Rich coral-pink shade with a slight raspberry tone. - flowerbed floribunda rose - medium strength, clearly noticeable scented rose - fresh, fruity tea aroma
– Rich coral‑pink blooms with peachy tones
– Reliable remontant flowering for long display
– Medium‑sized clusters on upright, bushy plants
– Healthy foliage with resistant disease profile
– Hardy to –26 °C, ideal for Irish winters Gné speisialta: Boladh tae torthaí, meán‑neart agus soiléir.
Low-impact landscaping – A choice suited to your garden
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,80 €
4.5(6776)
EPSILON – pink floribunda bedding rose
If You are looking for a reliable, easy-going rose for an Irish family garden, EPSILON is a great fit: a compact floribunda that copes well with moist, heavy soils where You simply improve drainage and let it settle in. Its bushy, upright habit stays naturally neat, ideal for front gardens, paths and small borders where You want order without fuss. Season-long clusters of warm coral‑pink blooms bring a romantic, cottage‑style feel, while the double flowers hold their colour attractively as they mature. The fresh, fruity‑tea scent is noticeable on still evenings, adding atmosphere near doors, patios or sitting areas. As an own‑root rose in a 2‑litre pot it is already well established, gradually forming a long‑lived, stable shrub that recovers well after pruning or winter. With its low maintenance needs and good disease resistance, EPSILON gives You confident, easy enjoyment and becomes more impressive year by year as it develops from root building to full flowering display.
Epsilon showing its warm coral-pink full bloom
Epsilon in 2-litre potted sales condition
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden focal rose near the entrance
EPSILON’s compact, upright habit and moderate height make it ideal beside a path or doorway where space is limited but You still want a clear focal point. Its own-root growth builds into a stable, long-lived structure that suits steady-minded beginners
Low-maintenance family flowerbed
Good resistance to black spot, mildew and rust means fewer sprays and less worry in busy family gardens. Plant as a small group in mixed beds for reliable colour where You have improved heavier soil so rainwater drains away well, giving reassurance to homeowners
Small rose group for cottage-style borders
The warm coral-pink clusters and bushy form sit beautifully in informal, cottage-style planting. Group 3–5 plants with herbs or perennials for a soft, romantic effect that looks considered but does not demand expert pruning from time-poor gardeners
Border edging in average-sized suburban gardens
At around 85–115 cm high and 60–80 cm wide, EPSILON creates a tidy, continuous line without overwhelming narrow borders. This makes it suitable as an edging rose along lawns or drives where You want structure that stays easy to trim for practical families
Long-term rose planting with minimal renewal
As an own-root shrub, EPSILON is not dependent on graft unions and gradually forms its permanent framework in situ. Over the years it can regenerate from its own base wood, reducing the need for replacement planting and suiting budget-conscious planners
Season-long colour bed in front of patios
This remontant floribunda flowers in clustered waves, with an abundant second flush that keeps beds lively well into late summer. Used near patios, its repeated blooming adds ongoing interest without complicated feeding schedules, pleasing relaxed owners
Patio or balcony container planting
Planted into a minimum 40–50 litre container with quality compost, EPSILON’s compact habit and reliable flowering suit urban balconies and paved patios. Regular watering and simple annual pruning are usually enough to satisfy time-pressed residents
Perfumed seating area or path-side planting
The medium-strength, fruity tea fragrance is clearly noticeable at close quarters, especially along paths or beside benches where people pass or sit. Plant a short row to create a pleasantly scented route that rewards scent-loving visitors
Decorating ideas
Cottage Ribbon Border – Plant EPSILON in a curved front border with creeping phlox and garden thyme to echo traditional rural cottage paths – ideal for lovers of soft, romantic entrances.
Neat Front-Garden Frame – Use a low row of EPSILON along the lawn edge, backed with Chinese juniper for evergreen structure – suitable for homeowners who prefer a tidy, formal look without complex upkeep.
Coral Patio Trio – Arrange three EPSILON in large containers around a seating area, underplanting with trailing thyme for scent – perfect for balcony and patio users wanting colour in limited space.
Warm Welcome Bed – Combine EPSILON with pastel perennials near the front door, letting the coral-pink blooms provide a welcoming accent – good for busy families who want impact from a small planting.
Season-Long Coral Patch – Create a small block of 3–5 plants in a visible corner, relying on their remontant flowering for continuous colour – aimed at beginners seeking reliable, low-maintenance success.
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Trade name EPSILON bedding rose pharmaROSA®, floribunda bed rose, exhibition hybrid tea type; collection bedding rose; discovered and stabilised by pharmaROSA®, introduced 1984 for garden and decorative use.
Origin and breeding
Originating in France before 1984, with exact parentage and breeder data not recorded; brought into wider cultivation and distributed from 1984 onwards by PharmaRosa® Ltd. in Hungary as a reliable garden floribunda.
Growth and structure
Bushy, upright shrub reaching about 85–115 cm high and 60–80 cm wide, with moderately dense, mid-green glossy foliage and moderate prickliness; suited to small groups, rows or individual specimens in family gardens.
Flower morphology
Medium-sized, double, cup-shaped flowers with approximately 26–39 petals, produced abundantly in clusters. Remontant habit with a good second flush ensures repeated decorative value across the main growing season.
Colour and phenology
Rich coral-pink with a slight raspberry tone, opening from coral-salmon buds and gradually fading through peach-cream to powder pink edges; overall effect is a warm, even coral-pink that softens attractively as blooms mature.
Fragrance and aroma
Medium-strength, clearly noticeable fragrance with a fresh, fruity tea character. Best appreciated when planted near paths, doors or seating, where light air movement carries the scent to passers-by during warm periods.
Rose hip characteristics
Due to the double flower form, rose hip formation is usually sparse; where present, hips are small, around 10–14 mm in diameter, with colour and shape not yet specifically documented for this cultivar.
Resistance and hardiness
Rated resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, supporting low-intervention care. Hardy to around −26 to −23 °C (RHS H7, USDA 5b, Swedish zone 4), suitable for exposed Irish and coastal gardens with adequate soil preparation.
Horticultural recommendations
Plant at 50–100 cm spacing depending on use, in open, humus-rich soil with good drainage. Ideal in groups or hedging; choose at least a 40–50 litre container for pot culture, and prune lightly each year to renew flowering shoots.
EPSILON offers reliable flowering, good disease resistance and a compact shape in an own-root form that establishes for long-term enjoyment; it is a practical, low-effort choice if You want a trustworthy rose, so You may confidently include it in your garden plans.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
EPSILON – pink floribunda bedding rose - pharmaROSA®
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator Attraction:
Double (telt) flowers attract pollinators only to a limited extent because the double flower form and reduced accessibility of the stamens restrict access to nectar and pollen.
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.
