Dusty lavender-pink base with a subtle beige-pink tint in the centre. - flower bed, floribunda, rose - unscented rose - no detectable fragrance
– Premium resistant foliage, low maintenance care
– Remontant flowering, blooms again abundantly
– Elegant dusty lavender‑pink, softly changing tones
– Versatile bedding rose for hedges or mass plantings
– Upright, medium‑tall shrub with dense foliage Special feature: Proflora 2021 Garden Rose award‑winner (3rd place).
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
23,30 €
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SOLA – pink bedding floribunda rose - Kunieda
If You are looking for an easy, reliable rose for a family garden, SOLA is a quietly elegant choice that fits beautifully into Irish front beds, cottage-style borders and smaller spaces. Its upright habit and dense, mid-green foliage form a tidy, compact shrub that does not sprawl, making it simple to place near paths, windows or along low hedges. The semi-double blooms open in soft, lavender-pink with a beige-pink centre, then gently fade to a silvery, vintage pink, giving Your garden constantly changing, romantic colour. Bred as a professional cut flower, it produces plenty of cluster blooms that repeat well through the season for long, lasting display. Its good overall disease resistant performance is especially valuable in our damp climate, where roses can struggle with fungal problems. As an own-root plant it settles in steadily, forming a durable shrub that recovers well after harsh trimming and offers years of dependable growth. Plant in borders or a generous container, and with simple care over the first seasons – roots in year one, stronger shoots in year two, and full ornamental value by year three – it will gradually become a stable, low-fuss feature even where soils are heavy and wet.
Freshly opened Sola bloom with ruffled lavender-pink petals.
SOLA floribunda rose in full bloom
Sola rose in closed bud stage
Sola rose with dense, mid-green foliage
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden focal shrub near the entrance
The upright, compact habit and dense foliage create a neat, welcoming structure that stays within bounds and does not overwhelm smaller Irish front gardens, ideal for busy homeowners seeking tidy character with little plant training, especially beginners
Low flowering hedge along paths or drives
Recommended hedge spacing and repeat-flowering clusters allow You to form a softly defined, flowering line that looks ordered but not formal, giving steady colour through the season with simple annual pruning rather than constant shaping, suitable for families
Romantic cottage-style mixed border
The changing lavender-pink to peach-beige tones blend beautifully with perennials such as lavender, threadleaf coreopsis and meadow sage, creating a relaxed, cottage impression that looks considered yet forgiving of small gardening mistakes, reassuring for novices
Small group planting in ornamental beds
Planting 3–5 shrubs at the suggested density produces a rounded, billowing effect of flower clusters, giving a strong visual impact in modest spaces without complicated design work or intensive care schedules, attractive for time-poor owners
Cutting corner for home bouquets
Originally bred for the international cut-flower market, its cluster-flowered stems and medium-sized, cup-shaped blooms suit informal vases, so You can enjoy home-grown arrangements without specialist techniques, a pleasure for creative home gardeners
Pollinator-friendly accent in family beds
Semi-double flowers with exposed stamens offer better pollen access than fully double types, attracting bees and other visitors while still looking refined, useful where You want some wildlife interest without turning the whole garden into a wildflower meadow
Low-maintenance rose feature in wetter, fungal-prone sites
Its generally good resistance to mildew, black spot and rust helps maintain healthy foliage even in humid, rainier Irish conditions that challenge many roses, reducing spraying and rescue work for those preferring straightforward, sustainable care
Large container on patio, balcony or doorstep
In a 40–50 litre container with decent drainage it forms a stable, upright shrub that flowers repeatedly, bringing colour close to seating areas or doors without requiring a full border, an option that suits urban dwellers wanting manageable outdoor colour
Decorating ideas
Cottage Trio Border – Combine SOLA with lavender and meadow sage in a soft, pastel strip by the front path for a romantic cottage look – ideal for homeowners who like gentle colour but minimal upkeep
Doorstep Welcome Pot – Plant one SOLA in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot, underplant with trailing thyme for scent and soft edges – perfect for urban entrances needing easy yet elegant impact
Family-Friendly Low Hedge – Line SOLA along a drive with coreopsis dotted in front for a bright, informal border that stays compact – great for families wanting structure without hard formal lines
Cutting Patch Corner – Group three SOLA in a square bed to harvest clusters for vases, backed by rosemary for contrast – suited to creative gardeners who enjoy arranging flowers at home
Relaxed Patio Mix – Pair SOLA in a large container with potted hydrangeas and herbs to frame a seating area – appealing to busy people seeking a quick, harmonious patio composition
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Trade name SOLA – bedding floribunda, shrub rose in the bed-rose group; exhibition category cut flower (spray). Registered cultivar name not published; bred and marketed primarily as a garden-capable cut rose.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Keiji Kunieda in Japan, from unknown parentage, for Rose Farm Keiji and Rose Universe Co Ltd. Introduced internationally in 2021 in the professional cut-flower trade before adaptation for garden use.
Awards and recognitions
Proflora Variety Contest 2021, Garden Rose category: grower award, 3rd place, recognising its performance as a garden-suitable cultivar that also fulfils cut-flower requirements for form and productivity.
Growth and structure
Upright, moderately vigorous shrub 80–120 cm high and 50–75 cm wide, with dense, slightly glossy mid-green foliage and moderate prickliness. Forms a tidy, bushy outline suitable for hedging, bedding and container culture.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, cup-shaped blooms in clusters, medium size (about 1.5–2.75 inches). Petal count usually 17–25, giving an airy, ruffled effect with visible stamens. Remontant, with abundant first and second flushes in season.
Colour and phenology
Dusty lavender-pink base with subtle beige-pink centre, buds greyish lilac. Opens lavender-pink then shifts to peach-beige pink; edges become silvery towards the end of flowering. Colour retention moderate, giving a softly aged look.
Fragrance and aroma
No detectable fragrance; classified as unscented. Selected primarily for visual effect and cutting quality rather than perfume, making it suitable where strong scents are not desired near windows, doors or seating.
Rose hip characteristics
Produces moderate numbers of rose hips after flowering. Hips are ovoid, egg-shaped, about 8–12 mm in diameter, coloured orange-red, and add a discreet seasonal accent in late season without dominating the shrub.
Resistance and hardiness
Rated resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust. Hardy approximately to –18 to –21 °C (H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3), suitable for most Irish sites with normal garden shelter and basic winter care.
Horticultural recommendations
Low maintenance with generally good disease resistance, needing little intervention beyond annual pruning, feeding and watering. Spacing: about 55 cm for mass bedding, 45 cm for hedges, 90 cm as a solitary, 3.3–3.8 plants/m² in blocks.
SOLA – pink bedding floribunda rose - Kunieda offers compact growth, generous repeat flowering and good disease resistance on a durable own-root shrub, making it a reassuring choice if You want a long-lived, low-fuss rose to enjoy and care for calmly.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
SOLA – pink bedding floribunda rose - Kunieda
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Flower Colour:
Dusty lavender-pink base with a subtle beige-pink tint in the centre.
Closed Bud:
Deep, greyish-lilac shade with a slight beige tone.
Freshly Opened Flower:
Ruffled, lavender-pink outer petals, with a soft beige-pink on their inner surfaces.
Full Bloom:
The outer petals are a pale, slightly greyish lavender, the centre suffused with a beige-pink.
Pre-Fading Flower:
Faded peach-beige pink, the petal edges are silvered.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening, the greyish‑purple, lavender tones gradually fade and shift to a peachy–beige pink; prior to the end of flowering the petal edges become silvery.
Pollinator Attraction:
The semi‑double flowers, with exposed stamens that increase pollen accessibility compared with fully double forms, attract pollinators.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Because its stamens are exposed, it moderately attracts pollinators and is therefore only partially 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.
