A soft transition from intense pink to magenta-pink tones. - dwarf rose, miniature rose - mild, subtly scented rose - slightly sweet, fruity
– Compact, bushy, rounded growth habit
– Continuous blooms with abundant second flush
– Charming pink to magenta-lilac colour play
– Suitable for beds, borders and containers
– Mild, slightly sweet, fruity fragrance Gné speisialta: Foirfe mar tor beag aonair i spásanna beaga uirbeacha.
Origin guarantee – Uniform growth
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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EXOTIC – pink dwarf-mini rose - Tanjga & Cox
Bring a touch of exotic charm to your front garden with EXOTIC Mella®, a compact dwarf rose that fits beautifully into Irish family plots and smaller borders. Its neat, bushy habit stays compact and rounded, so You get a tidy look without complicated shaping. Masses of semi-double blooms appear in clusters, opening a vivid pink and gently softening to lilac tones, giving Your beds a long, colourful season. The mild, fruity fragrance adds a subtle extra pleasure on warm days. This own-root plant is bred for uniform growth, forming a stable little shrub that settles in and can regenerate from the base over many years. With regular care and basic plant protection it copes reliably even where damp weather and heavy soil mean You must watch humidity and drainage a bit more closely. In the first year it focuses on roots, in the second on building shoots, and by the third year it reaches full ornamental value, giving You a long-lived, characterful accent for beds, borders, containers and cottage-style front gardens.
Semi-double blooms with 13–25 petals and golden-yellow stamens.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden edging in small family plots
The compact, rounded shrub stays low and neat, ideal for bordering drives or paths where You want structure without blocking windows or views; its predictable mature size makes it easy to plan for beginners
Colourful feature in narrow beds by the house
Clusters of medium-sized semi-double flowers keep the pink colour story going for months, softening from bright to lilac tones, so even a short bed along a wall or fence looks full and interesting with limited planting effort for homeowners
Small rose groups of 3–5 plants
When planted in a group, the variety’s uniform growth and even height create a tidy, low mini-hedge effect that reads as a single rounded cushion of colour, suiting family gardens that favour order over high-maintenance designs for urban-gardeners
Patio tubs and balcony planters
The dwarf habit works well in a generously sized 40–50 litre container, where its bushy top and dark green leaves balance the pot visually while own-root growth gives good longevity, even for coastal or wind-exposed balconies for balcony-owners
Cottage-style mixed borders
The soft magenta-pink to lilac shading slips easily into romantic cottage schemes, pairing nicely with lavender, rosemary and airy perennials while its low height keeps taller cottage plants in scale and stops the front edge becoming messy for cottage-gardeners
Pollinator-friendly family spaces
Semi-double blooms offer accessible stamens and a mild, fruity scent, bringing moderate pollinator interest at child-height, making it a gentle introduction to wildlife gardening without fully open, short-lived blooms that can look untidy for families
Low-maintenance rose corners with simple routines
Once established as an own-root shrub, the plant reshoots reliably from the base and responds well to a straightforward yearly prune and regular plant protection, so You can keep a dedicated rose spot going for years with modest input for busy-owners
Small beds in wetter or heavier Irish soils
Provided You give reasonable drainage and basic spraying, this compact rose performs steadily even where damp weather increases fungal pressure, making it a practical choice for typical Irish gardens where You must manage prolonged wet spells for Irish-gardeners
Decorating ideas
Pink Cottage Edge – Line a front path with EXOTIC between clumps of lavender and catmint for a soft, romantic border that stays low and tidy – ideal for cottage-gardeners seeking charm without complex pruning
Magenta Patio Focus – Plant one rose in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot with trailing thyme at the rim to showcase its rounded habit and colour shift from bright pink to lilac – perfect for balcony-owners wanting an easy focal point
Neat Driveway Rhythm – Repeat small groups of three roses along a driveway, interplanted with low evergreen grasses, to create a uniform, structured look that is easy to mow and maintain – great for busy-owners
Family Wildlife Corner – Combine the rose with herb planter boxes and a small birdbath so children can watch bees visit the semi-double blooms in a contained, safe space – suited to families creating a learning garden
Evergreen Contrast Bed – Set EXOTIC in front of compact hollies or dwarf laurels so the dark green backdrop makes its pink clusters glow, while the shrubs provide winter structure – good for homeowners wanting year-round interest
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Small shrub rose from the Mella collection, sold as Exotic Mella with the registered name BOZexotsun, classified as a dwarf or miniature bush rose for garden use.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Biljana Božanić Tanjga and Peter Cox at PhenoGeno Roses, Serbia; introduced after 2019 and protected in the EU under PBR 52081, first selected around 2014.
Growth and structure
Compact, bushy and rounded mini-shrub, typically around 55–65 cm tall and wide, with moderately dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage and a moderate number of thorns.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, flat, cluster-flowering blooms with about 13–25 petals and medium flower size, producing a reliable repeat flush that gives extended seasonal colour in suitable conditions.
Colour and phenology
Soft blend of intense pink and magenta-pink; buds open vivid, then fade through pink-lilac to slightly lilac-grey with a touch of yellow at the centre and golden stamens at full bloom.
Fragrance and aroma
Mild, slightly sweet and fruity scent noticeable at close range, adding a gentle perfume without overpowering nearby seating areas or smaller enclosed courtyards and patios.
Rose hip characteristics
Forms moderately abundant, small spherical hips about 7–11 mm across, coloured orange-red, adding a discreet decorative effect in late season if spent flowers are not removed.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (H7, USDA 6b); disease sensitivity moderate, especially to rust, so regular preventive spraying and good air circulation are recommended in damp climates.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with well-drained soil; suitable for beds, borders, low hedging and containers, planted about 35–75 cm apart depending on effect, with consistent watering and plant protection.
EXOTIC Mella® offers compact, uniform growth, long-season pink blooms and the regenerative stability of an own-root shrub, making it a reliable, characterful choice if You would like a neat, colourful rose you can enjoy for many years.
Flower Colour:
A soft transition from intense pink to magenta-pink tones.
Closed Bud:
Vivid magenta-pink surface, uniform, without yellow.
Freshly Opened Flower:
A radiant pink petal zone surrounding a pale yellowish centre.
Full Bloom:
A pink–purple blend enlivened by golden-yellow stamens that frame the throat.
Pre-Fading Flower:
The pink becomes muted, fading to a slightly lilac-grey shade.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening the bright magenta-pink shifts to a pink–lilac tone, by the end of flowering it becomes moderately dulled and fades to a slightly lilac-grey, with only a faint yellowish tone appearing in the centre.
Pollinator Attraction:
Semi-double flowers with 13–25 petals offer moderate attraction to pollinators, as the partially double form can partly obscure the stamens and reduce their accessibility.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Due to its semi-double flowers, it is considered partially pollinator-friendly.
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.
