Uniform mid-pink shade, slightly lighter at the edges of the outer petals. - park rose - medium strength, well-scented rose - lightly spicy
– Tall, arching growth ideal for fences and pergolas.
– Abundant, very double mid‑pink blooms in clusters.
– Reliably remontant with a strong second flush.
– Medium, pleasantly spicy fragrance.
– Extremely hardy shrub, down to about –40 °C. Special feature: Earth‑Kind® North excellence rating for proven garden performance.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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JOHN DAVIS – pink park rose - Svejda
If You dream of a romantic rose that simply settles in and performs reliably in Irish gardens, JOHN DAVIS is a tall, arching shrub that rewards You with months of soft pink blossom on a remarkably hardy framework. Bred for Canadian winters, it shrugs off cold and copes well with our damp, variable weather, even where humidity and rain can challenge other roses. The long, flexible canes are naturally vigorous, ideal for training along a fence, pergola or cottage-style arch without fussy pruning. Repeat flowering clusters open a rich mid‑pink and fade gracefully to near‑white edges, giving a gentle, romantic look from early summer well into autumn. Own‑root plants develop a stable, long‑lived structure that renews from the base, so if a stem is damaged it can regrow cleanly over time. In year one it focuses on roots, in year two on building shoots, and by year three it shows its full ornamental character, becoming a dependable, easy‑to‑live‑with feature in Your family garden.
Freshly opened John Davis bloom in vivid mid-pink.
John Davis park rose in full bloom, with soft pink, very double flowers.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden focal shrub
Its tall, arching habit and dense, glossy foliage give instant presence, while the soft pink, very double flowers add a romantic welcome near your front door without needing intricate pruning, suiting the needs of the beginner
Cottage-style arch or pergola
The vigorous, climbing growth and long, flexible canes are easy to tie in along an arch or pergola, creating a tunnel of flowers that fits perfectly with relaxed Irish cottage-garden planting for the homeowner
Informal flowering fence line
Trained along wires or a low fence, its repeat flowering clusters soften boundaries and give privacy; the own-root, long-lived framework can be renewed gradually by removing older canes, reassuring the planner
Small group of 3 shrubs in a lawn
Planting three in a loose triangle creates a mini park-style feature, with their height and spread filling space quickly; self-cleaning flowers help the group look tidy with minimal deadheading for the busy
Mixed border with perennials
The medium-sized, cup-shaped blooms and mid-green foliage blend easily with perennials such as bellflowers and wormwood, giving colour from early summer to autumn and providing a reliable backbone for the stylist
Partially shaded side garden
Suitable for partial shade, it can still flower well where sun hours are limited, making awkward side paths or north–east facing corners more inviting and usable for the improver
Wind-exposed or coastal garden spot
Its robust, cold-hardy breeding helps it cope with blustery conditions typical of Irish coasts, where cool winds and frequent showers test less resilient roses, giving confidence to the coastal gardener
Low-maintenance long-term planting
Once established, the hardy, own-root framework and remontant flowering offer many years of structure and bloom; occasional renewal pruning and feeding keep it attractive without complex routines, ideal for the time-poor family
Decorating ideas
Romantic Entrance Arch – Train JOHN DAVIS over a metal or wooden arch, underplant with lavender for scent and movement, and frame your path with loose gravel for an inviting front-garden gateway – for homeowners who love soft, romantic structure
Soft Pink Cottage Fence – Space plants along a low timber fence, weave the canes through the rails, and mix in clustered bellflower and Japanese wormwood at the base – for cottage-garden fans wanting relaxed charm with height
Pastel Lawn Island – Create a small round bed in the lawn with one central JOHN DAVIS and a ring of low perennials, letting the rose rise above and flower repeatedly – for families who want a simple, eye-catching feature
Part-Shade Side Border – Use JOHN DAVIS against a wall that gets only part-day sun, add hardy geraniums and silver foliage plants to brighten the shade and echo the soft pink blooms – for urban gardeners working with tricky aspects
Informal Pergola Walkway – Plant along both sides of a pergola and guide canes overhead, then mix in fragrant herbs like rosemary at ground level for all-season interest – for beginners who want big impact from a few reliable plants
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
John Davis is a shrub and Hybrid Kordesii park rose, sold as JOHN DAVIS – pink park rose - Svejda, with American Rose Society exhibition name John Davis and verified cultivar authenticity for pharmarosa.ie.
Origin and breeding
Bred in Canada in 1977 by Felicitas Svejda at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, from Rosa 'Kordesii' × ('Red Dawn' × 'Suzanne'); introduced after 1986 and registered in 1986 for cold, tough landscapes.
Awards and recognitions
Holds the Earth-Kind North excellence rating from Texas A&M University (2007), recognising its strong garden performance and adaptability under low-input, environmentally considerate maintenance practices.
Growth and structure
A tall shrub with climbing, arching canes reaching about 200–280 cm high and 150–220 cm wide, moderately thorny, with dense, glossy mid-green foliage that clothes the plant well from base to tip.
Flower morphology
Produces medium-sized, very double, cup-shaped blooms with over 40 petals, borne in clusters on the ends of shoots; remontant, giving an abundant second flush after the first main flowering period.
Colour and phenology
Flowers open a vivid mid-pink, then soften to pastel pink with nearly white outer petals; colour retention is moderate, with a gentle fading effect that suits romantic, informal garden compositions.
Fragrance and aroma
Moderately scented blooms with a lightly spicy character and medium fragrance strength; double flowers offer partial value for pollinators, which still visit despite more limited access to stamens.
Rose hip characteristics
Occasionally forms small, ellipsoid red hips about 8–12 mm across, adding a modest touch of autumn interest without overwhelming the plant’s overall flowering and ornamental effect in the garden.
Resistance and hardiness
Extremely winter-hardy to around −40 to −37 °C (RHS H7, USDA 3a, Swedish Zon 6); disease resistance is moderate and rust-sensitive, so regular monitoring and plant protection are recommended.
Horticultural recommendations
Use as a specimen, pergola or fence rose in parks and gardens; suitable for partial shade. Allow generous spacing, provide good air circulation and consistent care, and support long canes on structures.
JOHN DAVIS offers hardy structure, generous repeat flowering and long-lived own-root reliability, giving You a romantic, easy-care feature rose that will settle in and reward patient planting over many seasons, should You decide it suits your garden.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
JOHN DAVIS – pink park rose - Svejda
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator Attraction:
Double, 26–39-petalled flowers moderately attract pollinators, as the double form and reduced stamen accessibility limit their access to pollen and nectar.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Double, 26–39 petalled flowers moderately attract pollinators, therefore at best 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.
