Several data points on the product page help You make an accurate choice: product type, quality, variety quality, identifiers, groups and horticultural characteristics. This knowledge base page explains what these fields mean, how they can support Your decision, and why traceability is useful (label, identification, varietal purity). Which piece of data would You like to understand with certainty right now?
A consistent, easy-to-read name that presents the rose variety name, colour and breeder in a single line.
In short: Consumer, own-root garden rose in a container (2-litre pot), for family gardens. Easy to handle, general-purpose product type.
Easy care, long life, reliable start – ideal for typical family gardens.
In short: Premium, own-root, 6-litre potted rose for representative spaces. Pre-grown, “display-ready” plant with instant ornamental value.
“Ready-made garden” experience – premium rose compositions for high aesthetic expectations.
In short: Own-root roses for large areas, mass planting and sustainable maintenance. Innovative root-wrapped system: without wax coating and without prolonged cold storage (not the traditional type of root-wrapped product).
Sustainable rose plantings with fewer chemicals and reduced maintenance work – designed for the long term.
In short: Own-root roses for large projects, hedges, long rows and roadside plantings. Enables rapid planting, good fault tolerance and a durable, uniform surface even in high numbers. Innovative root-wrapped form: without wax coating and without prolonged cold storage (not the traditional root-wrapped rose).
A “workhorse” for contractors – fast, robust, uniform rose coverage in large projects.
In short: Own-root rose propagation material for professional production and wholesale. Rooted in trays, 3–6-month-old, own-root, rooted cuttings for further propagation and growing on.
Professional rose propagation material – a stable foundation for nursery production and wholesale supply.
Product quality describes the physical parameters and development stage of the rose at delivery. It includes container size (for example C2 ≈ 2 litres), plant age/development (for example 0.5–1 year), number of shoots (for example 2+ shoots), as well as height at the time of shipping (for example H15–25 cm). We always dispatch the plant in a condition appropriate to the season (dormant, sprouting or in leaf), in line with the natural growth cycle.
At PharmaRosa, only rose varieties with verified origin are grown. The varieties are propagated vegetatively, so the offspring plant is genetically identical to the mother plant and the varietal characteristics are reliably preserved.
From propagation through to sales, a fully traceable identification system is in place: varieties are marked with unique identifiers, meaning varietal identity is checked continuously throughout the entire production and logistics chain.
“Variety quality” is PharmaRosa’s own classification, indicating the value and market status of a rose (availability, uniqueness, royalties/licensing).
Our quality categories:
• Standard: Widely available varieties, also sold elsewhere, not subject to royalties.
• Premium bronze: Non-royalty varieties but with limited availability.
• Premium silver: Varieties with limited availability; they may be royalty-protected but are not mass-market products.
• Premium gold: Royalty-protected varieties, novelties and rarities – the most exclusive level of the range.
The unique product identifier of the variety.
The literal meaning or background of the name (for example a person, place, event or mood), helping You understand the story behind the variety.
The same variety may have been sold under different names in other countries, markets or time periods; these are the “alternative names”.
The officially registered (breeder’s) variety name, which is the most stable identifier from a legal and record-keeping perspective.
In addition, it is important to note: in legal terms, a rose can only be treated as a variety if it has a registered variety name, as this provides the basis for being entered into official registers and – where applicable – for plant variety rights.
The name under which the variety first entered the market (first marketing name).
An earlier designation that is now used less frequently, but may still appear in old catalogues and publications.
The customer-friendly name displayed on the product page: in a consistent form it includes the current marketing name of the rose and – where available – the registered variety name. It also contains the collection name (if the variety belongs to a series) or, if this is not available, the commercial group according to PharmaRosa. The breeder’s name appears at the end (name of the breeding house/company or, failing that, the individual breeder’s name).
The name format accepted at ARS (American Rose Society) shows/listings; a point of reference for collectors and in show environments.
Horticultural classification that indicates the origin and type of the rose, as well as its growth and flowering habit (for example Hybrid Tea, Floribunda, Large-Flowered Climber). For consistency across sources, group designations are shown in English. A variety may belong to several groups, listed separated by commas – together they describe the character of the variety.
Within the PharmaRosa classification system, this is the more precise category inside a commercial group. Whereas the commercial group gives the broad “what it is for” classification, the commercial type describes the character and appearance of the rose in more detail and better aligns use with its growth/botanical character.
Simply put: the group gives the basic direction, while the commercial type refines the habit, style and the garden situations where it performs best (for example climbing/rambling habit, park or landscape shrub, groundcover type, or historic subgroups).
The basic (broadest) category in PharmaRosa’s own classification system. These groups quickly show what the rose is for: what its growth habit is like, how much space it needs and in which garden situations it will perform best.
Note: this is not a botanical classification but a system designed to help customers find their bearings.
Our groups in brief:
• Bed rose
For planting in flower beds and larger areas; typically bushy types with lots of blooms. Ideal where You want a mass effect and long-lasting display.
• Botanical rose
Roses with a natural, species- or near-species character; often robust and distinctive, and frequently producing hips. Better suited to a more “wild” feel.
• Climbing and rambling rose
Long-caned roses suitable for training up supports (pergola, fence, wall, arch). Ideal where You want to cover vertical surfaces or create boundaries in space.
• Mini – dwarf rose
Low, compact roses for borders, containers and smaller spaces. Practical where space is limited or You prefer a neat, small-scale effect.
• Park – shrub rose
More vigorous, larger roses with greater space requirements. They work well as specimens, in larger beds, as background plants or for informal hedges.
• Romantic rose
Mood and style group: lush, classic flower forms, nostalgic overall impression and often rich fragrance. Suitable if You want to emphasise a romantic character in the garden.
• Groundcover
Low, wide-spreading roses that cover surfaces and quickly form a closed carpet; they can also be useful on slopes.
• Tea hybrid rose
Classic, large-flowered, elegant roses, often with a distinctive flower form and a prominent “main bloom”. Ideal where flower beauty and a standout appearance are the main focus.
• Historic rose
A group of old garden-type roses with traditional habit and classic character. Recommended if You want an “old garden” feel and appreciate the decorative value of the habit itself.
Classification for shows/competitions (form, fullness, type) aligned with exhibition standards.
Breeding or brand collection (series) indicating shared style, breeding objectives or brand designation.
The company/organisation that first introduced the variety to the market (first major distributor).
The year of the first broader market appearance (not always identical to the year of registration).
The year of official registration (this may vary by country/register).
The creator of the variety (person) to whom the breeding work is attributed.
The company or institute that provided the background for the breeding work and with which the variety is associated.
The (estimated or documented) year in which the key cross/selection step took place.
The genetic origin of the variety (from which varieties it was bred), which often explains its characteristics.
Long-term, high-prestige awards (for example “hall of fame” type) indicating the lasting significance of the variety.
Recommendations from independent organisations/test systems (for example regarding health, reliability, landscape use).
Prizes won at shows and competitions, often based on flower form, appearance, fragrance or overall impression.
Experience-based, community or expert recommendations (not official awards) reflecting how well a variety performs in practice.
The expected mature height of the shrub under suitable conditions; climate and pruning can influence this.
The expected mature width/diameter of the shrub; important for planning planting distances.
The general appearance of the plant (upright, bushy, spreading, arching), which determines decorative value and space requirements.
Leaf size, colour, gloss, density and the general impression of health.
Botanically, roses bear prickles (often called “thorns” in everyday language). Their number varies by variety and can be a distinguishing character. Our designations are: almost thornless, average prickliness, densely prickly.
Indicates how easily spent blooms “disappear” on their own (petal drop, detachment of the flower head).
A brief, scale-like assessment (for example weak–medium–good) that also indicates the maintenance needs.
Flower morphology: The structure and appearance of the flower (shape, fullness, size, arrangement), which strongly influences many purchasing decisions.
The typical number of petals per flower, one of the main bases of perceived fullness. In the PharmaRosa system this is given as a range: 5–12, 13–25, 26–39, 26–40, 40+.
Description of fullness, closely linked to the number of petals. Our categories (with indicative petal count ranges):
• Single-flowered: 5–12 petals
• Semi-double: 13–25 petals
• Double: 26–39 (in some cases 26–40) petals
• Very double: 40+ petals
The form of the flower (for example cupped, globular, rosette, high-centred), which gives its style and exhibition character.
The typical flower diameter in centimetres, influencing the visual impact and proportions. Categories: S (1–4 cm), M (4–7 cm), L (7–10 cm), XL (10 cm+).
How many flowers typically open on one stem (single or cluster flowering).
Standardised colour reference (for example code according to a colour chart), which helps describe the shade more precisely.
The ability to flower again: how reliably and profusely it produces further flushes after the first flowering.
In the PharmaRosa system:
• Reblooms well, the second flush is also abundant.
• Reblooms, but the second flush is less abundant.
• Does not rebloom, flowers once.
How the colour of the rose changes and the “life cycle” of the bloom from bud to fading (closed bud, freshly opening flower, fully open, pre-fading stage), as well as how it reacts to environmental conditions.
Note: colour is a variable characteristic, so descriptions are indicative. Colour expression may be influenced, among other things, by:
• Time of day (different light can make the shade appear different),
• Temperature (often richer in cool weather, lighter/fading in heat),
• the level of nutrient supply (condition and load).
Overall main colour impression (for example pink, apricot, white, bicolour).
More detailed description of the dominant shade and character (tones, edges, eye, veining).
The colour and appearance of the bud before opening (in many varieties this differs from the open bloom).
The colour impression in the first opening stage, when petals are still saturated.
The colour and character of the fully open flower, which is what we see most often in the garden.
The colour in the final stage of opening, when tone changes or fading are common.
What causes the colour to change and how (sun, heat, rain, time), and in which direction it shifts.
A brief assessment of how well the colour remains intense throughout flowering.
The intensity and profile of the fragrance (which “notes” You may detect: for example fruity, citrus, spicy, damask).
Important: fragrance and aroma are subjective and variable. Intensity may be influenced by time of day, temperature, humidity, wind, stage of flowering and plant condition; individual sensitivity to scent also plays a role.
Fragrance descriptions are based on PharmaRosa’s experience and breeders’ data, and are primarily intended to support comparison.
Intensity and character of the scent (for example weak–strong), plus a brief outline of the main fragrance profile.
Description of the “notes” (for example citrus, fruity, spicy, damask), helping You choose.
How much the flowers are visited by pollinators; this may be influenced by flower form, accessibility of stamens and fragrance.
A simple indicator showing that the variety is expected to be beneficial for pollinators (and under what conditions).
Information on whether, based on fragrance/petal characteristics, it may be suitable for home-made or industrial use (described in a responsible and careful way).
The “berry” that appears on roses is in fact not a true fruit, but a false fruit (hip).
What does “false fruit” mean?
True fruits develop from the ovary of the flower. In roses, however, the reddish-orange “hip” consists mainly of the thickened, fleshy part of the flower receptacle, which means that more than just the ovary is involved in fruit formation. Inside the hip are the true fruits of the rose (tiny achenes) containing the seeds.
The ornamental value of rose hips depends on the variety: they can be conspicuous and long-lasting, while some roses produce few or no hips at all.
The appearance and ornamental value of the hip, as well as its practical significance.
Shape (round, oval, bottle-shaped, etc.).
Typical colour when ripe (orange, red, burgundy, etc.).
Any additional information (persistence, quantity, ornamental value, vitamin C content).
Resistance and winter hardiness: Summary of cold tolerance, heat tolerance and disease behaviour (depending on the environment).
Estimated minimum temperature that a well-established plant can withstand without damage (protection, soil and wind exposure are important).
The RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) hardiness classification, indicating tolerance by category.
Scandinavian/Swedish hardiness zoning, offering guidance for northern climates.
Classification according to the USDA zone system; actual performance is also influenced by microclimate and long-term resilience.
A short text on how the plant copes with summer heat, sun and drought (and under what level of care).
A scale-like rating of how well, under average garden conditions, it tolerates summer heat and shorter dry periods. Our designations: weak, good, excellent, medium, very good.
The ratings are based on observed experience, breeders’ data and other reliable sources, and primarily serve for comparison. Disease resistance may be influenced by nutrient supply, climatic factors (temperature, rainfall, humidity), as well as air movement and leaf drying time.
In the PharmaRosa system, levels of disease resistance are:
• resistant
• medium
• sensitive
• highly sensitive
We indicate this at two levels:
1. Overall value (general picture of the health behaviour of the variety)
2. Disease-specific value (for example powdery mildew / black spot / rust)
Note: ratings are given for average infection pressure; in unfavourable years or in persistently humid, shady positions, symptoms may be more severe.
Horticultural recommendations: Practical advice on planting and maintenance to help the variety perform at its best.
The recommended distance between plants at which they have enough space to grow, foliage can dry in good air circulation and shrubs can be shaped attractively in the long term. This helps prevent roses from crowding each other and reduces the risk of disease.
Spacing also depends on the purpose for which the same variety is planted:
• Mass planting: for continuous, uniform coverage.
• Hedge: for denser closure.
• Specimen planting: where You want to highlight the shape of a single shrub.
Note: the recommendation may also be influenced by expected spread and microclimate (in windy, sunny sites planting can be a little denser; in more humid, semi-shaded positions spacing should be more open).
Recommended number of plants per square metre; particularly useful when planning beds and rows. It shows how many rose plants will be placed in 1 m² for a given planting scheme, enabling You to plan quantities and anticipate cover (mass effect, ground coverage, ventilation).
Density is also affected by layout:
• In square planting, row and plant spacing are identical and plants are aligned in parallel rows.
• Advantage: easy to see, simple to mark out and plant, and maintenance between rows is easier.
• In hexagonal (honeycomb) layout, rows are offset and plants are arranged in a “zig-zag” pattern.
• Advantage: often provides more even coverage and faster closure; at the same plant spacing, more plants generally fit into the same area.
Partial shade tolerance indicates how well a rose performs with reduced direct sunlight and how healthy and floriferous it remains in such locations.
Partial shade generally describes a position where the plant receives about 3–6 hours of direct sunshine a day (often morning or late afternoon sun), and the rest of the time is in diffused light.
If a non shade-tolerant variety is planted in partial shade, flower production can be reduced and disease resistance may decrease (especially if foliage takes longer to dry).
The “work level” of care (pruning, spraying, feeding, watering) in brief. This usually indicates plant protection requirements.
Typical positions/roles (specimen, bed, hedge, cutting, terrace) in which the variety performs particularly well.
Notes: Any information that does not fit into the other fields but may still be useful for the customer.
Short, essential summary of the main advantages of the variety (ideally built on distinct groups of characteristics).
Recommended planting combinations (pairs that work well based on colour, habit, texture, flowering time or ecological function).
Additional information about the variety (for example degree of urban tolerance, behaviour in rainy weather).
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