Clear, rich mid-pink shade with a subtle purplish tone. - park rose - strong, far-reaching scented rose - scent description not available
– Vigorous groundcover for parks and beds
– Abundant repeat flowering all season
– Clear mid-pink blooms with silvery sheen
– Strong, far-reaching fragrance outdoors
– Hardy to -37 °C and heat tolerant Special feature: ADR-certified for reliable garden performance.
Open to feedback – Balanced garden
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,80 €
3.5(5711)
PINK ROADRUNNER – pink park rose – Uhl
Easy to like and confident to plant, Pink Roadrunner is a compact shrub rose that covers the ground with healthy, dark green foliage and a long season of mid-pink blooms, coping well even where humidity increases the risk of fungal problems. Its semi-double flowers open wide to show golden stamens, offering a welcome stop for bees while keeping the overall look neat and tidy in small front gardens. Because this own-root rose establishes steadily, it builds a lasting, well-shaped bush over time, rather than demanding constant pruning. You can plant it into beds, low hedges or a generous patio container and expect reliable flowering from an early stage. Think of year one as root-building, year two for stronger shoots and year three for full ornamental impact – a practical choice for busy Irish gardens.
Closed bud of Pink Roadrunner, showing the deep silky pink outer petals.
Pink Roadrunner in full bloom, showing its mid-pink semi-double flowers.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden groundcover strip along a driveway or path
Pink Roadrunner forms a low, bushy, slightly spreading shrub that knits together into a living carpet, helping to suppress weeds and keep the front garden looking finished with little intervention over many years, especially for busy beginners
Small rose group of 3–5 plants in a family garden bed
Planted in a loose cluster, the mid-pink, cup-shaped flowers create a generous splash of colour all summer, while the remontant habit ensures a plentiful second flush so the bed never looks bare between flowering waves, perfect for colour-lovers
Low flowering hedge or edge in an average-sized border
With recommended spacings of 40–50 cm, plants grow into a continuous line about 60–90 cm tall, giving a tidy pink edging that is easy to trim lightly once a year and dependable even without advanced pruning knowledge, reassuring for homeowners
Mixed cottage-style planting with perennials and herbs
The rich mid-pink blooms and dark green foliage blend naturally with lavender, catmint or Campanula, while the semi-double flowers contribute to a pollinator-friendly look that suits romantic, informal cottage beds desired by many country-gardeners
Coastal or exposed site with changeable Irish weather
This hardy shrub tolerates cold down to around −35 °C and performs well in hot, drier spells, giving reliable structure and flowering even where wet, windy spells and fungal pressure are common in Irish gardens, making life easier for coastal-owners
Part-shaded side garden or north-east facing border
Suitable for partial shade, Pink Roadrunner continues to flower and maintain dense foliage where sun hours are limited, so you can brighten awkward side passages or gable-end beds without needing specialist plant choices, ideal for problem-solvers
Large patio pot or container on balcony or terrace
In a 40–50 litre container with good drainage, its bushy habit and remontant flowering give months of colour at eye level, while the own-root nature supports long-term regeneration so you can keep the same pot planting for years, suiting apartment-dwellers
Low-maintenance family space with children and pets
The dense, slightly glossy foliage and moderate disease resistance mean fewer gaps and less spraying, while a clear planting plan lets you enjoy colour without complex care routines, matching the needs of time-poor but garden-proud families
Decorating ideas
Cottage Edge – Line a low border by the front path with Pink Roadrunner and interplant soft catmint and trailing bellflower for a relaxed cottage feel – ideal for lovers of informal, romantic gardens
Pink Patio Pot – Plant a single shrub in a 40–50 litre terracotta container with trailing thyme at the rim to enjoy scented foliage and pink blooms by your seating area – perfect for balcony and terrace gardeners
Family Front Bed – Combine a small drift of Pink Roadrunner with dwarf hydrangeas and evergreen box for a neat yet welcoming front garden composition – suited to busy families wanting simple structure
Shady Side Mix – Use Pink Roadrunner with hostas and ferns in a part-shaded side border so the mid-pink flowers pop against lush foliage – great for those making the most of awkward side gardens
Coastal Ribbon – Create a ribbon of mid-pink along a windy, coastal front by pairing Pink Roadrunner with hardy grasses and rosemary for movement and scent – ideal for exposed, seaside plots
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Shrub rose from the Roadrunner collection; registered as UHLarium, marketed as Pink Roadrunner Roadrunner UHLarium; ARS exhibition name Pink Roadrunner; park and groundcover type.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Jürgen Walter Uhl for W. Kordes’ Söhne in Germany; introduced and registered in 2001; parentage unknown but selected for vigorous, spreading growth and garden performance.
Awards and recognitions
Holds ADR certification from 2003, indicating independently tested garden performance with emphasis on health, flowering behaviour and overall reliability under Central European conditions.
Growth and structure
Bushy, slightly spreading shrub reaching about 60–90 cm in height and 60–100 cm in spread; dense, dark green, slightly glossy foliage; densely thorny shoots suitable for groundcover and low hedging.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, cup-shaped blooms with 13–25 petals, produced in clusters on branching stems; medium-sized flowers around 1.5–2.75 inches, repeating well with a plentiful second flush in season.
Colour and phenology
Clear mid-pink with subtle purplish tones; buds deep silky pink, opening brighter then fading to pale pink with a silvery edge; colour retention moderate; flowers appear uniform at full bloom before softening.
Fragrance and aroma
Described as strongly scented with a far-reaching fragrance, though detailed scent notes are not recorded; semi-double form with visible stamens also adds visual interest and pollinator appeal.
Rose hip characteristics
Moderate production of bright red, spherical hips about 15–22 mm in diameter, adding late-season interest and potential wildlife value once flowering has finished.
Resistance and hardiness
Very hardy shrub, estimated to USDA zone 3b, RHS H7 and Swedish zone 6; good tolerance to heat and drier spells; resistant to black spot, with moderate susceptibility to powdery mildew and rust.
Horticultural recommendations
Recommended for groundcover, parque and public plantings, slopes, beds and pots; spacing 40–80 cm depending on use; prefers well-drained soil, regular moisture and occasional health checks in humid seasons.
PINK ROADRUNNER offers compact, long-lasting pink colour, repeat flowering and strong hardiness on an own-root shrub that matures reliably over time, making it a reassuring choice if you would like a dependable rose to plant this year.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
PINK ROADRUNNER – pink park rose - Uhl
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Cultivar Name Meaning:
The name “Pink Roadrunner” literally means pink roadrunner, denotes the pink member of the Roadrunner collection and refers to its rapid spreading habit and vigorous flowering.
Flower Colour:
Clear, rich mid-pink shade with a subtle purplish tone.
Closed Bud:
The outer is a deep, silky pink, with a slightly paler pink inside.
Freshly Opened Flower:
The outer petals are bright mid-pink, their inner surfaces a softer pink.
Full Bloom:
Uniform mid-pink with crimson tones, to which the yellow stamens visible in the centre provide a subtle contrast.
Pre-Fading Flower:
The petals fade to a pale pink, their edges with a subtle silvery sheen.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening the mid‑pink shade moderately fades; when fully open it appears uniform, and prior to senescence it turns a pale pink with a slight silvery sheen at the edges.
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.
