Cream-coloured ivory base with a slight pink edge. - bedding floribunda rose - mild, subtly scented rose - rosy character
– Cream‑pink clusters with elegant cup-shaped blooms
– Reliable remontant flowering for long display
– Bushy, dense habit ideal for bedding schemes
– Glossy dark foliage enhances flower colours
– Good heat and drought tolerance in sunny sites Special feature: Occasionally forms bright red decorative hips.
LAKE COMO® – cream-pink bedding floribunda rose - Barni
If You would like a rose that quietly gets on with the job in an Irish family garden, Lake Como® is a compact, bushy floribunda that settles in steadily and flowers with reassuring regularity. Its rounded habit and dense, glossy foliage make it ideal for neat front beds and low, rose-filled borders where You want order without fuss. The clusters of double, cream-pink blooms refresh themselves through the season, giving a soft, romantic colour accent that works beautifully with cottage-style planting. Planted in well-prepared soil with reasonable drainage, it copes calmly with our regular rain and high humidity, even in exposed gardens near the coast. As an own-root plant it forms a stable, long-lived bush that can regenerate from its base, so Your investment lasts. In a 40–50 litre pot it will also perform reliably on a sunny patio or balcony, offering an easy-care display where space is tight. Think of its development over three seasons: year one building strong roots, year two filling out with more shoots, and by year three You can enjoy its full ornamental value with minimal effort.
Lake Como® in freshly opened bloom
Lake Como® flowers in a cup to chalice form.
Lake Como® in closed bud, showing a pale ivory base with delicate powder-pink edging.
Lake Como® in full bloom, showing cream-coloured ivory flowers with soft pink edging.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Smart, low front garden border
Compact, bushy growth (about 70–95 cm) and dense, glossy foliage make Lake Como® perfect for a tidy front strip that looks finished without complex pruning; ideal for keeping the garden neat for busy beginners
Romantic cottage-style flower bed
Clusters of double, cream-pink blooms create a soft, romantic look that blends easily with perennials and traditional cottage favourites, giving classic charm without demanding specialist rose knowledge for country homeowners
Small group planting (1–5 plants)
Planted in small groups at 40–65 cm spacing, the rounded shrubs quickly read as one coherent mass of flowers and foliage, giving real impact from a modest number of plants for budget-conscious gardeners
Coastal or exposed front garden
Good general hardiness and balanced growth help it adapt to breezy, damp sites, provided soil drains reasonably well in our often wet, humidity-prone climate, suiting Atlantic-region gardens
Patio container or balcony tub
In a minimum 40–50 litre container with regular watering, its moderate height and repeat flowering create a dependable, compact feature rose that decorates entrances, balconies and small patios for urban apartment owners
Urban park-style family garden bed
Originally bred for bedding, it performs well in simple, repeated blocks, giving the same easy-care, municipal-style reliability at home without complicated care routines for time-poor families
Long-term, low-fuss rose corner
As an own-root shrub it builds a durable framework that can regrow from its base after harder pruning or weather damage, supporting a long planting life with fewer replacements for long-term planners
Sunny mixed border with perennials
Prefers a sunny spot and medium-sized, repeat-flowering clusters, so it weaves well among perennials like catmint or dwarf grasses, adding structure and colour through the season for mixed-border enthusiasts
Decorating ideas
Cream-and-lavender front strip – Line a sunny front path with Lake Como® and low lavender or Nepeta for a soft cream-pink and lilac haze and gentle scent – ideal for busy homeowners who want simple elegance.
Cottage bed with silver foliage – Combine with Artemisia schmidtiana 'Nana' and pale foxgloves to highlight the rose’s pastel tones against silver mounds – perfect for lovers of romantic, slightly wild cottage gardens.
Patio feature container – Plant a single Lake Como® in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot, underplanted with trailing thyme, for a compact, easy-care focal point – suited to small patios and balconies.
Neat family border – Repeat small groups of Lake Como® along a lawn edge, interspersed with low evergreen shrubs, to give a clean, low-maintenance outline – good for families needing clear, simple structure.
Soft park-style island bed – Mass-plant in the centre of a front lawn with a ring of low catmint or dwarf grasses around, echoing urban park planting – appealing to those who like orderly but colourful schemes.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Lake Como® bedding floribunda rose (Bed rose collection), registered as BAR 7752; commercial name Lake Como® Bedding rose BAR 7752; floribunda shrub type used mainly as a bedding rose.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Enrico Barni, Rose Barni (Pistoia, Italy); introduced in 2016 by Rose Barni. Parentage is not published; selected for decorative bedding use and repeat flowering performance.
Growth and structure
Bushy shrub, typically 70–95 cm high and 50–75 cm wide, with dense, dark green, glossy foliage. Moderately thorny shoots; naturally rounded habit suited to bedding schemes and small group plantings.
Flower morphology
Medium-sized, double flowers with 26–39 petals, carried in clusters on branching stems. Cup to chalice-shaped blooms; remontant with abundant second flush, providing extended seasonal interest.
Colour and phenology
Cream to ivory base with pastel pink petal edges. Pink intensifies towards full bloom then softens to a pale, dewy tone as flowers age, giving gentle colour variation on the bush over the season.
Fragrance and aroma
Mild rosy fragrance, subtly scented rather than overpowering. Best appreciated at close range along paths or seating areas where the gentle aroma complements the visual effect without dominating.
Rose hip characteristics
Occasional small, spherical hips, about 8–12 mm in diameter, bright red when mature. Hips are not usually a dominant ornamental feature but can add a discreet seasonal accent.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to around −21 to −18 °C (USDA 6b, RHS H7, Swedish zone 3). Disease resistance generally moderate to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; benefits from standard monitoring and timely care in humid seasons.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in a sunny position with well-prepared soil and reasonable drainage. Suitable for beds, urban plantings and large containers; allow about 40 cm spacing in bedding, 65 cm as a specimen for balanced growth.
Lake Como® offers compact, bushy growth, repeat cream-pink flowering and durable, own-root reliability for Irish family gardens, so You can plant with confidence and simply enjoy the results over the years.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
LAKE COMO® – cream-pink bedding floribunda rose - Barni
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Flower Colour:
Cream-coloured ivory base with a slight pink edge.
Closed Bud:
Pale ivory base with a delicate powder‑pink edging at the outer tip.
Freshly Opened Flower:
The petals are a light cream colour with a soft pink tint at the edges.
Full Bloom:
The surface is cream-coloured, ivory-hued, with the edges of the petals a more pronounced pastel pink.
Pre-Fading Flower:
The creamy colour fades, and the pink edging softens to a pale dewy tone.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening the cream–ivory ground moderately lightens; the pink at the margin intensifies at full bloom, then fades to a pale dewy colour before the bloom fades.
Pollinator Attraction:
Double (26–39 petals) flowers only moderately attract pollinators, as the fully double form and reduced accessibility of the stamens limit nectar and pollen access, and flower form (single/semi‑double/double) and stamen accessibility therefore directly af
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its double flowers typically enclose the stamens, so it is primarily an ornamental variety.
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.
