Groundcover Rose

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Gaudy™

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BOZgaudpix – Biljana Božanić Tanjga

On a pale pink ground pure, glossy white stripes form an irregular pattern on the petals. - groundcover rose - very faint, barely noticeable scented rose - delicately rose scented

– Striking pink-white marbled blooms
– Compact, spreading habit for easy coverage
– Very double, cup-shaped flowers in clusters
– Glossy dark foliage for season-long structure
– Good heat and temporary drought tolerance
Gné speisialta: Ideal for beds, edging and balcony containers with vivid groundcover colour.
Balanced garden – Thinking about your garden’s future
Gaudy™
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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GAUDY™ – pink-white groundcover rose – Tanjga

If You would like a rose that quietly keeps Your front garden looking neat and colourful without demanding complicated care, GAUDY™ is a charming choice. This compact groundcover rose forms a low, spreading mound that suits small Irish gardens and cottage-style edging, coping well even where soils stay damp after rain and benefit from improved drainage in heavier patches. Its very double, striped blooms open in softly marbled shades of pink and white, flowering from early summer with a generous repeat flush that keeps beds lively for months. In a 2-litre pot, this own-root plant is easy to handle and arrives well rooted, so You can simply plant it, water it in and let it gradually settle into place. GAUDY™ is ideal for edging, containers or a small group of plants, providing a compact footprint and dense foliage that covers the soil quickly. Over the seasons it rewards regular basic care with a long service life, staying reliable and attractive. Own-root growth means the bush recovers well after pruning or winter setbacks, giving a stable, balanced shape as it matures. With moderate self-cleaning and only a light, delicate fragrance, it fits close to paths and patios where You pass by often. Think of GAUDY™ as a quietly dependable groundcover that supports a tidy, flower-filled garden picture.


Gaudy™ Pixie® showing its delicately rose-scented blooms.

Use cases

Target areaReason
Front garden edging along paths or driveways GAUDY™ keeps a low, spreading profile, so it frames paths without blocking views or overgrowing into walkways. Its compact groundcover habit quickly knits together, giving a tidy, finished look that suits busy homeowners and beginners
Small groups in ornamental beds near the house Planting 3–5 plants together creates a rounded, cushion-like mass of foliage and marbled flowers that reads as one neat feature. The even height and spread help smaller beds look planned rather than fussy, which is reassuring for time-pressed family gardeners and beginners
Low-maintenance groundcover in mixed borders Once established, GAUDY™ fills in bare soil at the front of borders, reducing weeding and giving a finished edge under taller shrubs or grasses. Its own-root growth builds a durable base that recovers well from pruning, appealing to long-term planners and beginners
Flower beds that need colour over a long season This variety offers a good first flush followed by a plentiful second flowering, so beds stay bright beyond early summer. The marbled pink and white blooms refresh the display without replanting, which suits gardeners who want lasting colour and beginners
Containers on balconies, terraces and small patios In a balcony box or a minimum 40–50 litre container, GAUDY™ forms a low dome of foliage and blossom that does not overwhelm tight spaces. Own-root plants adapt steadily to pot conditions, supporting a longer-lived display for urban dwellers and beginners
Sites with humid, rain-prone Irish weather GAUDY™ is well suited to gardens where Atlantic showers and damp spells are common, provided the soil is not waterlogged and surface drainage is reasonably managed in heavier ground. This makes it practical for typical Irish family plots and beginners
Sunny or lightly shaded cottage-style plantings Partial shade tolerance means it can flower well in positions that receive morning or dappled light rather than full sun all day. This flexibility makes it easier to place around porches, gables and walls in cottage gardens, benefiting improvers and beginners
Heat-exposed spots sheltered by walls or paving Good heat tolerance allows GAUDY™ to cope near south-facing walls or hard surfaces that reflect warmth, as long as regular watering is provided. It holds its form in warm spells, a reassurance for those with suntraps and beginners

Decorating ideas

  • Cottage Border Ribbon – line a front path with GAUDY™ and interplant with lavender for a softly striped and scented edge – ideal for lovers of traditional cottage charm
  • Pastel Patio Bowl – plant GAUDY™ in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot with trailing blue lobelia for a compact, long-flowering focal point – perfect for balcony and terrace owners
  • Low-Maintenance Groundcover Patch – use a small group of GAUDY™ in a corner bed with blue sedge and fountain grass to cover soil attractively – good for busy family gardeners
  • Neat Driveway Front – alternate GAUDY™ with dwarf rosemary along a driveway for structure, scent and reliable edging colour – suited to homeowners wanting tidy kerb appeal
  • Soft Shade Entrance – place GAUDY™ near a north-east facing doorway with hydrangeas behind for a layered pastel effect – appealing to those working with partial shade

Technical cultivar profile
ParameterData
Name and registration Groundcover rose from the Pixie® collection, registered as BOZgaudpix and marketed as GAUDY™ Pixie®. Belongs to the ground cover commercial group, suited to bush, edging and container use.
Origin and breeding Bred by Biljana Božanić Tanjga for Pheno Geno Roses in Serbia and the Netherlands. Introduced around 2020 as part of a modern compact groundcover line aimed at decorative, small-scale plantings.
Growth and structure Low, spreading habit reaching about 40–75 cm high and 45–80 cm wide. Forms a dense, bushy mound with glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickles, ideal for edging or small-area groundcover.
Flower morphology Medium-sized, very double cup-shaped blooms with more than 40 petals each. Produced in clusters, with repeated flowering; a generous second flush extends the decorative season in beds and containers.
Colour and phenology Pink and white striped flowers with marbled effect; buds show mid-pink with ivory streaks. As blooms open, pink fades to pastel and white bands become creamy, while the bicolour pattern stays visible.
Fragrance and aroma Has a delicately rose-scented character, but the fragrance is very faint and often barely noticeable in the garden. Best chosen for its visual impact rather than for strong perfume effects.
Rose hip characteristics Hip formation is usually poor due to the very double flower form. Occasionally produces small spherical orange-red hips around 6–11 mm in diameter, adding minor seasonal interest in late season.
Resistance and hardiness Winter hardy to about -23 to -21 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6a). Disease sensitivity moderate for powdery mildew and black spot, very sensitive to rust, so regular inspections and timely plant protection are recommended.
Horticultural recommendations Best in well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade. Needs regular feeding, watering and protection against rust. Suitable for groundcover, edging, beds, and larger containers from 40–50 litres for stable long-term growth.

GAUDY™ offers compact groundcover growth, repeat flowering and good heat tolerance in an own-root form that builds long-lived, adaptable plants, making it a reassuring choice if You want a small rose that simply fits into Your garden.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: GAUDY™ – pink-white groundcover rose - Tanjga
Product Type: pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:30.03.2025
Cultivar Merit Rating: premium bronze
Item Number: [116] 52-591 (14.02.2026) pharmarosa.ie

Name and Registration

Cultivar Name Meaning: The English word 'gaudy' means garish, showy.
Trade Name: Gaudy™ Pixie® BOZgaudpix
Rose Group: Ground cover
Commercial Type: groundcover rose
Commercial Group: Ground cover
Exhibition Category: bush rose; container-grown and edging plant
Collection: Pixie®

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: Pheno Geno Roses (Serbia)
Registration Year: Data not available
Breeder: Biljana Božanić Tanjga
Breeding Company / Institution: Pheno Geno Roses d.o.o. (Serbia); Pheno Geno Roses b.v. (Netherlands)
Breeding Year: -, 2018
Parentage: unknown

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 1.3-2.5ft (40-75 cm)
Spread: 1.5-2.6ft (45-80 cm)
Growth Habit: spreading
Foliage: This variety has dense foliage. Its leaves are glossy and dark green.
Prickliness: moderately thorny
Self-Cleaning Description: Some spent flowers remain on the plant and require occasional deadheading.
Self-Cleaning Intensity: Self-cleaning: moderate.

Flower Morphology

Flower Fullness: very double-flowered
Flower Size: M (1,5-2,75 in)
Inflorescence Type: cluster-flowered
Colour Code: ARS code: PB RHS code: 65D (outer), NN155C (inner)
Repeat Flowering: Remontant, producing a plentiful second flowering.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: pink-white
Flower Colour: On a pale pink ground pure, glossy white stripes form an irregular pattern on the petals.
Closed Bud: Silky glossy mid-pink surface is broken by thin ivory-white streaks.
Freshly Opened Flower: The outer petal whorls are soft pink, while the inner petals show dense white striping.
Full Bloom: The entire rosette surface is marbled, with pale pink and snow-white bands alternating harmoniously.
Pre-Fading Flower: The pink tone fades to a pastel and the white stripes take on a creamy hue.
Colour Fading Description: As the bloom opens, the pink tones gradually fade to a pastel and the white streaks take on a creamy shade; the marbled pattern remains throughout.

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: very faint, barely noticeable scented rose
Fragrance Character: delicately rose scented
Pollinator Attraction: Its strongly double (fully double) flower form makes it only weakly attractive to pollinators, as the dense petals reduce stamen accessibility and limit nectar and pollen access.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Its highly double flowers conceal the stamens; primarily an ornamental variety.

Rose Hip Characteristics

Rose Hip Shape: spherical
Rose Hip Colour: orange-red
Rose Hip Notes: Because of its strongly double flowers, hip formation is generally poor; occasionally a spherical, orange-red hip 6–11 mm in diameter develops.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -23–-21 °C
Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: Tolerates heat well; as an established plant it also withstands temporary drought.
Disease Resistance: sensitive
  • powdery mildew – moderate
  • black spot – moderate
  • rust – very sensitive

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended Spacing: for mass planting 55 cm, for hedging 45 cm, as a specimen 90 cm
Planting Density: square planting 3,3 plants/m², hexagonal arrangement 3,8 plants/m²
Partial Shade Tolerance: suitable for partial shade
Maintenance Requirements: Maintenance requirement high; susceptible to diseases (particularly rust), requires regular plant protection and frequent inspections.
Key Uses: groundcover, flower bed, edging, container-grown, balcony, terrace

Notes

Strengths: Balanced garden – Thinking about your garden’s future
Companion Plants: Pennisetum alopecuroides - fountain grass Prunus laurocerasus 'Miki' - cherry laurel Carex flacca 'Blue Zinger' - blue sedge
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GAUDY™ – pink-white groundcover rose - Tanjga
On a pale pink ground pure, glossy white stripes form an irregular pattern on the petals. - groundcover rose - very faint, barely noticeable scented rose - delicately rose scented
The rose webshop. - pink-white - groundcover rose - Gaudy™ - (1.3-2.5ft (40-75 cm))
Inflorescence: cluster-flowered Height: 1.3-2.5ft (40-75 cm) Flower shape: cup Winter hardiness: - pink-white - Pheno Geno Roses (Serbia) groundcover rose - Flower size: M (1,5-2,75 in) Flower size: M (1,5-2,75 in) - Height: 1.3-2.5ft (40-75 cm) Height: 1.3-2.5ft (40-75 cm) - Flower fullness: very double-flowered Gaudy™ - Roses in the garden | pharmaROSA® Original - premium bronze Biljana Božanić Tanjga

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Care guide

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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PharmaRosa Ltd.
Company registration number: 01-09-717479
VAT number: 13075314-2-43
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