Uniform, saturated deep pink shade. - flowerbed, floribunda, rose - mild, restrained-scented rose - light, discreet character
– Deep, uniform deep pink blooms in clusters
– Reliable remontant flowering all season
– Compact, bushy habit for beds and borders
– Good cold hardiness down to about -20 °C
– Moderate disease resistance, low maintenance use Special feature: Produces decorative small red rose hips in autumn.
Wildlife-friendly garden design – Low maintenance
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
17,70 €
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TOM TOM™ – deep pink bedding floribunda rose - Lindquist
If You are looking for a reliable, front-garden rose that simply gets on with the job, TOM TOM™ is a compact floribunda that fits easily into Irish family gardens. Its bushy, upright growth and semi-double clusters of deep pink blooms keep borders looking orderly without demanding complicated care. In a wet Irish season it copes well once the soil is prepared with good drainage, so You are not fighting constant problems. As an own-root plant it settles in steadily, forming its long-lived framework where You plant it, ready to regenerate from the base if needed and stay attractive year after year. In the first year it concentrates on roots, in the second on building shoots, and by the third year it reaches its full ornamental potential, giving You a deep pink bed or edging that looks well kept with only modest deadheading and simple seasonal care.
Closed bud of Tom Tom™ bedding floribunda rose.
Tom Tom™ in fresh bloom, showing vivid deep pink petals.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Neat front garden edging
The compact 60–90 cm height and 45–65 cm spread create a low, bushy line that defines paths and driveways without overpowering the space, ideal for keeping a small Irish front garden looking cared-for with modest pruning for busy beginners
Small group planting in beds
Planting 1–5 TOM TOM™ together at the recommended spacing forms a rounded, continuous patch of deep pink clusters that looks designed rather than random, giving a reliable focal point in mixed beds for home gardeners
Urban family garden borders
The upright, moderately dense foliage and repeat-flowering habit bring colour into typical urban borders, while its manageable size and medium maintenance needs mean You only need simple, occasional care suited to time-poor owners
Rose and lavender cottage-style strip
TOM TOM™ combines well with low lavender or rosemary, its warm deep pink cups contrasting with silvery foliage to give a soft cottage-garden feel along fences or low walls, easy to keep tidy for romantic gardeners
Part-shaded side garden
Its suitability for partial shade allows planting on side paths or between houses where sun is limited, still providing reasonable flowering and structure, so these awkward spaces stay pleasant and useful for practical homeowners
Containers on sheltered patios
In a minimum 40–50 litre container with good compost and drainage, TOM TOM™ forms a stable, upright rose bush that flowers repeatedly near seating areas, staying compact enough for small patios and balconies used by apartment dwellers
Low-maintenance park or communal planting
The floribunda clusters, medium maintenance level and moderate self-cleaning make it suitable for mass planting in public or shared spaces, where a neat, colourful effect is needed without constant attention from community caretakers
Coastal and exposed family plots
Its bushy, resilient structure and hardiness mean it stands up reasonably well where Atlantic winds and frequent rain are common, as long as the planting area has improved soil drainage, giving lasting structure for coastal gardeners
Decorating ideas
Front-garden ribbon – Plant a single line of TOM TOM™ along your front path, underplant with low thyme for soft groundcover – ideal for homeowners wanting a crisp, colourful welcome with minimal upkeep
Cottage trio – Group three bushes with white Coreopsis grandiflora and blue catmint for a loose, country-style bed – suited to fans of romantic, wildlife-friendly planting who still like order
Urban patio pot – One TOM TOM™ in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot with trailing Delosperma cooperi softens hard paving – perfect for balcony and small-courtyard gardeners seeking reliable summer colour
Low hedge strip – Create a low flowering hedge at 35 cm spacing, backed by clipped Ilex crenata balls – for those who like a well-framed lawn and clear boundaries
Mixed pink border – Combine TOM TOM™ with pale-pink hydrangeas and ornamental grasses for a layered, textural border – great for busy families wanting an easy, long-season display
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Registered cultivar name Tom Tom, trade name TOM TOM™ Bedding rose Tom Tom, floribunda bed rose in the bedding rose collection, exhibition floribunda bush rose; American Rose Society exhibition name Tom Tom.
Origin and breeding
Raised by E. J. Lindquist in the United States in 1957, from cross ‘Improved Lafayette’ × ‘Floradora’; introduced by Howard Rose Co., Hemet Wholesale breeding background, unregistered variety in official registers.
Growth and structure
Compact, bushy, upright floribunda rose, typically 60–90 cm tall with a 45–65 cm spread; moderately dense dark green, slightly glossy foliage and moderate prickliness, forming tidy, easily maintained bedding outlines.
Flower morphology
Semi-double cup-shaped blooms with 17–25 petals, borne in clusters; large flower size around 2.75–3.95 inches, remontant with a generous second flush, good for repeated garden colour through the season.
Colour and phenology
Uniform, saturated deep pink flowers; buds dark and velvety, opening to vivid brilliant pink with slightly paler inner petals, colour fading only moderately in heat and remaining deeper-toned in cooler conditions.
Fragrance and aroma
Light, discreet fragrance with mild intensity; scent is present but restrained, adding a gentle rose atmosphere nearby without overpowering seating areas or competing with strongly perfumed companion plants.
Rose hip characteristics
Produces moderate quantities of small, spherical hips, 7–11 mm in diameter, coloured red RHS 44A; decorative in late season and a subtle wildlife resource without dominating the plant’s appearance.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to about -21 to -18 °C (H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3); disease resistance moderate overall with good black spot resistance, moderate susceptibility to mildew and rust, needs regular watering in prolonged drought.
Horticultural recommendations
Suited to borders, edging, parks, urban green spaces, groups and containers; plant 45 cm for mass effect, 35 cm for hedging, 70 cm as specimen, supplying moderate care and occasional deadheading for best display.
TOM TOM™ offers compact structure, repeat deep-pink flowering and tidy edging form, while its own-root habit supports long-lived, easily refreshed plants, making it a reassuring choice if You want a dependable rose You can simply enjoy.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
TOM TOM™ – deep pink bedding floribunda rose - Lindquist
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator Attraction:
Semi-double, 17–25-petalled flowers moderately attract pollinators, because the semi-double bloom form and reduced stamen accessibility limit their appeal to foraging insects.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Attracts pollinators moderately, so it can be considered at most 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.
