Sakuragasumi Bedding rose Sakura-Gasumi – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL
As an own-root floribunda bedding rose in the pharmaROSA® NEONATAL range, Sakura-Gasumi offers professional growers a compact, bushy habit that suits standard 2–3 L container production and efficient bench spacing. Its remontant, cluster-flowered flowering gives reliable repeat colour in retail and landscape channels, supporting consistent sell-through as a standard finished product. Medium maintenance needs and medium disease resistance fit UK nursery realities where routine monitoring and occasional treatments are expected rather than intensive interventions. With H7 hardiness and tested performance down to -21 °C, it aligns well with Scottish and northern English schemes where winter and wind tolerance support predictable returns in public and private projects. Own-root longevity and regenerating growth make it suitable for cultivar collections and thematic rose gardens that require stable, long-term stands with low replacement pressure. In production terms, pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cuttings integrate smoothly into nursery networks and integrator systems, where tray-based logistics and scalable volumes are key, moving from Year 1 roots through Year 2 structural build to full ornamental value by Year 3. The light pink, candy-toned colour range and cup-shaped double blooms support a clear, reliable “reliable garden performance” positioning for retail/reseller partners, while the modest, sweet fragrance underlines its role as a visual, mass-effect bedding and edging cultivar.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- 2–3 L Retail Floribunda Line – Standard container-grown, bush-trained plants in 2–3 L, highlighting remontant clusters and reliable garden performance for bench-ready, high-turnover stock – retail garden centres.
- Landscape Bedding Contract Block – Bulk-produced, own-root blocks for flowerbeds and edging, using compact habit and predictable repeat colour to support specification in multi-site public schemes – municipal and institutional buyers.
- Thematic “Sakura” Collection Pot – Curated 3 L line emphasising Japanese breeding origin and light pink, candy-toned colour for thematic or collection ranges – speciality and collection-focused nurseries.
- Patio Feature Tub 40–50 L – Stepped-up multi-plant containers in 40–50 L for patios, leveraging bushy structure and remontant clusters for extended display with moderate maintenance – premium patio and terrace assortments.
- Propagation Bed Mother-Plant Stand – Densely planted own-root beds built from NEONATAL trays, using regenerative growth and stable habit to secure medium-term cutting supply – propagation-focused production nurseries.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Floribunda bed rose in the Bedding rose collection; registered as Sakura-Gasumi, marketed as Sakuragasumi Bedding rose Sakura-Gasumi; ARS exhibition name Sakura-Gasumi, authenticity verified 23.03.2025. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Seizo Suzuki at Keisei Rose Nursery, Japan, from 'Fabergé' × polyantha-origin seedling; breeding and registration dated 1988, with commercial introduction by Keisei Rose Nurseries Inc. in 1990. |
| Awards and recognition |
not provided |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Bushy, compact shrub rose with dense, glossy dark-green foliage and moderate prickliness; typically 80–160 cm high and 90–180 cm spread, forming full, bedding-suitable mounds under nursery conditions. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, double, cup-shaped blooms with 26–39 petals borne in clusters; floribunda-type, remontant flowering provides a plentiful second flush suitable for extended-season displays in containers and bedding schemes. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Light pink overall with ARS lp and RHS 65C/65D tones; porcelain-blush buds, vivid pink edges on opening, then fading to salmon-powder and creamy-white centre with visible stamens and moderate colour retention under garden conditions. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Sweet, rose-scented character but of very faint strength, generally barely noticeable in normal garden use; primarily grown for visual effect rather than fragrance-led planting schemes or perfumery applications. |
| Hip characteristics |
Occasional bright-red, spherical hips, approximately 5–9 mm diameter, form rarely due to the double flower structure, so fruiting is limited and ornamental value is focused on flowering rather than hip display. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated H7 and hardy to approximately -21 to -18 °C (USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3); medium resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, generally performing reliably with standard IPM and regular watering in moderate heat. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Recommended for flowerbeds, edging and container culture with standard container routes and 2–3 L pots; bush-trained, compact plants with medium maintenance needs, occasionally requiring pest and disease control under production or landscape use. |
Sakuragasumi Bedding rose Sakura-Gasumi offers compact, remontant floribunda performance on long-lived own roots for predictable, low-replacement stands; please contact us to align volumes, timelines and integration into your production schedule.
