Warm amber-yellow base colour with a subtle golden tint. - bedding floribunda rose - strong, distinctly scented rose - rich, sweet, fruity
– Warm amber-yellow flowers with golden glow
– Strong, rich, sweet fruity fragrance
– Compact, bushy habit for borders and beds
– Reliable repeat flowering through the season
– Good winter hardiness down to –21 °C Special feature: Forms decorative orange-red rose hips after bloom.
JEAN ROBIE – amber-yellow floribunda bedding rose - Vissers
With its warm amber-yellow blooms and compact, bushy habit, Jean Robie is a rose You can simply plant and enjoy. The 2‑litre own‑root plant settles quickly, adapting well to typical Irish conditions with humidity and reliable rain. Its remontant, cluster-flowered display brings reliable colour from early summer, then repeats generously for months, so even a small front garden looks lively. Strong, fruity fragrance adds a lovely accent near doors and paths, while the dense foliage helps the plant keep its shape with minimal shaping or fuss. Over time, own‑root growth supports a long lifespan and steady performance, giving You confidence that Your planting will last. In year one it focuses on roots, year two on a fuller bush, and by year three You enjoy its full ornamental value with stable colour and habit, without demanding care. This medium‑maintenance rose suits busy gardeners who still want a neat, elegant look around the home.
Jean Robie floribunda in full bloom, showing rich amber-yellow flowers.
Jean Robie in closed bud, showing a deep amber-yellow tone with a subtle peach undertone.
Jean Robie shows dense, mid-green foliage.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden border facing the street
Compact, bushy growth and 70–90 cm height make Jean Robie ideal for a tidy, low front border that stays within bounds yet offers bright amber-yellow colour and a consistent outline, perfect for homeowners who like a neat, ordered look for their entrance
Small group planting of 3–5 roses
Cluster-flowered, remontant blooms give reliable, long-season colour when planted in small groups, creating a clear focal point even in average-sized family gardens, well suited to beginners who want a straightforward first rose choice
Low informal hedge along a path or driveway
Regular spacing at 50–60 cm forms a low, amber-yellow edging that softens hard lines without growing too tall, while own-root durability supports long-term structure, suiting families who want a lasting, simple boundary solution
Mixed bed with perennials in a family garden
Its mid-green, matt foliage and stable colour work well with companions like lady’s mantle or ornamental grasses, giving a calm, cohesive look that does not dominate, ideal for hobby gardeners planning relaxed cottage-style plantings
Container on a sunny or lightly shaded patio
The compact habit performs well in a 40–50 litre container, where regular watering and feeding are easy to manage, bringing strong fragrance and colour close to seating areas, a good option for urban gardeners with limited ground space
Partially shaded side garden
Suitable for partial shade, it still flowers reliably where the house or neighbouring buildings limit direct sun, helping to brighten awkward side strips for busy owners who want interest in every corner outside
Family garden with cool, damp summers
Moderate disease resistance and its ability to adapt in own-root form make it a sensible choice in areas with frequent rain and persistent moisture in the air, where many roses struggle with leaf problems for less experienced gardeners
Cutting bed for small indoor arrangements
Medium-sized, cup-shaped clusters and a strong, fruity scent provide charming stems for the house without needing florist techniques, appealing to those who enjoy casually cutting a few scented flowers for simple vase displays
Decorating ideas
Cottage Border Glow – Combine Jean Robie with lady’s mantle and soft pink geraniums for a loosely structured, romantic border – ideal for cottage-garden fans seeking easy-going charm.
Urban Front Edge – Line a short path with a low row of Jean Robie under clipped box for structure and colour – perfect for city homeowners who want smart kerb appeal with little effort.
Amber Grass Harmony – Plant with switchgrass ‘Sangria’ and pale ornamental alliums for a contemporary, textural bed – suited to design-conscious gardeners after a modern, low-fuss look.
Scented Patio Pot – Grow a single plant in a 40–50 litre container with trailing thyme at the base – great for balcony or terrace users wanting fragrance and colour in limited space.
Soft Hedge Ribbon – Create a low hedge of Jean Robie, backed by taller hydrangeas for depth and seasonal layering – appealing to families who like clearly defined, easy-care garden structure.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Registered as VISmarok, marketed as Jean Robie Bedding rose VISmarok; floribunda bedding rose in the bed rose commercial group, approved exhibition name Jean Robie in the American Rose Society system.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Martin Vissers of Viva International, Herselt, Belgium, from the cross Echo × Sourire Rose × Charlotte; introduced and registered in 2014 as a modern floribunda suited to garden and park use.
Awards and recognitions
Participated in The Hague International Rose Trial in 2016–2017, demonstrating sufficient garden merit and novelty to be included in comparative international evaluations alongside other contemporary rose introductions.
Growth and structure
Compact, bushy shrub reaching about 70–90 cm in height and 60–80 cm spread, with dense, mid-green, matt foliage and moderate prickliness; structure is well suited to bedding, low hedging, edging and smaller mixed borders.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, cup-shaped, cluster-flowered blooms, typically 13–25 petals and medium size of around 4–7 cm; flowers are freely produced in trusses, with remontant behaviour giving an abundant second flush after the first main flowering.
Colour and phenology
Warm amber-yellow with golden tint; buds deep amber with peach undertone, opening to bright golden-yellow, then softening slightly with paler outer petals; colour retention is very good, with only gentle lightening in strong sun.
Fragrance and aroma
Rich, sweet, fruity fragrance of strong intensity, clearly noticeable on still days; ideal for planting where people pass close by, near paths, seating, doorways or patio containers, to appreciate the scent in everyday garden use.
Rose hip characteristics
Forms moderately abundant, spherical hips about 8–12 mm in diameter, ripening to an orange-red shade (RHS N34A), adding discreet late-season interest if spent flowers are not removed after the main flowering periods.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (H7; Swedish Zone 3; USDA 6b); moderate resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust, benefiting from basic good practice in feeding, watering, spacing and occasional preventive treatments.
Horticultural recommendations
Suited to borders, containers, edging, low hedges and cutting; recommended spacings 50–60 cm for hedging and mass, 90 cm as a specimen; medium maintenance with occasional plant protection; performs in sun to partial shade in ordinary garden soils.
Jean Robie offers compact, floriferous growth, strong fruity fragrance and reliable colour, while its own-root form builds long-term resilience and easy upkeep, making it a thoughtful choice if You would like a dependable garden rose.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
JEAN ROBIE – amber-yellow floribunda bedding rose - Vissers
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator Attraction:
Semi-double flowers with 13–25 petals moderately attract pollinators, as bloom form (single/semi-double/double) and the accessibility of the stamens affect attractiveness.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Semi-double (13–25-petalled) flowers partially cover the stamens, so they only moderately attract pollinators and are therefore considered only 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.
