Intense, deep fuchsia-pink shade that fades hardly at all even in strong sunlight. The colour has a slightly purplish tone, full and vivid. - park rose - unscented rose - no noticeable fragrance
- Dense, glossy foliage on upright, arching stems
- Very full, pompon clusters of fuchsia-pink blooms
- Excellent colour retention in sun and rain
- Reliable repeat flowering for a long season
- Strong disease resistance for low-maintenance planting Special feature: Award-winning park rose with proven trial performance in leading European rose gardens.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,40 €
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DINKY® – fuchsia-pink park rose - Boudolf
If You would like a rose that simply gets on with the job, DINKY® gives a cloud of small, very full pompon blooms in a rich fuchsia shade that hardly fades even in heavy rain, keeping beds looking consistently fresh and colourful for months on end. This hybrid musk shrub forms a dense, upright, arching bush with glossy mid-green foliage, ideal for giving structure and a soft, cottage-style look to the average Irish family garden. Its good disease resistance means less spraying and simpler routines, especially where summers are humid and the soil needs attention for better drainage. As an own-root plant in the pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre pot, it arrives already well rooted, settling in reliably so You can enjoy a long-lived, regenerating plant that copes well with pruning over the years. DINKY® is equally at home in a flower bed, as a low informal hedge or in a large container, giving You flexible design options around the house. With its moderate, manageable size, slightly thorny stems and compact branching, it is easy to keep neat beside paths and in front gardens without constant cutting back. Remontant flowering brings generous flushes from early summer into autumn, so within three seasons – roots in year one, stronger shoots in year two, full ornamental value in year three – this charming rose becomes a dependable feature that works for busy gardeners who still want abundant, romantic flowers.
Close-up of Dinky® flowers, showing the unscented, very full fuchsia-pink blooms.
Closed bud of Dinky® in deep fuchsia pink.
Close-up of the slightly thorny stems of Dinky®.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden focal shrub
DINKY® forms a dense, upright, arching bush that naturally holds its shape, giving reliable structure and showy colour at the front of the house with only straightforward yearly pruning and feeding, ideal for the time-poor beginner
Small rose group in a flower bed
Planted in groups of 3–5, its abundant, small pompon flowers create a seamless carpet of deep fuchsia-pink that repeats through the season, filling a modest bed with colour without needing intricate design skills, perfect for the busy homeowner
Low informal hedge or border edging
With 100–150 cm height, good branching and glossy foliage, DINKY® lines paths or driveways as a soft, flowery hedge that stays manageable with one main prune a year, giving clear garden structure for the practical gardener
Mixed cottage-style border
The rose’s rich, stable colour and romantic pompon form blend easily with perennials and shrubs, so You can pair it with lavender, rosemary or hydrangea for a relaxed cottage feel that still looks tidy for the style-conscious owner
Large patio pot or balcony container
In a minimum 40–50 litre container with good compost, its moderate size and upright habit make it easy to manage near the door or on a balcony, bringing long-lasting colour close to the house with simple watering for the urban resident
Family-friendly play garden
The slightly thorny canes, moderate height and dense foliage help define play areas or lawn edges without becoming overbearing, offering flowers children can enjoy while parents manage care in a few simple seasonal tasks for the family gardener
Urban and roadside planting
DINKY® tolerates urban conditions and offers strong disease resistance, so it keeps its leaves and colour even where air quality and reflected heat are a challenge, suiting low-fuss streetside or driveway plantings for the city-based homeowner
Humid, rain-prone Irish sites
Its resistance to black spot and powdery mildew, combined with a preference for fresh but well-drained soil, means it copes well where heavy rain and damp summers can challenge roses, especially in spots needing improved drainage for the weather-aware gardener
Decorating ideas
COTTAGE CLUSTER – Plant three DINKY® roses in a loose triangle, underplant with Vinca minor and add a nearby hydrangea for a soft, old-country look – ideal for lovers of relaxed cottage gardens
FUCHSIA RIBBON – Use a row of DINKY® along a front path, threading low lavender between plants to create a fragrant, colourful edge – perfect for homeowners wanting neat structure with romance
URBAN SHOWSTOPPER – Grow one DINKY® in a 50-litre terracotta pot, backed by a compact rosemary and seasonal annuals, for a stand-out entrance display – suited to city dwellers with limited space
PATIO POMPON MIX – Combine DINKY® in a large container with trailing periwinkle and silver foliage plants to highlight its deep pink blooms – great for balcony or patio gardeners seeking easy impact
PARK-STYLE CORNER – Create a mini park feel by pairing a small group of DINKY® with Clematis ‘Rooguchi’ trained on a discreet obelisk – appealing to enthusiasts who enjoy a refined, landscaped effect
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid musk park rose; registered as VELheav, trade name Dinky® – Park - shrub rose – VELheav; ARS exhibition name Dinky; part of the Park - shrub rose collection.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Ann Velle Boudolf, Lens Roses, Belgium, from ‘Heavenly Pink’ × unknown pollen; bred and registered in 2002, introduced commercially in 2009 by Lens Roses / Louis Lens N.V.
Awards and recognitions
Kortrijk/Courtrai Rose Trials Certificate of Merit 2002; Baden-Baden Gold Medal and German Rose Society Prize 2003; Bagatelle (Paris) Certificate of Merit 2003; Le Roeulx Gold distinction.
Growth and structure
Vigorous shrub reaching 100–150 cm in height and 80–130 cm spread; upright, arching habit with slightly drooping shoots, dense, glossy mid-green foliage and only slight thorniness on the canes.
Flower morphology
Bears many small, 0.5–1.5 inch, very full double pompon to ball-shaped blooms in large clusters; over 40 petals per flower; remontant with a strong, abundant second flush in summer.
Colour and phenology
Intense deep fuchsia-pink with a subtle purplish tone; colour holds extremely well with minimal fading in strong sun or rain; petals may show slightly darker centres and lighter, silky-edged rims.
Fragrance and aroma
No noticeable scent; bred primarily for ornamental effect and garden performance rather than perfume; very double flowers enclose the stamens and are not designed for pollinator support.
Rose hip characteristics
Limited hip set due to very double flowers; may occasionally form small, spherical orange-red hips about 5–9 mm in diameter, adding a light decorative autumn accent when present.
Resistance and hardiness
Shows good resistance to powdery mildew and black spot, with moderate rust tolerance; hardy to approximately –15 to –12 °C (H6, USDA 7b, Swedish zone 2) and performs best in fresh, moist soils.
Horticultural recommendations
Suitable for beds, parks, specimen use, containers and cutting; prefers moderately moist, well-drained soil, partial shade tolerance; moderate maintenance with regular feeding and annual pruning recommended.
DINKY® offers long-lasting, fade-resistant fuchsia blooms, a manageable, dense shrub habit and dependable own-root longevity that suits busy Irish gardens, so You can plant once, enjoy for years and decide in confidence.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
DINKY® – fuchsia-pink park rose - Boudolf
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Competition and Show Awards:
Kortrijk/Courtrai Rose Trials – Certificate of Merit (2002); Baden-Baden Rose Trials – Gold Medal (2003); Baden-Baden Rose Trials – German Rose Society Prize (2003); Bagatelle (Paris) Rose Trials – Certificate of Merit (2003); Le Roeulx Rose Trials – Gold
Flower Colour:
Intense, deep fuchsia-pink shade that fades hardly at all even in strong sunlight. The colour has a slightly purplish tone, full and vivid.
Closed Bud:
Dark, almost purplish-tinged fuchsia pink with a glossy surface; the bud tip is slightly darker.
Freshly Opened Flower:
Pure, vibrant fuchsia pink on both the inner and outer faces, with a lighter rim along the petal edges that gives a silky sheen.
Full Bloom:
Uniform deep fuchsia pink, with the central petals slightly darker to create a subtle tonal variation.
Pre-Fading Flower:
The colour hardly fades, taking on a slightly pinkish–purplish tone, but retaining its fuchsia character.
Colour Fading Description:
The colour holds well and fades very little, even in strong sunlight and heavy rain.
Heat and Drought Tolerance Description:
Performs well in warm conditions but prefers fresh, moderately moist soil; requires irrigation during prolonged drought.
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.
