Occhi di Fata – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cutting
Floribunda own-root propagation of Occhi di Fata provides a compact, clustered flowering bush with single blooms that shift from white to pink under strong sunlight, supporting distinctive thematic and collection plantings. Its upright habit and dense foliage are well suited to 2–3 L standard containers as a retail-ready bed rose, while the remontant flowering pattern underpins reliable aesthetic value for nursery and wholesale lines. Within professional production systems, own-root material offers long-term regeneration, predictable batch behaviour and lower replacement rates, important where large, homogeneous ranges are built for public-realm and collection projects and where reliable performance in cooler, wind-exposed sites across Scotland and northern England is valued. Starting from tray-rooted cuttings, development typically moves from root establishment in the first year through structural shoot build-up in the second, reaching full ornamental expression by the third season, supporting planned capacity and scheduling in integrated nursery networks that need stable, diverse ranges and a clearly defined positioning for reliable retail and wholesale programmes.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- 2–3 L colour-gradient floribunda line – remontant, clustered, white-to-crimson-pink blooms in compact 2–3 L standard containers from NEONATAL own-root stock – retail / reseller bedding ranges
- Pollinator education collection pot – single, open flowers with accessible stamens and mild rosy scent in 2–3 L pots as part of a curated pollinator-friendly rose selection – public-realm and school projects
- Exhibition floribunda feature block – award-backed floribunda supplied in uniform 2–3 L containers for show-garden and collection beds requiring documented, reliable garden performance – show and trial gardens
- Networked nursery stock-builder – NEONATAL own-root cuttings established first in propagation beds, then shifted into 2–3 L retail units, securing stable internal mother stock – integrator and nursery networks
- Managed-care premium floribunda SKU – clearly positioned, high-maintenance but high-impact floribunda line from own-root propagation, with crop protocols for fungicide programmes bundled with 2–3 L finished stock – specialist rose retailers
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Floribunda bed rose marketed as Occhi di Fata (Le Farfalle collection), registered as BARfata, exhibition floribunda; authenticity verified for pharmaROSA NEONATAL production and premium silver internal rating. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Enrico Barni, Rose Barni, Pistoia, Italy; bred, introduced and registered in 2004 with parentage not provided; originally distributed by Rose Barni into European ornamental markets. |
| Awards and recognition |
Recognised at La Tacita International Trials for New Roses with gold, first prize in the Floribunda category in 2009, supporting its use in exhibition, collection and quality-focused professional assortments. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright, compact shrub reaching about 60–85 cm in height with 50–75 cm spread, moderately thorny shoots and dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage, giving tidy, easily bench-fitted container plants. |
| Flower morphology |
Medium-sized, single, cup-shaped blooms with 5–12 petals, opening to a flatter form in clusters; remontant flowering with the second flush also abundant, supporting repeated colour cycles in production beds. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Milky-white base gradually turns pink in sunlight; ARS code WB, RHS 155C outer, 70A inner; buds milky-white with pale pink, flowers deepen to strong crimson-pink before fading, with moderate colour retention reported. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Mild, discreet rosy fragrance character; pollinator-friendly rating due to open, single flowers and accessible stamens, making it suitable where gentle scent and ecological value are both considered. |
| Hip characteristics |
Produces moderately abundant, spherical, orange-red hips about 8–12 mm in diameter, giving additional seasonal interest and seed structures in beds left un-deadheaded for display or habitat purposes. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to approximately -21 to -18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b); tolerates heat with watering during prolonged drought; disease resistance rated sensitive, with particular rust susceptibility requiring regular protection. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Recommended for beds, borders, groups and containers, primarily as a standard container product in 2–3 L pots; maintenance demand high, with regular plant protection advised; self-cleaning performance not provided. |
Occhi di Fata as pharmaROSA NEONATAL own-root stock combines compact, remontant floribunda performance, distinctive colour dynamics and long-term regenerative stability, making it a sound option for professional programmes where predictable beds matter; please contact us to align on volumes and scheduling.
