Warm-toned, uniform salmon-pink shade. - bedding floribunda rose - mild, delicately scented rose - soft, harmonious character
– Compact, upright habit for neat borders
– Abundant, remontant clusters of blooms
– Elegant double, cup-shaped salmon-pink flowers
– Mild, harmonious fragrance for close seating areas
– Suitable for beds, edging, hedges and pots Gné speisialta: Buaiteoir boinn airgid Kortrijk 1982
Built on experience – Gentle landscaping
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,30 €
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FAVORITE® – salmon-pink bedding floribunda rose – Lens
If You would like a reliable front-garden rose that settles in quickly and does not ask for complicated care, FAVORITE® is a compact, upright floribunda that fits beautifully into Irish family gardens. Its warm salmon-pink clusters flower generously in waves from early summer, bringing a romantic, cottage-style feel to beds, edging and low hedges without taking over the space. This pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL own-root plant is already well rooted in its 2-litre pot, so You simply plant it, water regularly and let it establish, even in smaller plots where humidity and mild fungal pressure are part of normal weather. In year one it focuses on roots, in year two You see stronger shoots and more clusters, and by year three it reaches full ornamental value, forming a dense, mid-green bush with moderately thorny stems and a gently scented character. FAVORITE® works in mixed borders, low hedges and containers of at least 40–50 litres, giving You a soft salmon-pink accent that blends easily with perennials and grasses, while the own-root structure supports a long-lived, balanced bush that regenerates well and stays visually stable with straightforward seasonal care.
Close-up of the exposed stamens and inner flower structure of FAVORITE®.
Freshly opened salmon-pink blooms of Favorite®.
Favorite® shows double, cup-shaped blooms in clustered flower heads.
Favorite® rose in late bloom, showing its fading salmon-pink tones.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden focal bed
Compact, upright growth and medium height allow FAVORITE® to sit neatly beneath windows or along a driveway without blocking light, creating a tidy focal bed that flowers in repeated clusters for people who prefer a low-effort, attractive entrance beginner-gardeners
Low flowering hedge along paths
Planted at closer spacing, its dense mid-green foliage and branching habit form a low hedge that outlines paths or separates areas of the garden, while the salmon-pink flushes soften the boundary in a friendly, welcoming way for those shaping family spaces homeowners
Edging for mixed perennial borders
The medium-size, cup-shaped clusters and pastel salmon tones blend easily with cranesbills, bellflowers and similar perennials, giving a soft edging line that links lawn and border without demanding advanced pruning skills for people favouring gentle cottage style cottage-garden-enthusiasts
Small groups in ornamental beds
Planted in groups of three to five, FAVORITE® produces generous repeat flushes that read as one continuous mass of colour, ideal when You want impact from a small number of plants and prefer a straightforward, reliable scheme rather than complex planting plans busy-urban-gardeners
Container planting on patios or balconies
Its compact habit suits large containers of at least 40–50 litres, where regular watering and feeding are easy to manage, giving salmon-pink colour at eye level for people with limited ground space who still want a classic rose presence apartment-dwellers
Pollinator-friendly cottage-style corner
As the double blooms open, stamens become accessible, making it moderately attractive to visiting bees while still offering a soft, romantic look, well suited to relaxed corners where wildlife interest and prettiness are equally valued wildlife-lovers
Coastal or exposed family plots
Own-root plants adapt gradually to their planting site, building a resilient bush that copes steadily with breezy, damp conditions and the kind of humid, fungus-prone weather common in many Irish gardens for those seeking dependable roses practical-gardeners
Long-term family garden plantings
The pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL own-root format supports regeneration from the base and maintains an even bush shape over years, so with basic seasonal care FAVORITE® remains an attractive, salmon-pink presence rather than a short-lived bedding novelty long-term-planners
Decorating ideas
Cottage Front Border – combine FAVORITE® with blue cranesbill geraniums and clustered bellflower for a pastel, low edging that softens paths and driveways – ideal for homeowners wanting an easy romantic cottage feel
Salmon-Pink Patio Pot – plant one bush in a 40–50 litre terracotta container with trailing thyme and soft grasses to bring warm colour to a sunny patio – perfect for small-plot or balcony gardeners
Low Rose Hedge – repeat-plant FAVORITE® along a front boundary and underplant with low catmint to create a friendly, flowering hedge – suited to families seeking structure without formal fuss
Mixed Perennial Island – place three roses in a triangular group with tall verbena and summer perennials to give layered, long-season interest – good for hobby gardeners planning a simple but lively feature bed
Pollinator Patch Accent – use FAVORITE® as a soft salmon-pink anchor among herbs and bee plants where its open clusters offer moderate nectar interest – ideal for wildlife-conscious beginners
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
FAVORITE® is a floribunda bedding rose, registered as LEN3; LENperni, with the American Rose Society exhibition name Favori and commercial listing as a bed rose type.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Louis Lens in Belgium from unnamed seedlings, introduced and initially distributed by Lens Roses in 1980, with ICRA registration the same year under the code LEN3.
Awards and recognitions
Recognised at the Kortrijk (Courtrai) International Rose Competition with a Silver Medal in 1982, confirming its ornamental garden value and consistent bedding performance in European trials.
Growth and structure
Compact, upright bush, around 40–60 cm high and 35–50 cm wide, with dense, slightly glossy mid-green foliage and moderately thorny stems, forming a neat, low shrub suited to edging and bedding.
Flower morphology
Medium-sized, double blooms with approximately 26–39 petals, cup-shaped and carried in clustered floribunda-type inflorescences, flowering repeatedly with a generous second flush in suitable conditions.
Colour and phenology
Warm salmon-pink with deeper tones in the bud and centre, gradually lightening to creamy pastel salmon at full opening, offering a soft, uniform display through successive waves of flowering.
Fragrance and aroma
Mild, pleasantly delicate fragrance with a soft, harmonious character that complements the pastel colouring; noticeable at close range without overwhelming nearby seating or windows.
Rose hip characteristics
Occasional small, spherical hips, around 6–10 mm across, maturing to an orange-red colour and adding discreet seasonal interest without significantly affecting repeat flowering.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to approximately -21 to -18 °C (RHS H7, USDA zone 6b, Swedish zone 3), with moderate resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust when given suitable siting and routine care.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny positions with reasonable drainage; ideal for beds, edging, low hedges and larger containers, with recommended spacings from 25–45 cm depending on whether hedging, mass or specimen planting is desired.
FAVORITE® offers compact, repeat flowering salmon-pink clusters with gentle fragrance and long-lived own-root resilience, making it a practical, attractive choice if You want a reliable rose that simply fits into everyday garden life.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
FAVORITE® – salmon-pink bedding floribunda rose - Lens
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Closed Bud:
Vivid deep salmon-pink surface with a subtle play of light.
Freshly Opened Flower:
Intensely salmon pink in the centre, gradually lightening towards the petal edges.
Full Bloom:
Pastel soft salmon pink, with a slightly brighter tone in the centre.
Pre-Fading Flower:
Creamy, fading salmon pink with a subtle peach note.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening, the bright, deep salmon pink gradually lightens to a pastel, creamy pale salmon pink, with the centre remaining slightly more vivid.
Pollinator Attraction:
Flowers display their stamens when fully open; based on descriptions, and given the bloom form (single/semi‑double/double) and the accessibility of the stamens, they are moderately attractive to pollinators.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
The flowers expose the stamens when they open, so 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.
