The outer parts of the petals are pale lilac-white, while the inner parts show a distinct, dark crimson eye spot. - floribunda bedding rose - strong, pronounced-scented rose - fresh, lemony
– Striking lilac-white blooms with vivid purple eye
– Strong, fresh lemony fragrance in every flush
– Compact, bushy habit ideal for beds and borders
– Good heat tolerance for sunny garden positions
– Floribunda clusters give abundant repeat flowering Bua speisialta: Bronntar Certificat de Mérite Bagatelle agus Silver Medal Nagaoka ar an gcultivar seo, rud a léiríonn a ardchaighdeán ornáideach agus cumhra.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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BLUE EYES – lilac-white bedding floribunda rose - James
If You would like a rose that looks unusual yet remains genuinely reliable, Blue Eyes is a lovely choice for Irish family gardens: its lilac-white petals with a deep violet “eye” create a romantic cottage feel in even the smallest front bed. The compact, bushy habit forms a neat, rounded shrub that stays manageable in modest borders or mixed plantings. Semi-double, cluster-flowered blooms appear in flushes through the season, offering generous repeat flowering that keeps beds looking colourful without complicated pruning routines. Strong, fresh, lemony fragrance means each flowering wave is also richly scented, ideal beside paths and patios where You pass every day. As an own-root pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL in a 2-litre pot, it arrives well established and gradually shapes itself to Your soil and care, giving a long-lived, balanced shrub with reassuring regrowth after harsher weather. Its dense, glossy dark foliage stays attractively ornamental around the house, while the partially open flowers and accessible stamens lend a gently wildlife-friendly, pollinator-pleasing note to informal Irish borders that often cope with heavy rain and slowly draining, moisture-retentive clay soils. Over time, expect a steady development arc: first year for rooting in, second year for building shoots, and by the third year Blue Eyes shows its full ornamental value with rounded shape and abundant, eye-catching flowers.
Blue Eyes at full bloom, showing pale lilac-white flowers with a vivid purple eye.
Blue Eyes showing its late-stage colour fade, with petals paling to near white.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden feature group (1–3 plants)
Ideal for creating a welcoming, neat focal point near the front door thanks to its compact, bushy habit and 70–95 cm height, which stay in proportion to small Irish front gardens and give structure without overpowering nearby paths, perfect for homeowners
Mixed cottage-style border
Works beautifully among perennials and grasses because the lilac-white petals with dark central eye provide an unusual colour accent that blends with soft cottage tones while still standing out from foliage, suiting relaxed, romantic-style gardeners
Low, easy-care bed along a driveway
Creates a tidy, repeat-flowering edging as the rounded plants fill out to 60–90 cm spread, needing only occasional deadheading and routine care while maintaining a consistent outline suitable for busy families
Scented seating or patio area
Best planted close to benches or terraces where the strong, fresh lemony fragrance can be fully enjoyed whenever You sit outside, making even a small seating nook feel special and inviting for relaxed evenings
Sunny border with moderate maintenance
Fits well in sites with good sun where You want a rose that flowers repeatedly with only medium upkeep; occasional plant protection and light pruning keep the bush healthy while still remaining manageable for casual beginners
Wildlife-friendly planting strip
Semi-double, open blooms give bees good access to stamens, providing nectar and pollen, while the moderate crop of small orange-red hips extends seasonal interest and food sources for wildlife-minded gardeners
Container on a sunny patio or balcony
Suitable for a large 40–50 litre container where its compact size, repeat flowering and strong fragrance deliver impact in limited space, especially useful for urban patios or balconies needing easy-care colour
Family garden bed on heavier Irish soils
Own-root, well-rooted plants establish steadily and cope with moisture-retentive conditions once drainage is improved a little, giving resilient shrubs that handle typical Irish rain patterns and seasonally waterlogged clay for practical-minded owners
Decorating ideas
COTTAGE RIM – Plant Blue Eyes in a loose row with lamb’s ear and Irish moss to frame a gravel path, making a soft, romantic front-garden edge – suitable for lovers of informal cottage style
LILAC ACCENT – Combine with glaucous sedge and soft pink perennials in a mixed border so the violet “eye” of the blooms adds a distinctive accent – ideal for creative hobby gardeners
SCENTED PATIO – Grow 1–3 plants in a 40–50 litre container close to seats or a back door where the strong, lemony fragrance can be enjoyed daily – perfect for small-plot urban dwellers
LOW FOCUS – Use as a compact focal mound in a small lawn island, underplanted with low spring bulbs, to give all-season interest without high maintenance – good for busy families
BORDER RHYTHM – Repeat small clusters of Blue Eyes at regular intervals through a sunny border so the rounded shrubs create rhythm and cohesion – best for planners of structured family gardens
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda (Hybrid Hulthemia persica) bedding rose; registered as PEJbigeye, traded as Blue Eyes Bedding rose PEJbigeye, also known in exhibitions as Eyes for You; own-root pharmaROSA ORIGINAL 2-litre plant for garden use.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Peter Joseph James in the United Kingdom around 2004 from (‘SCRivbell’ × ‘Tingle’) × ‘Blue for You’, first distributed by C & K Jones and introduced and registered internationally in 2009.
Awards and recognitions
Holder of notable international fragrance and garden awards, including Certificat de Mérite at Bagatelle, Paris (2011) and a Silver Medal at the Nagaoka International Fragrant Rose Trials in Japan (2012).
Growth and structure
Compact, bushy shrub reaching about 70–95 cm in height and 60–90 cm spread, with dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickles, forming a rounded bedding or border plant suitable for small to medium plots.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, cup-shaped cluster flowers, 2.75–3.95 inches across, bearing 13–25 petals; remontant over the season with an abundant second flush, some self-cleaning but benefits from occasional deadheading to stay tidy.
Colour and phenology
Outer petals pale lilac-white with a striking dark crimson to violet eye; blooms open with vivid central colour, then fade almost to white while the eye softens to mauve-purple, offering changing tones through the flowering period.
Fragrance and aroma
Strong, pronounced scent with a fresh, lemony character that is noticeable at close range and around seating areas; open, semi-double blooms and fragrance help attract visiting pollinating insects in suitable garden settings.
Rose hip characteristics
Develops a moderate number of small, spherical hips, about 6–8 mm in diameter, coloured orange-red; hips extend the season visually after flowering and offer light wildlife interest later in the year.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish Zone 3); tolerates heat reasonably well, dislikes prolonged drought, and shows moderate resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust with standard care.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in a sunny position with well-drained soil; maintenance is medium, with occasional plant protection and deadheading recommended; spacing 60 cm in beds, 50 cm for hedging, about 95 cm as a solitary plant, or in 40–50 litre containers.
BLUE EYES offers compact, bushy growth, repeat lilac-white flowering and strong fragrance in an own-root form that settles long-term into family gardens with straightforward care, making it a sound choice if You would like a dependable, characterful rose.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
BLUE EYES – lilac-white bedding floribunda rose - James
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Competition and Show Awards:
Bagatelle (Paris) – Certificat de Mérite (2011); Nagaoka International Fragrant Rose Trials (Echigo Hillside, Japan) – Silver Medal (2012)
Flower Colour:
The outer parts of the petals are pale lilac-white, while the inner parts show a distinct, dark crimson eye spot.
Closed Bud:
Buttery to lilac-white base colour with a subtle lavender tint.
Freshly Opened Flower:
Pale lilac-white petals with a vivid violet-purple lens-shaped spot in the centre.
Full Bloom:
Pale lilac-white-edged, slightly undulating petals, the central eye spot remains an intense purple-lilac.
Pre-Fading Flower:
The petals fade to almost white, and the eye spot takes on a muted mauve‑purple shade.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening the pale lilac‑white petals gradually fade to almost white; the central violet eye remains intense until full opening, then softens to a subdued mauve‑purple.
Pollinator Attraction:
According to descriptions, its open, semi‑double flowers and fragrance attract pollinators, since flower form (single/semi‑double/double) and the accessibility of the stamens influence how readily pollinating insects can reach nectar and pollen.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Because of its semi-double flowers, it can be 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
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