Delicate peach-orange base with a pink tint. - flowerbed floribunda rose - mild, restrained-scented rose - floral, rose character
– Bőségesen, hullámokban újravirágzik
– Változatos barack-narancs, rózsaszín árnyalatok
– Egységes, kompakt bokros növekedés
– Télálló akár -34 °C-ig
– Szelíd, virágos rózsaillat Különlegesség: Termékeny, díszítő piros csipkebogyók.
Natural diversity – Timeless elegance
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,40 €
4.5(6803)
WOMEN'S CHOICE – peach-orange bedding floribunda rose – Martin Vissers
Elegant clusters of warm peach-orange blooms make WOMEN'S CHOICE an inviting choice for Irish front gardens where you want colour and charm without complicated designs, even where humidity means you need to think about good drainage and air circulation. This compact, bushy floribunda forms a naturally tidy, mid-height shrub that sits beautifully at the front of mixed borders or along paths, bringing a romantic cottage feel close to the house. In its 2‑litre pot it arrives already well rooted, so you simply plant, water and let it settle, while the own‑root habit supports a long garden life with dependable regrowth from the base if the top is ever damaged. Across the season you enjoy strong rebloom, with soft apricot to pink-toned flowers fading gently rather than shattering, giving lasting decorative value even between flushes. The peach‑orange palette is especially versatile, combining effortlessly with blues, purples and creams from perennials and shrubs you may already have. In its first year it concentrates on root growth, year two brings fuller shoots and flowering, and by year three you see its mature shape and full ornamental effect. Mild, floral fragrance adds a discreet perfume without overwhelming small spaces, making WOMEN'S CHOICE well suited to family gardens where you want beauty that fits easily into everyday life.
Women’s Choice shows cupped, double flowers.
Women's Choice in closed bud, showing a deep orange-peach tone with a slight pink flush.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden flowerbed near the entrance
The compact, bushy habit and medium height let WOMEN'S CHOICE frame a doorway or path without overwhelming smaller Irish front gardens, while clusters of peach-orange blooms create an immediate welcoming impression for arriving guests and suit homeowners
Low cottage-style border along a path or lawn
Dense foliage and repeated flowering help build a softly structured edging that echoes traditional cottage gardens, especially when combined with airy perennials, giving an informal but orderly look that appeals to relaxed beginners
Small group planting of 3–5 roses in a focal bed
Planting in a loose group at the recommended spacing creates a rounded, full effect where the colour play from vivid buds to softer faded blooms is clearly visible, offering a simple way to get impact without complex design for busy families
Mixed border with perennials in an average-sized family garden
The warm peach-orange tones blend easily with blues, purples and creams, making it straightforward to drop into existing planting schemes and refresh tired beds, ideal for gardeners who prefer easy combinations and minimal replanning for urbanites
Decorative container on patio, terrace or balcony
Its compact, upright bush form suits a sturdy 40–50 litre container where it can be enjoyed up close from seating areas, allowing colour and mild scent even in paved spaces, supporting those gardening in rented homes or small yards as balcony-owners
Repeat-flowering accent in a family seating area
A strong rebloomer with an abundant second flush, it keeps producing waves of flower clusters through the season, providing ongoing interest around patios or play spaces without constant replanting, which suits time-poor parents
Feature rose in colder parts of the country
Very good winter hardiness down to around -34 °C means the plant overwinters reliably, supporting a long-term presence in the garden so the shrub can mature and improve year by year, reassuring cautious gardeners
Well-drained border in wetter, wind-exposed Irish gardens
The own-root plant gradually adapts its bush shape on site, and with sensible siting in well-drained soil and good airflow it copes better in gardens where frequent rain and wind are normal, suiting coastal and rural beginners
Decorating ideas
Cottage Welcome – Combine WOMEN'S CHOICE with columbines and tall verbena near the front door for a relaxed, country feel that still looks tidy – ideal for families wanting soft romance without complex upkeep
Peach Pathway – Line a garden path with repeated roses at the recommended spacing, underplanting with low herbs for an easy, fragrant route through the garden – perfect for busy homeowners who like clear structure
Patio Feature Pot – Plant one shrub in a single 40–50 litre terracotta container with trailing lobelia, placing it by seating for close-up colour – suited to balcony and terrace gardeners working with limited space
Soft Sunset Border – Mix with blue salvias and white hydrangeas in a small border so the peach-orange flowers glow against cool tones – great for beginners wanting reliable colour blends
Family Focus Bed – Use a group of three roses in the centre of a lawn island bed, edged with low ground-cover honeysuckle for an easy-to-mow, eye-catching feature – aimed at practical gardeners prioritising low-fuss design
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Trade name WOMEN'S CHOICE, floribunda shrub bed rose from the Bedding rose collection; commercial type flowerbed floribunda rose, cultivar name meaning “The women's choice”.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Martin Vissers, Viva International BVBA, Belgium; breeding year 2011, introduced 2011, parentage unknown; developed as a compact, richly flowering bedding floribunda for decorative plantings.
Growth and structure
Bushy, compact shrub 75–105 cm high and 50–75 cm wide; moderately thorny shoots with dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage, forming a rounded, well-filled bush suitable for beds and edging.
Flower morphology
Medium-sized, 1.5–2.75 inch double, cupped flowers with 26–39 petals; produced in clusters on floribunda-type inflorescences; strong repeat flowering with particularly abundant second flush later in the season.
Colour and phenology
Closed buds deep orange-peach; freshly opened blooms vivid orange-peach centres with salmon-pink outer petals, maturing through peach-cream to pale pink margins; good colour retention as tones soften rather than dull.
Fragrance and aroma
Mild, restrained fragrance with a clear floral, rose character; scented enough to notice at close range on still days, yet discreet in small gardens, seating areas or by paths where strong perfumes might be overwhelming.
Rose hip characteristics
Moderate set of small, spherical red hips, generally 8–12 mm across, adding subtle seasonal interest in late season without dominating the overall ornamental effect of the shrub.
Resistance and hardiness
Very susceptible to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, needing regular plant protection; excellent winter hardiness rated RHS H7, Swedish zone 5, USDA 4a, tolerating approximately -34 to -32 °C in established plants.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in well-drained soil with good air circulation; recommended for beds, containers and urban green spaces at 35–65 cm spacing; due to weak disease resistance, consistent monitoring and timely treatments are essential.
WOMEN'S CHOICE offers compact, colourful flowering, strong winter hardiness and long-term reliability from an adaptable own-root shrub, making it a thoughtful choice if you would like a romantic bed rose that will settle in and reward you over time.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
WOMEN'S CHOICE – peach - orange bedding floribunda rose - Martin Vissers
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator Attraction:
Flowers attract pollinators only to a limited extent, as the flower form (simple/semi‑double/double) and the accessibility of the stamens reduce their appeal.
Maintenance Requirements:
Maintenance requirement high; because it has very poor disease resistance, regular plant protection and frequent interventions are required.
Key Uses:
flowerbed, container, park, urban green space
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.
