EURIDICE – pink bedding floribunda rose – KIMcoeur
If You dream of a romantic front garden that looks cared‑for without demanding constant attention, EURIDICE (KIMcoeur) is designed for You. This floribunda forms an upright, moderately dense bush, clothed in healthy, dark green foliage that shows off its translucent pale pink, cup‑shaped blooms. The full, many‑petalled flowers come repeatedly in clusters, giving reliable colour through the season with a strong, sweet‑fruity scent that carries on still evenings. It copes well with Ireland’s humid climate and pressure from leaf diseases when drainage is sensibly managed on heavier soils. Own‑root plants settle in gradually, building a long‑lived, well‑balanced shrub that can regenerate from the base and stay attractive year after year. In the first year the plant focuses on roots, the second year on strong shoots, and by the third year You can enjoy its full impact. Suitable for beds, low hedges and larger containers, it gives dependable colour and fragrance with low effort in the average Irish family garden.
Use cases
| Target area |
Reason |
| Front garden feature by the entrance path |
Forms an upright, moderately dense bush that stays neat without constant pruning, giving a welcoming pale pink focus by the gate or front door for busy homeowners who want order without fuss, especially suitable for beginners |
| Low rose hedge along a drive or boundary |
Regular repeat flowering and good black spot and rust resistance make it ideal for a low, flowering hedge at 40–50 cm spacing, where You want a soft boundary line that keeps its foliage and colour in Ireland’s damp, disease‑prone weather for family-garden users |
| Small flowerbed groups of 3–5 plants |
Cluster‑flowering habit and medium‑sized, cup‑shaped blooms create a continuous, harmonious pink block of colour; own‑root growth gives long lifespan, so a small group can become a stable, permanent feature that matures gracefully for the typical homeowner |
| Mixed cottage-style border with perennials |
The soft pastel pink flowers blend naturally with cottage plants such as calamint, baby’s breath or coneflowers, adding romance without clashing; its upright form slots easily between perennials, suiting relaxed but tidy borders valued by cottage-garden gardeners |
| Patio container or small urban courtyard |
Performs well in a generous 40–50 litre container where roots have space to develop; the strong fragrance and repeated clusters of blooms bring a traditional rose experience to balconies and paved patios, ideal for space‑limited urban residents |
| Family seating area or barbecue corner |
Strong, sweet‑fruity perfume and repeated flowering mean that, planted near a terrace, its scent can be enjoyed all summer; the sparsely thorned stems are easier to live with around seating, making it a comfortable choice for families |
| Easy-care rose bed for beginners |
Low maintenance needs, good overall disease resistance and reliable remontant flowering allow newcomers to plant and then simply water and feed, watching it build from roots to full ornamental value over the first three years, ideal for nervous starters |
| Coastal or exposed suburban plots |
Good heat tolerance and resilient foliage help it stay attractive where beds can dry and winds are salt‑tinged, while careful soil preparation improves performance in heavier, wetter patches common in Irish gardens, giving reassurance to coastal gardeners |
Decorating ideas
- Romantic path edging – Plant a ribbon of EURIDICE along your front path, interplanting with airy baby’s breath for a soft, cloud‑like edge – perfect for homeowners who want a welcoming, storybook entrance.
- Pastel cottage mix – Combine EURIDICE with calamint and soft blue or lilac perennials for a lightly scented, bee‑friendly cottage border – ideal for those seeking relaxed charm without intensive maintenance.
- Perfumed patio pot – Place one plant in a 40–50 litre terracotta container with trailing thyme around the rim for summer‑long colour and scent – suited to balcony and terrace gardeners with limited space.
- Suburban rose drift – Group 3–5 plants in a small bed near the front door, underplanting with low lavender for structure and fragrance contrast – great for busy families wanting a smart, easy‑care front garden.
- Soft screening hedge – Use EURIDICE as a low, flowering hedge along a low wall or around a seating area, backed by hydrangeas for height – attractive for those who prefer gentle privacy rather than solid fencing.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Rosa floribunda, registered as KIMcoeur, marketed as EURIDICE – Rosa del Giappone – KIMcoeur; floribunda bed rose type suitable for exhibition in the floribunda class. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Takunori Kimura for Rosa Orientis in Japan, with unknown parentage; introduced in 2016 and selected for refined flower form and reliable repeat blooming in garden conditions. |
| Growth and structure |
Upright floribunda shrub 90–130 cm high and 55–85 cm wide, with moderately dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage and sparsely thorned shoots, forming a tidy bush suitable for beds and low hedges. |
| Flower morphology |
Medium, 1.5–2.75 inch, full double, cup‑shaped blooms with 26–39 petals, borne in clusters; remontant flowering with an abundant second flush after the main early‑summer display under normal care. |
| Colour and phenology |
Pale pastel pink overall, slightly richer in the centre; edges lighten to creamy, almost white tones as flowers mature, giving a soft, milky effect from bud to fading bloom throughout the season. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Strong, clearly perceptible rose scent with sweet, fruity notes; fragrance is noticeable both on the plant and in short‑stemmed indoor arrangements, especially in warm, still weather conditions. |
| Rose hip characteristics |
Rose hips form only occasionally because of the very double flowers; where present they are small, spherical, bright‑red hips around 10–14 mm in diameter, adding modest late‑season interest. |
| Resistance and hardiness |
Classed as resistant, with good black spot and rust resistance and moderate powdery mildew tolerance; winter hardy to about −15 to −12 °C (RHS H6, Swedish zone 2, USDA zone 7b) with normal protection. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Prefers a sunny position with well‑drained soil; recommended spacing 50 cm for mass plantings, 40 cm for hedges and 75 cm as a specimen; suitable for beds, containers and cutting from a 2‑litre own‑root plant. |
EURIDICE – pink bedding floribunda rose KIMcoeur offers reliable repeat flowering, strong fragrance and tidy growth from a long‑lived own‑root plant, making it a reassuring choice if You want beauty with little ongoing effort.
