Dazzling snow‑white, free from cool undertones. - groundcover rose - medium-strength, clearly noticeable scented rose - softly sweet
– Dense, spreading growth for carpet-like cover
– Pure snow-white blooms with lasting colour
– Reliable repeat flowering through the season
– Excellent disease resistance ADR-certified
– Thrives in heat, drought and urban conditions Special feature: Forms a glossy, light-green foliage blanket beneath the flowers.
Timeless elegance – Clear professional advice
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,40 €
3.5(5645)
Magic Blanket® Cityflor® TANigino – white groundcover rose
If You want a reliable, low-fuss rose that simply settles in and performs, Magic Blanket® is made for everyday Irish gardens. Its dense, spreading habit quickly creates a living carpet of pure snow‑white flowers that stay clean and bright even in rain. The semi‑double blooms are softly scented and moderately pollinator friendly, so they bring life as well as beauty to smaller beds and front gardens. Bred for strong health, this ADR‑certified rose shrugs off common fungal problems, even in our damp climate, and copes well with breezy, coastal conditions and carefully managed heavier soils where drainage is improved in wetter winters. Own‑root plants develop steadily into long‑lived, stable bushes that regenerate well after harsh weather and need only light pruning. In year one the roots establish, in year two the framework fills out, and from year three You enjoy full ornamental impact with minimal effort, making it an ideal, easy‑care choice for busy families.
Magic Blanket® shows semi-double blooms with a visible centre.
Magic Blanket® showing its uniform snow-white blooms in full flower.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden groundcover
Low, spreading growth covers bare soil quickly, giving neat, weed‑suppressing groundcover along drives and paths with very little pruning or feeding needed, ideal if You want impact without complex gardening tasks for the busy homeowner
Small family borders and edging
Compact 55–90 cm height means children can see over it, while the dense, glossy foliage and white flowers make tidy edging that stays attractive all season with simple deadheading, suiting the family gardener
Urban front gardens and street‑side beds
Very good tolerance of heat, short dry spells and air pollution keeps it looking fresh beside pavements and parking areas, providing a clean, modern white accent that is easy to maintain for the urban resident
Coastal and exposed Irish sites
Sturdy shrub structure and healthy foliage cope well with Atlantic breezes and carefully drained, heavier garden soils that can sit wet in winter, giving dependable coverage where other roses might struggle for the coastal gardener
Mixed cottage-style beds with perennials
Semi‑double, reblooming flowers create a soft white base for colourful partners like coreopsis, liatris or verbena, blending easily with cottage‑garden perennials to give a relaxed, romantic feel for the cottage‑style enthusiast
Low-maintenance mass planting
Excellent disease resistance and good self‑cleaning flowers allow larger drifts in parks or bigger gardens with only light annual care, ideal if You want long‑term cover and flowers without regular spraying for the hands‑off gardener
Patio and balcony planters
Its spreading habit and continuous flowering suit a single specimen in a large 40–50 litre container, giving months of white bloom near seating areas as long as watering is kept regular for the balcony owner
Pollinator-friendly family spaces
Semi‑double flowers with visible centres offer moderate nectar access, so they attract some bees without becoming too busy for play spaces, balancing wildlife interest and comfort for the nature‑minded family
Decorating ideas
White Welcome Carpet – Line your front path with a low ribbon of Magic Blanket® and underplant with spring bulbs for year‑round interest – ideal for homeowners who want a smart entrance without constant upkeep
Cottage Edge Drift – Let the white blooms spill in front of pink and blue cottage perennials like lavender and verbenas – perfect for romantic gardeners who prefer soft, informal structure
Urban White Wave – Mass‑plant in a narrow city front garden for a clean, modern “white wave” against gravel or dark mulch – suited to busy urban residents who want strong effect from simple planting
Patio Cloud Planter – Grow one or two plants in a generous 40–50 litre terracotta pot, adding trailing thyme around the base – great for balcony and patio users seeking scent and flowers close to seating
Family Play Border – Use as a low, thorn‑aware edging in front of taller shrubs, leaving clear play space on the lawn side – good for families wanting tidy structure that still feels soft and inviting
Technical cultivar profile
Trait
Data
Name and registration
Groundcover shrub rose from the Cityflor collection. Registered as TANigino, marketed as Magic Blanket Cityflor TANigino. ARS exhibition name Magic Blanket®. Cultivar authenticity checked and verified for pharmaROSA use.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Hans Jürgen Evers (Rosen Tantau, Germany) from unnamed seedlings. Introduced and registered in 1992, ADR certified in 1995. Selected for health, floriferousness and strong groundcover habit suitable for wider planting.
Awards and recognitions
Holds ADR-Rose certification (Germany, 1995), indicating high ornamental value, strong garden performance and reliable disease resistance under no-spray trial conditions in varied Central European climates.
Growth and structure
Low, spreading shrub 55–90 cm high with a 150–220 cm spread. Forms dense, glossy light‑green foliage with moderately thorny stems. Creates a continuous, blanket‑like cover ideal for borders, banks and massed plantings.
Flower morphology
Semi‑double, cup‑shaped blooms with 13–25 petals, medium size (about 4–7 cm), carried in clusters. Good repeat flowering with an abundant second flush; most spent blooms fall away naturally, reducing the need for deadheading.
Colour and phenology
Dazzling snow‑white flowers, free from cool undertones. Buds open pure white with a silky sheen, ageing to creamy white. Colour holds well in sun, heat and rain with minimal spotting, ensuring clean display over an extended season.
Fragrance and aroma
Medium-strength, softly sweet fragrance clearly noticeable in still air. Scent is pleasant but not overpowering, making it suitable near seating or paths where a gentle, classic rose perfume is appreciated without being dominant.
Rose hip characteristics
Produces small numbers of spherical red hips, 8–12 mm in diameter, late in the season. Decorative but not abundant, so they add a light autumn accent without significantly affecting repeat flowering or overall ornamental value.
Resistance and hardiness
Excellent overall health with resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust. Hardy to about −32 to −29 °C (USDA 4b, RHS H7, Swedish Zone 5). Tolerates summer heat and short droughts if given supplementary watering.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in well‑drained soil; suitable for heavier Irish clays if drainage is improved. Thrives in full sun to partial shade. Space according to use; allow room for spread. Low maintenance: light annual pruning and moderate feeding are enough.
Magic Blanket® Cityflor® TANigino offers reliable white groundcover, strong disease resistance and easy long-term structure from its own-root growth; consider it if You want a durable, low-effort rose that settles in for years of display.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
MAGIC BLANKET – white groundcover rose - Evers
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator Attraction:
Semi-double (13–25 petalled) flowers are moderately attractive to pollinators, as the semi-double form and reduced accessibility of the stamens limit their appeal.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Semi-double (13–25 petals); flowers moderately attract pollinators and are therefore moderately 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.
Pages for private customers Garden roses for the family garden, with minimal care → ORIGINAL® Premium garden roses – instant impact, a truly showpiece garden → EXTRA® Pages for professionals and private customers Roses for public spaces – large areas, sustainable maintenance → NATURAL® Roses for projects – hedge and row planting, fast implementation → RAPID® For professional partners only Production – propagation material for garden roses, wholesale → NEONATAL®
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.
