Jean Robie Bedding rose VISmarok – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cutting
Compact habit and bedding versatility make Jean Robie a practical choice for nursery propagation beds and standard 2–3 L rose programmes where predictable, remontant flowering supports border and low hedge concepts. The rich, strong fruity fragrance and warm amber-yellow colour positioning fit reliably performing retail shrub and park assortments, while own-root production underpins long-term collection and gene-bank style plantings with low replacement risk. With a bush-trained, container-suitable form and medium maintenance requirement, tray-rooted pharmaROSA® NEONATAL material is straightforward to schedule, store and integrate into UK nursery networks, offering confidence for public-realm projects in cooler regions where winter and wind tolerance help stabilise seasonal supply. Develop plants through roots in year one, framework shoots in year two and full ornamental value from year three for a durable, professional portfolio offer across retail and wholesale channels.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- 2–3 L fragrant bedding floribunda – Standard container shrub rose SKU using Jean Robie’s compact habit and strong fruity fragrance, finished from NEONATAL rooted cuttings in 2–3 L pots to support reliable garden performance messaging on retail benches – retail / reseller programmes
- Amber-yellow border and edging line – Uniform border and edging product grown on from bush-trained NEONATAL material, positioned as a reliable, remontant amber-yellow floribunda suitable for low hedges and path edging – landscape and public-realm suppliers
- Collection-grade park rose accession – Own-root, authenticity-verified plants supplied in 5–7.5 L or 40–50 litre containers, supporting thematic rose gardens and collections requiring documented origin and long-term stand stability – botanic gardens and collection managers
- Fragrant low hedge module – Batch-consistent, compact shrubs finished in 5–7.5 L then stepped into 40–50 litre units for pre-formed low hedge sections, combining medium maintenance demand with strong fragrance for institutional schemes – municipal and institutional buyers
- Dual-purpose garden and cut-flower unit – Semi-double, cluster-flowered plants offered in 3–5 L as a garden shrub that also yields scented stems, aligning with standard finished product expectations while allowing nurseries to service side-line cut-flower demand – nursery and integrator networks
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Floribunda bedding rose registered as VISmarok, traded as Jean Robie Bedding rose VISmarok; ARS exhibition name Jean Robie; positioned as a park and shrub rose for bedding use. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Martin Vissers, Viva International, Herselt, Belgium, from Echo × Sourire Rose × Charlotte; bred and introduced in 2014, representing a modern amber-yellow floribunda line. |
| Awards and recognition |
Participated in The Hague International Rose Trial in 2016–2017, giving some external observational data, but without documented major award recognition in the available sources. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Compact, bushy shrub with dense, matt, mid-green foliage (RHS 137A); height typically 70–90 cm with 60–80 cm spread; moderately thorny stems support bedding, border and low hedge applications. |
| Flower morphology |
Semi-double, cup-shaped flowers with 13–25 petals in clusters; medium flower size around 1.5–2.75 inches; remontant, with a notably abundant second flush providing extended seasonal display. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Warm amber-yellow base with golden tint; buds deep amber with peach; very good colour retention, only slight lightening and paler outer petals in strong sun; inner petal surfaces remain richer in tone. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Strong, distinct fragrance described as rich, sweet and fruity; semi-double form leaves stamens partially covered, giving only moderate pollinator attraction despite regular flowering through the season. |
| Hip characteristics |
Produces moderately abundant, spherical hips about 8–12 mm in diameter, orange-red (RHS N34A), adding late-season ornamental interest where spent flowers are not removed. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Moderate resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to around -21–-18 °C, RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA zone 6b; no specific data available on heat or drought tolerance. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Suited for borders, containers, edging, low hedges and cut flowers; bush-trained, compact release form, ideal for standard container production in 2–3 L pots; medium maintenance with occasional plant protection. |
Jean Robie Bedding rose VISmarok combines compact, remontant, fragrant bedding performance with hardiness and own-root longevity for predictable, homogeneous stands, making it a sound candidate for aligning on capacity and scheduling in your rose range planning.
