The outer surface of the petal is a pale, silvery-pink tone; the inside is softer, a rose-pink shade. - floribunda bedding rose - very weak, scent noticeable only up close rose - subtle character
– Reliable, resistant floribunda bedding rose
– Light pink blooms with silvery highlights
– Abundant repeat flowering through the season
– Low-maintenance, ideal for mass plantings
– Hardy to H7 / USDA 6b garden climates Speisialtacht: Bláthanna leathdhúbailte atá úsáideach do phailneoirí.
Long-term garden plan – Support for local wildlife
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,30 €
3.5(5562)
FLUFFY RUFFLES™ – light pink bedding floribunda rose
FLUFFY RUFFLES™ is a romantically ruffled, light pink floribunda that You can rely on for generous clusters of blooms with minimal effort. Its semi-double flowers are carried in showy trusses, giving a soft, cottage-garden look that still stays neat and manageable in a family front garden. This variety was bred for reliability and copes well where gardens are often damp, helping it handle our humidity and fungal pressure with ease. Naturally resistant to common rose diseases, it needs far less spraying and fuss, while the upright, medium-tall habit forms a tidy, flowering backdrop for paths and beds. The remontant flowering gives You waves of colour across the season, especially after the main flush, so beds rarely look bare. Semi-double blooms with visible stamens offer a gentle invitation to bees, adding subtle wildlife value alongside beauty. Because this rose is grown on its own roots, it forms a stable, long-lived shrub that can recover well after pruning or damage, supporting a long garden plan. In its first year it concentrates on rooting, the second year brings stronger shoots and more clusters, and by the third season You can expect full ornamental impact with a mature, well-shaped bush. FLUFFY RUFFLES™ is especially at home in smaller groups of 3–5 plants, where its clusters of pastel flowers create an easy-care, romantic focus around Your home.
Fluffy Ruffles™ showing colour changes across opening stages.
Fluffy Ruffles™ in full bloom, showing soft light-pink semi-double flowers.
Fluffy Ruffles™ rose with semi-double, cup-shaped blooms.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden bed along the path
Reliable remontant flowering means Your front garden keeps its colour through the main season, with repeat flushes after the first display so there are far fewer dull gaps for busy beginners
Low-maintenance family border
Strong resistance to black spot, mildew and rust reduces the need for spraying or intensive care, making it an easy choice where You want roses but don’t want complicated routines for time-pressed homeowners
Small group planting near the house
The upright, medium-tall habit and moderately dense foliage create a tidy, vertical accent that fits well in average-sized gardens without overpowering windows or seating areas for compact-garden users
Cottage-style mixed planting
Semi-double, open blooms with accessible stamens give light, informal charm while providing nectar and pollen that help support visiting bees in a relaxed, naturalistic border for wildlife-minded gardeners
Flower bed in partial shade
Its suitability for partial shade lets You use awkward side beds or north-east facing spots where many roses struggle, keeping planting plans flexible around typical Irish home layouts for practical planners
Long-term front-garden scheme
As an own-root rose it develops a durable shrub form that regenerates well after pruning or winter damage, giving stable structure and colour over many years for long-view gardeners
Coastal or exposed suburban garden
Good disease resistance helps it stay presentable even in wetter, breezier districts where foliage often suffers, supporting gardens that regularly face cool winds and frequent rain for Atlantic-region owners
Large containers on patio or balcony
Its upright structure and remontant clusters work well in a 40–50 litre container with good drainage, giving reliable flowers close to seating without demanding complex maintenance for urban balcony users
Decorating ideas
COTTAGE BORDER DUO – Plant FLUFFY RUFFLES™ in a loose row with lavender and catmint to echo a soft rural cottage style while keeping maintenance low – ideal for romantic-style beginners.
FRONT PATH EDGE – Use a staggered line along your entrance path, underplanting with sweet alyssum to soften the edges and enjoy repeated flushes greeting you at the door – suitable for family home front gardens.
SOFT PRIVACY SCREEN – Combine a small group of these upright shrubs with hydrangeas behind for gentle height and long-season structure – good for those wanting subtle screening without heavy pruning.
COASTAL PATIO POT – Grow one plant in a 40–50 litre terracotta container with rosemary and low thyme to enjoy pastel flowers and herbs together – perfect for compact, breezy coastal patios.
POLLINATOR-FRIENDLY CORNER – Mix FLUFFY RUFFLES™ with echinacea and salvias in a sunny corner so semi-double blooms and perennials together attract bees over months – aimed at wildlife-conscious family gardeners.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Trade name FLUFFY RUFFLES™ bedding rose Howard & Smith; floribunda bed rose, exhibition category show floribunda / shrub rose; unregistered cultivar without separate registration code.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Howard & Smith Nursery, Montebello, California, USA from ‘Miss Rowena Thom’ × Seedling No. 72; introduced 1935, distributed initially by Henry A. Dreer in the United States.
Growth and structure
Medium-tall, upright shrub reaching about 100–140 cm in height with a 55–85 cm spread; moderately dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage; moderately thorny canes give a classic, structured floribunda look.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, cup-shaped flowers with 13–25 petals borne in clustered inflorescences; large blooms around 7–10 cm provide good visual impact in beds, with medium self-cleaning that may need occasional deadheading.
Colour and phenology
Light pink flowers; outer petals pale silvery-pink, inner petals warmer rose-pink; colour can fade to a misty, silvery-edged light pink, staying more vivid in cooler conditions and paler in strong, direct sun.
Fragrance and aroma
Fragrance is very weak and only noticeable at close range, with a subtle character rather than a strong perfume; chosen more for visual effect and garden structure than for scented-rose collections.
Rose hip characteristics
Produces moderately formed, ellipsoid hips about 10–14 mm across, coloured red; hips can add a small amount of late-season interest if spent flowers are not removed after summer flowering.
Resistance and hardiness
Rated resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; winter hardy to approximately -21 to -18 °C (USDA zone 6b, Swedish zone 3), with average heat and drought tolerance needing irrigation in prolonged dry spells.
Horticultural recommendations
Suitable for flower beds, edging and park plantings; spacing about 50 cm in mass plantings, 40 cm in hedging and 80 cm as a specimen; tolerates partial shade and benefits from regular watering in extended dry periods.
FLUFFY RUFFLES™ offers repeat flowering, strong disease resistance and a durable own-root shrub that settles in for years of easy care, making it a reassuring choice if you want a beautiful rose without complicated maintenance.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
FLUFFY RUFFLES™ – light pink bedding floribunda rose - Howard & Smith
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Flower Colour:
The outer surface of the petal is a pale, silvery-pink tone; the inside is softer, a rose-pink shade.
Closed Bud:
Pastel pink with a silvery tint and a matte finish.
Freshly Opened Flower:
The outer petals are a slightly silvery pink, while the inner petals open in a brighter, warmer pink.
Full Bloom:
Uniform light pink with delicate silvery hues at the edges.
Pre-Fading Flower:
The petals fade to a pale, misty pink with a silvery edge.
Colour Fading Description:
As the bloom opens, the brighter pink fades to a light, misty pink; in strong sunlight it fades more markedly, while in cool conditions it remains more vivid.
Pollinator Attraction:
Its semi-double, open blooms are expected to attract pollinators, as the flower form and accessible stamens make nectar and pollen easy to reach.
Heat and Drought Tolerance Description:
According to the descriptions it has average heat–drought tolerance and requires irrigation during prolonged dry periods.
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.
