Petals striped red and pink, with a vivid, contrasting pattern. - floribunda bedding rose - medium-strength, noticeably scented rose - fresh, peachy honey scented
– Striking red‑pink striped blooms in clusters.
– Bushy, compact habit for beds and borders.
– Abundant repeat flowering through the season.
– Good resistance to powdery mildew, black spot.
– Medium, fresh peach‑honey fragrance.
– Special feature: Value‑based choice supporting responsible gardening.
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Calippo Bedding rose pharmaROSA® – striped red‑pink floribunda bedding rose
Colour lovers looking for an easy, reliable front‑garden rose will appreciate Calippo’s compact bushy form and lively striped blooms that hold their impact in typical British summers with rainfall and breezy spells, provided the soil is reasonably well drained. This floribunda bedding rose flowers in generous clusters, repeating well from early summer onwards so beds, borders and paths stay bright without complicated care. Medium height and dense foliage help it knit into mixed cottage‑style schemes or neat front plots, while its medium, peach‑honey fragrance adds a gentle sensory note around doors and seating areas. As an own‑root plant it settles in steadily and provides dependable, long‑term structure, supporting a simple development from root-building in the first year to fuller top growth in the second and near‑mature ornamental display by the third. Moderate disease resistance and sound winter hardiness give reassuring reliability for busy gardeners who want to plant once and enjoy for years.
Calippo floribunda rose in full bloom, with rich red-pink striped flowers.
Calippo in closed bud: deep ruby-maroon with a velvety sheen.
Freshly opened Calippo flower with burgundy-red petals and pale pink marbling.
Calippo shows double, cup-shaped blooms in clusters.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden bedding strip along a path or drive
Compact, bushy growth and medium height create a neat, defined edge that stays within bounds in typical front gardens. Repeating clusters of colourful striped blooms give long seasonal interest with only basic deadheading and feeding, suiting beginners.
Mixed cottage border with perennials
Its distinctive red‑pink marbled flowers stand out among traditional cottage plants such as delphiniums, oriental poppies and St John’s wort, while the dark, slightly glossy foliage provides a calm backdrop. Reliable repeat flowering supports relaxed, informal planting for design‑conscious.
Small groups in a family back garden bed
Planting three to five shrubs together at the recommended spacing quickly forms a low, flowering block that looks full without needing intricate layout planning. Medium maintenance and own‑root resilience mean it copes well with ordinary family‑garden care by busy‑owners.
Feature planting near seating or patio
The medium, peachy‑honey scent and richly patterned blooms give close‑up enjoyment around patios and seating areas. Its moderate height keeps sight lines open while still providing a sense of enclosure and colour, making it comfortable for home‑entertainers.
Decorative low hedge or boundary marker
Regular spacing at around 40 cm creates a low, flowering hedge that frames paths or separates areas without appearing harsh. The dense foliage knits together well, while repeat flowering reduces the need for frequent replanting, ideal for easy‑care.
Containers on terrace, courtyard or balcony
Calippo adapts well to large pots of at least 40–50 litres where good watering can be maintained. The bushy habit and generous flowering create a strong colour focus, while the own‑root constitution helps the plant recover from occasional lapses in watering for urban‑gardeners.
Long, low bedding in public‑facing areas
Suitable for simple, repeated schemes in front gardens or shared spaces, where its medium disease resistance and solid winter hardiness support dependable performance. It handles exposed, breezy conditions so long as the soil drains reasonably well, reassuring for .
Low‑maintenance family garden rose area
As an own‑root plant it builds a durable framework over time, regenerating from the base if lightly pruned and kept watered in hot spells. Moderate care needs and remontant flowering support a stable display without specialist techniques, well matched to time‑pressed.
Styling ideas
Striped‑focus border – Repeat Calippo in a single row and pair with low mounds of Nepeta and silvery foliage for a crisp, colour‑led look – suited to small, tidy front gardens.
Cottage‑mix ribbon – Weave Calippo through delphiniums, oriental poppies and hardy geraniums for a relaxed, traditional cottage feel – ideal for those who enjoy informal abundance.
Family‑friendly patch – Group three to five plants in a corner bed with easy perennials like daylilies and Alchemilla for a bright, robust play‑area backdrop – perfect for busy households.
Patio‑pot accent – Plant one shrub in a 50‑litre terracotta pot with trailing thyme or lobelia at the edge for scented, striped colour near doors – good for compact courtyards.
Low flowering hedge – Line a path with evenly spaced plants and underplant with spring bulbs to ensure interest before the roses bloom – attractive for structured yet welcoming entrances.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Calippo Bedding rose pharmaROSA® is a floribunda bedding rose for beds and borders; the name evokes colourful, refreshing impact, matching its lively striped red‑pink blooms.
Origin and breeding
Discovered in Hungary in 2008 and introduced by PharmaRosa® Ltd.; exact parentage and breeder details are not recorded, but it has been selected for reliable garden performance.
Growth and structural characteristics
Bushy, well‑branched shrub reaching about 70–95 cm high and 60–85 cm wide, with dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickliness, forming a compact bedding or border plant.
Flower morphology
Medium‑sized, double, cup‑shaped flowers with 26–39 petals are carried in clusters. It is remontant, producing an abundant second flush and further repeats given normal feeding and deadheading.
Colour data and phenology
Burgundy‑red buds open to wine‑red blooms with pale pink marbling and streaks, later softening to chestnut‑red with creamy‑rosy striping; colour contrast holds best in cooler, not overly hot conditions.
Fragrance and aroma
Medium, clearly perceptible scent with a fresh, peachy honey character, noticeable at close range around seating or paths without being overpowering, adding a refined sensory layer in the garden.
Hip characteristics
Due to its double flowers, hips are few; when present they are small, 8–12 mm, ellipsoid and orange‑red, adding only occasional late‑season interest rather than being a primary ornamental feature.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Medium overall disease resistance, with good resistance to powdery mildew and black spot and medium rust susceptibility; hardy approximately to −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, USDA Zone 6b, Swedish Zone 3).
Horticultural recommendations
Prefers sunny sites with well‑drained soil, regular watering in dry spells and moderate feeding; suits beds, borders, mass plantings and large containers, at spacings from 40 to 75 cm depending on use.
Calippo Bedding rose pharmaROSA® offers compact bushy growth, eye‑catching striped blooms and repeat flowering on a resilient own‑root framework, making it a dependable choice for relaxed, long‑term garden enjoyment.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
CALIPPO – red-pink bedding floribunda rose - pharmaROSA®
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Meaning of Cultivar Name:
The name 'Calippo' likely refers to the colourful, fruit‑flavoured ice‑cream brand, suggesting a refreshing, vibrant appearance.
Closed Bud:
Deep ruby‑maroon, darkening towards the tips, with a velvety sheen.
Newly Opened Flower:
Irregular pale‑pink marbling and narrow streaks appear on the outer petals against a vivid burgundy‑red ground.
Full Bloom:
Contrasting rich wine-red overall colour with dense pale pink streaking, tones slightly darkening towards the edges and with stronger marbling in places on the ruffled petals.
Before Fading:
The red tone softens and shifts towards a brown-chestnut, while the light streaks fade from pale pink to creamy-rosy.
Colour Fading Description:
As the flower opens, the wine-red base colour mutes, in places tending towards brown-chestnut, and the pale pink striping fades to creamy-pink; in cool conditions it retains the contrast for longer.
Pollinator Attraction:
Double (26–39 petals) flowers have limited attractiveness to pollinators, as the double flower form and reduced accessibility of the stamens restrict pollinator access to nectar and pollen.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
The descriptions do not specifically state that they are pollinator-friendly.
Hip Comment:
Because of its double-flowered habit, rose hips are generally scarce and only occasionally produced; when present they are 8–12 mm in diameter, ellipsoid and orange‑red (RHS 40A).
Our product is a rose grown with pharmaROSA®’s unique cultivation technology!
2-litre, own-root, potted rose.
With a shoot system appropriate to the season.
With a root system that thoroughly permeates the growing medium.
Quality compliant with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
Supplied in unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-variety rose bush with a unique 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.
Crop overview: several varieties and growth stages in a short crop section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: demonstration of a vigorous root system permeating the growing medium, by removing the pot.Balance: mature plant with root system and shoots in harmony with each other.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”; it illustrates the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root cultivation in a tangible way: how the plant is built up, what the root system is like and how the shoot system regenerates. The recordings were therefore made at different times and with plants at various stages of development, so mixed foliage levels and differing stages of growth may appear in the videos. They are not a ‘sample’ of the batch dispatched, but a visual explanation of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical for the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown in the upper part 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.
