REGAL PRINCE – pink-white bedding floribunda rose
Regal Prince is a floribunda You can plant with confidence if You want a rose that simply settles in and performs reliably in typical Irish gardens, even where soil stays heavy after rain and needs a bit of extra drainage. Its upright, medium‑tall growth makes a tidy, compact structure for front gardens and beds, while the clusters of pastel pink and cream blooms create a soft, romantic colour scheme that blends easily with cottage‑style planting. Bred in France and supplied as a 2‑litre own‑root plant, it establishes steadily, forming a long‑lived, resilient bush rather than relying on grafts. Disease resistant foliage means fewer sprays and less fuss, so You can enjoy flowering from early summer to autumn with minimal maintenance. In the first year it concentrates on roots, in the second on shoots, and by the third year it reaches its full ornamental value, giving You a stable, low‑effort feature that fits naturally into family gardens.
Use cases
| Target area |
Reason |
| Front garden focal rose |
Upright, medium height and clustered flowers give a clear focal point without overpowering smaller Irish front gardens. The pastel pink‑to‑cream colour shift looks elegant by paths and drives, suiting busy homeowners seeking an attractive welcome home front‑garden owners |
| Low‑maintenance bedding and borders |
Good disease resistance and low general care needs keep routine work simple, even if You do not have much gardening experience. Once established, it offers reliable flowering with only basic pruning and feeding, ideal for people who want colour but minimal chores beginner gardeners |
| Small groups of 3–5 roses |
Planting in small groups creates a neat, full effect as the plants grow together over a few seasons. The own‑root habit supports long lifespan, so the group matures steadily instead of needing frequent replacement, suiting those planning a lasting, cohesive bed long‑term planners |
| Mixed cottage‑style borders |
The soft pink‑white flowers blend beautifully with perennials and grasses, adding a classic cottage feel without demanding expert care. Their tidy, upright habit slots easily among lavender, catmint or ornamental grasses for a relaxed yet organised look cottage‑garden fans |
| Hedging and low partition planting |
Recommended spacings make it straightforward to use as a low rose hedge or to frame a path or lawn. The moderately dense, mid‑green foliage forms a pleasant green line, while repeat flowering keeps seasonal interest without complicated clipping or shaping practical homeowners |
| Coastal and exposed sites |
Once well rooted, the own‑root shrub shape adapts to its position and copes better with wind and cool, damp weather typical of Ireland’s milder coastal belts, especially where soils can stay heavy after prolonged rain and benefit from improving excess water movement coastal gardeners |
| Containers on patios and balconies |
In a minimum 40–50 litre container with good drainage, it forms an upright, floriferous shrub that softens paved areas. The long flowering season provides colour near seating areas, while low maintenance needs suit those who only have time for occasional care urban balcony owners |
| Family gardens with children and pets |
Its robust structure and reliable hardiness allow it to cope with everyday family life around play areas and lawns. Own‑root plants tend to regenerate well from minor damage, helping the rose stay attractive and long‑lived as part of a busy outdoor space young families |
Decorating ideas
- Romantic front path – Line the path with REGAL PRINCE and underplant with lavender and soft pink violas for a fragrant, welcoming approach – ideal for homeowners wanting gentle romance at the front door
- Cottage border mix – Combine with catmint, foxgloves and white campanulas to echo classic cottage borders while keeping maintenance simple – perfect for those who love traditional looks without intensive care
- Pastel patio corner – Plant one REGAL PRINCE in a 40–50 litre pot and pair with soft blue veronica and trailing ivy for an easy‑care patio highlight – suited to balcony and terrace gardeners
- Grasses and roses bed – Weave REGAL PRINCE through drifts of Calamagrostis x acutiflora and pale yarrow for a modern, airy effect that still feels soft – great for design‑conscious but time‑pressed gardeners
- Family lawn edging – Use a row along the lawn edge with hardy geraniums at the front to create a colourful, forgiving frame – ideal for families who want structure without constant upkeep
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Floribunda bedding rose marketed as REGAL PRINCE – pink-white bedding floribunda rose – pharmaROSA; commercial bed rose group; cultivar discovered and selected within the pharmaROSA range, authenticity verified for this product. |
| Origin and breeding |
Floribunda discovered in France, breeding year 2013; parentage and breeder details not recorded beyond pharmaROSA discovery; introduced and initially distributed by PharmaRosa Ltd. (Hungary); selected for reliable garden performance and flower quality. |
| Growth and structure |
Medium-tall, upright shrub reaching about 100–140 cm high and 65–95 cm wide; moderately prickly shoots and moderately dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage; forms a well-shaped, bushy plant suitable for beds, borders and small hedging. |
| Flower morphology |
Very full, cup-shaped blooms with over 40 petals; medium-sized flowers carried in clusters typical of floribundas; remontant habit with abundant second flowering, giving repeated flushes from early summer into autumn in suitable garden conditions. |
| Colour and phenology |
Pastel pink centre with creamy white outer petals and soft transitions; bicoloured effect at full bloom with pink inside and cream or ivory outside; colour fades gradually to a powdery cream with a faint blush rim, creating gentle tonal variation over time. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
No reliable description of scent character or strength is currently available; fragrance, if present, is not a key feature of this cultivar, so it is best chosen primarily for its colour, form, garden performance and ease of maintenance rather than perfume. |
| Rose hip characteristics |
Occasionally forms small, spherical rose hips around 8–12 mm across; hips are orange-red when ripe and generally sparse, so they add modest autumn interest without significantly affecting the plant’s ornamental value or flowering capacity in the season. |
| Resistance and hardiness |
Rated resistant to major fungal diseases including powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b); well suited to most Irish climates when planted in well-prepared, free-draining soil. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Plant at 55 cm spacing for bedding, 50 cm for hedging or 90 cm as a specimen; aim for about 3.2–3.7 plants/m² in group plantings; maintain with basic pruning, feeding and watering; use a minimum 40–50 litre container for long-term pot culture. |
REGAL PRINCE offers soft pink-white clusters, reliable disease resistance and a tidy upright habit, and as an own-root rose it settles into a long-lived, low-fuss shrub; consider it if You want a rose that simply works in your garden.
