Soft salmon — a pink base tone into which a delicate peachy hue blends. - nostalgia rose - mild, restrained-scented rose - fresh, fruity-rosy aroma
– XL rosette blooms with nostalgic charm
– Refined salmon-pink to peach colour play
– Reliable remontant flowering through the season
– Upright shrub, ideal for beds and containers
– Moderately hardy to approx. –20 °C winters Saintréith speisialta: Boladh milis úr le nótaí torthaí caol.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
23,30 €
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MIKOTO – salmon-pink nostalgia rose - Kunieda
Let MIKOTO bring a touch of romantic charm to your garden with its large, rosette blooms in soft salmon‑pink shades that feel both classic and modern. This nostalgia shrub rose flowers repeatedly through the season, so your beds stay colourful from early summer onwards with only moderate upkeep. In Ireland’s moist climate it performs reliably when planted in a sunny, well‑drained spot, coping well even where heavy soil has been improved for drainage and roots. The sparsely thorned stems make everyday care more comfortable, whether You are dead‑heading for fresh display or cutting a few stems for the vase. As an own‑root plant, MIKOTO forms a naturally balanced bush that can regenerate from its base over time, supporting a long, steady life in your garden. In its pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2‑litre pot it is already well rooted and easy to handle: year one it focuses on roots, year two on stronger shoots, and by year three You enjoy its full ornamental effect with generous blooms.
Mikoto in full bloom, showing its dense salmon-pink rosette flowers.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden feature by the entrance
Large, very double salmon-pink rosette blooms create an immediate welcome and look refined against brick, stone or render. The upright, moderately dense shrub form fits easily into typical Irish front gardens without overgrowing paths, ideal for beginners
Small group planting in a family flower bed
Planted in groups of 3–5 at 50 cm spacing, the shrubs knit into a neat, upright mass with repeat flowering that keeps borders lively all summer. This makes it simple to achieve a well-composed, romantic bed without complex plant combinations, reassuring for homeowners
Specimen rose in a mixed cottage-style border
The nostalgic flower form and shifting peach-salmon tones pair beautifully with perennials such as coneflowers or airy grasses. One or two MIKOTO plants can act as focal points among cottage perennials, giving a reliable structure that still feels soft and informal for cottagers
Cutting patch for home flower arrangements
XL, solitary blooms on upright stems are well suited for cutting, bringing the fresh, fruity-rosy scent and layered petals indoors. Regular picking encourages new buds, so even a small row or corner planting can supply vases through the season, pleasing creative gardeners
Patio or balcony container rose
In a 40–50 litre container with good drainage, MIKOTO forms a compact, upright shrub that flowers repeatedly near seating areas. Its moderate maintenance needs and sparse prickles make it practical for small, paved spaces where You want maximum effect from one rose, suiting busy urbanites
Rose hedge along a path or driveway
At around 80–110 cm high, planted 40 cm apart, the shrubs form a low, romantic hedge that frames paths without becoming overpowering. The uniform habit and repeated flushes of bloom keep the line tidy and attractive with only occasional trimming, useful for time-pressed families
Long-term anchor plant in a small garden design
As an own-root shrub, MIKOTO gradually builds a stable, rejuvenating framework that copes well over many years under average care. It adapts to local soil and routine, providing reliable structure and colour so You can refresh surrounding plants without replanting the rose, perfect for planning-conscious owners
Coastal or exposed front gardens with improved soil
Once established in a sunny, well-drained spot, MIKOTO offers dependable flowering even where conditions can be breezy and damp, provided heavy Irish clay has been loosened and amended to avoid waterlogging roots. This suits coastal and west-facing plots tended by practical gardeners
Decorating ideas
COTTAGE BORDER FOCAL – Combine MIKOTO with soft blues like nepeta and pale foxgloves for an easy romantic cottage border – for lovers of relaxed, traditional gardens
FRONT-DOOR WELCOME – Plant a pair in matching pots (40–50 litres) by the entrance with trailing ivy and white lobelia for year-round structure – for those who want instant kerb appeal
SOFT SUMMER CUTTING PATCH – Mix short rows of MIKOTO with cosmos and annual phlox to create an informal cutting area with coordinated peach and pink tones – for home florists
NEAT FAMILY BED – Group 3 plants with low lavender edging for a tidy, fragrant frame that is simple to look after between play areas and paths – for busy family gardeners
CONTEMPORARY ROMANTIC MIX – Set MIKOTO among ornamental grasses and white hydrangeas to soften modern paving while keeping a clean, structured look – for design-conscious small-garden owners
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Trade name MIKOTO – salmon-pink nostalgia rose - Kunieda, belonging to the Romantic rose collection. Shrub rose, nostalgia type, used also as a cut flower; cultivar authenticity verified for pharmarosa.ie.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Kunieda Keiji at Rose Farm Keiji in Japan from a ‘Miyabi’ seedling. Breeding completed in 2008, introduced in 2016. Developed as a romantic shrub rose with strong ornamental and cut flower qualities.
Growth and structure
Upright shrub 80–110 cm high with a 45–60 cm spread and moderately dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage. Stems are sparsely thorned, offering easier handling around paths and seating areas in family gardens.
Flower morphology
Very double, XL rosette blooms with more than 40 petals, usually borne singly on stems. Remontant flowering habit with a particularly prolific second flush, providing extended decorative value through the main growing season.
Colour and phenology
Soft salmon-pink blooms blending peach and pink tones, deep rose-peach in bud. Colours fade towards creamy peach-salmon with pale pink and silvery-rosy outer petals as flowers age, creating a varied, nostalgic display on the bush.
Fragrance and aroma
Mild, fresh, fruity-rosy fragrance that is pleasant but not overpowering, suitable for seating areas and cut arrangements. Very double blooms conceal stamens, so the variety is mainly ornamental rather than pollinator-focused in the garden.
Rose hip characteristics
Rose hips are seldom produced due to the very double flowers. When present they are small, spherical, orange-red hips around 7–10 mm, adding a discreet seasonal accent without significant self-seeding.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to approximately -21 to -18 °C (USDA 6b, RHS H7, Swedish zone 3). Disease resistance is moderate to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; regular watering in heat and occasional preventative care are recommended.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with well-drained soil; improve heavy clay before planting. Space 50 cm for mass planting, 40 cm as a hedge, 80 cm as a specimen. Suitable for beds, cottage borders, specimen use and large containers from 40–50 litres.
MIKOTO – salmon-pink nostalgia rose - Kunieda offers generous repeat flowering, manageable size and comfortable, sparsely thorned stems on a long-lived own-root shrub, making it an easy, dependable choice if You would like to add it to your garden.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
MIKOTO – salmon-pink nostalgia rose - Kunieda
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Cultivar Name Meaning:
The name refers to the Japanese word 'mikoto', which simultaneously evokes the image of the koto instrument as 'beautiful koto' (美琴) and denotes a divine, honourific rank, so the cultivar name alludes to the flower's beauty as a divine gift.
Freshly Opened Flower:
The outer petals have a vivid salmon-pink edging, the inner petals a warm peach-pink, with a small green eye at the centre.
Full Bloom:
Dense rosette, creamy peach–salmon in the centre, with a pale pink flush on the outer petals.
Pre-Fading Flower:
Fading apricot-rose pink, with silvery-rosy tones appearing on the outer petals.
Colour Fading Description:
As it opens, the deep rose‑peach tone fades to a creamy peach‑salmon, with a delicate rosy sheen on the outer petals; before the bloom fades a silvery‑rosy hue appears.
Pollinator Attraction:
Because its flowers are very double, with the stamens largely concealed and therefore less accessible, it is of low attractiveness to pollinators.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its very double blooms conceal 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.
