A gentle, dusky grey-lilac shade with a subtle rosy tone. - bedding floribunda rose - medium-strength, clearly perceptible-scented rose - softly sweet character
– Unusual grey‑lilac blooms with rosy tones
– Very full, cupped clusters for rich display
– Good repeat flowering through the season
– Compact, bushy habit for beds and borders
– Medium fragrance with softly sweet notes Special feature: Awarded at Cleveland Rose Society Show 2001 for Floribunda (One Bloom).
Consistent quality – Style in the garden
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
23,30 €
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Nimbus – pink‑purple shaded bedding floribunda rose – LEGgrey
With its unusual dusky colour and soft, clearly perceptible fragrance, Nimbus brings a moody, romantic note to small Irish gardens without demanding complicated care. Its bushy habit and dense foliage give you a neat, well-filled look in front gardens and mixed beds, while the generous, cluster‑flowered blooming creates waves of cupped, very full flowers through the season. Grown on its own roots, this rose settles in reliably and builds strength year by year for a long-lived, stable display. Once planted in a sunny, well‑drained spot that copes with our heavier soils and high rainfall, it rewards even beginners with dependable performance and consistent quality. In the first year Nimbus concentrates on roots, in the second on strong shoots and branching, and by the third year it reaches its full ornamental presence with rich, repeat flowering that fits beautifully into both town and cottage-style settings.
Nimbus floribunda rose in full bloom, showing its grey-lilac flowers.
Nimbus rose blooms showing very full flower form and cupped centre
Freshly opened Nimbus bloom in lilac-grey and bluish-purple tones.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden bedding strip along a path or driveway
The bushy habit and 80–100 cm height form a tidy, structured row that frames entrances without overwhelming a smaller front garden, suiting homeowners who want a smart look with straightforward seasonal care for beginners.
Feature group of 3–5 plants in a mixed cottage bed
The rare grey‑lilac flower colour with silvery overtones stands out beautifully among perennials, giving an instantly “collected” look in cottage-style borders for gardeners who like distinctive varieties but prefer simple planting choices for hobbyists.
Small rose bed combined with perennials near the patio
Good repeat flowering means you see fresh clusters of blooms again after the first flush, helping a small seating‑area bed stay interesting from early summer onwards with only routine deadheading for busy-owners.
Container planting on a sunny terrace or balcony
Nimbus adapts well to a large 40–50 litre container where its moderate height and dense foliage provide a long-season focal point, ideal for those creating a compact but atmospheric rose display in limited space for urban-gardeners.
Low edging hedge along lawn or path
The recommended close spacing allows a low, continuous line of shrubs that visually ties lawn and path together, giving a clean border with a soft, flowering edge for gardeners seeking order without formal topiary for families.
Cutting patch corner for home arrangements
Large, very full, cupped blooms on clusters can be cut in bud or half‑open stage, bringing their soft colour and medium-strength fragrance indoors for those who enjoy informal, home‑grown bouquets from their own garden for flower-lovers.
Coastal or exposed suburban front gardens
Robust growth and moderate disease resistance cope well when planted in well‑drained beds that handle blustery, wet Atlantic weather, suiting gardeners near the coast who want roses that settle in and carry on reliably for Irish-owners.
Long-term planting in a permanent mixed border
As an own-root rose, Nimbus develops its natural shrub shape in situ, regenerating well from the base over time and providing a stable, durable element in borders for gardeners planning long-lived, low-fuss plantings for planners.
Decorating ideas
Moody Front Border – Plant Nimbus in a short row and underplant with soft grasses for a contemporary, atmospheric edge – ideal for style-conscious homeowners who want drama with minimal complexity.
Cottage Trio Focus – Group three shrubs with lupins and pink verbena for a romantic, layered look – perfect for fans of traditional cottage gardens in rural or village settings.
Patio Feature Pot – Grow Nimbus in a 40–50 litre container with trailing calibrachoa for a long-season patio centrepiece – suited to balcony and terrace users who need compact but characterful planting.
Evening Scent Corner – Combine Nimbus near seating with lavender and calamint so colour and fragrance blend at dusk – good for those who relax outdoors after work and value low-maintenance ambience.
Soft Lawn Edge – Line a small lawn with Nimbus and low catmint for a gentle, hazy boundary – great for families wanting a forgiving, pretty frame around play or sitting areas.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bed rose; registered as LEGgrey, traded as Nimbus Bedding rose LEGgrey, ARS exhibition name Nimbus; collection: Bedding rose, shrub rose exhibition class.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Bill Le Grice, United Kingdom, from ‘Grey Dawn’ × unknown seedling; bred and registered in 1989, introduced after 1989 by LeGrice Roses and Bill LeGrice Roses.
Awards and recognitions
Recognised on the show bench with success in competition, including Cleveland Rose Society Show 2001, Floribunda (One Bloom), highlighting its exhibition-quality flowers.
Growth and structure
Bushy, medium-height shrub reaching about 80–100 cm tall and 50–70 cm wide, with dense, slightly glossy medium-green foliage and moderate prickliness, suitable for beds, edging and low hedges.
Flower morphology
Large, cluster-flowered, very full blooms with more than 40 petals, cupped in form; good repeat blooming with a plentiful second flowering, bringing multiple flushes across the main season.
Colour and phenology
Dusky pink-purple grey-lilac tones with silvery rosy sheen; buds deep mauve-greyish purple, opening to uniform greyish lilac that gradually lightens to pale lilac-grey as flowers age on the plant.
Fragrance and aroma
Medium-strength, softly sweet fragrance clearly noticeable at close range; mainly ornamental but adds a gentle scent presence near paths, patios and seating areas during the main flowering periods.
Rose hip characteristics
Occasional orange-red, ovoid hips about 10–14 mm in diameter; egg-shaped and decorative late in the season but generally secondary to the main ornamental role of the abundant flowers.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3); moderate tolerance to heat and drought with watering in dry spells; moderate resistance to black spot and mildew, good rust resistance.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in a sunny position with well-drained soil; medium maintenance with some deadheading and occasional disease checks; spacing from 35–65 cm depending on use; also suitable for large containers and mixed borders.
Nimbus offers rare grey-lilac colour, repeat flowering and a bushy habit on a long-lived own-root plant, giving you atmospheric, reliable bloom in beds or containers; it may be a good choice if you would like a distinctive yet manageable rose.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
NIMBUS – pink‑purple shaded bedding floribunda rose - Le Grice
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Flower Colour:
A gentle, dusky grey-lilac shade with a subtle rosy tone.
Closed Bud:
Deep mauve–greyish-purple exterior, with a slightly silvery sheen.
Freshly Opened Flower:
The outer petals are lilac-grey, the inner surfaces bluish-purple with a soft silvery sheen.
Full Bloom:
Uniform greyish-lilac, lighter in the centre and gradually deepening towards the edges.
Pre-Fading Flower:
The colour fades to a pale lilac‑grey with a silvery‑pink sheen.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening, the deep mauve–greyish purple tone evens out to a uniform greyish purple and then lightens to a pale lilac‑grey before the bloom fades, with a subtle silvery‑rosy overtone.
Pollinator Attraction:
Very double (40+ petal) blooms have limited attractiveness to pollinators because the full flower form restricts access to the stamens and nectar.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its very double flowers enclose the stamens, 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.
