LAKE COMO® – cream-pink bedding floribunda rose – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL
Floribunda reliability, bedding versatility and compact bushy structure make Lake Como® a practical choice for pharmaROSA® NEONATAL own-root propagation, supporting standard-container production in 2–3 L formats for retail and reseller channels; its good heat tolerance suits UK sites that still experience cold winters and exposed conditions, while moderate maintenance needs remain manageable at nursery and municipal scale, giving you predictable crop planning on propagation benches and in field beds as the rooted cuttings move from year-one root establishment through year-two canopy build to year-three full ornamental value, with dense, dark-green foliage and refined cream-pink colour that align well with thematic rose gardens, collection plantings and park projects where own-root longevity, regeneration and homogeneous stands underpin sustainability and professional credibility.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- 2–3 L bedding floribunda line – Own-root Lake Como® in 2–3 L standard containers, highlighting compact bushy habit and reliable cream-pink colour for retail bedding benches – target audience/channel: retail and reseller programmes.
- Landscape-ready 40–50 L modules – Bush-trained plants grown into 40–50 L tubs, using own-root resilience and good heat tolerance to supply pre-grown units for parks and urban green spaces – target audience/channel: public‑realm and landscape contracts.
- Thematic collection series – Curated Lake Como® blocks for named rose collections, exploiting stable own-root identity and neat floribunda form in 2–3 L and 40–50 L show pieces – target audience/channel: show gardens, thematic rose gardens and specialist nurseries.
- Private-label patio floribunda – Compact, dense-foliage plants positioned as reliable garden performers in branded 2–3 L pots, drawing on moderate maintenance needs and remontant flowering – target audience/channel: integrators supplying multiple retail chains.
- Municipal bedding specification pack – Standard-finished Lake Como® units specified for park and streetscape beds, combining good heat tolerance, H7 hardiness and own-root regeneration to stabilise plantings – target audience/channel: municipal and institutional buyers.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Lake Como® bedding floribunda rose, collection Bedding rose, bed rose group; registered cultivar name BAR 7752, breeder’s commercial designation Lake Como® Bedding rose BAR 7752. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Enrico Barni, Rose Barni (Pistoia, Italy); parentage unknown; bred and first introduced in Italy in 2016, with initial distribution handled directly by Rose Barni. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Bushy, compact shrub reaching 70–95 cm height and 50–75 cm spread, moderately thorny; dense, glossy, dark-green foliage supports a full bedding presence and good canopy coverage in containers or beds. |
| Flower morphology |
Medium-sized, double flowers with 26–39 petals, borne in cluster-flowered inflorescences; cup to chalice form, remontant with notably abundant second flush for extended ornamental presence. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Cream-ivory ground with soft pastel pink edging; RHS 155D outer, 62C inner; colour lightens slightly as blooms open, pink intensifies then fades to a pale, dewy tone before petals fall. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Mild, rosy-character scent providing a subtle fragrance component without dominating mixed plantings; primarily valued as an ornamental floribunda rather than a fragrance-led garden rose. |
| Hip characteristics |
Occasionally forms small, bright red, spherical hips around 8–12 mm diameter, adding discrete seasonal interest without significantly affecting primary flowering performance in most settings. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b); disease resistance described as moderate to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, with good heat tolerance but irrigation needed in prolonged drought. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Suited to flower beds, parks, urban green spaces and containers; bush-trained compact form fits standard container production in 2–3 L pots; maintenance rated moderate, with periodic pest and disease control advisable. |
Lake Como® offers compact bushy structure, good heat tolerance and dependable own-root longevity for uniform, durable crops, making it a practical candidate for planned bedding floribunda programmes where you may wish to align capacity and scheduling in detail.