Petals striped red and pink, with a vivid, contrasting pattern. - floribunda bedding rose - medium-strength, noticeably scented rose - fresh, peachy honey scented
– Striking striped red‑pink Calippo blooms
– Compact, bushy habit for neat flower beds
– Reliable repeat flowering through the season
– Medium fragrance with fresh peachy honey notes
– Good resistance to powdery mildew and black spot Gné speisialta: Oiriúnach do leapacha, teorainneacha agus coimeádáin, rogha ilúsáideach don ghairdín.
Bring a touch of playful, striped colour to your garden with CALIPPO, a bushy floribunda bedding rose that fits beautifully into Irish front gardens and cottage-style beds. Its medium-height, rounded habit stays naturally compact, so it sits neatly along paths, in smaller borders or near the front door without overwhelming the space. Clusters of cupped blooms open in a vivid wine-red shade with pale-pink marbling, then soften to creamy rosy tones, creating a constantly changing show from early summer onwards. The peachy-honey fragrance is pleasantly noticeable as You pass, yet not overpowering near seating areas. Bred to cope with our damp, changeable weather and the challenges of a humid climate, it offers reassuring disease resistance to black spot and powdery mildew when given reasonable care. As an own-root rose in the pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre pot, CALIPPO settles in quickly, forming a strong framework for a long garden life with less upkeep and steady flowering. Plant once, water well, and watch it progress from root-building in year one, to bushing out in year two, and then reaching full ornamental impact by year three. Its value-based, dependable performance makes it an easy choice for busy gardeners who still want a lively, well-finished look. Ideal for low-fuss mixed plantings, it also adapts well to larger containers (at least 40–50 litres), giving You a reliable splash of colour on patios, balconies or paved front spaces.
Calippo floribunda rose in full bloom, showing rich red-pink striped flowers.
Calippo in closed bud, showing a deep ruby-maroon tone.
Freshly opened Calippo bloom with burgundy-red and pale pink marbling.
Calippo shows a double, cup-shaped bloom form in clustered floribunda flowers.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden edging
CALIPPO’s naturally compact, bushy form keeps borders looking tidy without constant clipping, ideal for neat front-garden edging along drives or paths where space is limited but You still want colour and structure, especially for the busy-beginner
Small mixed flower bed
Clusters of medium-sized, double blooms provide continuous, easy colour among perennials and small shrubs, so You can create a lively, finished flower bed with only occasional pruning and feeding that suits the low-effort-gardener
Decorative patio or balcony container
Its bushy habit and remontant flowering work very well in large 40–50 litre containers, giving months of colour on patios or balconies where soil is limited and You prefer one reliable, long-term rose as a focal point for the container-enthusiast
Coastal or exposed town garden
CALIPPO copes well with changeable, breezy weather and damp air typical of Irish coastal and suburban sites, handling the frequent showers and fungal pressure of a humid Atlantic influence for the Irish-homeowner
Cottage-style planting with perennials
The marbled red-pink flowers combine beautifully with larkspur, poppies or St John’s wort, bringing that relaxed, rural cottage feel without demanding advanced care routines, perfect for the romantic-gardener
Low-maintenance family border
Medium maintenance needs and own-root robustness make this a straightforward family choice: plant in a sunny spot, mulch, water in dry spells and enjoy regular flowering, suiting the time-poor-parent
Small rose group or bedding scheme
Planted in groups of 3–5, the striped blooms create a strong visual block of colour, giving a professional-looking bed or mini-hedge in ordinary gardens without complex design work, ideal for the budget-conscious-stylist
Long-term garden framework planting
As an own-root floribunda, CALIPPO builds strength year on year, regenerating well from lower buds and supporting a long lifespan with stable form and colour, giving confidence to the future-focused-gardener
Decorating ideas
Cottage Stripe Border – Mix CALIPPO with Oriental poppies and tall delphiniums for a loose, cottage-style border full of layered colour and changing marbled blooms – ideal for lovers of traditional country gardens
Neat Front Path Line – Plant a short line along your front path for a smart, compact edging that flowers repeatedly without fussy pruning – perfect for homeowners wanting easy kerb appeal
Patio Feature Pot – Use one plant in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot as a stand-out feature beside a bench or back door, where its peachy-honey scent can be enjoyed up close – great for balcony and patio gardeners
Colour-Block Rose Bed – Arrange 3–5 plants in a small rectangular bed to form a dense, striped colour block that looks designed but is simple to maintain – suited to busy families wanting quick impact
Perennial Contrast Corner – Combine with Hypericum ‘Miracle’ and low grasses in a sunny corner so the dark foliage and golden-yellow berries set off CALIPPO’s red-pink marbling – ideal for fans of bold colour contrasts
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
CALIPPO is a floribunda bedding rose in the pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL range, marketed as Calippo Bedding rose pharmaROSA®, with no separate registered exhibition or alternative trade names noted.
Origin and breeding
Discovered and selected in Hungary by pharmaROSA® in 2008, with unknown parentage and no formal registration year recorded; introduced to the market by PharmaRosa® Ltd. as a value-based garden bedding rose.
Growth and structure
Bushy, medium-height shrub reaching around 70–95 cm in height and 60–85 cm in spread, forming a rounded, dense framework with moderately thorny stems and slightly glossy, dark green foliage suited to bedding and border use.
Flower morphology
Medium-sized, double, cupped blooms with approximately 26–39 petals, produced in clusters on floribunda-style inflorescences and repeating well through the season, with a notably abundant second flush in suitable conditions.
Colour and phenology
Burgundy-red buds open to wine-red flowers with irregular pale pink marbling and striping, which gradually soften towards chestnut-red and creamy-rosy tones; colour contrast holds better in cooler weather with moderate overall fading.
Fragrance and aroma
Noticeable, medium-strength scent with a fresh, peachy honey character that can be appreciated at close range without being overpowering, making it suitable for planting near seating areas, entrances and frequently used paths.
Rose hip characteristics
Due to the full, double flower form, hips are produced only occasionally; when present they are small, 8–12 mm, ellipsoid, orange-red (RHS 40A), and of minor ornamental importance compared with the continuous flowering.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish Zone 3), with good resistance to black spot and powdery mildew, moderate rust susceptibility, and moderate tolerance of heat and drought when adequately watered.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny positions with well-drained, fertile soil; recommended for beds, borders, low hedging and containers, spaced 40–75 cm apart depending on effect, with medium maintenance and occasional plant protection where necessary.
CALIPPO Bedding rose pharmaROSA® offers compact growth, striking marbled blooms and a fresh peachy-honey scent, while its own-root strength supports long-term, reliable performance in your garden, making it a sound choice if You would like dependable colour.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
CALIPPO – red-pink bedding floribunda rose - pharmaROSA®
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Cultivar Name Meaning:
The name 'Calippo' likely refers to the colourful, fruit‑flavoured ice‑cream brand, suggesting a refreshing, vibrant appearance.
Flower Colour:
Petals striped red and pink, with a vivid, contrasting pattern.
Closed Bud:
Deep ruby‑maroon, darkening towards the tips, with a velvety sheen.
Freshly Opened Flower:
Irregular pale‑pink marbling and narrow streaks appear on the outer petals against a vivid burgundy‑red ground.
Full Bloom:
Contrasting rich wine-red overall colour with dense pale pink streaking, tones slightly darkening towards the edges and with stronger marbling in places on the ruffled petals.
Pre-Fading Flower:
The red tone softens and shifts towards a brown-chestnut, while the light streaks fade from pale pink to creamy-rosy.
Colour Fading Description:
As the flower opens, the wine-red base colour mutes, in places tending towards brown-chestnut, and the pale pink striping fades to creamy-pink; in cool conditions it retains the contrast for longer.
Pollinator Attraction:
Double (26–39 petals) flowers have limited attractiveness to pollinators, as the double flower form and reduced accessibility of the stamens restrict pollinator access to nectar and pollen.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
The descriptions do not specifically state that they are pollinator-friendly.
Rose Hip Notes:
Because of its double-flowered habit, rose hips are generally scarce and only occasionally produced; when present they are 8–12 mm in diameter, ellipsoid and orange‑red (RHS 40A).
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.
