Pure mid-pink, warmer tones towards the centre and a powdery outer edge. - flowerbed floribunda rose - very weak, barely noticeable scented rose - aroma description not available
– Large, upright shrub for generous flowerbeds
– Mid-pink single blooms with soft pastel fading
– Remontant, flowers abundantly a second time
– Dense, glossy dark green foliage effect
– Excellent resistance to mildew, black spot, rust Special feature: Ideal low‑maintenance rose for parks and urban green spaces.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,50 €
4.5(6803)
JACKY'S FAVORITE – pink bedding floribunda rose
With JACKY'S FAVORITE You get a rose bred for reliability, thriving in Irish gardens where wetter weather and heavier soils are normal, and where You want results without fuss. This tall, upright floribunda forms a generous, arching shrub that creates an instant sense of garden structure and gentle privacy around your home. Its simple, mid‑pink blooms open in airy clusters, showing golden stamens that are easy for visiting bees to reach, so the rose feels naturally alive through the season. It repeats well, so You can enjoy fresh flowers from early summer onwards with only light maintenance. Own‑root plants settle in steadily, building a long‑lived root system and regenerating reliably over the years, ideal for family gardens that should look good for the long term. In the first year it focuses on roots, in the second on more shoots and flowers, and by the third year it shows its full ornamental value. In large containers of at least 40–50 litres or in open ground, its dense, glossy foliage and soft colour are easy to pair with cottage perennials, helping You create a quietly romantic, low‑effort front or back garden.
Jacky's Favorite shown in different opening stages.
Jacky's Favorite in close-up, showing its delicate, barely noticeable fragrance.
Flower form of Jacky's Favorite: flat, single pink blooms in clusters.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden focal shrub
The upright, broadly arching habit gives height and presence without becoming overbearing, so it works well beside paths, gateways or bay windows where You want a tall, soft screen rather than a rigid hedge, especially for beginners
Low‑maintenance flowerbed in family gardens
Good disease resistance and modest feeding needs mean fewer jobs across the year, so the bed keeps its colour and neatness even if You only manage basic pruning and occasional feeding, reassuring busy-gardeners
Pollinator‑friendly mixed border
Single, cluster‑flowered blooms expose their golden stamens, inviting bees and other beneficial insects while the pastel pink tones blend easily with cottage perennials, supporting a softer wildlife look for nature-lovers
Urban and suburban front gardens with partial shade
Performs reliably where it gets a few hours of sun and bright light for the rest of the day, so You can plant it on east‑ or west‑facing sides of the house and still expect good flowering, giving confidence to townhouse-owners
Coastal or exposed Irish plots
Once established, the strong framework and stable root system cope well with breezier, damp locations, offering dependable flowering even where Atlantic air brings frequent rain and wind, a comfort for coastal-gardeners
Containers on patios and terraces (40–50 L minimum)
In a large pot with good drainage it forms a vertical accent of glossy foliage and soft pink blooms, ideal beside seating areas or doors, needing only regular watering and occasional feeding, perfect for balcony-owners
Long‑term background planting in beds and borders
As an own‑root shrub it thickens gradually and regenerates from the base, keeping its shape and flowering performance for many years, which makes it a reliable “backbone” plant for evolving gardens and patient planners
Relaxed cottage‑style group planting (1–3 plants)
Planting a small group gives a cloud of pastel colour and hips later in the season; the year‑by‑year build‑up from roots to full display suits those who enjoy watching a garden mature slowly, especially first-timers
Decorating ideas
COTTAGE GATEWAY – Plant JACKY'S FAVORITE by a front gate with foxgloves and garden phlox to create a tall, romantic welcome that still stays low maintenance – ideal for lovers of traditional cottage entrances
SOFT PRIVACY STRIP – Use a loose line of shrubs along a front boundary mixed with Japanese holly to give gentle screening and structure without a hard hedge – suited to families wanting a friendly street presence
PINK PATIO CORNER – In a 50‑litre container, underplant with trailing thyme and soft grasses for movement and pastel charm around seating – perfect for small patio or balcony spaces
POLLINATOR PATCH – Combine with airy foxgloves and other bee‑friendly perennials so the open, single flowers can host visiting insects all summer – great for nature‑minded gardeners
RELAXED MIXED BORDER – Place JACKY'S FAVORITE mid‑to‑back border with hydrangeas and perennials, using its height and arching growth as a linking backdrop – useful for beginners designing their first flower bed
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Jacky's Favorite is a floribunda bedding rose from the Bed rose group, offered as JACKY'S FAVORITE – pink bedding floribunda rose – RVS; American Rose Society exhibition name: Jacky's Favorite.
Origin and breeding
Bred at the National Station for Ornamental Plant Cultivation (RVS), Belgium; breeding year 1993, introduced 2009. Parentage is unknown; initially distributed by Best Select for garden and landscape use.
Growth and structure
Tall, upright floribunda with broadly arching shoots, 150–210 cm high and 210–290 cm wide. Dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickliness create a substantial shrub suited to beds, screens and mixed borders.
Flower morphology
Single, flat blooms with 5–12 petals, medium sized at about 4–7 cm, carried in clusters. The variety repeats well, with a strong second flush that renews the display; spent blooms may need manual deadheading.
Colour and phenology
Flowers open clear mid‑pink, warmer at the centre, with paler, powdery edges; later the outer petals become cream‑white and finally creamy ivory. The overall effect is a soft pastel pink that lightens gently as each cluster ages.
Fragrance and aroma
Fragrance is very weak and barely noticeable, so it will not overwhelm nearby seating areas or windows. Chosen primarily for colour, habit and garden performance rather than perfume, making it easy to combine with scented plants.
Rose hip characteristics
Produces moderate quantities of small, spherical hips, about 5–8 mm across, in a bright red tone (RHS 43A). These can add a light decorative effect in late season and offer a minor wildlife food source.
Resistance and hardiness
Rated resistant to black spot, powdery mildew and rust, with hardiness to about −21 to −18 °C (H7, USDA 6b). Heat and drought tolerance data are limited, but general garden performance is robust under typical Irish conditions.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in beds, parks and urban green spaces, with spacing adjusted for mass planting or specimen use. Maintenance needs are low: simple annual pruning, modest feeding and some deadheading keep the plant neat and flowering well.
JACKY'S FAVORITE offers tall, reliable flowering with soft pink clusters, good disease resistance and long‑term, own‑root durability, making it a practical choice if You want a rose that settles in and simply works.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
JACKY'S FAVORITE – pink bedding floribunda rose - RVS – National Station for Ornamental Plant Cultivation
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Flower Colour:
Pure mid-pink, warmer tones towards the centre and a powdery outer edge.
Closed Bud:
Pale pink with a delicate peachy sheen and a slightly glossy surface.
Freshly Opened Flower:
Clear mid-pink, warmer towards the centre, rapidly lightening outwards, with a powdery edging in places.
Full Bloom:
Uniform light pink, the outer petal whorl is almost cream‑white, and golden‑yellow stamens shine from the centre.
Pre-Fading Flower:
The pink lightens, fading towards a creamy-ivory hue with a delicate pastel overall effect.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening, the mid‑pink gradually lightens, the outer petal zone becomes cream‑white and, before the flower fades, it pales to a creamy‑ivory shade.
Pollinator Attraction:
Its flowers moderately attract pollinators, with attraction influenced by the flower form (single, semi‑double or double) and the accessibility of the stamens.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
A variety that is moderately attractive to pollinators and is therefore 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.
