roses struggle, supporting creative planting for urban‑gardeners.
Traditional rose and clematis combination
The semi‑double, dark blooms contrast beautifully with light‑flowered clematis such as ‘Snow Queen’, creating a romantic tangle above a low underplanting of grasses; ideal for those who enjoy layered, textural planting‑enthusiasts.
Long‑term collector’s rose in a heritage bed
On its own roots, Tuscany Superb can regenerate from the base and maintain its character over many years, rewarding careful pruning and care; think of it as Year 1 roots, Year 2 shoots, Year 3 full ornamental value for dedicated collectors.
Sheltered border in exposed or rainy locations
In a well‑drained, sheltered border, it copes steadily even when Irish weather brings frequent wet spells and strong breezes, provided you support it with regular disease checks; a good fit for attentive but busy gardeners.
Styling ideas
Cottage Romance – Combine Tuscany Superb with foxgloves, hardy geraniums and clematis for a soft, “girly” cottage feel along a path – suited to fragrance‑seeking cottage‑style homeowners.
Front‑Door Welcome – Use a single shrub in a gravel or brick‑edged bed by the front step, underplant with low Carex morrowii for texture – ideal for compact Dublin terraced gardens.
Heritage Hedge – Plant a loose hedge with repeating Tuscany Superb shrubs and spring bulbs threaded through the base – for families wanting a long‑lived, characterful boundary.
Velvet Contrast – Pair its dark blooms with pale climbing hydrangea and white roses to highlight the smoky crimson tones – appealing to gardeners who love dramatic colour contrast.
Shady Nook – Position in light shade with ferns and hostas, letting the scented flowers glow against cool foliage – perfect for creating a restful corner for evening relaxation.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Historic Gallica shrub rose, registered as Tuscany Superb; commercial type historic Gallica, exhibition category historic shrub and exhibition Gallica, with ARS exhibition name Tuscany Superb.
Origin and breeding
Spontaneous sport or seedling selection of ‘Tuscany’, raised by Thomas Rivers, United Kingdom, introduced around 1837 and distributed by Thomas Rivers & Son Ltd, reflecting classic Provins rose heritage.
Awards and recognition
Holds the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit, signalling dependable garden performance and ornamental value under typical conditions when properly sited and maintained over many seasons.
Growth and structural characteristics
Bushy shrub reaching about 100–150 cm in height and 80–120 cm spread, with dense, mid‑green matte foliage and a heavily thorned framework, forming a solid, traditional rose presence in borders or hedges.
Flower morphology
Semi‑double, flat flowers with roughly 17–25 petals, borne in clusters of medium size (4–7 cm), providing a concentrated main flush once per season rather than continuous repeat flowering through summer.
Colour data and phenology
Deep crimson with purple tones; buds open rich crimson‑purple, darkening towards smoky purple‑black, stamens golden yellow; colour may lighten or blue in strong sun, with best depth in cooler conditions.
Fragrance and aroma
Very strongly scented with a classic old‑rose character, the perfume is rich and persistent around the plant in still weather, lending itself to placement near paths, doors and seating areas for daily enjoyment.
Hip characteristics
Hip set is generally sparse, but where formed they are small, spherical, red hips around 12–18 mm in diameter, adding a discreet touch of autumn interest without dominating the shrub’s overall effect.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Extremely hardy, tolerating approximately −32 to −29 °C (USDA 4b, RHS H7), but with notable susceptibility to black spot and rust, requiring attentive monitoring and control in humid or disease‑prone gardens.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in well‑drained, fertile soil with regular feeding and disease management; allow generous spacing for air circulation, and for containers use at least 40–50 litres to support the own‑root shrub long term.
Tuscany Superb rewards attentive gardeners with rich historic colour, powerful fragrance and dependable hardiness on its own roots, making it a thoughtful choice for those planning a long‑lived, characterful rose planting.
Pollinator Attraction:
Semi-double flowers with 17–25 petals moderately attract pollinators, as flower form (simple/semi-double/double) and the accessibility of the stamens influence their attractiveness.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Semi-double flowered variety; it attracts pollinators poorly and can therefore be considered at most limitedly pollinator-friendly.
Our product is a rose grown with unique pharmaROSA® cultivation technology!
2 litre, own-root, potted rose.
With shoots appropriate to the season.
With roots thoroughly interwoven through the growing medium.
Quality in line with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
In unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-type rose plant with an individual 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.
Stock: several varieties and several stages of development in a short stock section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: presentation of the strong root system interwoven through the growing medium with the pot removed.Balance: mature plant where the development of the root system and the shoots is in harmony.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”, but makes the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root production tangible: how the plant is built, what the root system is like and how the shoots renew themselves. The footage was therefore taken at different times, showing plants at different stages of development, so mixed leaf coverage or differing growth stages may appear in the videos. This is not a “sample” of the batch delivered, but an illustration of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical of the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown at the top of the product page.
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