Pure, medium-strong pink with a slightly warm tone. - bedding, floribunda, rose - medium-strength, noticeably fragrant rose - fresh, raspberry scented
– Compact, upright growth for neat borders
– Pure medium pink blooms with soft shading
– Abundant repeat flowering through the season
– Resistant to mildew, black spot and rust
– Attracts bees with open, pollen-rich clusters Special feature: Medium-strength raspberry fragrance adds charm in close planting.
Individual taste – Variety guarantee
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,00 €
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BERLEBURG – pink bedding floribunda rose – Olesen
BERLEBURG is a compact floribunda that gives You colour and charm without complicated care – a reliable, low‑growing bedding rose that copes well with Ireland’s wet seasons and heavier soils when basic drainage is in place. Its bushy, compact habit and clusters of medium, cup‑shaped blooms make it perfect for neat front gardens, smaller borders and beds You see every day from the house. Flowers come in generous flushes from early summer onwards, opening deep pink and softening to a romantic, mid to pale pink that still reads clearly from a distance. The raspberry‑scented fragrance is a pleasant surprise at nose level, especially along paths or around a terrace. Strong disease resistance keeps foliage glossy and presentable with minimal spraying, while its upright, well‑branched structure stays tidy and easy to manage. Own‑root plants like this settle in for the long term – in year one they concentrate on roots, in year two on stronger shoots, and by year three they reach their full ornamental value with stable, repeat flowering that rewards everyday family gardens.
Berleburg in fresh mid-pink bloom
Berleburg closed bud in deep pink.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Small front garden bed by the entrance
The compact, bushy habit and moderate height keep BERLEBURG neatly within view lines, giving a well‑kept look without blocking windows or paths; repeat clusters of pink blooms provide a welcoming touch for visitors and suit a busy homeowner who wants results with little effort for the front-garden beginner
Low-maintenance family border with children and pets
Good disease resistance and low maintenance needs mean less routine spraying and fewer complicated tasks, so the plant remains attractive even when life is hectic; spent flowers can be left to form small hips in autumn, adding seasonal interest and fitting a relaxed, child‑friendly space for the time-poor parent
Small group planting of 3–5 roses
Planted at the recommended spacing, BERLEBURG forms a coherent, rounded group that reads as a single pink mass through the season; own‑root development supports long-term balance within the group and reduces gaps, ideal for those wanting a dependable focal point without regular replanting for the practical planner
Narrow border or edging along a driveway
The upright yet low growth keeps plants within their allotted strip, making it easy to mow and edge nearby lawn; medium-sized, self‑contained bushes repeat flower without needing complex pruning, perfect when access is from one side only and You want tidy structure with simple yearly trimming for the driveway-owner
Coastal or exposed suburban garden
The variety’s hardiness and robust foliage help it cope with cool winds and damp conditions common near the Irish coast, provided soil is not waterlogged; its stable framework and floribunda flowering ensure colour even when weather is mixed, offering reassurance where other plants may struggle for the weather-worrier
Mixed cottage-style bed with perennials
BERLEBURG’s warm pink clusters blend naturally with cottage favourites like saxifrage and creeping baby’s-breath, while the bushy floribunda form threads colour through the planting without dominating; repeat flowering stitches the display together between perennial peaks for the cottage-garden fan
Large container on a patio or balcony
In a 40–50 litre container with good drainage, this compact rose builds a sturdy, woody framework and repeat flowers reliably; own‑root growth supports regeneration if stems are ever cut back by weather, making it a steady choice where plants must perform close to seating areas for the patio-gardener
Pollinator-friendly front garden strip
The double but open, accessible blooms supply pollen for bees, so You gain both ornamental value and gentle support for urban biodiversity; repeated flushes keep food available over a long season, suiting those who want bees in the garden without giving up a tidy, formal look for the nature-conscious owner
Decorating ideas
Front-Door Welcome – Plant a trio of BERLEBURG near your entrance with a low edging of dwarf sedge to frame the path; ideal for homeowners who want a polished, easy-care welcome without intensive gardening.
Cottage Pink Ribbon – Line a cottage-style border with BERLEBURG and weave in Arends’ saxifrage and creeping baby’s-breath for a frothy, romantic edge; perfect for those who love soft, traditional colour but prefer straightforward upkeep.
Patio Feature Pot – Grow a single BERLEBURG in a 40–50 litre terracotta container, underplanting with trailing lobelia or bacopa; suited to balcony and patio users seeking fragrance and colour close at hand with simple seasonal care.
Family-Friendly Mix – Combine BERLEBURG with hardy perennials such as lavender and low grasses to form a robust, low-maintenance strip along a lawn; great for busy families wanting long-season interest and minimal intervention.
Pink Pollinator Corner – Create a sunny pollinator patch by grouping BERLEBURG with herbs like rosemary and thyme to attract bees while staying smart-looking; ideal for gardeners who want wildlife appeal that still fits a neat front garden.
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bed rose from the National Parks collection. Registered as POUlbella, marketed as BERLEBURG – pink bedding floribunda rose – Olesen. ARS exhibition name: Berleburg.
Origin and breeding
Bred by L. Pernille Olesen, Poulsen Roser A/S, Denmark. Cross of Egeskov × Dolly. Bred 1989, registered 1992, introduced 1996, distributed initially by Poulsen Roser A/S.
Growth and structure
Compact, upright, bushy floribunda rose, typically 35–50 cm high and 55–85 cm wide. Moderately dense, glossy mid-green foliage with moderate prickliness, forming low, tidy, bedding-style bushes.
Flower morphology
Medium-sized, double, cup-shaped flowers with 26–39 petals. Cluster-flowering floribunda habit with abundant remontant blooming; the second flowering wave is notably heavy, extending ornamental value.
Colour and phenology
Pure, medium-strong pink with a slightly warm tone. Buds open deep pink, then soften through vivid mid-pink to paler pink. Colour retention moderate but main hue stays visible through successive flushes.
Fragrance and aroma
Noticeable, medium-strength fragrance with a fresh, raspberry-like character. Scent is best appreciated near paths, seating, or doorways where the low, bushy plants can be approached easily.
Rose hip characteristics
Produces moderate numbers of small, 10–14 mm hips in autumn when spent blooms are not deadheaded, adding seasonal interest without overwhelming the plant’s overall flowering display.
Resistance and hardiness
Good general disease resistance, with resistance reported to powdery mildew, black spot and rust. Hardy to approximately −26 to −23 °C (USDA zone 5b, RHS H7, Swedish zone 4), suitable for exposed Irish sites.
Horticultural recommendations
Plant at 55 cm for bedding, 45 cm for low hedging, 90 cm as specimens; 3.3–3.8 plants/m² in mass plantings. Best in well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Minimal pruning and deadheading needed to maintain performance.
BERLEBURG offers compact, long-season pink colour, reliable disease resistance and a gentle raspberry scent, while its own-root habit supports long-lived, regenerative growth; a reassuring choice if You want to plant once and enjoy for years.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
BERLEBURG – pink bedding floribunda rose - Olesen
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Competition and Show Awards:
Please provide the exact rose variety name (e.g. Queen Elizabeth, Gertrude Jekyll, Pink Peace) for which you would like a detailed data sheet – or say if you would like me to help select a suitable pink‑flowered variety (I can suggest a few if you wish)
Flower Colour:
Pure, medium-strong pink with a slightly warm tone.
Closed Bud:
Uniform deep pink shade with a glossy surface.
Freshly Opened Flower:
Vivid mid-pink with a slightly paler light-pink edge on the petal margins.
Full Bloom:
Soft, uniform pink with a slightly more intense shade at the centre.
Pre-Fading Flower:
Lightening, light-reflective pink with a subtly fading tone at the edges.
Colour Fading Description:
As the bloom opens, the deep pink fades to a vibrant mid-pink and then to a softer, paler pink; the primary hue remains throughout.
Pollinator Attraction:
The plant’s double, open blooms with readily accessible stamens attract bees, as the flower form and exposed pollen facilitate foraging.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its full, open flowers with easily accessible stamens attract bees, so it is pollinator-friendly.
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.
