Preservation

Bedding rose

BOSiljurika – W. E. “Bill” Bossom

Vivid mid‑red tone with a uniform, saturated shade. - floribunda bedding rose - mild, subtly scented rose - scent description not available

– Vivid, saturated mid-red blooms all season.
– Very double, cup-shaped clusters for impact.
– Compact, upright habit for beds and borders.
– Good resistance to powdery mildew and black spot.
– Hardy to H7, reliable in colder climates.
– Special feature: Subtly scented, premium gold-rated floribunda with decorative red hips.

Standard finished product

pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted rose cutting

30,92 £

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Preservation – floribunda bedding rose for professional own‑root production

Floribunda production of Preservation on pharmaROSA® NEONATAL own-root material offers professional growers a compact, upright habit with medium maintenance needs and reliable medium disease resistance, aligning well with standard-container workflows and 2–3 L pot lines for retail and reseller channels. The vivid, stable mid-red colour with very good retention supports consistent bedding and park schemes where predictable garden performance is crucial over multiple seasons, and where own-root stands provide long lifespan, regeneration and low replacement in nursery propagation beds. Remontant, abundantly repeating flowering underpins strong impact in specimen and flowerbed plantings across thematic rose collections and public projects, even in sites exposed to winter and wind where H7 hardiness and USDA 6b performance are valued. As tray-rooted, 3–6‑month-old cuttings, Preservation can be scheduled efficiently through the standard container route, with Year 1 rooting, Year 2 structural build-up and Year 3 full ornamental value supporting scalable, wholesale-aligned rose ranges.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
Core 2–3 L floribunda bedding line	Preservation’s compact, upright form and 75–105 cm height make it well suited to standard-container production in 2–3 L pots, giving uniform benches and efficient spacing. Using NEONATAL own-root material for this route supports homogeneous batches for standard finished product positioning with reliable garden performance, ideal for retail programmes.
Colour-stable red bedding schemes	The vivid mid‑red tone with very good colour retention provides dependable visual impact from newly opened blooms through to moderate fading, simplifying quality control in large batches. Grown via the standard container path into 2–3 L units, it suits flowerbed and park use where consistent red mass effect is key to the core promise of reliable garden performance for reseller assortments.
Repeat-flowering park and municipal plantings	Its remontant, abundantly repeating flowering pattern supports long display windows in public spaces, adding value to park, flowerbed and specimen applications. Own-root NEONATAL stock propagated through nursery container systems offers renewable flowering wood and low replacement over time, matching standard finished product expectations for public-realm suppliers.
Medium-maintenance, robust garden projects	Medium maintenance needs, combined with good powdery mildew and black-spot resistance, reduce intervention frequency while accepting occasional plant protection where required. This fits nurseries planning predictable spray programmes on standard 2–3 L crops destined for flowerbed and park schemes that must deliver reliable garden performance for landscape channels.
Cold-tolerant bedding and collection blocks	With H7 rating, Swedish zone 3 and USDA 6b performance, Preservation suits propagation beds and finished blocks in colder UK regions where winter exposure is an issue, including more open, wind-affected nursery sites. Using NEONATAL own-root material through the standard container route underpins long-lived collection and specimen stands promoted on reliable garden performance for thematic rose gardens.
Own-root sustainability and stock security	Own-root propagation delivers renewable growth, stable long-term stands and reduced loss when beds are cycled heavily, important for maintaining mother blocks and wholesale stock. Scheduling NEONATAL trays into 2–3 L standard containers gives nurseries predictable, repeatable volumes for flowerbed and specimen routes that align with a reliable garden performance message for wholesale networks.
Low-prickle, handling-friendly production runs	Sparse prickliness eases pruning, spacing and grading in high-throughput container systems, saving labour and reducing handling damage. When finished as bush-trained, compact plants in standard 2–3 L pots, this characteristic is beneficial in centralised dispatch and cash-and-carry operations built around standard finished product lines promising reliable garden performance for trade cash-and-carry.
Larger feature containers for public sites	Although optimised for standard containers, Preservation’s upright, bushy habit and strong repeat flowering can scale into 40–50 L feature containers for entrances and focal points. Starting from NEONATAL trays, growers can step up through intermediate pots to these larger volumes, offering durable, own-root specimens positioned as reliable garden performance solutions for institutional projects.

Finished-product ideas

2–3 L red bedding floribunda line – Bush-trained Preservation finished in 2–3 L standard containers, leveraging compact habit and colour stability for uniform benches and efficient dispatch – target: retail garden-centre and DIY reseller networks.
Park and municipal floribunda block – Own-root Preservation batches for park and flowerbed contracts, using repeat flowering and medium maintenance needs to support predictable seasonal performance – target: landscape contractors and public-realm suppliers.
Cold-region collection series – H7-rated, own-root Preservation offered as part of a hardy floribunda range, focusing on longevity and reliable performance in cooler zones – target: nurseries serving northern and exposed UK locations.
Handling-friendly trade trays – Sparsely thorned Preservation in pre-priced 2–3 L units, optimised for easy benching and quick turnover while retaining reliable red display – target: cash-and-carry and independent retail partners.
Large-feature container specimens – Step-up production from NEONATAL trays into 40–50 L containers, combining upright structure and remontant flowering for entrances and representative sites – target: institutional, hotel and corporate landscape clients via specifier channels.

Technical cultivar profile

Parameter	Data
Name and registration	Floribunda bed rose with registered cultivar name BOSiljurika, marketed as Preservation Bedding rose BOSiljurika; exhibition floribunda / bush rose category with ARS approved exhibition name Preservation.
Origin and breeding	Bred in the United Kingdom by W. E. “Bill” Bossom in 1995 from ‘Silver Jubilee’ × ‘Paprika’; registered in 1999 and introduced after 1999, with breeder and early distribution data otherwise not provided.
Awards and recognition	not provided
Growth and structural characteristics	Compact, upright bush habit reaching about 75–105 cm in height and 50–70 cm spread, with moderately dense, glossy mid-green foliage and sparse prickles, supporting neat, manageable plants for bed and container use.
Flower morphology	Large 2,75–3,95 in very double, cup-shaped blooms with 40+ petals borne in clusters; remontant flowering pattern with abundant first flush and similarly generous repeat flush, delivering sustained ornamental impact.
Colour data and phenology	Vivid mid-red flowers (ARS MR; RHS 46B outer, 46C inner) with slightly glossy texture; colour remains saturated, lightening only moderately to cherry red with a delicate pink edge as blooms age, retaining good decorative value.
Fragrance and aroma	Mild, subtly scented rose where detailed fragrance character is not provided; fragrance presence is gentle and secondary to the strong visual effect of the large, fully double, vividly coloured blooms.
Hip characteristics	Occasional ellipsoid hips produced, around 8–12 mm diameter, coloured red (RHS 40A); hip set is present but not dominant, so it does not significantly detract from repeat flowering for ornamental production.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Medium overall disease resistance with good resistance to powdery mildew and black spot and medium response to rust; winter hardy to about -21 to -18 °C, rated RHS H7 and suitable for Swedish zone 3 and USDA zone 6b.
Horticultural recommendations	Recommended for flowerbeds, parks and specimen roles with medium maintenance needs; suitable for warm conditions with regular watering in drought, using bush-trained compact plants in standard-container 2–3 L production.

Preservation Bedding rose BOSiljurika offers compact, upright habit, vivid colour stability and own-root longevity that supports predictable, low-replacement batches; we would welcome discussing volumes, lead times and alignment with your rose programme.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: PRESERVATION – red bedding floribunda rose - Bossom

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:09.07.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: premium gold

Item Number: [1047] 20-736 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The word 'Preservation' means 'conservation'.

Cultivar Synonym: -

Registered Cultivar Name: BOSiljurika

Original Trade Name: Preservation

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: Preservation Bedding rose BOSiljurika

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: Preservation

Rose Group: Floribunda

Commercial Type: floribunda bedding rose

Commercial Group: Bed rose

Exhibition Category: exhibition floribunda; bush rose

Collection: Bedding rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: -

Introduction Year: after 1999

Registration Year: 1999

Breeder: W. E. “Bill” Bossom

Breeding Company / Institution: unknown / no data

Breeding Year: United Kingdom, 1995

Parentage: ‘Silver Jubilee’ × ‘Paprika’

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: -

Competition and Show Awards: -

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 2.5-3.4ft (75-105 cm)

Spread: 1.6-2.3ft (50-70 cm)

Growth Habit: upright

Foliage: The variety has moderately dense foliage; the leaves are glossy and mid-green in colour.

Prickliness: sparsely thorned

Self-Cleaning Description: No data on self-cleaning.

Self-Cleaning Intensity: No data on the self‑cleaning strength.

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 40+

Flower Fullness: very double-flowered

Flower Shape: cup-shaped

Flower Size: L (2,75-3,95 in)

Inflorescence Type: clustered

Colour Code: ARS code: MR RHS code: 46B (outer), 46C (inner)

Repeat Flowering: Remontant, its second flowering is also abundant.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: red

Flower Colour Description: Vivid mid‑red tone with a uniform, saturated shade.

Closed Bud: Bud with a medium-red surface and a matt sheen, without edge fading.

Newly Opened Flower: Bright red petals with a slightly glossy, silky texture.

Full Bloom: Densely arranged, cup-shaped bloom with outer petals that are slightly lighter.

Before Fading: The red tone softens to a cherry red, with a delicate pink fading at the edge.

Colour Fading Description: The flower colour fades only moderately: the outer petals lighten slightly, and before the bloom fades the red softens to a cherry red with a delicate pink edge.

Colour Retention Level: very good

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: mild, subtly scented rose

Fragrance Character: scent description not available

Pollinator Attraction: Fully double roses with 40+ petals attract pollinators only sparingly, because the double bloom form (simple/semi‑double/double) typically conceals the stamens and limits stamen accessibility, reducing nectar and pollen availability.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: The descriptions do not specifically mention it as pollinator-friendly.

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 8-12 mm

Hip Shape: ellipsoid-shaped

Hip Colour: red (RHS 40A)

Hip Comment: Occasionally produced, 8–12 mm in diameter, ellipsoidal, red (RHS 40A) rose hip.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -21–-18 °C

RHS Hardiness Rating: H7

Swedish Hardiness Zone: Zon 3

USDA Hardiness Zone: 6b

Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: Suitable for warm conditions, but requires regular watering during prolonged drought.

Heat and Drought Tolerance Level: moderate

Disease Resistance: medium

powdery mildew – resistant
black spot – resistant
rust – medium

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended product path: Standard container

Recommended target pot: 2–3 L

Release form: Bush-trained, compact plant

Recommended use: Maintenance requirement medium; good disease resistance, but occasional plant protection may be necessary.

Primary Uses: flowerbed, park, specimen

Comments

Positioning: Standard finished product

Target customer/channel: Retail / reseller

Main value proposition: Reliable garden performance

PRESERVATION – red bedding floribunda rose - Bossom

Vivid mid‑red tone with a uniform, saturated shade. - floribunda bedding rose - mild, subtly scented rose - scent description not available

Online rose purchase - red - mild, subtly scented rose - Preservation - floribunda bedding rose - (2.5-3.4ft (75-105 cm))

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PharmaRosa® NEONATAL is the cost‑effective starting point for rose product production.

As a uniform, own‑rooted propagation material, it provides a stable basis for further growing-on and can be integrated flexibly into different finished product production technologies.
Rooted in trays (rooted), 3–6‑month‑old, own‑rooted rose cutting.
Uniform developmental stage, with a root system that has thoroughly penetrated the plug.
For professional growing‑on.
Tray packaging: 10 pcs/tray.
Quality and varietal identity: production supported by a dedicated identification and traceability logic.
Can be transplanted during frost‑free periods, designed for finished product production.

PharmaRosa® NEONATAL provides a controlled, uniform starting stock for planned growing‑on that can be integrated into your own technology – especially where scheduling and varietal identity are paramount.

PharmaRosa® NEONATAL own-rooted rose propagation material in a plug, with a root system penetrating the plug (semi-finished product / semi-finished rose). PharmaRosa® NEONATAL rose propagation material size: 3–6‑month‑old, own-rooted cutting with a uniform developmental stage. PharmaRosa® NEONATAL tray stock: own-rooted rose propagation material in trays, uniform developmental stage (10 pcs/tray).

Captions (from left to right): Semi-finished product (NEONATAL own-rooted rose propagation material in a plug with a fully developed root system) • Size demonstration (3–6‑month‑old, uniform cutting) • Root system detail (plug penetrated by the root system) • Tray stock (10 pcs/tray, uniform developmental stage)