GAUDY™ Pixie® – BOZgaudpix pharmaROSA® NEONATAL
Groundcover production with GAUDY™ Pixie® offers growers a compact, spreading own-root base that is well suited to project-led ranges and mass-planting schemes where fast canopy formation and visual uniformity are key. The densely foliated, dark green top growth takes on a strong coverage role in edging and bed applications, while the medium-sized, very double flowers present an eye-catching pink-white marbled effect valued in thematic rose gardens and curated collections. Developed for 1.5–2 L container routes and uniform, bush-trained release forms, this tray-rooted, 3–6‑month material supports predictable scheduling into balcony, terrace and flower-bed segments, including coastal and exposed sites where winter and wind tolerance are important. Own-root propagation underpins stable, renewable stands for nursery beds and wholesale stock, with Year‑1 root establishment, Year‑2 structural build-up and Year‑3 full ornamental value supporting long-term project maintenance commitments, while the premium bronze quality rating signals a reliable, professional-grade input for wholesale partners.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- Project groundcover module 2 L – 1.5–2 L bush-trained units focusing on fast coverage and uniform spreading habit for mass planting, built from NEONATAL trays and targeted to public-realm and landscape contractor supply.
- Edging rose line 2 L – compact, dense, own-root plants in 2 L pots with clear edging form, exploiting the spreading, low habit and glossy foliage for formal bed edges through project-serving wholesalers.
- Balcony & terrace accent pot – 1.5 L container product emphasising the pink-white marbled flowers and remontant display on compact plants, aligned with balcony and terrace schemes via urban project channels.
- Thematic collection block – grouped batches for rose collections and show gardens, using own-root stability and distinctive colour pattern to support curated, labelled planting schemes for institutional and display gardens.
- Propagation-bed mother stock – NEONATAL-derived own-root stands managed in nursery beds, using the spreading, foliage-dense structure and renewable root system as a base for ongoing cutting production to integrated nursery networks.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Groundcover rose registered as BOZgaudpix, marketed as GAUDY™ Pixie® BOZgaudpix; part of the Pixie® collection, classified in the ground cover commercial group for edging and container-focused use. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Biljana Božanić Tanjga, with breeding work at Pheno Geno Roses in Serbia and the Netherlands; introduced in 2020 by Pheno Geno Roses for professional production channels and project-led applications. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Spreading, low bush habit reaching about 40–75 cm high and 45–80 cm wide; dense, dark green glossy foliage with moderate prickliness, providing a compact, continuous canopy suitable for groundcover schemes. |
| Flower morphology |
Medium-sized, very double, cup-shaped blooms with 40+ petals borne in clusters; remontant habit with a plentiful second flush ensures repeated decorative value over the season under professional management. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Pink-white bicolour with irregular white striping on a pale pink ground; marbling remains visible as tones fade to pastel and creamy white, giving a stable decorative effect from bud through full bloom in landscape use. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Delicately rose scented with very faint, barely noticeable fragrance; primarily selected for ornamental visual impact rather than scent-driven uses, and with limited pollinator value due to the densely double flower form. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip set is generally poor because of the very double flowers; occasionally small, spherical orange-red hips of about 6–11 mm form, with negligible impact on ornamental performance or production decisions. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to around -23 to -21 °C (RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3, USDA 6a); moderate susceptibility to powdery mildew and black spot, highly sensitive to rust, thus suited to regimes with regular inspections and fungicide programmes. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best for groundcover, flower beds, edging, containers, balconies and terraces; recommended for high-input systems where regular plant protection and inspections are routine, especially for project mass-planting specifications. |
GAUDY™ Pixie® BOZgaudpix offers compact spreading groundcover, distinctive marbled flowers and durable own-root stands that support predictable, renewable project stock; please contact us to align volumes, timelines and protection regimes to your programme.
