Pure snow-white on the outside, with a delicate cream-white hue appearing on the inner surface. - floribunda bedding rose - unscented rose - no noticeable fragrance
– Pure snow-white blooms with soft cream heart
– Very double, cluster-flowering for rich displays
– Compact, bushy habit ideal for beds and pots
– Excellent disease resistance including black spot
– Hardy to USDA zone 4b with good heat tolerance Special feature: ADR-certified and multi-award-winning floribunda for reliable garden performance.
Garden-friendly choice – Gentle landscaping
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,40 €
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PRAGUE ™ – white bedding floribunda rose
If You dream of a reliable, low-fuss white rose that simply gets on with the job, PRAGUE™ is designed for You. This tidy floribunda forms a naturally bushy, upright shrub that keeps its shape without complicated pruning, ideal for smaller Irish gardens and cottage-style front beds. Clusters of double, snow-white blooms repeat generously through the season, so a few plants are enough for a clean, bright display. Bred and awarded for strong health, its foliage is notably resistant to common fungal problems even in humid, changeable weather, coping well with heavy soil as long as drainage is improved a little in wetter spots. As an own-root rose it matures into a long-lived, stable shrub that can regenerate from its own base, giving dependable structure year after year. It also performs well in larger containers, bringing neat flower power to patios and balconies. Planting is straightforward – buy it, plant it, keep it watered, and it will steadily build up. In year one it focuses on roots, year two on stronger shoots, and by year three You can expect its full, lasting ornamental value.
Prague™ in full bloom, showing pure white, very double flowers.
Closed bud of Prague™, showing a lustrous off-white tone with a creamy tip.
Prague™ shows dense, glossy mid-green foliage.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden feature bed
PRAGUE™ forms a naturally bushy, upright shrub that keeps a clear outline, so a small front bed looks finished without complicated shaping or clipping, ideal if You want structure without learning specialist pruning skills for beginners
Low-maintenance white rose border
Its combination of strong disease resistance and clean white flowers means less spraying and fewer unsightly leaves, helping You maintain a smart, calm-looking border with only occasional deadheading and basic feeding for busy-urban-owners
Small group planting (1–5 plants)
The profuse, cluster-flowering habit gives good visual impact even from a modest group, so a run of 3–5 plants quickly reads as a coherent design and keeps flowering reliably through the season for neat-garden-lovers
Family garden mixed bed
Its dense, mid-green foliage and repeated flushes of blooms slot easily among perennials such as sage or echinacea, creating long-lasting structure that copes well with the damp, changeable Irish climate and heavier soils when drainage is modestly improved for family-gardeners
Cottage-style path edging
The upright yet compact growth and self-cleaning flowers help keep paths looking cared-for, while the soft white and cream shades blend effortlessly with traditional cottage planting without demanding frequent deadheading or reshaping for romantic-style-fans
Large container on patio or balcony
PRAGUE™ adapts well to life in a substantial pot when given a minimum 40–50 litre container and regular watering, creating a long-lived, structural rose that can be moved or rearranged as Your outdoor living space evolves for patio-owners
Easy-care rose hedge or row
Planted at the recommended spacing, its upright, branching habit knits into a low, uniform hedge with repeated flowering, giving a clear boundary or backdrop that stays manageable with just light annual trimming and simple seasonal care for low-maintenance-seekers
Long-term planting scheme
As an own-root floribunda, it gradually builds a resilient base, so after the initial establishment phase the shrub can regenerate from its own wood, supporting a long lifespan and making it a reliable backbone plant in long-planned borders for long-term-planners
Decorating ideas
White-Cottage Welcome – Plant PRAGUE™ in a small group by the front door with lavender and soft pink geraniums for a relaxed cottage feel – ideal for homeowners wanting a friendly, traditional entrance.
Calm-White Border – Combine PRAGUE™ with blue salvia and silvery foliage plants to create a cool, soothing colour scheme that stays tidy with little effort – suited to busy gardeners who prefer simple upkeep.
Container-Focus Patio – Grow a single PRAGUE™ in a 40–50 litre pot with trailing ivy around the rim for a neat focal point – perfect for balcony and terrace users seeking easy elegance.
Gentle-Family Bed – Mix PRAGUE™ with coneflowers and low grasses in a sunny family border for soft movement and long-season interest – great for families wanting a reliable, forgiving planting.
Formal-Path Rhythm – Repeat PRAGUE™ at regular intervals along a garden path, underplanting with low catmint for a structured yet romantic look – best for those who like order with a light, flowery touch.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bedding rose from the Castle® collection. Registered cultivar name Poulcas043, marketed as Prague ™ Castle® Poulcas043, with Prague™ as the ARS approved exhibition name.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Mogens Nyegaard Olesen (Poulsen Roser A/S) in Denmark from unnamed seedlings. Breeding year 2000; EU PBR 2013/2168 and US PP 27 708, introduced commercially after 2013.
Awards and recognitions
RNRS Trial Ground Certificate (UK, 2013). Silver Medal Baden‑Baden (2015). Merit Certificate Le Roeulx (2015). International Jury Prize and La Palme du Rosier à Massif, Lyon (2015). ADR certified 2017.
Growth and structure
Bushy, upright floribunda with dense, glossy mid-green foliage. Typical height 95–125 cm with 85–115 cm spread. Moderately thorny stems; forms a full, balanced shrub suitable for beds, borders and low hedging.
Flower morphology
Large, very double, cup-shaped blooms in clusters, usually over 40 petals per flower. Remontant with abundant second flowering, giving repeated flushes through the season. Self-cleaning habit, most spent blooms fall naturally.
Colour and phenology
Pure snow-white outer petals with delicate cream-white tones towards the centre. Buds are off-white, slightly creamy at the tip. Colour retention is good, remaining white without significant fading as the flower ages on the plant.
Fragrance and aroma
An unscented rose with no noticeable fragrance, bred primarily as an ornamental bedding and landscape floribunda. Highly double flowers conceal stamens and offer limited interest for pollinating insects compared with simpler flower forms.
Rose hip characteristics
Rosehip formation is uncommon. Where hips appear, they are small, spherical, orange (RHS 25A), typically 10–14 mm in diameter, and of minor ornamental value compared with the display of foliage and blooms.
Resistance and hardiness
Rated resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust. Hardy to approximately −32 to −29 °C (USDA 4b, Swedish Zone 5). Good heat tolerance, though regular watering is needed during dry spells to maintain health and flowering.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with well-drained soil; improve heavy clay with organic matter. Recommended spacing: 70 cm for mass plantings, 60 cm for hedging, 110 cm as specimen. Suitable for beds and large pots of at least 40–50 litres.
PRAGUE ™ offers reliable repeat flowering, strong disease resistance and a long-lived own-root shrub that settles into Your garden with steady growth, making it a reassuring choice if You want a beautiful rose that simply works.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
PRAGUE ™ – white bedding floribunda rose - Olesen
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Competition and Show Awards:
United Kingdom – RNRS Trial Ground Certificate (2013); Baden‑Baden – Silver Medal (Germany) (2015); Le Roeulx – Merit Certificate (Belgium) (2015); Lyon – International Jury Prize (France) (2015); Lyon – La Palme du Rosier à Massif award (2015); Glasgow –
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.
