Bright, saturated orange-red base colour with a subtle reddish tint. - landscape shrub rose - very weak, barely noticeable scented rose - scent description not available
– Vivid orange-red blooms with coral pink fading
– Compact, bushy habit ideal for bedding
– Good disease resistance for healthier plants
– Tolerates heat, drought and urban stress
– Attractive bright red hips add autumn interest Special feature: Awarded The Hague High‑scoring award 2024.
Carefully curated range – Natural growth habit
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,80 €
4.5(6810)
DISCUS AMORINA – orange-red landscape shrub rose – De Ruiter
If You are looking for a reliable, easy-going shrub rose that simply gets on with the job in Irish conditions, DISCUS AMORINA is a compact, bushy landscape rose made for low-effort beds and front gardens. Its bright orange-red single flowers glow against dense, glossy foliage, forming neat clusters that light up paths, driveways and cottage-style borders. Once established, it copes calmly with our changeable summers and heavier soils, even where You need to think about improving drainage or managing standing water. The naturally rounded habit means little shaping work, while its good disease resistance keeps the leaves attractive without complicated spraying routines. As an own-root plant, it builds strength from below, supporting a long garden lifespan and steady recovery if it is ever cut back hard. Over time it forms a durable, medium-high hedge or edging row, with repeat flushes of colour from early season to autumn. Its exposed stamens offer simple, accessible flowers that are gently wildlife-friendly, and the moderate crop of small red hips adds seasonal interest in autumn. In year one it invests in roots, in year two the bush fills out, and by year three You enjoy its full ornamental impact with very little ongoing effort.
Discus Amorina in full bloom with orange-red single flowers.
Discus Amorina in close-up, showing its very weak fragrance.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden focal bed
Bright orange-red clusters draw the eye from the street, yet the compact 40–60 cm height stays in scale with smaller Irish front gardens, giving You a reliable focal point without overshadowing windows, ideal for the busy homeowner
Low-maintenance family border
The bushy, even growth habit and good disease resistance create a tidy, low-care strip along paths or lawn edges; a quick annual tidy is usually enough to keep it looking well for the time-poor gardener
Short flowering hedge
Planted 30–35 cm apart, DISCUS AMORINA forms a colourful, medium-low hedge that marks property lines or separates play areas, staying dense from base to tip for the practical family
Urban and roadside planting
The variety tolerates heat, moderate drought and urban stress, so it copes well beside drives, walls and parking spaces where reflected heat and occasional neglect can challenge more delicate roses, suiting the city-based gardener
Cottage-style mixed bed
Its simple single flowers and modest size blend naturally with perennials such as dwarf Michaelmas daisies or Japanese anemones, giving a relaxed, romantic look that stays easy to manage for the country cottage owner
Pollinator-friendly family corner
The open, single blooms with visible stamens offer accessible pollen for visiting insects, adding movement and life to a child-friendly garden area while remaining thorn-moderate and compact for the wildlife-conscious family
Coastal or wind-exposed bed
Its sturdy structure and good leaf health help it cope with breezier, Atlantic-influenced sites where other roses can struggle with humidity and fungal pressure, reassuring the coastal gardener
Large patio container planting
In a 40–50 litre pot with good drainage, this compact shrub gives strong colour on terraces or balconies; own-root vigour lets it settle into the container and perform reliably over several years, encouraging the container beginner
Decorating ideas
Warm Welcome Border – Line the front path with small groups of DISCUS AMORINA underplanted with dwarf Michaelmas daisies for a warm, long-season welcome – ideal for homeowners who want neat, cheerful colour with minimal work
Urban Driveway Strip – Plant a single row along driveways with gravel mulch to highlight the orange-red blooms and glossy foliage – suitable for city gardeners seeking tough, easy-care structure near cars and paving
Cottage Trio Planting – Combine three bushes with Japanese anemones and soft grasses to create a loose, romantic drift of coral and pink tones – perfect for those who love rural cottage charm without high-maintenance borders
Family Pollinator Corner – Mix DISCUS AMORINA with common sage and other aromatic herbs so children can watch bees visit the open flowers – great for families who want wildlife interest in a compact, manageable space
Patio Feature Pot – Place one plant in a 40–50 litre terracotta container with trailing thyme around the rim for a bright, long-lived patio accent – made for beginners wanting reliable colour close to the house
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Discus Amorina is a modern landscape shrub rose from the Bedding rose collection, marketed as an orange-red bed and shrub rose; trade name: Discus Amorina Bedding rose De Ruiter.
Origin and breeding
Bred by De Ruiter Innovations BV in the Netherlands, breeding year 2019; parentage is unknown, with plants initially distributed by De Ruiter Innovations B.V. across European markets.
Awards and recognitions
Received a high-scoring award at The Hague rose trials in 2024, reflecting its overall garden performance and ornamental value under independent trial conditions in a temperate maritime climate.
Growth and structure
Compact, bushy shrub 40–60 cm high and wide, with dense, glossy mid-green foliage and moderate prickles; designed for bedding, edging and low hedging where an even, structured outline is desired.
Flower morphology
Single to lightly petalled flowers with 5–12 petals, small diameter (0.5–1.5 in), flat form and cluster-flowered inflorescences; remontant, with particularly abundant second flushes through the main season.
Colour and phenology
Deep orange-red buds open bright orange-red, later softening to coral pink; overall effect is vivid orange-red with a subtly darker centre, giving a lively, changing display as blooms age on the bush.
Fragrance and aroma
Fragrance is very weak and barely noticeable, so planting is recommended primarily for colour, structure and reliability rather than scent; unobtrusive perfume suits entrances and seating areas sensitive to strong aromas.
Rose hip characteristics
Produces moderate numbers of small, spherical bright red hips, about 6–10 mm across, adding discrete autumn and early winter interest without overwhelming the plant or requiring removal for neatness.
Resistance and hardiness
Rated hardy to about -26 to -23 °C (RHS H7, USDA 5b, Swedish zone 4); good general disease resistance with strong powdery mildew resistance and good tolerance of black spot and rust in average conditions.
Horticultural recommendations
Suited to beds, borders and parks; recommended spacing 30–55 cm depending on use, with 8.2–9.4 plants/m² for mass plantings; low maintenance with minimal pruning and feeding once established.
DISCUS AMORINA offers compact, colourful structure with good disease resistance and urban tolerance, while its own-root strength supports a long, dependable garden life; it is a sound choice if You want to plant once and enjoy.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
DISCUS AMORINA – orange-red landscape shrub rose - De Ruiter
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Colour Fading Description:
During opening it changes from deep orange-red to vivid orange-red, retains this shade until full bloom, then fades to coral pink before the bloom declines.
Pollinator Attraction:
Its single blooms may attract pollinators, since the simple (single) flower form with exposed stamens is more attractive than semi‑double or double forms where the stamens are less accessible.
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.
