The petals' base colour is light lemon yellow, enlivened by irregular orange brushstrokes. - park rose - mild, restrained-scented rose - fresh, fruity character
– Vivid yellow-orange, hand-painted style blooms
– Strongly remontant, flowers generously in waves
– Dense, glossy dark green foliage for structure
– Ideal for beds, edging and park plantings
– Hardy to H7, reliable in colder climates Saintréith speisialta: Rose hips dearga sféarúla a mheallann fiadhúlra sa gheimhreadh.
Supports local wildlife – Long-term garden plan
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,80 €
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GYPSY DANCER – yellow-orange park rose - Dickson
If You would like a reliable rose that simply settles in and performs, GYPSY DANCER is a friendly, medium-height shrub for family gardens where You want colour without complicated routines. Its semi-double, lemon-yellow blooms brushed with orange appear in clusters, giving generous flushes through the season, while the bush stays upright and well-shaped. The dark, glossy foliage makes a smart backdrop to the hand-painted flowers and fits neatly into smaller borders, cottage-style front gardens and informal mixed beds. As an own-root plant it forms a long-lived, stable bush that regenerates well after pruning and keeps its ornamental value over many years. Once planted with basic care and decent drainage, it copes well even where rainfall is frequent and summers are cool and humid, typical of many Irish gardens. In the first year it quietly builds roots, in the second it develops stronger shoots, and by the third season it reaches its full, easy-care display of colour and character.
Cup-shaped, semi-double flowers of Gypsy Dancer.
Gypsy Dancer rose in full bloom, showing yellow petals with orange brushstrokes.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden focal shrub near the entrance
Upright, medium-height growth with dense foliage forms a tidy, welcoming shrub that does not overwhelm smaller Irish front gardens, giving a dependable focus point with modest pruning for busy homeowners
Small rose group of 3–5 plants in a bed
Clustered, strongly remontant flowering builds waves of colour from early summer onwards, so a small group quickly looks full and satisfying without needing lots of different plants for beginner gardeners
Mixed cottage-style border with perennials
The hand-painted yellow-orange blooms blend well with blues and purples such as lavender or ornamental alliums, adding relaxed cottage character while the shrub shape stays manageable for rural cottage owners
Low edging row along a path or driveway
Regular spacing creates a neat, low border; the moderate self-cleaning and simple deadheading keep the line looking fresh without complex care, ideal where You just want it to look right for time-poor families
Pollinator-friendly corner near a seating area
Semi-double flowers with accessible centres moderately attract bees and other insects, bringing gentle movement and life close to where You sit, while remaining ornamental and tidy for wildlife-friendly gardeners
Long-term planting plan around the home
Own-root growth builds a durable framework that recovers well from harder pruning, so the shrub can be refreshed and reshaped over many years, supporting stable, low-change planting schemes for long-term planners
Coastal or exposed suburban gardens
Robust shrub structure and reliable performance mean it can cope with cool, damp winds and the kind of often wet, Atlantic-influenced conditions common in Irish suburbs, suiting coastal residents
Large container on patio or balcony (40–50 litre minimum)
Compact, upright habit and medium root vigour suit a quality 40–50 litre container with good drainage, giving a colourful, movable feature that stays in scale with small patios for urban balcony owners
Decorating ideas
Cottage curve – Plant three GYPSY DANCER shrubs in a gentle curve with fragrant alyssum at their feet for a soft, storybook front border – ideal for lovers of relaxed cottage style
Sunny trio – Combine a group of roses with ornamental alliums and low grasses in a small island bed so the clustered blooms rise above airy textures – perfect for compact family lawns
Pathway ribbon – Use a single-row edging beside a garden path, underplanting with creeping thyme to soften the line and scent your steps – great for homeowners who like tidy structure with low effort
Patio showpiece – Grow one shrub in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot with trailing lobularia to spill over the rim, creating a portable burst of colour by your seating area – suited to renters and balcony gardeners
Wildlife nook – Mix GYPSY DANCER with hydrangeas and a small patch of meadow-style perennials to form a gentle, wildlife-friendly corner – good for those wanting movement and bees near the house
Technical cultivar profile
Attribute
Data
Name and registration
Shrub / floribunda park rose; registered as DICquiet, trade name GYPSY DANCER, ARS exhibition name Gypsy Dancer; part of the Park - shrub rose collection, for garden and exhibition use.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Patrick Dickson, Dickson Roses, Newtownards, Northern Ireland; parentage DICmagic × MACmanly (‘Sweet Magic’ × ‘Little Artist’); introduced and registered in 1994, UK breeding year 1992.
Awards and recognitions
1er Prix in the international rose competition at Bagatelle, Paris (1992); Shrub class winner at the Rhode Island Rose Society Show (2000) and the Fort Worth Rose Society Show (2001), confirming exhibition-level quality.
Growth and structure
Medium shrub with upright habit, around 85–135 cm high and 60–90 cm wide; dense, dark green, glossy foliage with moderate prickliness; forms a balanced bush suitable for beds, hedging and specimen planting.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, cup-shaped flowers with 13–25 petals, medium-sized (about 1.5–2.75 inches); produced in clusters on branching stems; strongly remontant with a notably abundant second flush after the main flowering.
Colour and phenology
Light lemon-yellow base enlivened by irregular orange brushstrokes, speckling and veining; colour lightens slightly in strong sun, stays more vivid in cooler weather; pre-fading tones shift towards creamy yellow and soft peach.
Fragrance and aroma
Mild, fresh, fruity fragrance that does not dominate nearby seating areas; suitable where scent is appreciated but a strong perfume is not desired, complementing the vivid, hand-painted effect of the flower colour.
Rose hip characteristics
Produces moderate quantities of small, spherical red hips, about 9–15 mm in diameter; hips add seasonal interest in late season and may provide light wildlife value without creating a messy appearance.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b); moderate resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust; performs well with basic care and regular watering in prolonged dry or hot spells.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with well-drained soil; spacing 60 cm for mass planting, 50 cm for hedges, 100 cm as a specimen; medium maintenance with occasional plant protection and deadheading to support repeat flowering.
GYPSY DANCER offers clustered repeat flowering, a compact, tidy shrub shape and long-lived own-root reliability, so You can plant it once, enjoy it for years and decide calmly whether it is right for your garden.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
GYPSY DANCER – yellow-orange park rose - Dickson
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Competition and Show Awards:
1er Prix – Bagatelle (Paris) international rose competition (1992); Shrub class winner – Rhode Island Rose Society Show (2000); Shrub class winner – Fort Worth Rose Society Show (2001)
Pollinator Attraction:
Semi-double, 13–25-petalled flowers moderately attract pollinators, as the semi-double form and reduced accessibility of the stamens limit their appeal.
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.
