Soft, pastel pink base colour, veiled by a delicate lavender hue. - hybrid tea rose - mild, subtly scented rose - pleasant, soft character
– Elegant, high‑centred blooms for cutting
– Refined soft pink to silvery colour play
– Strongly remontant, flowers generously
– Compact, upright habit for beds or specimens
– Premium gold rated, cultivar authenticity verified
– Special feature: Bred by John Ford in New Zealand, introduced 2016.
Origin guarantee – Proportional arrangement
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,60 £
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FABULOUS™ – pink hybrid tea rose - Ford
Elegant and reliably upright, Fabulous™ is a pastel-pink hybrid tea that brings refined, long-stemmed blooms to small British gardens without demanding complex design skills. Its high-centred flowers are ideal as a specimen in a front bed or near the door, where you can cut classic, florist-style stems for the vase. Own-root growth gives this rose reassuring longevity, forming a stable, well-balanced bush that regrows strongly after pruning and copes well once established, even where soils stay heavy after rain in exposed gardens. With dense, glossy foliage and softly scented, large blooms, it suits tidy, ornamentally focused spaces and cottage-style mixes alike. In a typical family garden you can enjoy developing structure over several seasons as roots establish in year one, top growth strengthens in year two, and by year three the rose shows its full character and colour.
High-centred, pointed buds with soft pink, double blooms.
Fabulous™ hybrid tea rose at full bloom, showing soft light pink, high-centred flowers.
Freshly opened Fabulous™ flower with soft pink, lightly lavender-tinged petals.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden focal point
Used as a single specimen by the path or gate, Fabulous™ forms an upright, well-proportioned bush with large, exhibition-style flowers that read clearly from the pavement, ideal for those wanting an instantly legible “proper rose” look without complex planting plans for aesthetic-focused beginners.
Cutting spot near the house
Positioned close to a back door or terrace, its high-centred, long-stemmed blooms can be cut frequently for vases, giving a steady supply of classic hybrid tea flowers from a compact footprint, suiting busy home owners who like to enjoy garden roses indoors.
Small rose bed in a family garden
Planted in groups of three to five at recommended spacing, the upright habit and dense foliage create a coherent, structured bed that looks intentional even in modest plots, making it easier for new gardeners to achieve a neat, traditional rose display for confident beginners.
Mixed cottage-style border
Its soft pastel pink and lavender-veiled tones blend easily with perennials such as Michaelmas daisy or airy grasses, adding vertical emphasis without overwhelming neighbouring plants, ideal for those seeking a classic cottage feel in limited space for cottage-style enthusiasts.
Feature rose in heavy soil areas
Where gardens sit on heavier clays, planting Fabulous™ into a well-prepared, free-draining pocket or low raised section allows its own-root system to anchor securely and adapt over time, reassuring for owners of wetter, wind-touched plots near exposed, rain-prone sites.
Formal pair by a path or seating area
Two plants set symmetrically frame a bench, path or small terrace, their upright lines and repeat-flowering habit giving a quietly formal feel without the complexity of clipping or tight hedging, suiting design-conscious but time-poor urban gardeners.
Large container on patio or balcony
In a 40–50 litre pot with good drainage, Fabulous™ maintains its balanced, upright shape and can be kept close to seating, where the mild fragrance and refined blooms can be appreciated at eye level, ideal for flat dwellers or those with mainly paved spaces.
Showpiece plant for rose enthusiasts
Gardeners who enjoy fine hybrid tea form can use Fabulous™ as a showpiece, experimenting with pruning and feeding to maximise the proportioned stems and pointed buds for informal home display, rewarding those who like a more hands-on, detail-focused approach for experienced hobbyists.
Styling ideas
Doorstep elegance – Plant one Fabulous™ by the front step with low lavender or nepeta at its feet to soften the base – perfect for homeowners wanting a smart but welcoming entrance.
Cottage trio – Group three roses in a small bed and weave in hardy geraniums and Michaelmas daisies for relaxed colour – ideal for those creating a cottage look in limited space.
Pastel ribbon – Line a short path with two or three plants interspersed with white campanula for a gentle, pastel border – suited to families wanting tidy structure with romantic colour.
Patio showcase – Grow one plant in a 50 litre pot with trailing thyme or bacopa spilling over the rim for a compact feature – good for balcony and courtyard gardeners.
Cutting corner – Dedicate a sunny corner bed to Fabulous™ with simple green shrubs behind, so straight stems can be cut freely – ideal for those who love arranging their own garden flowers indoors.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose; registered as FORfab, marketed as Fabulous™ Hybrid tea rose FORfab; exhibition hybrid tea for garden and cutting use.
Origin and breeding
Bred by John Ford, Ford Roses, Palmerston North, New Zealand; introduced and first distributed in the United Kingdom by Style Roses in 2016.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright bush to around 85–115 cm high and 60–90 cm wide, with dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickliness, forming a proportionate, well-filled shrub.
Flower morphology
Large, double, high-centred, pointed-budded blooms with around 26–39 petals, borne mostly singly on stems; strongly repeat-flowering with an abundant second flush.
Colour data and phenology
Soft pastel pink with a delicate lavender veil; ARS LPk, RHS 68C outer and 75B inner; opens deeper, then lightens to silvery-pink with creamy hints before fading.
Fragrance and aroma
Mild, pleasant scent of soft rose character; fragrance is noticeable at close range but not overpowering, suiting seating areas and cut flowers for indoor enjoyment.
Hip characteristics
Occasional ovoid orange-red hips, around 10–14 mm in diameter, produced sporadically and mainly of interest for subtle late-season ornamental effect rather than heavy cropping.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b); disease tolerance moderate to low, needing regular protection, particularly against rust and black spot.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil; space 45–85 cm depending on use; suitable for beds, specimens and cutting, with attentive care to maintain health and flower quality.
Fabulous™ Hybrid tea rose FORfab offers refined pastel blooms, upright cutting stems and compact structure on a durable own-root plant, making it a thoughtful choice for a long-lived feature in a smaller garden.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
FABULOUS™ – pink hybrid tea rose - Ford
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Closed Bud:
Pale mauve-pink with a silvery sheen at the tip.
Newly Opened Flower:
Soft pink outer petals with a slight purplish tint on the inner side.
Full Bloom:
Uniform light pink, slightly deeper mauve-pink in the centre.
Before Fading:
Fading silvery-pink, with creamy shades in places.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening the soft pink gradually lightens; at full bloom it is light pink, and before fading it pales to silvery‑pink, in places to creamy.
Maintenance Requirement:
Maintenance requirement high; due to its low disease tolerance it may require regular plant protection and more frequent interventions.
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.
