Favorite®

Bedding rose

LENperni – Louis Lens

Warm-toned, uniform salmon-pink shade. - bedding floribunda rose - mild, delicately scented rose - soft, harmonious character

– Compact, upright plants for neat bedding schemes.
– Abundant clustered blooms in generous flushes.
– Warm salmon-pink flowers with soft colour play.
– Mild, delicately scented, harmonious fragrance.
– Hardy to RHS H7, reliable garden performance.
– Special feature: Silver Medal winner at Kortrijk (Courtrai) 1982, uniting charm and proven quality.

Standard finished product

pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted rose cutting

27,05 £

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FAVORITE® – salmon-pink bedding floribunda rose – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cutting

Floribunda production of FAVORITE® on pharmaROSA® NEONATAL own-root material offers a compact, upright base that finishes reliably into 2–3 L retail lines for bedding and edging schemes, with remontant, cluster-flowering display in warm salmon-pink. The dense, mid-green foliage supports a consistent bed-rose presentation with medium maintenance input and moderate disease performance suited to standard container production for reseller channels. Own-root material underpins predictable stand structure and long-term renewal capacity, reducing replacement in cultivar collections and show gardens exposed to typical UK conditions, including good winter and wind tolerance in Scottish and northern plantings. From pharmaROSA® NEONATAL trays you can plan Year 1 root establishment, Year 2 canopy and flowering build-up, and Year 3 fully developed ornamental impact across nursery beds and downstream projects focused on reliable garden performance.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
Bedding and edging lines in 2–3 L containers	The compact, upright habit and 40–60 cm height make FAVORITE® straightforward to finish as a standard container product in 2–3 L pots for uniform bedding and edging ranges. Using pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cuttings as the starting point gives a stable, own-root base for predictable crop timing and homogeneous flowering beds, aligned with a standard finished product promise of reliable garden performance for retail and reseller partners focusing on bed roses and compact floribundas for retail/reseller.
Cluster-flowering colour blocks for thematic rose collections	The remontant, clustered, double flowers with warm salmon-pink tonality deliver a clear exhibition floribunda look for thematic and collection plantings. From a standard container route, NEONATAL material supports consistent branching and repeat flowering across planting modules, while medium maintenance and moderate disease resistance remain manageable in show-garden maintenance regimes. This suits nursery networks supplying dedicated rose gardens and institutional projects that require dependable, repeat-flowering colour with a standard finished product positioning of reliable garden performance to wholesale buyers.
Compact low hedges and edging strips in landscape schemes	The 35–50 cm spread and dense foliage allow FAVORITE® to form low, visually continuous hedging lines at typical bedding spacings. Own-root propagation through pharmaROSA® NEONATAL provides long-term stand stability and the ability to regenerate after pruning or minor damage, helping maintain hedge outlines with medium maintenance input and only occasional crop protection. This is useful for integrator systems and public-realm suppliers who need predictable, easy-to-repeat stock in standard containers with a clear, reliable garden performance value promise for public-realm contractors.
Container production for patio and small-garden use	The compact structure, moderate prickliness and medium-sized, cup-shaped blooms adapt well to standard 2–3 L patio formats, with potential to trial larger 40–50 L feature containers in high-visibility public settings. NEONATAL own-root material supports renewable growth and good lifespan in containers, reducing the risk of rootstock-related variation. With medium maintenance requirements, producers can schedule batches efficiently for a standard finished product line, delivering reliable garden performance to garden-centre assortments.
Cut-flower side production from bedding blocks	While primarily a bedding floribunda rose, the remontant clusters and medium flower size allow opportunistic cutting from production or display beds where compact stems are acceptable. NEONATAL stock in nursery propagation beds ensures cultivar authenticity and long-term productivity, so cut-flower side streams can be planned without compromising the core standard container route. This adds flexibility for nurseries building differentiated but reliable garden performance offers tailored to independent retailers.
Pollinator-supportive rose sections in show gardens	FAVORITE® offers double blooms that still expose stamens when fully open, giving moderate pollinator interest alongside ornamental floribunda character. Propagation on own roots via pharmaROSA® NEONATAL suits cultivar maintenance and collection-style stands where identity and continuity matter, while standard container production keeps logistics efficient. This is relevant where reliable garden performance must integrate aesthetic and ecological narratives for thematic rose gardens.
Cold-tolerant planting for northern and exposed sites	With hardiness down to about -21 °C (H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b), FAVORITE® is well suited to UK nursery and landscaping programmes in colder or more exposed regions, supporting northern and Scottish production planning with dependable winter survival and wind tolerance. Using pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cuttings as the propagation base allows you to build beds and container crops that overwinter reliably and resume production with minimal replacement, aligning with a standard finished product concept built on reliable garden performance for regional nursery networks.
Medium-maintenance ranges for mainstream retail programmes	The variety’s moderate disease resistance and medium maintenance needs fit mainstream management regimes, avoiding the high-input profile of more sensitive cultivars while still requiring occasional plant protection. NEONATAL own-root production provides predictable stands and long-term renewal potential, making it suitable for ongoing standard container programmes where planning volume and quality consistency is key. This supports a clear value proposition of reliable garden performance for volume-led multiples/chain retailers.

Finished-product ideas

Bedding Floribunda 2–3 L Line – compact, upright plants finished from NEONATAL rooted cuttings into standard 2–3 L containers for mass bedding and edging, positioned as reliable garden performance floribundas – retail/reseller bedding programmes.
Show-Garden Salmon Collection – curated selection of salmon-pink floribundas built around FAVORITE®, grown on from own-root beds for uniform colour blocks in thematic and exhibition plantings – public-realm and show-garden contractors.
Low-Hedge Landscape Module – nursery-raised blocks from NEONATAL propagation, supplied as compact, dense plants for low hedges and edging in standard container formats with predictable maintenance levels – landscape wholesalers and integrators.
Patio Rose Patio Mix – 2–3 L and selected 40–50 L containers featuring compact, remontant plants with warm salmon-pink clusters, offering a reliable garden performance option for smaller spaces – garden centres and specialist retailers.
Pollinator-Friendly Rose Strip – double, stamen-revealing floribundas from own-root production used in collection beds that balance ornamental display with moderate pollinator value – thematic rose gardens and institutional projects.

Technical cultivar profile

Parameter	Data
Name and registration	Floribunda bedding rose with registered cultivar name LEN3; LENperni, traded as Favorite® Bedding rose LEN3; LENperni, also known under the approved exhibition name Favori.
Origin and breeding	Bred by Louis Lens at NV Louis Lens, Oudenburg, Belgium, from unnamed seedling parents; introduced and registered in 1980, with Lens Roses as the initial distributor for the commercial market.
Awards and recognition	Recognised at the Kortrijk (Courtrai) International Rose Competition with a Silver Medal in 1982, supporting its selection as a reliable bedding floribunda option in professional portfolios.
Growth and structural characteristics	Compact, upright plants 40–60 cm high and 35–50 cm wide, with dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage and moderate prickliness; self-cleaning performance is not documented and should be assessed under local regimes.
Flower morphology	Remontant, medium-sized, cup-shaped, double flowers with 26–39 petals, presented in clustered inflorescences that provide sustained colour and a classic exhibition floribunda appearance suitable for bedding use.
Colour data and phenology	Warm salmon-pink flowers, ARS code OP, RHS 36C outer and 36D inner; buds open deep salmon-pink, then lighten to creamy, pastel salmon with a brighter centre and moderate colour retention as blooms age.
Fragrance and aroma	Mild, soft, harmonious fragrance suited to bedding and edging contexts where colour and structural effect are prioritised, yet a gentle scented character is still appreciated in closer-view plantings.
Hip characteristics	Occasionally forms small, spherical orange-red hips, about 6–10 mm in diameter, which add modest seasonal interest without significantly detracting from bedding and floribunda display purposes.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Hardy to approximately -21 to -18 °C (H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b) with moderate resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, matching medium maintenance regimes with occasional plant protection.
Horticultural recommendations	Recommended for flower beds, edging, low hedges, containers and some cut use; bush-trained, compact plants suit standard container production, with medium maintenance needs and occasional plant protection advised.

FAVORITE® offers compact, remontant floribunda bedding performance on predictable, long-lived own-root pharmaROSA® NEONATAL stock, supporting homogeneous, reliable stands for standard containers; please contact us to coordinate capacity and scheduling.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: FAVORITE® – salmon-pink bedding floribunda rose - Lens

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:04.06.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: standard

Item Number: [551] 20-118 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The word "Favorite" refers to a favourite.

Cultivar Synonym: Favori

Registered Cultivar Name: LEN3; LENperni

Original Trade Name: Favorite®

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: Favorite® Bedding rose LEN3; LENperni

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: Favori

Rose Group: Floribunda

Commercial Type: bedding floribunda rose

Commercial Group: Bed rose

Exhibition Category: exhibition floribunda (cluster‑flowered)

Collection: Bedding rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: Lens Roses (Belgium)

Introduction Year: 1980

Registration Year: 1980 (ICRA registration: LEN3)

Breeder: Louis Lens

Breeding Company / Institution: NV Louis Lens (Oudenburg; Belgium)

Breeding Year: Belgium, 1980

Parentage: Unnamed Seedling × Unnamed Seedling

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: -

Competition and Show Awards: Kortrijk (Courtrai) International Rose Competition – Silver Medal (1982)

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 1.3-2ft (40-60 cm)

Spread: 1.1-1.6ft (35-50 cm)

Growth Habit: compact, upright

Foliage: The variety has dense foliage, with leaves that have a slightly glossy surface and a mid-green shade.

Prickliness: moderately thorny

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

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

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 26-39

Flower Fullness: double-flowered

Flower Shape: cup-shaped

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

Inflorescence Type: clustered

Colour Code: ARS code: OP RHS code: 36C (outer), 36D (inner)

Repeat Flowering: Remontant, with a generous second flush of blooms.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: salmon-pink

Flower Colour Description: Warm-toned, uniform salmon-pink shade.

Closed Bud: Vivid deep salmon-pink surface with a subtle play of light.

Newly Opened Flower: Intensely salmon pink in the centre, gradually lightening towards the petal edges.

Full Bloom: Pastel soft salmon pink, with a slightly brighter tone in the centre.

Before Fading: Creamy, fading salmon pink with a subtle peach note.

Colour Fading Description: During opening, the bright, deep salmon pink gradually lightens to a pastel, creamy pale salmon pink, with the centre remaining slightly more vivid.

Colour Retention Level: moderate

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: mild, delicately scented rose

Fragrance Character: soft, harmonious character

Pollinator Attraction: Flowers display their stamens when fully open; based on descriptions, and given the bloom form (single/semi‑double/double) and the accessibility of the stamens, they are moderately attractive to pollinators.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: The flowers expose the stamens when they open, so it is considered partially pollinator-friendly.

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 6-10 mm

Hip Shape: spherical

Hip Colour: orange-red

Hip Comment: Occasionally produced, 6–10 mm in diameter, spherical, orange-red 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: No data are available on heat–drought tolerance.

Heat and Drought Tolerance Level: moderate

Disease Resistance: moderate

powdery mildew – moderate
black spot – moderate
rust – moderate

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.

Primary Uses: flower bed, edging, low hedge, container, cut flower

Comments

Positioning: Standard finished product

Target customer/channel: Retail / reseller

Main value proposition: Reliable garden performance

FAVORITE® – salmon-pink bedding floribunda rose - Lens

Warm-toned, uniform salmon-pink shade. - bedding floribunda rose - mild, delicately scented rose - soft, harmonious character

Online rose order - salmon-pink - mild, delicately scented rose - Favorite® - bedding floribunda rose - (1.3-2ft (40-60 cm))

Inflorescence: clustered Height: 1.3-2ft (40-60 cm) Flower shape: cup-shaped Winter hardiness: - salmon-pink - Lens Roses (Belgium) bedding floribunda rose - Flower size: M (1,5-2,75 in) Flower size: M (1,5-2,75 in) - Height: 1.3-2ft (40-60 cm) Height: 1.3-2ft (40-60 cm) - Flower fullness: double-flowered Favorite® - Roses in the garden | pharmaROSA® Neonatal - standard Louis Lens

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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)