Delicate, cool lavender‑lilac shade with a pinkish‑purple tone. - flowerbed floribunda rose - mild, pleasantly noticeable-scented rose - delicate rose character
– Cool lavender‑lilac blooms with pink tones
– Very double, cupped flowers in clustered sprays
– Reliable remontant habit with plentiful rebloom
– Bushy, compact growth for beds and borders
– Almost thornless canes for easy cutting Gné speisialta: Hips oráiste‑dearga beaga maisiúla sa fhómhar.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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AOI – pink-lilac shaded bedding floribunda rose - Kunieda
If You are looking for a rose that feels both romantic and quietly modern, AOI is a floribunda that slips beautifully into Irish gardens without demanding too much space or fuss. Its compact, bushy habit and almost thornless stems make it easy to live with beside paths and in small front beds, while the cool lavender-lilac blooms bring a soft, elegant note from early summer onwards. Bred for cutting as well as garden use, its very double, cupped flowers last well in the vase, so You can enjoy their mild, pleasantly noticeable scent indoors too. In typical Irish conditions – with changeable weather and often humid summers – AOI does appreciate regular plant protection and a bit of attentive care, but in return it rewards You with reliable repeat flowering and a neat, tidy outline. As an own-root plant in the pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre pot, AOI arrives well started; once planted it focuses on roots in year one, building shoots and shape in year two, and by year three it expresses its full ornamental potential as a stable, long-lived garden shrub that copes well with seasonal stress. Its ability to handle summer heat as long as watering is provided, yet also overwinter down to about -20 °C, makes it a reassuringly durable choice for both urban and rural gardens, and its medium-sized, well-filled blooms repeat in generous flushes that keep small borders looking cared-for even when You are busy.
Aoi floribunda rose with a mild, pleasantly noticeable rose scent.
Aoi shows a very double, cup-shaped bloom form.
Aoi in bloom, showing very double flower fullness and a lightly shaded centre.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Small front garden flowerbed
Compact 70–90 cm height and 35–55 cm spread make AOI ideal for tight front gardens where You want a soft, romantic look without the plant overwhelming the space, suiting time-poor homeowners and beginners
Low, neat edging along a path
The bushy habit and regular flowering create a tidy, low edging that frames paths and driveways; almost thornless stems are kinder where children and pets brush past, reassuring for families and beginners
Feature rose in a mixed cottage border
The pastel lavender-lilac blooms blend easily with cottage-style perennials, providing a gentle focal point through the season and fitting perfectly with relaxed, romantic planting loved by cottage-garden fans and beginners
Cut-flower spot near the back door
AOI’s very double, medium blooms on clustered stems were bred with cutting in mind, so a few plants near the house give a steady supply of scented stems for the vase, ideal for busy home florists and beginners
Part-shade side border
This variety tolerates partial shade, so it will still flower in those side beds that only get sun for part of the day, helping You use awkward spaces effectively, especially useful for urban plots and beginners
Compact rose group of 3–5 plants
Planted in a small group, AOI knits into a continuous, low flowering mound, giving strong visual impact from modest numbers of plants and simplifying design decisions for small-garden owners and beginners
Container on patio or balcony (40–50 litre)
Its moderate size and bushy form suit a large 40–50 litre container with good drainage, bringing colour to patios and coastal balconies where wind and moist air are common, particularly helpful for space-limited gardeners and beginners
Long-term planting in a family garden bed
As an own-root rose, AOI forms its natural bush shape in situ and can regenerate from its own base over time, supporting a long-lived, dependable planting that suits settled family homes and beginners
Decorating ideas
Cottage Charm Border – Combine AOI with lavender, catmint and soft pink scabious for a hazy, romantic edge to a lawn – ideal for cottage-style front gardens and relaxed-family beginners
Urban Front Step Accent – Plant a single AOI in a 40–50 litre pot with slate mulch and a low boxwood ball for structure – perfect for busy urban homeowners seeking tidy impact with simple care
Pastel Cutting Corner – Group 3 AOI with white cosmos and airy grasses near the back door to create an easy-access cutting patch – great for hobby florists and creative home decorators
Side-Bed Softener – In a part-shade side border, pair AOI with hostas and ferns so the cool blooms glow against lush foliage – suited to small, narrow Irish plots and low-maintenance seekers
Family-Friendly Path Edge – Line a frequently used path with AOI and low-growing thyme to soften hard edges while keeping stems mostly snag-free – reassuring for households with children and pets
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
AOI – flowerbed floribunda rose, bed rose group. Trade name AOI Flowerbed rose Kunieda. The name honours both the Japanese hollyhock and the breeder’s granddaughter.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Keiji Kunieda, Rose Farm Keiji, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. Introduced and registered in 2007. Parentage unknown; selected for refined colour and floribunda performance.
Growth and structure
Compact, bushy shrub 70–90 cm high and 35–55 cm wide. Foliage is mid-green, slightly glossy and rather sparse. Almost thornless stems make handling and maintenance noticeably easier.
Flower morphology
Medium-sized, very double, cupped blooms with over 40 petals, mostly carried in clusters. Remontant habit with a plentiful second flush, ensuring good continuity of garden colour.
Colour and phenology
Delicate cool lavender-lilac with a pinkish-purple tone; buds dull lilac-pink, opening to pastel blooms that may lighten slightly in strong sun, retaining deeper tones in cooler conditions.
Fragrance and aroma
Mild yet pleasantly noticeable rose fragrance of classic character. Best appreciated at close range or in cut stems indoors, adding a gentle scented accent without overpowering nearby seating.
Rose hip characteristics
Occasional spherical hips, 8–12 mm diameter, orange-red when ripe. Decorative in a modest way and usually removed with deadheading where continuous flowering is preferred.
Resistance and hardiness
Winter hardy to about -21 to -18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3). Heat tolerant with watering, but moderately to highly susceptible to fungal diseases, so benefits from regular protection.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in well-drained, fertile soil with regular feeding and watering. Requires consistent plant-protection in humid, disease-prone seasons. Recommended spacings: 25–50 cm depending on use and density.
AOI offers compact, romantic colour, gentle fragrance and almost thornless stems, while its own-root form supports long-lived, regenerating growth; consider it if You want a refined yet manageable floribunda for your garden.
Cultivar Name Meaning:
The word "Aoi" is the Japanese name for hollyhock and also the forename of the breeder’s granddaughter, after whom the cultivar was named.
Pollinator Attraction:
Very double (40+ petals) flowers attract pollinators only to a limited extent because the fully double flower form conceals the stamens and reduces access to pollen and nectar.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its heavily double flowers enclose the stamens, making it primarily an ornamental variety.
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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