Brick-red, rust-hued petals with a vivid golden-yellow centre. - bedding floribunda rose - moderate-strength, distinctly scented rose - spicy, slightly sweet character
– Striking brick-red flowers with golden centres
– Compact, upright shrub for beds and borders
– Abundant repeat flowering through the season
– Moderate, spicy-sweet and distinct fragrance
– Excellent disease resistance for healthy growth Gné speisialta: Saineofar ag teastais Bagatelle, Belfast, The Hague.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,40 €
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ESPRESSO – red bedding floribunda rose - Spek
If You are looking for a rose that is easy to live with yet visually striking, ESPRESSO fits perfectly into a typical Irish family garden. Its upright, bushy habit and dense, glossy foliage form a neat bedding shrub that is simple to maintain, ideal where You want colour without complex pruning. As an own-root rose it settles in reliably, building a long-lived framework that copes well with our damp climate and heavy soil when You provide reasonable drainage. The semi-double, cluster-flowering blooms repeat freely, bringing waves of colour from early summer onwards, while the moderate, spicy-sweet fragrance adds character around paths and patios. ESPRESSO is robust and disease-resistant, keeping leaves clean with minimal spraying, and its compact size suits front gardens, low hedging and containers of at least forty to fifty litres. Over the first three years it focuses on roots, then stronger shoots, then full display, rewarding patience with a stable, mature border feature.
Espresso shows flat, semi-double blooms in clustered form.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden focal shrub
Its upright, bushy habit and dense, glossy foliage give tidy structure at the front of the house, offering a smart look with little shaping or fuss, ideal when You want a front garden that stays presentable between busy weeks for the beginner
Small bedding groups (1–5 plants)
Cluster-flowering, brick-red to coral blooms repeat generously, so even a handful of plants can fill a small bed with changing colour through the season, bringing reliable flower coverage without the need for elaborate planting schemes for the homeowner
Low flowering hedge along paths
Recommended spacing and moderate height make ESPRESSO well suited to low hedging, creating a soft, colourful line beside drives or paths that remains easy to trim and does not overwhelm narrow spaces, matching the scale of most Irish plots for the urban
Mixed border with perennials and grasses
Its balanced, bushy framework lets ESPRESSO sit comfortably among perennials such as sedum, thyme or compact grasses, adding season-long structure and warmth of colour without dominating, helping You build a coherent border that matures year by year for the hobbyist
Coastal or exposed suburban garden
Good disease resistance and urban tolerance allow ESPRESSO to perform reliably where wind and humidity are higher, supporting healthy foliage and flower display even under pressure from cool, wet weather typical of many Irish coastal settings for the gardener
Patio container (40–50 litre minimum)
In a large, well-drained container of at least 40–50 litres ESPRESSO becomes a compact, repeat-flowering accent for balconies, terraces or paved yards, giving rose enjoyment where soil is limited and day-to-day care must stay straightforward for the apartment-dweller
Easy-care family play garden
Low maintenance needs, slight thorniness and a tidy, medium-sized bush make it simple to place ESPRESSO where children play, framing lawns or seating areas with colour while keeping pruning and watering demands comfortably manageable for the family
Long-term cottage-style planting
Own-root growth and strong hardiness help ESPRESSO form a durable shrub that ages gracefully, supporting the classic three-year arc from rooting to full ornamental value and fitting naturally into romantic, long-lived cottage-style schemes for the beginner-gardener
Decorating ideas
Warm cottage border – Combine ESPRESSO with goldmoss stonecrop and garden thyme for a low, sun-loving strip beside a path – ideal for cottage-garden fans who want colour with little upkeep
Urban front edging – Line a short drive or front path with ESPRESSO in a neat row, underplanting with low spring bulbs for extra interest – suited to busy homeowners wanting quick kerb appeal
Terracotta patio pot – Plant one ESPRESSO in a 40–50 litre terracotta container with trailing thyme around the rim – perfect for renters or balcony users seeking movable, season-long colour
Modern mixed bed – Weave ESPRESSO between compact New Zealand flax and ornamental grasses for a warm, contemporary scheme – great for design-conscious gardeners who still prefer easy-care plants
Family play-lawn frame – Place small groups of ESPRESSO at lawn corners with simple perennials for soft, colourful anchors – ideal for families wanting structure without creating high-maintenance borders
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bedding rose; registered as SPEkbrown, trade name Espresso Bedding rose SPEkbrown, ARS exhibition name Espresso; shrub rose / exhibition floribunda category, name referencing the strong espresso coffee
Origin and breeding
Bred by Jan Spek Nurseries, Boskoop, Netherlands; breeding year 2013, registration 2013, introduced 2019, with parentage not disclosed; initially distributed by Jan Spek Rozen B.V. for bedding and garden use
Awards and recognitions
Certificate of Merit at Bagatelle, Paris (2019); Certificate of Merit in Belfast (2019); Certificate of Merit in The Hague (2020); these awards underline its ornamental value and garden performance
Growth and structure
Upright, bushy shrub with dense foliage; height around 60–90 cm and spread 40–65 cm; slightly thorny shoots; suited to bedding, small hedges and mixed borders where a compact, structured rose is desired
Flower morphology
Semi-double, flat, medium-sized blooms (approximately 1.5–2.75 in) carried in clusters; 13–25 petals per flower; remontant, producing a generous second flush and further repeats under suitable conditions
Colour and phenology
Dark orange-red buds open fiery red–orange with a golden-yellow centre, then deepen to brick-red with lemon-gold eye before fading towards salmon–coral pink and cream; overall effect is warm, with noticeable colour shifts
Fragrance and aroma
Moderate fragrance with a distinctly spicy, slightly sweet character; noticeable at close range along paths or seating areas without being overpowering, adding sensory interest in small gardens and patio spaces
Rose hip characteristics
Rose hips form only slightly; where present they are spherical, light to bright red, approximately 8–13 mm in diameter, adding small seasonal accents without significantly affecting flowering performance
Resistance and hardiness
Good disease resistance, noted as resistant to powdery mildew and black spot, moderate against rust; hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b), with satisfactory heat tolerance in normal garden conditions
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny positions with decent drainage; low maintenance, needing minimal pruning and watering once established; spacing 30–55 cm depending on use, planting 8.2–9.4 plants/m² for mass bedding or hedging if required
ESPRESSO offers compact structure, repeat flowering and strong disease resistance in an own-root form that settles for the long term, making it a practical, good-value choice if You would like a reliable rose to enjoy.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
ESPRESSO – red bedding floribunda rose - Spek
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Competition and Show Awards:
Bagatelle (Paris) – Certificate of Merit (2019); Belfast – Certificate of Merit (2019); The Hague – Certificate of Merit (2020)
Flower Colour:
Brick-red, rust-hued petals with a vivid golden-yellow centre.
Closed Bud:
Dark orange-red, with a deeper tone at the edge.
Freshly Opened Flower:
Vivid fiery red–orange petals with a pronounced golden-yellow halo at their base.
Full Bloom:
Uniform intense brick-red appearance, with a strong lemon–gold yellow centre and dark stamens, the edge coral in places.
Pre-Fading Flower:
The reddish hue lightens, fading to a salmon-coral pink, and the yellow centre becomes creamier.
Colour Fading Description:
As the bloom opens, the dark orange-red–brick-red tones gradually fade to a salmon–coral pink, while the central yellow becomes creamier.
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.
