TOJO® – red bedding floribunda rose – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cutting
Floribunda performance, bushy structure and clustered flowering make TOJO® a practical, reliable bedding cultivar for tray-based own-root propagation and follow-on container production. With a compact 70–95 cm framework and dense, dark green foliage, it is easy to finish into uniform, premium 2–3 L lines or larger 40–50 litre show specimens for thematic and collection plantings. The vivid crimson-red, semi-double blooms are strongly scented, reblooming well through the season for consistent retail bench impact and repeat colour in public plantings. Moderate foliar disease resistance and H7 winter hardiness to -21–-18 °C support predictable cropping, including northern and more exposed UK sites where winter and wind resilience is needed. As an own-root propagation base, TOJO® offers long-lived stands, stable identity and low replacement rates; roots establish in year one, top growth builds in year two and by year three full ornamental value is expressed with homogeneous, repeatable quality for professional wholesale supply.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- 2–3 L retail bedding floribunda – own-root NEONATAL cuttings finished as compact, bush-trained 2–3 L plants with clustered crimson-red blooms and reliable rebloom, positioned as a standard finished product line for volume bedding and border use – target audience/channel: retail garden centres and DIY resellers
- Hardy floribunda collection block – groups of uniform 2–3 L TOJO® units combined into a hardy floribunda theme, using its H7 rating and reliable garden performance to support climate-resilient assortments – target audience/channel: regional nurseries serving cooler and exposed UK locations
- Fragrance feature bench line – standard container-grown plants selected for strong, long-lasting scent and medium-sized, cupped flowers, labelled as a fragrance highlight within broader floribunda ranges – target audience/channel: branded retail fragrance or sensory promotions
- 40–50 L collection specimen – step-up production from 2–3 L to 40–50 litre tubs, exploiting the bushy structure, dense foliage and repeated flowering to deliver long-lived focal plants for thematic rose gardens – target audience/channel: public-realm and estate managers requiring durable collection pieces
- Own-root propagation mother block – field or bed stands established from NEONATAL cuttings, managed at medium maintenance levels to provide a stable, regenerating cutting source with homogeneous growth – target audience/channel: nurseries building internal stock and private-label floribunda assortments
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Current trade name TOJO®; American Rose Society exhibition name Tojo; floribunda, bed rose commercial group; collection bedding rose; exhibition floribunda bush rose; registration year 1978. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Samuel Darragh McGredy IV from cross ‘Tony Jacklin’ × ‘Satchmo®’; bred and introduced by McGredy Roses International, New Zealand, with initial commercial introduction in 1978. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Bushy, compact habit reaching 70–95 cm in height and 50–70 cm spread; dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage (RHS 137A); moderately thorny canes; bush-trained release form suitable for standard container production. |
| Flower morphology |
Semi-double, cupped blooms in clustered inflorescences; 13–25 petals per flower; medium flower size (approximately 1.5–2.75 inches); repeats well with abundant second flush, providing extended seasonal display. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Medium crimson-red petals with slight gloss; ARS code MR, RHS 46A outer, 46B inner; colour gradually fades to medium red with purplish inner tones; newly opened buds dark velvety crimson, edges lightening towards senescence. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Documented as a strongly scented, long-lasting rose; detailed character description is not provided, but fragrance strength is assessed as strong, making it suitable where scent is an important selection criterion. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip set generally sparse due to semi-double to double flower form; occasional globose hips 10–14 mm diameter; spherical, red hips around RHS 44A, with limited significance for ornamental or harvest purposes. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Moderate overall disease resistance; resistant to powdery mildew and black spot, moderate against rust; winter hardy to approximately -21 to -18 °C, RHS H7; corresponds to Swedish Zone 3 and USDA Zone 6b. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Suited to standard container production, primarily in 2–3 L pots; bush-trained, compact plants with medium maintenance needs and occasional pest and disease control; no specific primary use data beyond finished standard product positioning. |
TOJO® offers bushy, uniform floribunda growth, strong fragrance and reliable hardiness on a predictable, long-lived own-root base, making it a dependable choice for planned volumes and schedules; we would be pleased to discuss timing and capacity with you.
