Light marzipan-pink shade that is even paler at the base of the petals. - park rose - unscented rose - no noticeable fragrance
– Light-pink clusters create soft landscape colour
– Upright, dense shrub for hedges and borders
– Reliable repeat flowering with generous second flush
– Excellent disease resistance for low care
– Hardy to severe frost, suitable for cold climates Gné speisialta: Award-winning park shrub from Lens Roses, ideal for large plantings.
Thoughtful planning – Soil-friendly approach
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,80 €
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ALDEN BIESEN – light pink park rose - Lens
If You are looking for a reliable shrub rose that simply gets on with the job in an Irish family garden, ALDEN BIESEN is a spacious, upright park rose that copes well with our damp summers and the kind of humidity that often encourages fungal problems. Its dense, dark green foliage and softly marzipan-pink clusters create a relaxed, country-house character without demanding complicated care routines. As a repeat-flowering shrub it gives long seasons of soft colour, especially when allowed room to develop its natural outline in borders or as a low, informal hedge. Grown on its own roots in the pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre pot, it establishes gradually – roots in year one, framework in year two, full ornamental value by year three – building a long-lived, stable feature that fits effortlessly into everyday garden life.
Alden Biesen shows a uniform light-pink bloom with a whitish centre.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden focal shrub
Upright, slightly spreading growth and dense foliage give an easy, eye-catching focal point near the entrance without tricky pruning; over a few seasons it forms a dependable, long-lived structure that suits busy homeowners, especially beginners
Low, informal hedge along a drive or boundary
The broad spread and branching habit allow plants to knit into a soft, flowering hedge at 120–140 cm spacing, providing privacy and gentle colour with only light shaping; ideal if You want a neat boundary without fussy clipping, perfect for families
Mixed border backbone in small to medium gardens
Its park-shrub stature and repeat flowering make a solid backdrop for perennials, giving structure from spring to autumn while the small, light-pink clusters add movement; a good choice where You want a calming framework around cottage-style planting for homeowners
Easy-care landscape-style group planting
At 0.5–0.6 plants/m², small groups quickly read as one generous, coherent shrub, ideal for simple beds in housing estates or larger rural plots; disease resistance keeps them attractive with minimal spraying, reassuring for nonexperts
Partially shaded side garden
Suitable for partial shade, this variety copes with light levels often found between houses or beside tall boundaries, where many roses struggle; it still produces reliable clusters of bloom, giving colour in awkward spots for time-poor gardeners
Urban green strip or shared front verge
Good disease resistance and low maintenance needs make it a practical option for communal or street-side plantings where regular care is limited and fungal pressure from damp weather can be high, supporting easy stewardship by local residents
Cottage-style bed with perennials
Soft pastel flowers and dark, slightly glossy foliage blend beautifully with campanulas, obedient plant and daylilies, creating a romantic, rural look that still stays manageable; own-root growth builds a long-term framework appreciated by traditional gardeners
Large patio container or courtyard tub
In a 40–50 litre container with good drainage, its upright, branching habit and repeat blooming provide season-long interest where soil is limited, such as paved courtyards or coastal patios that face moist, salty winds and suit relaxed outdoor living for beginners
Decorating ideas
Soft cottage welcome – Plant one ALDEN BIESEN near your front door with peach-leaved bellflower and low hardy geraniums for a relaxed, storybook entrance – ideal for homeowners who like a romantic look without complex care.
Pastel hedge line – Line a drive or boundary with spaced shrubs underplanted with lavender or catmint to echo the light-pink blooms, creating a gentle, fragrant approach that stays tidy with minimal trimming – perfect for busy families.
Perennial partnership – Combine ALDEN BIESEN with obedient plant ‘Crystal Peak White’ and daylily hybrids in a mixed border, using the rose as the steady backdrop for seasonal perennials – suited to hobby gardeners who enjoy colour but want reliability.
Calm courtyard corner – Grow a single plant in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot, softened with trailing thyme and small heucheras, to make a restful seating nook on a patio – great for small-plot city dwellers seeking impact in limited space.
Country sweep bed – In a larger front lawn, create a sweeping bed of two or three ALDEN BIESEN roses with simple grasses and white perennials for an easy, park-like feel – attractive for rural cottage owners wanting long-term structure.
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Shrub, Hybrid Musk park rose; registered as LENgrati, traded as ALDEN BIESEN – light pink park rose - Lens. ARS exhibition name Alden Biesen; pharmaROSA ORIGINAL own-root container-grown plant.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Louis Lens in Belgium, 1989, from ‘Pleine de Grâce’ × ‘Pretty Pink’. Introduced by Lens Roses and Pépinières Louis Lens SA in 1996; developed as a versatile park and shrub rose for decorative use.
Awards and recognitions
Kortrijk Certificate of Merit (1995); Genoa Certificate of Merit (1997); Geneva Certificate of Merit (1998); Geneva International Rose Trials Gold Medal (1998); competed at Monza Rose Trials, class No. 87 (1997).
Growth and structure
Upright, slightly spreading shrub with dense, dark green, slightly glossy foliage and moderate prickles. Height about 120–190 cm, spread 150–250 cm; forms a broad, park-style framework over time.
Flower morphology
Small, flat, single to semi-double clusters with 5–12 petals, size S (0.5–1.5 in). Cluster-flowering, repeat-blooming with a generous second flush; weak self-cleaning means old blooms may require occasional deadheading.
Colour and phenology
Light marzipan-pink blooms, paler at the base with a whitish centre. Buds pale pink; freshly opened flowers pastel pink, then fade toward greenish white, especially in strong sun; overall light-pink impression with softer tones as blooms age.
Fragrance and aroma
No noticeable fragrance; selected more for visual effect and shrub performance than scent. Suits situations where colour, structure and ease of maintenance are more important than perfume.
Rose hip characteristics
Hip formation generally limited due to the flower form; when present, produces occasional small, ovoid, orange-red hips about 10–15 mm in diameter that add a discreet seasonal accent in late season.
Resistance and hardiness
Very good disease resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust. Hardy to about -21 to -18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3). Moderate heat and drought tolerance; flowering reduces if prolonged summer drought occurs.
Horticultural recommendations
Best with regular watering and good drainage, especially on heavier soils. Suitable for borders, hedging, solitary use, parks and urban green spaces. Recommended spacing: 140 cm mass planting, 120 cm hedge, 220 cm specimen.
ALDEN BIESEN offers reliable repeat flowering, low-maintenance shrub structure and strong disease resistance in an own-root form that matures into a long-lived garden feature, making it an easy, confident choice to plant and enjoy at your pace.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
ALDEN BIESEN – light pink park rose - Lens
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Competition and Show Awards:
Kortrijk – Certificate of Merit (1995); Genoa – Certificate of Merit (1997); Geneva – Certificate of Merit (1998); Geneva International Rose Trials – Gold Medal (1998); Monza Rose Trials – Competed in class No. 87 (1997)
Pollinator Attraction:
The flowers are strongly double and small, so the double flower form and reduced accessibility of the stamens make the variety poorly attractive to pollinators.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Single-flowered, but its pollinator friendliness is limited, as it attracts pollinators poorly.
Rose Hip Notes:
Hip formation is likely to be limited because of the double flowers; occasionally an ovoid, orange‑red hip 10–15 mm in diameter may develop.
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.
