Calippo

Bedding rose

- – Discovered by - pharmaROSA®

Petals striped red and pink, with a vivid, contrasting pattern. - floribunda bedding rose - medium-strength, noticeably scented rose - fresh, peachy honey scented

– Striking red-pink striped blooms all season
– Compact, bushy habit for beds and borders
– Reliable remontant flowering with rich clusters
– Medium, peachy-honey fragrance, noticeable
– Good hardiness and disease resistance in gardens
– Special feature: Unusual marbled petals that deepen in tone in cooler weather, giving a changing, eye‑catching display.

Standard finished product

pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted rose cutting

26,95 £

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Calippo Bedding rose pharmaROSA® NEONATAL

Floribunda bedding material in the pharmaROSA® NEONATAL range, Calippo offers bushy, compact own‑root plants ideal for container or bed production where predictable, medium-vigour structure and remontant flowering support reliable retail turnover. Its distinctive striped, red‑pink double blooms add strong visual impact for thematic and collection plantings while medium maintenance needs remain compatible with UK nursery workflows and park‑grade installations. Own‑root production supports stable long‑term stands with renewable growth and low replacement risk, aligning well with nursery networks and integrator supply into institutional schemes in regions where winter and wind tolerance remains an important planning factor. With a development arc of roots in year one, framework in year two and full ornamental value from year three, NEONATAL tray‑grown cuttings underpin predictable scheduling, homogeneous lots and wholesale‑ready ranges.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
Bed and border nursery lines for retail programmes	The compact, bushy habit delivers a uniform, medium-height bed rose, technically well suited to standard container production in 2–3 L pots for reliable retail / reseller turnover. Medium maintenance requirements and resistant responses to powdery mildew and black spot help keep crop protection under control in typical UK nursery cycles while supporting the “reliable garden performance” positioning towards standard finished product customers in general retail chains and reseller.
Floribunda colour accent for park and public‑realm schemes	Calippo’s remontant, abundant second flowering and dense foliage structure make it a strong fit for flower bed and park use where continuous ornamental cover is required from a standard container route. Own‑root NEONATAL plants allow long‑term regeneration and stable, homogeneous stands, supporting municipal and institutional managers who need predictable capacity and low replacement when offering “reliable garden performance” as part of their park‑grade rose assortments for public‑realm.
Container‑focused grow‑on for independent garden centre supply	The combination of medium vigour, 70–95 cm height and clustered medium blooms allows efficient bench spacing and quick finishing in 2–3 L standard containers, while the fresh, peachy‑honey fragrance adds added‑value appeal on retail benches. NEONATAL own‑root material supports renewable shoots after pruning and consistent plant form, matching independent outlets that rely on a standard finished product promise of reliable garden performance for garden-centre.
Colour‑themed collections and show‑garden ranges	The striking striped red‑pink petals with wine‑red and pale‑pink marbling offer a recognisable visual identity, ideal for thematic rose gardens and cultivar collections positioned as reliable, repeat‑flowering floribundas. Using NEONATAL rooted cuttings in standard containers allows curators to maintain cultivar authenticity and long‑term bed stability, while delivering the marketable “reliable garden performance” message to partners curating show or collection ranges for collections.
Nursery propagation beds for own stock build‑up	Own‑root Calippo plants in nursery beds can be maintained as renewable stock, with the NEONATAL starting material supporting consistent clone identity and a stable bush‑trained framework. Medium disease resistance and H7 hardiness facilitate multi‑year use of mother blocks feeding standard container production, aligning with nursery and integrator systems that need reliable garden performance as a base promise towards downstream wholesale and wholesale.
Integrated container‑to‑landscape offer for contractors	The combination of park, border and container suitability enables a streamlined production route: finish in standard 2–3 L pots and offer the same SKU for retail and contractor landscape use, simplifying stock. Own‑root longevity and regenerative capacity improve post‑planting establishment in exposed schemes where winter and wind resilience are taken into account, while the standard finished product positioning as reliable garden performance underpins confidence for contractors.
Fragrance‑accented bedding ranges	Medium‑strength, fresh peachy‑honey fragrance combined with double, M‑sized flowers gives added sensory value within standard bedding assortments without demanding intensive care. Finished from NEONATAL material in standard containers, Calippo can anchor fragrance‑labelled series where the promise of reliable garden performance remains central, offering retailers a clear story and predictable scheduling for fragrance-lines.
Medium‑input, multi‑year flower beds	Calippo’s medium maintenance profile, moderate heat tolerance and solid resistance to powdery mildew and black spot support multi‑year plantings in parks, borders and high‑turnover retail gardens, provided regular watering is ensured in prolonged dry periods. Produced from NEONATAL own‑root stock via the standard container route, it offers steady, repeat flowering and stable framework for customers expecting reliable garden performance in durable bed roses serving landscape-supply.

Finished-product ideas

Striped Floribunda Bed Line – 2–3 L standard containers featuring uniform, bushy plants with distinctive red‑pink striping and remontant flowering, positioned as reliable garden performance bed roses – retail / reseller ranges.
Fragrant Park Floribunda – tray‑to‑standard‑container route for park and border planting, using own‑root material for long‑term stands and emphasising medium‑strength peachy‑honey scent – public‑realm and municipal contractors.
Collection Series Calippo – curated cultivar blocks or 2–3 L pot lines for thematic rose gardens and show collections, leveraging stable own‑root identity and striking colour patterning – specialist nurseries and collection gardens.
Dual‑Channel Landscape Pot – robust, bush‑trained plants finished in standard containers for direct landscape use or resale, built on medium disease resistance and reliable bedding performance – landscape contractors and project suppliers.
Retail Colour Impact Mix – integrated floribunda bench concept with Calippo as the striped accent cultivar, combining remontant flowering and compact habit for easy bench planning – garden centres and DIY retail chains.

Technical cultivar profile

Parameter	Data
Name and registration	Calippo Bedding rose pharmaROSA® is a floribunda bed rose; formal registration name not provided, marketed as a commercial bedding cultivar within the PharmaRosa® assortment.
Origin and breeding	Discovered in Hungary in 2008, breeder listed as PharmaRosa®; detailed parentage, breeding programme data and exact introduction or registration years are not provided.
Awards and recognition	No awards, competition results, official horticultural ratings or collector recommendations are documented for this cultivar in the available data set.
Growth and structural characteristics	Bushy, compact plant with dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage; height 70–95 cm, spread 60–85 cm, moderately thorny shoots; self‑cleaning performance not provided.
Flower morphology	Double‑flowered, 26–39 petals, medium‑sized (1.5–2.75 in) cupped blooms carried in clusters; remontant habit with a notably abundant second flush under suitable cultivation.
Colour data and phenology	Striped red‑pink petals, RHS 34A outer and 36B inner, with vivid burgundy‑red ground and pale‑pink marbling that softens towards brown‑chestnut and creamy‑rosy tones as flowers age.
Fragrance and aroma	Medium‑strength, noticeable fragrance described as fresh, peachy honey scented; double blooms provide limited nectar and pollen access, so pollinator value is relatively low.
Hip characteristics	Due to the double‑flowered form, hips are scarce; when present they are ellipsoid, 8–12 mm diameter, orange‑red (RHS 40A), forming only occasionally and not a primary ornamental feature.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Medium overall disease resistance with resistance to powdery mildew and black spot, medium rust susceptibility; winter hardy to about −21 to −18 °C, RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b.
Horticultural recommendations	Recommended for flower beds, parks, borders and containers; medium maintenance with occasional plant protection; best routed via standard container production in 2–3 L pots from own‑root cuttings.

Calippo Bedding rose pharmaROSA® NEONATAL offers compact, remontant, fragrant floribunda performance on stable own roots, supporting homogeneous, predictable production stands and low replacement needs; please contact us to coordinate volumes and scheduling.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: CALIPPO – red-pink bedding floribunda rose - pharmaROSA®

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:28.08.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: standard

Item Number: [220] 20-856 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The name 'Calippo' likely refers to the colourful, fruit‑flavoured ice‑cream brand, suggesting a refreshing, vibrant appearance.

Cultivar Synonym: -

Registered Cultivar Name: -

Original Trade Name: Calippo

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: Calippo Bedding rose pharmaROSA®

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: -

Rose Group: Floribunda

Commercial Type: floribunda bedding rose

Commercial Group: Bed rose

Exhibition Category: unknown

Collection: Bedding rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: PharmaRosa® Ltd. (Hungary)

Introduction Year: Data not available

Registration Year: Data not available

Breeder: Discovered by - pharmaROSA®

Breeding Company / Institution: unknown / no data

Breeding Year: Hungary, 2008

Parentage: unknown

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: -

Competition and Show Awards: -

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 2.3-3.1ft (70-95 cm)

Spread: 2-2.8ft (60-85 cm)

Growth Habit: bushy

Foliage: The variety has dense foliage. The leaves are slightly glossy and dark green in colour.

Prickliness: moderately thorny

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

Self-Cleaning Intensity: No data available for self-cleaning strength.

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 26-39

Flower Fullness: double-flowered

Flower Shape: cup

Flower Size: M (1,5-2,75 in)

Inflorescence Type: clustered

Colour Code: ARS code: OB RHS code: 34A (outer), 36B (inner)

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

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: red -pink

Flower Colour Description: Petals striped red and pink, with a vivid, contrasting pattern.

Closed Bud: Deep ruby‑maroon, darkening towards the tips, with a velvety sheen.

Newly Opened Flower: Irregular pale‑pink marbling and narrow streaks appear on the outer petals against a vivid burgundy‑red ground.

Full Bloom: Contrasting rich wine-red overall colour with dense pale pink streaking, tones slightly darkening towards the edges and with stronger marbling in places on the ruffled petals.

Before Fading: The red tone softens and shifts towards a brown-chestnut, while the light streaks fade from pale pink to creamy-rosy.

Colour Fading Description: As the flower opens, the wine-red base colour mutes, in places tending towards brown-chestnut, and the pale pink striping fades to creamy-pink; in cool conditions it retains the contrast for longer.

Colour Retention Level: moderate

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: medium-strength, noticeably scented rose

Fragrance Character: fresh, peachy honey scented

Pollinator Attraction: Double (26–39 petals) flowers have limited attractiveness to pollinators, as the double flower form and reduced accessibility of the stamens restrict pollinator access to nectar and pollen.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: The descriptions do not specifically state that they are pollinator-friendly.

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 8-12 mm

Hip Shape: ellipsoid-shaped

Hip Colour: orange-red (RHS 40A)

Hip Comment: Because of its double-flowered habit, rose hips are generally scarce and only occasionally produced; when present they are 8–12 mm in diameter, ellipsoid and orange‑red (RHS 40A).

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: Flowers even in hot conditions, but requires regular watering during prolonged dry periods.

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; occasionally requires plant protection treatments.

Primary Uses: flower bed, park, border, container

Comments

Positioning: Standard finished product

Target customer/channel: Retail / reseller

Main value proposition: Reliable garden performance

CALIPPO – red-pink bedding floribunda rose - pharmaROSA®

Petals striped red and pink, with a vivid, contrasting pattern. - floribunda bedding rose - medium-strength, noticeably scented rose - fresh, peachy honey scented

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Wholesale of cuttings

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)