Macrexy – Sexy Rexy floribunda bedding rose propagation material
Floribunda bedding material like MACreXY gives nurseries a compact, bushy base for uniform, mid-pink mass-planting lines and reliable retail floribundas. This own-root pharmaROSA® NEONATAL starting stock is supplied as tray-rooted cuttings optimised for 2–3 L containers on a standard finished-product route, then onward to retail and reseller channels looking for reliable garden performance. The very double, clustered flowers and dense, dark green foliage build visually coherent benches, while remontant flowering supports strong sell-through in thematic rose collections and dedicated bed schemes. With H7 winter rating and USDA 6b performance, it suits UK nursery and public-realm supply where winter and wind resilience are needed across Scotland and northern England, supporting long-term stock maintenance and lower replacement. Own-root technology underpins predictable, renewable growth—roots establishing in year one, framework building in year two and full ornamental presentation by year three—for sustainable production planning and capacity alignment.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- 2–3 L floribunda bedding core line – Own-root MACreXY in 2–3 L standard containers, compact and bushy with dense foliage for uniform benches and reliable bedding colour – retail and garden-centre channels.
- Public-realm bedding and hedge contract blocks – NEONATAL-based production for larger-volume bed and low-hedge orders, leveraging good hardiness and heat tolerance for robust schemes – municipal and landscape-contractor supply.
- Curated floribunda collection series – Labelled award-winning MACreXY units as part of a thematic floribunda range, using own-root stability for long-term stock identity – specialist nurseries and collection-driven wholesalers.
- Large specimen containers 40–50 L – Selected plants grown on from 2–3 L into 40–50 litre pots to deliver instant mid-pink impact for entrances and show gardens – public projects, hospitality and premium retail partners.
- Dual-purpose garden and cutting rose offer – Standard container plants marketed for bedding, edging and light cutting, taking advantage of very double blooms and remontant flowering – mixed ornamental assortments for multi-channel retailers.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Floribunda bedding rose, registered as MACrexy, traded as Macrexy Bedding rose MACrexy, American Rose Society exhibition name Sexy Rexy; English-language pun name for easy recall. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Samuel Darragh McGredy IV, McGredy Roses International, Auckland, New Zealand from cross ‘Seaspray’ × ‘Dreaming’; bred 1978, introduced and registered 1984. |
| Awards and recognition |
Recognised with several gold medals: New Zealand Gold Medal 1984, James Mason Gold Medal 1988, Glasgow Gold Medal 1989 and Portland Gold Medal 1990, reflecting consistent ornamental merit. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Bushy plant with dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage (RHS N137A), 70–95 cm height and spread, moderately thorny canes; suited to compact bedding, edging and hedge use in containers or beds. |
| Flower morphology |
Very double, cupped flowers with 40+ petals, medium-sized (1.5–2.75 in), borne in clusters; remontant habit with abundant second flowering, providing strong seasonal display for floribunda bedding schemes. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Uniform mid-pink with slight salmon tone, silky petals; ARS mp, RHS 65C outer, 65D inner; buds darker tipped, flowers fade gradually to pale pastel pink with near-white edges toward senescence. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Delicate, mild fragrance with restrained scent; primarily an ornamental visual cultivar rather than a perfume rose; very double flowers conceal stamens and offer low pollinator attractiveness in most settings. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip set limited due to double blooms; occasionally forms small spherical bright red hips (RHS 43A), 8–12 mm diameter, which add minor seasonal interest but are not a primary production attribute. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Medium disease resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; requires moderate maintenance and plant protection. Hardy to about −21 to −18 °C, RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3, USDA Zone 6b, with good heat and moderate drought tolerance. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Recommended for flower beds, edging, containers, cut flower use and low hedges. Supplied bush-trained and compact as own-root rooted cuttings; ideal for standard container path with 2–3 L target pot in professional production. |
MACrexy offers compact, award-backed floribunda bedding performance with remontant flowering and solid hardiness on a predictable, regenerative own-root base; please contact us to coordinate propagation volumes and scheduling for your programmes.
