On the product page several data points help you make the right choice: product type, quality, cultivar quality, identifiers, groups and horticultural characteristics. This knowledge base page explains what these fields mean, how you can use them when deciding, and why traceability is useful (label, identification, cultivar purity). Which piece of information would you like to be sure about now?
A clear, standardised name that shows the rose’s cultivar name, colour and breeder in one line.
In short: Consumer, own-root garden rose in container (2 litre) format 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 cold-room overstorage (not the classic bare-root, root-wrapped product type).
Sustainable rose surfaces with less spraying and less maintenance work – designed for the long term.
In short: Own-root roses for large projects, hedges, long rows and roadside plantings. Enables fast planting, good fault tolerance and durable, uniform surfaces even at high plant numbers. Innovative root-wrapped form: without wax coating and cold-room overstorage (not the classic bare-root rose).
A true “workhorse” for contractors – fast, robust, uniform rose surfaces in large projects.
In short: Own-root rose propagation material for professional production and wholesale. Tray-rooted, 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 delivered rose. It includes the container size (e.g. C2 ≈ 2 litres), the age/development stage of the plant (e.g. 0.5–1 year), the number of shoots (e.g. 2+ shoots), as well as the dispatch height (e.g. H15–25 cm). We always ship the plant in a seasonally appropriate state (dormant, sprouting or in leaf), in line with its natural growth cycle.
At PharmaRosa® only roses with verified origin are grown. Cultivars are propagated vegetatively, so the offspring plant is genetically identical to the mother plant and the cultivar traits remain reliably stable.
From propagation to sale, identification is traceable: cultivars are marked with unique identifiers, so cultivar identity can be checked continuously throughout the whole production and logistics chain.
“Cultivar quality” is PharmaRosa’s own classification indicating the rose’s value and market status (availability, uniqueness, royalty/licence).
Our quality categories:
• Standard: Widely available, also sold elsewhere, non-royalty cultivars.
• Premium bronze: Non-royalty cultivars but with limited availability.
• Premium silver: Cultivars with limited availability; they may be royalty-protected but are not mass products.
• Premium gold: Royalty cultivars, novelties and rarities – the most exclusive level of the range.
The cultivar’s unique product identifier.
The literal meaning or naming background of the cultivar (e.g. person, place, event, mood), helping you understand the cultivar’s story.
The same cultivar may have been marketed under other names in different countries, markets or periods; these are the “other names”.
The officially registered (breeder’s) cultivar name, which is the most stable identifier from a legal and registry point of view.
As an important addition: in legal terms a rose can only be treated as a cultivar if it has a registered cultivar name, as this forms the basis for official registration and – where applicable – plant variety protection.
The name under which the cultivar was first introduced to the market (its first marketing name).
An earlier name that is now rarely used but may still appear in old catalogues and literature.
The customer-friendly name shown on the product page: it presents the rose’s currently used marketing name in a standardised form and – where available – the registered cultivar name as well. It also includes the collection name (if the cultivar belongs to a series) or, where this is not available, PharmaRosa’s commercial group. The breeder’s name appears at the end (name of the breeding house/company, or, failing that, the individual breeder’s name).
The form of the name accepted at ARS (American Rose Society) shows/lists; a point of reference for collectors and in show contexts.
Horticultural classification that shows the rose’s origin and type, as well as its growth and flowering (e.g. Hybrid Tea, Floribunda, Large-Flowered Climber). For consistency across sources, group names are displayed in English. A single cultivar may be assigned to several groups, separated by commas – together these describe its character.
In PharmaRosa’s classification system this is a refining category within the commercial group. While the commercial group is the broadest “what is it for” classification, the commercial type describes the rose’s character and appearance in more detail and better aligns the 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 setting where it works best (for example climbing/rambling habit, park or landscape shrub rose, groundcover habit, or historical 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 performs best.
Important: this is not a botanical classification but a customer-oriented categorisation to support orientation.
Our groups in brief:
• Bed rose
For planting in flowerbeds and larger areas; typically bushy and very floriferous. Ideal when you want mass effect and long-lasting display.
• Botanical rose
Roses with a natural, species- or near-species character; often robust and distinctive, and they frequently produce hips. Best for a more “wild” look.
• Climbing and rambling rose
Roses with long canes that can be trained on supports (pergola, fence, wall, arch). Ideal when you want to cover a vertical surface or define a space.
• Miniature – dwarf rose
Low, compact roses for borders, containers and smaller spaces. Practical when space is limited or you want a neat, small-scale effect.
• Park – shrub rose
Strong-growing, larger roses with greater space requirements. They work well as specimens, in larger beds, as background plants or loose hedges.
• Romantic rose
A mood and style group: lush, classic flower shapes, nostalgic overall impression, often richly scented. Ideal if you want to enhance the romantic character of your garden.
• Groundcover
Low, broadly spreading roses that cover surfaces and quickly close gaps, providing a solid patch of colour; they can also be useful on slopes.
• Hybrid tea rose
Classic, large-flowered, elegant roses, often with a distinctive flower shape and a prominent “main bloom”. Best when flower beauty and standout appearance are your main criteria.
• Historic rose
A group with the character of old garden roses, with traditional habit and classic character. Recommended when you want an “old garden” feel and the habit itself has ornamental value.
Show/competition-based classification (form, fullness, type) aligned with presentation standards.
Breeder or brand collection (series) indicating shared style, breeding aims or brand identification.
The company/organisation that first introduced the cultivar to the market (first main distributor).
The year of its first broader market appearance (not always identical with the year of registration).
The year it was officially entered into a registry (this may vary by country/registry).
The person who created the cultivar and to whose name the breeding is linked.
The company or institute that provided the breeding background for the cultivar.
The (estimated or documented) year when the main stages of crossing/selection took place.
The genetic origin of the cultivar (which cultivars it derives from), which often explains its traits.
Long-term, high-ranking distinctions (e.g. “hall of fame” type) that point to the cultivar’s lasting significance.
Recommendations from independent organisations/test systems (e.g. regarding health, reliability, landscape use).
Prizes won at exhibitions and competitions; often based on flower form, appearance, fragrance or overall impression.
Experience-based, community or expert recommendations (not official awards) reflecting practical performance.
The expected shrub height of the mature plant under suitable conditions; climate and pruning can influence this.
The expected width/diameter of the mature shrub; important when planning planting distances.
The overall appearance of the plant (upright, bushy, spreading, arching), which defines its ornamental value and space requirements.
Leaf size, colour, gloss, density and the general impression of health.
Botanically, roses have prickles (often called “thorns” in everyday language). Their quantity varies by cultivar and can be a diagnostic trait. We indicate them as: almost thornless, average prickliness, densely prickly.
Indicates how easily spent blooms “disappear” on their own (petals dropping, flower head falling off).
A short, scale-like rating (e.g. weak–moderate–good) that also signals maintenance needs.
Flower morphology: The structure and appearance of the flower (shape, fullness, size, arrangement), which strongly influence many buying decisions.
The typical number of petals per flower, one of the main bases of fullness. In the PharmaRosa system this is given as ranges: 5–12, 13–25, 26–39, 26–40, 40+.
Description of fullness, which is closely linked to petal count. Our categories (with indicative petal ranges):
• Single: 5–12 petals
• Semi-double: 13–25 petals
• Double: 26–39 (in some cases 26–40) petals
• Very double/full: 40+ petals
The shape of the flower (e.g. cupped, globular, rosette, high-centred), which gives it style and exhibition character.
The typical flower diameter in centimetres; this influences 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 (solitary or cluster-flowering).
Standardised colour identifier (e.g. chart code) that helps describe the shade more precisely.
The ability to re-bloom: how reliably and how abundantly new flushes follow the first flowering.
In the PharmaRosa system:
• Good repeat bloomer, second flush also abundant.
• Repeat bloomer, but the second flush is less abundant.
• Once-flowering, flowers once only.
The change in the rose’s colour and the flower’s “life journey” from bud to fading (closed bud, freshly opening flower, fully open, just before fading), and how it reacts to environmental factors.
Important: colour is a variable trait, so the descriptions are indicative. Colour expression can be influenced, among other things, by:
• time of day (different light gives different shades),
• temperature (cooler conditions often deepen colour, heat can lighten/fade it),
• the level of nutrient supply (plant condition and load).
Overall main colour impression (e.g. pink, apricot, white, bicolour).
More detailed description of the dominant shade and character (tones, edge, eye, veining).
Bud colour and appearance before opening (often different from the open flower in many cultivars).
Colour in the first opening phase, when petals are still saturated.
Colour and character of the fully open flower, which is what you see most in the garden.
Colour in the late stage of opening, when tone changes or fading are common.
What causes colour change (sun, heat, rain, time) and in which direction it shifts.
A short assessment of how well the colour remains intense during flowering.
Fragrance intensity and profile (which “notes” you may detect: e.g. fruity, citrus, spicy, damask).
Important: fragrance and aroma are subjective and variable. Intensity can be influenced by time of day, temperature, humidity, wind, the development stage of the flower and the plant’s condition; individual sensitivity to scents also matters.
Fragrance descriptions are based on PharmaRosa’s experience and breeders’ data and mainly serve for comparison.
Fragrance intensity and character (e.g. weak–strong) and a brief summary of the main fragrance profile.
Description of the “notes” (e.g. citrus, fruity, spicy, damask), helping you choose.
How strongly the flowers attract pollinators; flower form, access to stamens and fragrance can all play a role.
A simple label showing that the cultivar is expected to be beneficial for pollinators (and under what conditions).
Information on whether, based on fragrance/petal traits, it may be suitable for home or industrial use (described in a responsible, cautious way).
The “berry” you see on roses is in fact not a true fruit but a hip (false fruit).
What does false fruit mean?
A true fruit develops from the flower’s ovary. In roses, however, the main bulk of the red–orange “berry” is formed by the thickened, fleshy part of the flower’s receptacle, meaning that fruit formation involves more than just the ovary. Inside the hip you find the rose’s true fruits (small nutlets) with the seeds.
The ornamental value of rose hips depends on the cultivar: some are showy and long-lasting, while others produce few or no hips at all.
Appearance and ornamental value of the hip, as well as its practical significance.
Shape (round, oval, bottle-shaped, etc.).
Typical ripe colour (orange, red, burgundy, etc.).
Any additional information (persistence, quantity, ornamental value, vitamin C content).
Resistance and winter hardiness: Summary of tolerance to cold, heat and diseases (depending on environment).
Estimated minimum temperature that a well-established plant can withstand without damage (protection, soil and wind all matter).
The RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) winter-hardiness rating, indicating tolerance in categories.
Scandinavian/Swedish winter hardiness zoning, providing guidance for northern climates.
Classification according to the USDA zone system; actual performance is also influenced by microclimate and plant vigour.
Short text describing how it copes with summer heat, sun and drought (and under what care regime).
Scale-like assessment of how well it copes with summer heat and shorter dry spells under average garden conditions. Our labels: weak, good, excellent, moderate, very good.
The ratings are based on practical observations, breeders’ data and other reliable sources and are mainly for comparison. Disease resistance can be affected by nutrient supply, climatic factors (temperature, rainfall, humidity) as well as air movement and leaf drying time.
In the PharmaRosa system, disease resistance levels are:
• resistant
• moderate
• susceptible
• highly susceptible
We show it on two levels:
1. Overall rating (general picture of the cultivar’s health behaviour)
2. By disease (e.g. mildew / black spot / rust)
Note: ratings assume average infection pressure; in unfavourable years or in persistently humid, shady positions symptoms may be stronger.
Horticultural recommendations: Practical advice for planting and maintenance so that the cultivar performs at its best.
The suggested spacing between roses that leaves sufficient room for development, allows foliage to dry in a well-aired way and helps shape shrubs nicely in the long term. This prevents roses from crowding each other and reduces disease risk.
Spacing also depends on how you intend to use the same cultivar:
• For mass planting: for a continuous, uniform surface.
• For hedging: for tighter closure.
• As a specimen: when you want the shrub’s shape to stand out on its own.
Note: recommendations are also influenced by the expected width and microclimate (in windy, sunny areas you can plant more closely; in more humid, semi-shaded sites it is better to allow more space).
Suggested number of plants per square metre; especially useful when planning beds and rows. It shows how many rose plants on average are used per 1 m² in a given planting pattern, helping you plan quantities and anticipate coverage (mass effect, ground cover, air circulation).
Density is also influenced by layout:
• In square planting, row and plant spacing are identical, with plants in parallel rows.
• Advantage: easy to visualise, measure and plant, and row care is simpler.
• In hexagonal (honeycomb) layouts, rows are offset so plants are in a “zigzag” pattern.
• Advantage: often gives more even cover and faster closure; at the same plant spacing you can usually fit more plants into the same area.
Partial shade tolerance indicates how well the rose performs with less direct sunlight and how healthy and floriferous it remains in such positions.
Partial shade generally means a site where the plant receives around 3–6 hours of direct sun a day (often morning or late afternoon sun) and is in diffuse light for the rest.
If you plant a non shade-tolerant cultivar in partial shade, you can expect lower flower production and reduced disease resistance (especially if foliage dries more slowly).
The “work level” of care (pruning, spraying, feeding, watering) in brief. In most cases this mainly indicates plant protection needs.
Typical settings/roles (specimen, bed, hedge, cut flower, terrace) where the cultivar excels.
Notes: Any information that does not fit other fields but may be useful to you as a buyer.
Short, essential summary of the cultivar’s main advantages (ideally based on different groups of traits).
Recommended plant combinations (pairs that work well in terms of colour, habit, texture, flowering time or ecological function).
Further information about the cultivar (e.g. level of urban tolerance, behaviour in rainy weather).
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