Mid-pink petals in a uniform, soft-toned shade. - floribunda bedding rose - very weak, barely perceptible scented rose - fragrance description not available
- Soft mid-pink blooms with silvery overtones
- Abundant second flowering for long display
- Compact, bushy habit for bedding borders
- Glossy mid‑green foliage for neat effect
- Reliable hardiness to about −20 °C Saintréith speisialta: Fómhar oráiste‑dearg de mhórchánaigh hip rós beag.
Easy to live with and charmingly neat, REGÉC is a pink floribunda bedding rose that settles quickly into Irish family gardens, coping well even where soil stays damp and a bit heavy. Its bushy, upright habit keeps borders orderly, while clusters of soft mid-pink blooms bring a relaxed, cottage feel without demanding complicated care. As an own-root shrub it offers reassuring longevity, quietly rebuilding itself if cut back and recovering well after tougher seasons. Over time, the glossy mid-green foliage and rounded shape stay pleasantly balanced, making it easy to combine with lavender, heuchera or clematis for low-fuss harmony. You simply plant, water and feed, then watch it move from root-building in year one to fuller shoots in year two and a complete display by year three. A good choice if you want a reliable rose that fits normal, real-world gardens and busy schedules.
Regéc in full bloom, showing its uniform mid-pink flowers.
Regéc rose showing different flower opening phases side by side.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden beds by the driveway or path
The bushy, upright shape and moderate height create a tidy, welcoming line of colour that stays within bounds and does not overwhelm small spaces, ideal if you like an orderly look but prefer simple, repeatable planting for the busy homeowner
Mixed cottage-style borders near the house
Semi-double mid-pink clusters fit beautifully with perennials like heuchera and clematis, giving a gentle, romantic cottage feel without needing intensive deadheading or complex pruning, suiting the relaxed garden lover
Low-maintenance flowering strip along garden fences
Regular remontant flowering and a compact, moderately dense foliage curtain soften hard boundaries while still allowing access for mowing and general upkeep, matching the needs of the practical family gardener
Small groups of 3–5 roses as a focal feature
Planted in a loose group, the floribunda habit gives plenty of visible flower clusters from multiple angles, building into a long-lived own-root clump that you can gradually shape to suit your space, appealing to the design-conscious beginner
Coastal and exposed suburban gardens
Its steady structure and shrub habit suit real-life conditions where wind and rain are frequent, offering a good choice for sites where the soil can stay moist and slightly heavy for long periods, reassuring the weather-aware gardener
Medium to large containers on patios or balconies
In a 40–50 litre or larger container with good drainage, REGÉC forms a compact flowering shrub that is easy to water, feed and enjoy close-up, allowing colour on paved spaces or rented patios, perfect for the urban balcony owner
Family play gardens with simple, robust planting
Moderate prickliness and a manageable 60–90 cm height make it easier to place near play areas or seating while keeping pathways clear, offering gentle structure and colour that still feels safe for the family-focused homeowner
Pollinator-friendly corners with mixed planting
The semi-double, cup-shaped flowers offer some access to pollinators while rose hips add seasonal interest later; combine with stronger pollinator perennials to create a soft, wildlife-aware border that suits the nature-minded beginner
Decorating ideas
Cottage Front Step Trio – Group three REGÉC roses with coral bells and a soft blue clematis on an obelisk to frame your front step with romantic pinks and foliage contrast – for the style-aware cottage gardener
Neat Driveway Border – Plant a single row along the drive, spacing evenly, then underplant with low thyme or gravel to keep maintenance light and edges crisp – for the busy commuter household
Patio Rose Feature – One REGÉC in a 50 litre terracotta pot with trailing heuchera and seasonal bedding gives a long-lasting, own-root focal point by the seating area – for small patio and balcony owners
Family-Friendly Fence Softener – Alternate REGÉC with evergreen shrubs along a fence to create a gentle flowering strip that stays compact and easy to mow around – for practical family gardens
Soft-Pink Pollinator Corner – Combine REGÉC with lavender, salvia and ornamental grasses so its pink clusters sit among nectar-rich companions in a loose, natural scheme – for nature-conscious beginners
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Trade name REGÉC – pink bedding floribunda rose – Márk; floribunda bed rose in the bedding rose collection; shrub rose exhibition category; registered cultivar name not recorded in available data.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Márk Gergely in Hungary, breeding year 1998; parentage unknown; initial distribution by PharmaRosa Ltd.; introduction and registration years not documented in current sources.
Growth and structure
Compact, bushy, upright shrub reaching about 60–90 cm in height and 60–85 cm spread; moderately dense, glossy mid-green foliage; moderately thorny stems; well suited to bedding, low hedging and small groups.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, cup-shaped blooms with 17–25 petals, typically borne in clusters; large flower size around 2.75–3.95 inches; remontant habit with an abundant second flush under average garden care.
Colour and phenology
Soft mid-pink overall; buds mid-pink with slightly darker sepals; freshly opened blooms show lighter inner surfaces; colour gradually fades to pale pink with a delicate silvery-rose tint before petals drop.
Fragrance and aroma
Fragrance is very weak and barely perceptible in normal garden conditions; no specific fragrance character has been recorded; chosen more for colour display and structure than for scent.
Rose hip characteristics
Produces moderately abundant spherical rose hips, around 7–10 mm in diameter; orange-red tone corresponding to RHS N45A; adds discrete late-season interest in mixed borders and informal plantings.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy approximately to −21 to −18 °C, RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b; disease resistance moderate to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, may need occasional protection in humid seasons.
Horticultural recommendations
Medium maintenance; occasional plant protection recommended. For beds, plant around 4.2–4.8 plants/m² depending on layout, spacing 40–75 cm; suitable for mass planting, hedging or solitary use in small groups.
REGÉC gives soft pink clusters, a compact, tidy shrub form and dependable remontant flowering, with own-root longevity that settles into the garden over time, so you can choose it with confidence for an easy-care planting.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
REGÉC – pink bedding floribunda rose - Márk
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Flower Colour:
Mid-pink petals in a uniform, soft-toned shade.
Closed Bud:
Mid-pink bud, with a slightly darker pink at the sepals.
Freshly Opened Flower:
Lighter pink inner surface, the centres of the outer petals medium pink.
Full Bloom:
Uniform mid-pink colour, with the centres of the petals a paler pink shade.
Pre-Fading Flower:
Fades to pale pink, with a delicate silvery-rose tone.
Colour Fading Description:
As the flower opens, the mid-pink tone gradually fades to a pale pink, taking on a delicate silvery-rosy tint before the bloom fades.
Pollinator Attraction:
The flowers moderately attract pollinators; their semi‑double to double form partially conceals the stamens, reducing access to pollen and nectar and therefore limiting attraction.
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.
