Full, silky-sheen deep pink shade with a slightly warm tone. - polyantha bedding rose - very weak, barely perceptible scented rose - slightly sweet character
– Compact, bushy habit for neat bedding displays
– Abundant, clustered blooms in vivid deep pink
– Reliable repeat flowering from summer to autumn
– Glossy dark green foliage for strong contrast
– Suitable for flowerbeds, edging and containers Gné speisialta: Mionbhláthanna pompon a mhaisíonn i bplandaí dlútha.
Continuous garden growth – Everyday elegance
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,30 €
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INGRID STENZIG – pink bedding polyantha rose – Hassefras
If You would like a compact rose that simply fits into everyday life, Ingrid Stenzig gives You neat, low mounds of deep pink pompon blooms with a soft, slightly sweet scent and cheerful colour that lightens as the flowers age. This bushy, small polyantha forms a dense, glossy green cushion, ideal for front gardens and edging where You want tidy structure without constant work. As an own-root plant it settles in steadily for a long life, quietly rebuilding itself if You ever need to prune harder. It copes well with typical Irish rainfall and heavier ground so long as basic drainage is in place, suiting both town and country plots. Plant it once, keep the soil moist, and over the seasons You will see the classic rose rhythm: first year roots, second year bush, third year full colour and flowering. Its moderate disease resistance means a simple check now and then is usually enough to keep it looking fresh. The continuous, remontant flowering keeps beds lively from early summer to autumn, especially when You repeat it in small groups for a low hedge or border strip, and it tucks happily into mixed planting with cottage-style perennials for an easy, romantic feel.
Ingrid Stenzig shows a very subtle, slightly sweet fragrance in close-up.
Ingrid Stenzig shows dark pink buds and lighter open blooms side by side.
Ingrid Stenzig polyantha rose in full bloom
Freshly opened vivid pink bloom of Ingrid Stenzig.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Neat front garden edging
Low, bushy growth with dense, glossy foliage creates a tidy, finished line along paths and drives without blocking views from windows, suiting homeowners who like order but have limited time for detailed clipping and shaping, especially busy beginners
Small rose groups in beds and borders
Planting 3–5 together at the recommended spacing quickly forms a unified pink cushion that looks planned rather than fussy, giving reliable colour in average Irish gardens where You want impact from a modest number of plants, ideal for the home gardener
Family garden flowerbeds near seating areas
Continuous, remontant flowering with ball-shaped clusters provides a long season of interest at low height, perfect beside patios and seating where children play and adults relax, while the very weak fragrance will not overwhelm close-by spaces, reassuring the cautious urbanite
Partially shaded town gardens
Its suitability for partial shade means it still flowers reliably where houses, walls or neighbouring buildings limit full sun, fitting many Irish urban front and side gardens where daylight shifts through the day yet You still want a dependable rose, encouraging the hopeful starter
Coastal and rural cottage-style plantings
Compact, resilient structure and moderate disease resistance combine well with simple care in exposed or breezier sites, provided the soil has workable structure and drainage to handle regular Atlantic rains, making it practical for those creating relaxed cottage borders, supporting the aspirational cottager
Containers on patios and balconies
The small, bushy habit suits a substantial pot of at least 40–50 litres, where good compost and steady watering keep the plant healthy and floriferous, offering long-term enjoyment on hard surfaces without complex pruning, attractive for the space-conscious balcony-owner
Mixed perennial plantings with soft colours
Its deep-to-pale pink colour shift and semi-double pompon form blend easily with airy perennials and grasses, adding structure and repeat colour rather than dominating, so it slides into existing borders and matures gracefully over the years, pleasing the creatively minded planner
Low informal hedging and path lining
The regular 30–45 cm spacing recommended for hedging allows Ingrid Stenzig to knit into a low, flowering border that outlines paths without heavy clipping, with own-root plants giving long-term regeneration if stems are ever damaged or cut hard, reassuring the long-view gardener
Decorating ideas
COTTAGE RIBBON – Thread a loose ribbon of Ingrid Stenzig along a gravel path, interplanted with catmint and low lavender for a soft, cottage feel – ideal for romantic garden lovers
PINK CARPET – Mass-plant in a small front bed to form a low pink carpet, then dot in white Verbena hastata ‘White Spires’ for light vertical accents – perfect for neat, low-maintenance front gardens
COURTYARD POTS – Grow Ingrid Stenzig in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot with trailing thyme at the rim for scent and texture – suited to compact patios and balconies
FAMILY BORDER – Place small groups near a lawn edge with hardy geraniums and dwarf grasses behind to create a soft, child-friendly border – good for busy family gardens
SOFT PINK HEDGE – Line a short driveway or front path with evenly spaced plants to form a low, flowering hedge that stays below window height – for homeowners who like structure without formality
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Polyantha bedding rose marketed as Ingrid Stenzig, also referenced as Ingrid Stenzig Bedding rose Hassefras; unregistered cultivar with no separate registered code, used in garden and show contexts.
Origin and breeding
Sport of the classic polyantha ‘Orange Triumph’, bred by Hassefras Bros. in the Netherlands and introduced in 1951, first distributed by Bobbink & Atkins in the United States and since used as a reliable bedding rose.
Growth and structure
Compact, bushy plants 30–45 cm high and 35–50 cm wide with dense, dark green, glossy foliage and moderate prickles, forming low cushions suitable for edging, bedding and small groups in front-of-border settings.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, ball to pompon-shaped blooms, 13–25 petals, produced in tight clusters on short stems; small flower size around 0.5–1.5 inches but borne in quantity, giving a strong overall colour effect in season.
Colour and phenology
Full, silky deep pink with a slightly warm tone; buds dark and velvety, opening vivid pink then fading to pale pink with a subtle silvery cast; remontant with abundant first flush and a generous second flowering later in the season.
Fragrance and aroma
Fragrance is very weak, with only a barely perceptible, slightly sweet note in warm, still conditions; chosen more for colour, form and bedding effect than for strong scent in close-up situations.
Rose hip characteristics
Forms spherical red hips in moderate quantities, around 4–6 mm in diameter; they add small specks of seasonal interest but are generally secondary to the plant’s main role as a bedding and edging rose.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to about -21 to -18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3), with moderate tolerance of heat and drought if watered; disease resistance moderate, so occasional preventive care may be helpful in humid seasons.
Horticultural recommendations
Suited to beds, edging, parks, containers and standard forms; plant 25–45 cm apart depending on use, allowing 12.8–14.7 plants/m² for mass plantings; thrives in well-drained soil with regular moisture and light, seasonal feeding.
INGRID STENZIG offers compact, long-season pink flowering with modest care needs, reliable performance in smaller spaces and the regenerative, long-lived stability of an own-root rose, making it a reassuring choice if You prefer something that simply works.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
INGRID STENZIG – pink bedding polyantha rose - Hassefras
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator Attraction:
Semi-double, 13–25-petalled flowers moderately attract pollinators; however, the reduced accessibility of the stamens in this flower form somewhat limits their attractiveness.
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.
