Several data points on the product page help you make the right choice: product type, quality, variety quality, identifiers, groups and horticultural characteristics. This knowledge base page explains what these fields mean, how they can be used when making decisions, and why traceability is useful (label, identification, varietal purity). Which data field would you like to be completely sure about right now?
A standardised, easy-to-read name that presents the rose’s variety name, colour and breeder in one line.
In brief: Retail, own-root garden rose in 2 litre containers for family gardens. Easy to handle, general-purpose product type.
Easy maintenance, long lifespan, reliable start – ideal for typical family gardens.
In brief: Premium, own-root, 6 litre potted rose for representative spaces. Pre-grown, “show-ready” plant with instant ornamental value.
“Ready-made garden” experience – premium rose compositions for high aesthetic expectations.
In brief: Own-root roses for large areas, mass planting and sustainable maintenance. Innovative root-wrapped system: without wax coating and without extended cold storage (not a classic bare-rooted, root-wrapped product type).
Sustainable rose areas with fewer chemical inputs and lower maintenance workload – designed for the long term.
In brief: Own-root roses for large projects, hedges, long rows and roadside plantings. Enables quick installation, good fault tolerance and durable, uniform cover at high plant numbers. Innovative root-wrapped form: without wax coating and without extended cold storage (not a classic bare-root rose).
“Workhorse” for contractors – fast, robust, uniform rose cover for large projects.
In brief: Own-root rose propagation material for professional production and wholesale. Tray-rooted, 3–6 month old, own-rooted, rooted cutting 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 container size (e.g. C2 ≈ 2 litre), plant age/development (e.g. 0.5–1 year), number of shoots (e.g. 2+ shoots), and height at dispatch (e.g. H15–25 cm). In every case we send the plant in a seasonally appropriate condition (dormant, sprouting or in leaf), following the natural growth cycle.
At PharmaRosa® only rose varieties with verified origin are grown. Varieties are propagated vegetatively, so the progeny plants are genetically identical to the mother plants, and varietal characteristics are reliably preserved.
From propagation through to sale, identification is traceable: varieties are marked with unique identifiers, meaning varietal identity is continuously checked throughout the entire production and logistics chain.
“Variety quality” is PharmaRosa’s own classification indicating the value and market status of a rose (availability, exclusivity, royalty/licence).
Our quality categories:
• Standard: Widely available, also sold elsewhere, non-royalty varieties.
• Premium bronze: Non-royalty varieties, but with limited availability.
• Premium silver: Varieties with limited availability; may be subject to royalties, but not mass-market items.
• Premium gold: Royalty varieties, novelties and rarities – the most exclusive level of the range.
The unique product identifier of the variety.
The literal meaning or naming background of the variety (e.g. person, place, event, mood), helping you understand the history of the variety.
The same variety may have been marketed under a different name in other countries, markets or periods; these are the “other names”.
The officially registered (breeder’s) variety name, which is the most stable identifier in legal and registration terms.
Additionally important: in legal terms a rose can only be considered a formal variety if it has a registered variety name, as this is the basis for official registration and – where applicable – plant variety rights.
The name under which the variety was first launched on the market (first marketing name).
An earlier designation that is now rarely used, but may appear in old catalogues and literature.
The customer-friendly name shown on the product page: it presents the rose’s current marketing name in a standardised form and – where available – the registered variety name as well. It also includes the collection name (if the variety belongs to a series), or, if this is not available, the PharmaRosa commercial group. The breeder is shown at the end of the name (breeding house/company, or, where this is not available, the individual breeder).
The name form accepted in ARS (American Rose Society) shows/lists; a point of reference for collectors and show environments.
Horticultural classification indicating the origin and type of the rose, as well as its growth and flowering (e.g. Hybrid Tea, Floribunda, Large-Flowered Climber). Group names are shown in English for consistency with the source materials. A variety may belong to several groups listed separated by commas – together these describe the character of the variety.
In the PharmaRosa classification system, this is a more precise category within the commercial group. While the commercial group gives the most general “for what purpose” classification, the commercial type gives a narrower description of the rose’s character and appearance, better aligning use with growth/botanical character.
Simply put: the group provides the general direction, while the commercial type refines the habit, style and the garden situations where it works best (for example climbing/rambling character, park or landscape shrub rose, groundcover character, as well as historic subgroups).
The basic (broadest) category in PharmaRosa’s own classification system. These groups quickly show what the rose is for: the nature of its growth, the space it needs and the garden situation in which it gives the best results.
Important: this is not a botanical classification, but a customer-orientated categorisation to aid orientation.
Our groups in brief:
• Bed rose
For flower beds and larger areas, typically bushy types with heavy flowering. Ideal when you want mass effect and long-lasting display.
• Botanical rose
Roses close to species and old forms; often robust and characterful, and they frequently develop hips. More suitable for a “wilder”, naturalistic effect.
• Climbing and rambling rose
Long-shoot roses that can be trained onto supports (pergola, fence, wall, arch). Ideal when you want to cover a vertical surface or create a spatial boundary.
• Mini – dwarf rose
Low, compact roses for borders, containers and smaller spaces. Practical where space is limited or a neat, small-scale effect is desired.
• Park – shrub rose
More vigorous, larger roses with higher space demand. They work well as specimens, in larger beds, as background plants or loose hedges.
• Romantic rose
Mood and style group: full, classic flower forms, nostalgic overall impression, often with rich fragrance. Suitable when you wish to enhance the romantic character of the garden.
• Groundcover
Low, wide-spreading roses that cover surfaces and create rapidly closing patches; they can also be useful on slopes.
• Hybrid Tea rose
Classic large-flowered, elegant roses, often with a prominent “main bloom”. Recommended when flower beauty and a highlighted appearance are the main criteria.
• Historic rose
Group of old garden rose types with traditional habit and classic character. Ideal if you are seeking an “old garden” atmosphere where the habit itself is highly ornamental.
Show/competition-centred categorisation (form, fullness, type) aligned with display standards.
Breeder or brand collection (series) indicating a shared style, breeding objectives or brand designation.
The company/organisation that first introduced the variety to the market (first major distributor).
The year of first broader market appearance (not always the same as the year of registration).
The year of official registration (may differ by country/register).
The individual who created the variety, to whom the breeding work is attributed.
The company or institute behind the breeding work to which the variety is linked.
The (estimated or documented) year when the main step of crossing/selection took place.
The genetic origin of the variety (which varieties it was bred from), which often explains its characteristics.
Long-term, high-ranking awards (e.g. “hall of fame” type) which point to the lasting significance of the variety.
Recommendations from independent organisations/test systems (e.g. health, reliability, landscape use).
Awards won at shows and competitions, often based on flower form, appearance, fragrance or overall effect.
Experience-based, community or expert recommendations (not official awards) reflecting practical performance.
The expected mature shrub height under suitable conditions; climate and pruning may influence it.
The expected width/diameter of the mature shrub; important for planning planting distances.
The overall appearance of the plant (upright, bushy, spreading, arching), which determines its ornamental value and space requirement.
Leaf size, colour, gloss, density and general health impression.
Roses botanically have prickles (in everyday language often called “thorns”). Their number differs by variety and can itself be a varietal characteristic. We use the following indications: almost thornless, average prickliness, densely prickly.
Indicates how easily the spent blooms “disappear” on their own (petal drop, flower head falling off).
Short, scale-type rating (e.g. weak–moderate–good) which also indicates maintenance needs.
Flower morphology: The structure and appearance of the flower (shape, fullness, size, arrangement), which strongly influences purchasing decisions.
The characteristic petal count of the flower, one of the main bases of the sense of fullness. In the PharmaRosa system it is given as a range: 5–12, 13–25, 26–39, 26–40, 40+.
Description of fullness, closely related to the petal count. Our categories (with indicative petal ranges):
• Single-flowered: 5–12 petals
• Semi-double: 13–25 petals
• Double: 26–39 (occasionally 26–40) petals
• Very double: 40+ petals
The form of the flower (e.g. cup-shaped, globular, rosette, high-centred), which defines its style and exhibition character.
The typical flower diameter in centimetres; it influences visual impact and proportions. Categories: S (1–4 cm), M (4–7 cm), L (7–10 cm), XL (10 cm+).
The typical number of blooms per stem (single or cluster-flowering).
Standardised colour identifier (e.g. chart-based colour code) that helps to describe shade more precisely.
The ability to re-bloom: how reliably and abundantly the plant produces further flushes after the first flowering.
In the PharmaRosa system:
• Good repeat-flowering, with an abundant second flush.
• Repeat-flowering, but the second flush is less abundant.
• Not repeat-flowering, flowers once only.
The change in the rose’s colour and the “life cycle” of the flower from bud to fading (closed bud, newly opening bloom, fully open flower, pre-fading stage), and how it responds to environmental influences.
Important: colour is a variable characteristic, so descriptions are indicative. Colour expression may be influenced by, among others:
• time of day (shade looks different in different light),
• temperature (richer tones in cool conditions, often lighter/fading in heat),
• the level of nutrition (plant condition and load).
Summary of the main colour effect (e.g. pink, apricot, white, bi-colour).
More detailed description of the dominant shade and character (tones, edge, eye, veining).
Colour and appearance of the bud before opening (for many varieties it differs from the open flower).
Colour at the first opening stage, when petals are still saturated.
Colour and character of the fully opened flower, the stage most often seen in the garden.
Colour in the final flowering phase, when tone changes or fading are common.
How and under what conditions the colour changes (sun, heat, rain, time) and in which direction it shifts.
Short assessment of how well the colour remains intense during the flowering period.
Fragrance intensity and profile (which “notes” may be perceived: for example fruity, citrus, spicy, damask).
Important: fragrance and aroma are subjective and variable. Intensity can be influenced by time of day, temperature, humidity, wind, flower development stage and plant condition; individual sensitivity to scent also plays a role.
Fragrance descriptions are based on PharmaRosa’s experience and breeder data, and primarily 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) to support selection.
How much the flowers are visited by pollinators; influenced by flower form, accessibility of stamens and fragrance.
A simple label indicating that the variety is expected to be beneficial for pollinators (and under what conditions).
Information on whether, based on fragrance and petal properties, it may be suitable for home-made or industrial use (with responsible, cautious wording).
The “berry” that appears on roses is in fact not a true fruit, but a pseudo-fruit.
What does pseudo-fruit mean?
True fruit develops from the flower’s ovary. In roses, the main mass of the red to orange “hip” is formed by the thickened, fleshy part of the flower’s receptacle, meaning fruit formation involves more than just the ovary. Inside the hip are the rose’s true fruits (small nutlets) containing the seeds.
The ornamental value of rose hips depends on the variety: some are striking and long-lasting, while there are roses that produce few or no hips at all.
The appearance and ornamental value of the hip, as well as its practical significance.
Form (round, oval, bottle-shaped, etc.).
Typical colour when ripe (orange, red, burgundy, etc.).
Any additional information (longevity, quantity, ornamental value, vitamin C content).
Resistance and winter hardiness: Summary of cold tolerance, heat tolerance and behaviour in the face of diseases (depending on environment).
Estimated minimum temperature that a well-established plant can withstand without damage (protection, soil and wind exposure all matter).
The RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) hardiness rating, expressing tolerance in categories.
Scandinavian/Swedish winter hardiness zone classification providing guidance for northern climates.
Classification according to the USDA zone system; actual performance is also influenced by microclimate and plant persistence.
Short text describing how the plant copes with summer heat, sun and drought (and under what level of care).
Scale-type rating of how well the rose tolerates summer heat and shorter dry periods under average garden conditions. Our labels: weak, good, excellent, moderate, very good.
Values are based on practical observations, breeder data and other reliable sources, and primarily serve comparison. Disease resistance may be influenced by nutrient supply, climatic factors (temperature, rainfall, humidity), as well as air movement and foliage drying time.
In the PharmaRosa system, levels of disease resistance are:
• resistant
• moderate
• susceptible
• highly susceptible
We indicate this on two levels:
1. General value (overall picture of the variety’s health behaviour)
2. Disease-specific value (e.g. powdery mildew / black spot / rust)
Note: ratings are based on average infection pressure; in unfavourable seasons or persistently humid, shady locations, symptoms may be more severe.
Horticultural recommendations: Practical advice on planting and maintenance to help the variety perform at its best.
The recommended spacing between plants that allows sufficient room for development, ensures foliage can dry in good air circulation, and makes it easier to shape the shrubs attractively over 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:
• For mass planting: for continuous, uniform cover.
• For hedges: for denser closure.
• As specimens: when you want to highlight the shrub shape on its own.
Note: the recommendation may also be influenced by expected width and microclimate (in windy, sunny locations spacing can be slightly closer; in more humid, semi-shaded positions it is better to plant more openly).
Recommended number of plants per square metre; particularly useful when designing beds and rows. It shows how many plants will, on average, be planted per m² in a given scheme, enabling planning of plant numbers and anticipating closure (mass effect, coverage, ventilation).
Density is also affected by arrangement:
• In square planting, row and plant spacing are the same and plants stand in parallel rows.
• Advantage: easy to understand, simple to measure and plant, and row maintenance is straightforward.
• In hexagonal (honeycomb) planting, rows are offset and plants are positioned in a “zig-zag” pattern.
• Advantage: often provides more even coverage and faster closure; at the same planting distance more plants usually fit into the same area.
Partial shade tolerance indicates how well the rose performs with reduced direct sunlight and how healthy and free-flowering it remains in such positions.
Partial shade generally means a position where the plant receives around 3–6 hours of direct sun per day (often morning or late afternoon sun) and diffused light for the rest of the time.
If you plant a non shade-tolerant variety in partial shade, you can expect reduced flower production and potentially decreased disease resistance (especially if foliage dries more slowly).
The “work level” of care required (pruning, spraying, feeding, watering) in brief. Mostly we indicate plant protection needs.
Typical positions/roles (specimen, bed, hedge, cutting, terrace) in which the variety performs strongly.
Notes: Any information that does not fit into the other fields but may still be useful for customers.
Short, essential summary of the main advantages of the variety (ideally based on distinct groups of characteristics).
Recommended plant combinations (pairs that work well in terms of colour, habit, texture, flowering time or ecological function).
Further information on the variety (e.g. level of urban tolerance, behaviour in rainy weather).
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