A soft transition from intense pink to magenta-pink tones. - dwarf rose, miniature rose - mild, subtly scented rose - slightly sweet, fruity
– Compact, bushy habit for small spaces.
– Remontant, flowers generously in flushes.
– Charming pink to magenta colour transitions.
– Semi-double blooms with golden-yellow stamens.
– Decorative orange-red hips in late season.
– Special feature: Mild, fruity perfume suits close-up planting.
Origin guarantee – Uniform growth
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,10 £
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Exotic Mella® BOZexotsun – pink dwarf-mini rose
Compact and naturally rounded, Exotic Mella® fits effortlessly into small British gardens, giving neat, low flowering mounds without dominating paths or windows. Its softly shifting pink–magenta colour blends easily with cottage-style plantings and classic front gardens, while the semi-double clusters offer a light, fruity fragrance and open centres that are moderately inviting to visiting pollinators. In typical UK conditions it performs reliably with average watering, even where gardens face frequent rain and wind near the coast. Container-ready growth makes it an excellent choice for larger pots by a front door or patio, and its own-root form supports gradual, balanced shaping over time for a long-lived, stable display. Expect roots to establish in the first year, stronger bush and flowering in the second, and full ornamental impact by the third season, with uniform, easy-to-place bed edging or small-group planting around the house.
Exotic Mella® showing its semi-double bloom and golden-yellow centre.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden edging along paths or driveways
The dwarf, compact habit creates a low, even line that does not intrude onto paths or obscure windows, ideal for tidy, welcoming front gardens that still feel soft and floral for the beginner
Small mixed cottage-style borders
Rounded bushes with moderately dense, dark green foliage and shifting pink-magenta tones weave naturally into cottage mixes, giving repeat summer colour without overpowering perennials for the aesthete
Feature containers by doors, patios, or seating areas
Its bushy, rounded form stays neat in large 40–50 litre pots, delivering a refined, small-scale rose presence where border space is limited and easy everyday access to watering is available for the urbanite
Small groups of 3–5 shrubs in focal beds
Uniform growth and equal height help groups read as one coherent mound, making it straightforward to design balanced focal points or under-window plantings that look considered with minimal adjustment for the planner
Low rose borders around family lawns
The 55–65 cm height frames play or sitting areas without forming tall thickets, and remontant flowering provides recurring interest through the season while remaining easy to see over for the family
Pollinator-accent planting near vegetable or herb beds
Semi-double flowers with visible stamens offer moderate pollinator interest, adding a useful nectar and pollen accent close to productive beds while maintaining an ornamental, compact shape for the eco-conscious
Coastal and exposed suburban gardens
The sturdy, low, rounded framework helps it stand up to blustery weather and frequent showers, coping well with typical British exposure where lower shrubs anchor the design in persistent breezes for the seaside
Structured, easy-to-read planting schemes
Consistent height, spread, and bush shape make it simple to repeat and align plants at 35–75 cm spacings, giving clear, formal lines or simple patterns without complex planning for the busy
Styling ideas
Cottage-curve – Sweep Exotic Mella® along a gently curving front path with lavender and soft grasses for a romantic, low-maintenance welcome – ideal for lovers of informal cottage charm.
Doorway-duo – Plant two in 40–50 litre containers flanking the front door, underplanted with white alyssum for a crisp, scented entrance – suited to neat, design-conscious homeowners.
Window-ribbon – Use a narrow ribbon of plants under ground-floor windows, interspaced with dwarf box balls for structure – perfect for small terraced front gardens.
Patio-pocket – Combine one or two plants with thyme and dwarf hebe in a sunny patio bed for colour near seating – good for compact, low-effort outdoor rooms.
Lawn-frame – Outline a small lawn corner with a short run of shrubs, backed by evergreen holly or laurel for year-round definition – appealing to families wanting simple structure.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Small shrub rose, commercial dwarf/mini type; registered as BOZexotsun, marketed as Exotic Mella® BOZexotsun, garden bush rose within the Mella® collection for ornamental planting.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Biljana Božanić Tanjga and Peter Cox of PhenoGeno Roses, Serbia; bred around 2014, registered 2019 under EU PBR 52081 and introduced commercially after 2019.
Growth and structural characteristics
Compact, bushy, rounded shrub reaching about 55–65 cm in both height and spread, moderately thorny, with moderately dense, slightly glossy, dark green foliage giving a neat, finished appearance.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, flat blooms with approximately 13–25 petals; medium-sized flowers (about 4–7 cm) borne mainly in clusters, producing a reliable second flush and good overall garden presence.
Colour data and phenology
Soft pink to magenta-pink tones; buds vivid magenta-pink, opening to radiant pink with pale yellowish centres, later fading towards lilac-grey hues while retaining a warm yellow eye and golden stamens.
Fragrance and aroma
Mild, subtly sweet fragrance with a light fruity note; not overpowering, but detectable at close range, especially in still, warm weather or when several flowering shoots are grouped together.
Hip characteristics
Produces moderately abundant, spherical orange-red hips around 7–11 mm across, adding a light decorative effect in late season where deadheading is reduced or some spent blooms are left in place.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Rated to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3, USDA 6b); moderate susceptibility to powdery mildew and black spot and high rust sensitivity, so regular, proactive plant protection is advised.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with average watering; works in beds, borders, parks and containers; plant at 35–75 cm spacings, allowing 4.9–5.7 plants/m² in massed layouts depending on geometry used.
Exotic Mella® BOZexotsun offers compact, rounded growth, repeat pink flowering and neat edging structure on a long-lived own-root base; consider it where you want a reliable small rose that will quietly earn its place over time.
Closed Bud:
Vivid magenta-pink surface, uniform, without yellow.
Newly Opened Flower:
A radiant pink petal zone surrounding a pale yellowish centre.
Full Bloom:
A pink–purple blend enlivened by golden-yellow stamens that frame the throat.
Before Fading:
The pink becomes muted, fading to a slightly lilac-grey shade.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening the bright magenta-pink shifts to a pink–lilac tone, by the end of flowering it becomes moderately dulled and fades to a slightly lilac-grey, with only a faint yellowish tone appearing in the centre.
Pollinator Attraction:
Semi-double flowers with 13–25 petals offer moderate attraction to pollinators, as the partially double form can partly obscure the stamens and reduce their accessibility.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Due to its semi-double flowers, it is considered partially pollinator-friendly.
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.
