Hippie Fashion® – orange bedding floribunda rose
Imagine stepping outside after a shower of soft rain, the garden washed in gentle light and the glowing orange of Hippie Fashion® waiting for you – a compact, easy-going shrub that slips comfortably into Irish cottage borders and neat Dublin front gardens, even where rainfall is frequent and soils are heavy. Its cluster-flowered, cup-shaped blooms repeat generously from early summer well into autumn, bringing weeks of colour and a feeling of quiet freedom with very little effort from you. As an own-root rose it settles in reliably, building strength from the base upwards for a long, stable lifespan and graceful recovery if winter or pruning are less than perfect. With a neat, compact habit, it is just as happy edging a path as it is in a large terrace container, where you can enjoy its light, fragrance at close quarters. Give it a sunny spot, reasonable drainage and a little mulch, and over three seasons it will move from establishing roots to confident, leafy shoots and finally to a full, glowing presence in your garden scene.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Front cottage border by a path |
The compact, medium-sized shrub form keeps its shape without complicated pruning, so it lines a cottage-style path with tidy, vivid orange clusters that invite you outside after work and at weekends, ideal for the beginner. |
| Dublin terraced-house front garden |
Its moderate height and dense foliage give strong colour and a well-kept look without overshadowing windows or footpaths, even where front gardens are small and frequently exposed to wind and rain, perfect for the homeowner. |
| Season-long flowerbed focus |
Strongly remontant flowering means flush after flush of blooms from early summer into autumn, so one planting continues to earn its place and reduces the need for seasonal replanting, reassuring for the busy. |
| Low, informal flowering hedge |
Recommended spacings of 50–60 cm allow you to create a softly rounded, low hedge with repeating orange cups that mark a boundary without feeling formal, a gentle solution for the family. |
| Large container on balcony or terrace |
In a 40–50 litre pot with good drainage, its compact habit and dense foliage give a lush, colourful presence close to seating areas, needing only basic watering and feeding, attractive for the urbanite. |
| Mixed border with perennials and herbs |
The stable own-root structure supports long-term growth and reliable regrowth after trimming, so it partners well with cottage favourites like parsley and baby’s breath to build a durable planting, reassuring for the planner. |
| Softly scented seating area |
A light, delicate perfume that does not overwhelm makes it suitable near doors, benches or play spaces, offering a gentle hint of rose each time you pass, enjoyable for the fragrance-lover. |
| Low-maintenance family play garden |
Moderate disease resistance and a forgiving, resilient own-root base cope well with Ireland’s damp spells and short summers if you provide simple drainage and mulch, requiring only occasional care from the hobbyist. |
Styling ideas
- Cottage-border ribbon – Plant a loose line along a gravel path with baby’s breath to echo old Irish cottage gardens – ideal for those seeking relaxed charm.
- Terraced-brightener – Use one or two in generous containers by a front door to lift a Dublin terrace with cheerful orange colour – suited to busy city dwellers.
- Soft-hedge frame – Create a low, flowering hedge that frames a lawn or children’s play area without feeling formal – good for families wanting structure and softness.
- Herb-and-rose mix – Pair with parsley and airy annuals for a playful, “girly” kitchen border that looks pretty and feels informal – perfect for creative home gardeners.
- Relaxed-seating nook – Group several near a bench so their light scent and steady flowering make a gentle backdrop – appealing to evening tea or wine drinkers.
Technical cultivar profile
| Property |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Medium-sized shrub floribunda bedding rose from the Fashion® collection; registered as BOZhippfas, marketed as Hippie Fashion® BOZhippfas and shown under the exhibition name Hippie. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Biljana Božanić Tanjga at PhenoGeno Roses, Serbia; parentage not disclosed; introduced to the market in 2022, representing a modern, decorative shrub rose selection. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Compact shrub reaching about 40–65 cm in height and 50–75 cm spread, with dense, slightly glossy mid-green foliage and moderate prickliness, forming a bushy, well-filled outline. |
| Flower morphology |
Double, cluster-flowered, cup to chalice-shaped blooms, 4–7 cm across, with approximately 26–39 petals; flowers are borne in trusses, repeating strongly through the season for lasting display. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Vivid orange base colour with a silvery sheen beneath the petals; buds open dark orange-red, then soften through peachy-rosy tones to creamy grey-silver undersides as blooms mature and gently fade. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Light, subtly scented rose fragrance; a delicate, unobtrusive aroma best appreciated at close range, enhancing seating areas or paths without dominating nearby planting schemes or outdoor spaces. |
| Hip characteristics |
Rose hips form only sparsely due to the double flowers; where present, they are small, spherical, orange-red hips about 8–11 mm in diameter, adding occasional, modest autumn interest. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to around −23 to −21 °C (H7, USDA 6a); disease resistance rated moderate to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, performing reliably with sensible care in average garden conditions. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in full sun with well-drained soil; allow 50–90 cm space depending on use; suitable for beds, low hedges and large containers, with medium maintenance and occasional health checks. |
Hippie Fashion® offers compact, season-long colour with light scent, builds long-lived strength on its own roots, and settles easily into Irish family gardens, so you may wish to give it a permanent place.
