Uniform, pure mid-pink shade with a slight salmon-pink tone. The petals have a silky sheen. - floribunda bedding rose - mild, restrained-scented rose - delicate, light character
– Abundant, long-lasting clusters of pink blooms
– Very double, elegant cup-shaped flowers
– Compact, bushy habit ideal for bedding
– Good heat and moderate drought tolerance
– Multiple international gold medal awards Gné speisialta: Oiriúnach do leabaí, heisiúintí agus coimeádáin tiubha bláthanna.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,80 €
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MACrexy – Sexy Rexy pink floribunda bedding rose
This classic floribunda was bred for reliable flowering and compact shape, giving You a neat, bushy rose that fits beautifully into average Irish family gardens. The mid-pink, cupped blooms are carried in generous clusters, repeating from summer into autumn so Your beds and fronts stay constantly colourful without complicated work. Its medium stature suits smaller borders and low hedges, while its balanced growth makes it easy to manage even if You are not an expert gardener. As an own-root plant it settles in steadily, building long-lived, resilient structure that copes well with a wet climate where good drainage matters on heavier soils. In a 2-litre pot it arrives well-rooted and ready to plant; typically roots first in year one, then builds shoots and branching in year two, before reaching its full ornamental impact and flowering potential by around year three for a stable, long-term display.
Macrexy bud in a soft mid-pink shade
Macrexy showing its late flowering phase.
Dense, dark green foliage on Macrexy.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden bedding by the path
MACrexy forms a bushy, medium-height floribunda with dense foliage and abundant mid-pink flower clusters, giving an orderly, colourful strip that frames paths or drives with minimal shaping, ideal for the busy homeowner
Small groups in mixed borders
The compact, rounded growth and repeat flowering allow You to plant 3–5 together so they read as one pink “cushion” among perennials and shrubs, creating a calm, unified block of colour that stays manageable for the casual gardener
Low flowering hedge along boundaries
Recommended spacing of about 50 cm lets MACrexy knit into a low, flowering hedge; uniform height and dense foliage create privacy and a tidy outline without heavy pruning, suiting front boundaries for time-poor families
Ornamental bed in heavy or clay-based soils
Own-root plants gradually adapt and stabilise in their final position, forming a durable bush that copes better over the years with Irish wet spells where good drainage is essential on heavier ground, reassuring less-confident gardeners
Container use on patio or balcony
MACrexy’s moderate height and bushy habit work well in a 40–50 litre container, giving a dense ball of pink bloom on patios or balconies; regular watering and feeding keep it floriferous without complex routines, suiting busy urbanites
Feature plant near entrances and seating areas
The rosette-shaped, pastel-pink flowers and mild fragrance make it attractive close to the house; its floribunda clusters give a generous look from a single plant, offering reliable seasonal welcome for guests and enjoyment for relaxed beginners
Cut flowers from a family garden
Medium-sized, very double blooms on clustered stems lend themselves to picking for small indoor arrangements; regular cutting encourages new flowering flushes, turning a simple bed into a useful, decorative source for practical gardeners
Coordinated pink schemes in cottage-style plantings
The steady, remontant flushes and soft pink tones blend easily with other cottage plants, giving a long, cohesive season of colour without replanting; once established, the own-root framework supports years of display for romantic-style gardeners
Decorating ideas
Neat front strip – line MACrexy along a short front path with lavender for scent and contrast, ideal for homeowners who want a tidy, welcoming entrance without complex maintenance
Pastel cottage bed – mix with Anemone ‘Fantasy Belle’ and airy grasses for a soft, romantic palette, perfect for cottage-garden fans who enjoy gentle colour all summer
Pink patio focus – plant one MACrexy in a 40–50 litre pot with trailing lobelia at the rim, suited to balcony and terrace users seeking easy, long-lasting colour
Family hedge line – create a low hedge along a lawn edge, interspersing plants with dwarf Berberis for foliage contrast, good for families wanting structure and flowers together
Mixed border rhythm – repeat small groups between hydrangeas and rosemary to carry pink through the season, ideal for gardeners aiming for a coordinated, low-fuss planting
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bedding rose; registered as MACrexy, marketed as Sexy Rexy and MACrexy Bedding rose MACrexy; bush rose exhibition category, floribunda rose group, premium gold cultivar rating.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Samuel Darragh McGredy IV, McGredy Roses International, Auckland, New Zealand; cross of Seaspray × Dreaming; bred 1978, introduced and registered 1984, ensuring well-proven garden performance.
Awards and recognitions
Highly decorated floribunda with New Zealand Gold Medal 1984, James Mason Gold Medal 1988, Glasgow Gold Medal 1989 and Portland Gold Medal 1990, reflecting longstanding international appreciation.
Growth and structure
Bushy, medium-sized shrub 70–95 cm high and wide, with dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickles; fills beds evenly, ideal for low hedges, edging and block planting schemes.
Flower morphology
Very double, cupped blooms with over 40 petals, produced in clusters; medium flower size around 1.5–2.75 inches; strongly remontant with particularly abundant second flush on well-cared-for plants.
Colour and phenology
Uniform mid-pink with slight salmon tone and silky sheen; buds darker tipped, opening to rosettes that gradually fade to pale pastel pink with almost white petal edges towards the end of each bloom.
Fragrance and aroma
Delicate, light fragrance of mild intensity; scent is present but restrained, making it suitable near doors and windows where a subtle rose perfume is preferred over strong, dominant scents.
Rose hip characteristics
Hip set is generally sparse due to very double flowers; when present, produces small, spherical, bright red hips 8–12 mm in diameter, adding occasional seasonal interest in late season.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (USDA 6b, H7, Swedish zone 3); medium resistance to black spot, mildew and rust, with good heat tolerance and moderate drought tolerance when adequately irrigated.
Horticultural recommendations
Suitable for beds, edging, low hedges, containers and cutting; plant 55 cm apart in groups or 50 cm in hedges; can grow in partial shade; prefers regular feeding, watering and routine preventive care.
MACrexy offers compact, bushy growth, repeat clusters of pink bloom and a long-lived own-root framework that matures steadily, making it an easy, reliable choice for Your garden if You would like a straightforward rose to enjoy.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
MACREXY – pink bedding floribunda rose - McGredy
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Flower Colour:
Uniform, pure mid-pink shade with a slight salmon-pink tone. The petals have a silky sheen.
Closed Bud:
Outer petals with darker pink tips, a smooth surface and a slight coral hue.
Freshly Opened Flower:
Vivid medium-pink outer petals, slightly paler inside, with a soft salmon-pink centre.
Full Bloom:
Uniform mid-pink rosette; the petal edges are lighter in places, and the centre deepens to a slightly darker shade.
Pre-Fading Flower:
Fades to a pale pastel pink, with almost whitish shading at the petal edges.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening the uniform mid-pink (slightly salmon) shade gradually fades to a pale pastel pink, with the petal edges becoming almost white before the bloom ends.
Pollinator Attraction:
Its fully double flowers, which conceal the stamens and limit their accessibility, make it of low attractiveness to pollinators.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its very double flowers conceal the stamens, it is mainly an ornamental variety.
Rose Hip Notes:
Hip formation is expected to be limited due to the double flowers; occasionally produces spherical, bright red (RHS 43A) hips 8–12 mm in diameter.
Our product is a rose grown with unique pharmaROSA® cultivation technology!
2 litre, own-root, potted rose.
With shoots appropriate to the season.
With roots thoroughly interwoven through the growing medium.
Quality in line with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
In unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-type rose plant with an individual identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Stock: several varieties and several stages of development in a short stock section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: presentation of the strong root system interwoven through the growing medium with the pot removed.Balance: mature plant where the development of the root system and the shoots is in harmony.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”, but makes the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root production tangible: how the plant is built, what the root system is like and how the shoots renew themselves. The footage was therefore taken at different times, showing plants at different stages of development, so mixed leaf coverage or differing growth stages may appear in the videos. This is not a “sample” of the batch delivered, but an illustration of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical of the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown at the top of the product page.
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Company details
PharmaRosa Ltd. Company registration number: 01-09-717479 VAT number: 13075314-2-43 Plant health registration no.: HU130721 Bank account (IBAN): HU85117631891388688400000000 BIC (SWIFT): OTPVHUHB Bank name: OTP Bank Nyrt.
