Pure mid-pink, warmer tones towards the centre and a powdery outer edge. - flowerbed floribunda rose - very weak, barely noticeable scented rose - aroma description not available
– Long-flowering pink clusters all summer.
– Vigorous, upright growth for structure.
– Dense, glossy dark green foliage effect.
– Proven resistant to major rose diseases.
– Low‑maintenance rose for easy care beds.
– Special feature: Produces decorative red hips for autumn interest.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,80 £
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JACKY'S FAVORITE – pink bedding floribunda rose
Reliable and unfussy, JACKY'S FAVORITE is a tall, upright bedding floribunda that brings soft mid‑pink flower clusters to family gardens with very little effort. Its dark, glossy foliage and vigorous growth give instant structure, while the remontant blooming habit means you can enjoy colour through the season without complex pruning or feeding routines. As an own‑root plant, it builds a stable framework that regenerates well after winter and delivers long‑term ornamental value with minimal intervention. In typical British plots it copes well when given reasonable drainage, even where heavy soil needs a raised bed or loosened planting pocket to improve drainage in wetter spells. The single to semi‑double blooms open wide, revealing golden stamens that are moderately attractive to pollinators and ideal for relaxed cottage‑style planting. Give it time to settle – roots in the first year, stronger shoots in the second, then full garden presence by year three – and it repays you with a spacious, arching shrub that is naturally resistant to common rose diseases and well suited to low‑maintenance, everyday gardens.
Jacky's Favorite in different opening stages, from mid-pink bud to pale pastel bloom.
Jacky's Favorite in close-up, showing its very weak fragrance.
Jacky's Favorite shows flat, single pink flowers in clusters.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden statement shrub
The tall, upright habit and broadly arching shoots create an immediate focal point beside drives or paths, giving height and privacy without fussy clipping. Its dependable flowering and tidy dark foliage suit visible, high‑impact spots for the beginner.
Low‑maintenance cottage bed
Clusters of soft pink, single blooms work beautifully among perennials and traditional cottage favourites, while the plant’s low feeding and pruning needs keep the border manageable through busy seasons for the hobby‑gardener.
Family play‑friendly backdrop
The dense, glossy canopy forms a robust green wall at the back of borders, offering a forgiving backdrop for children’s play areas while still providing flowers and some hips for seasonal interest for the family.
Small group planting (1–5 plants)
Planting a short row or loose triangle of JACKY'S FAVORITE quickly reads as a designed feature; its vigorous growth knits plants together into a coherent, long‑lived mass of colour that stays attractive with simple yearly pruning for the homeowner.
Urban and coastal gardens
Strong disease resistance and tolerant, vigorous growth make it reliable in exposed or compact urban plots, provided you offer a freed‑up planting pocket or raised bed to cope with heavier clay and improve overall drainage for the town‑gardener.
Part‑shade side borders
This rose copes with partial shade, so it can brighten the less‑used side of the house where sun is limited, filling awkward strips with arching stems and repeated pink flushes that require only light seasonal care for the busy.
Large containers and courtyard planters
In a sturdy 40–50 litre container with good compost and regular watering, its upright framework and generous flower clusters give a vertical accent on patios or roof terraces while staying easy to prune and look after for the balcony‑owner.
Naturalistic, wildlife‑aware corners
The open, single flowers with visible stamens offer moderate support for visiting pollinators, while the small red hips add autumn interest, fitting well into relaxed, wildlife‑minded planting with minimal grooming demands for the eco‑gardener.
Styling ideas
COTTAGE MIX – Combine with foxgloves and garden phlox for a soft pink‑and‑cream cottage border where its remontant bloom and height anchor looser perennials – ideal for romantic style‑lovers.
STRUCTURED ROW – Plant a short, evenly spaced line along a path or drive so the tall, arching shrubs form an informal hedge that needs only simple annual pruning – suited to low‑maintenance planners.
URBAN COURTYARD – Grow one plant in a 40–50 litre container with Japanese holly for evergreen structure and summer flower colour, keeping the scheme smart yet easy to manage – perfect for city gardeners.
WILDLIFE TOUCH – Allow some blooms to age into small red hips and weave the rose among naturalistic grasses so birds and insects benefit without intensive deadheading – appealing to nature‑conscious owners.
PART‑SHADE SOFTENER – Use in the brighter parts of a north or east border, pairing the glossy dark foliage with pale perennials to lift gloomier house sides – good for practical, space‑aware gardeners.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bed rose marketed as JACKY'S FAVORITE, a pink bedding rose from the RVS collection; sold here as a pharmaROSA ORIGINAL 2‑litre own‑root, consumer garden plant.
Origin and breeding
Bred in Belgium by RVS – Rijksstation voor Sierplantenteelt around 1993, introduced by Best Select in 2009; parentage is not recorded and formal registration data are unavailable.
Growth and structural characteristics
Strong, upright shrub with broadly arching shoots, reaching about 150–210 cm high and 210–290 cm wide, carrying dense, dark green, glossy foliage and moderate prickles for a solid garden presence.
Flower morphology
Medium sized, flat, single to lightly petalled flowers (about 5–12 petals) borne in clusters; remontant with a notably abundant second flush, though spent blooms may need occasional manual removal.
Colour data and phenology
Initially clear mid‑pink with warmer centre tones, quickly lightening to near cream at the edges; as blooms age they soften to creamy‑ivory, creating a gentle pastel effect across successive flushes.
Fragrance and aroma
Fragrance is very weak and barely noticeable, so this cultivar is best chosen for visual effect, border structure and repeat flowering, rather than for strongly scented garden corners or cutting for perfume.
Hip characteristics
Produces moderate numbers of small, spherical hips, approximately 5–8 mm across, colouring to a bright red tone that adds discreet seasonal interest in late season when some blooms are left untrimmed.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Classed as resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, with winter hardiness to around −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7; roughly USDA zone 6b), supporting reliable performance in most UK regions.
Horticultural recommendations
Suited to beds, parks and urban planting with low feeding and pruning needs; tolerates partial shade and benefits from spacing that allows its full height and spread to develop over several growing seasons.
JACKY'S FAVORITE offers tall, reliable colour, strong disease resistance and easy care in a long‑lived own‑root form, making it a thoughtful choice when you want a lasting, low‑effort rose planting.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
JACKY'S FAVORITE – pink bedding floribunda rose - RVS – National Station for Ornamental Plant Cultivation
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Closed Bud:
Pale pink with a delicate peachy sheen and a slightly glossy surface.
Newly Opened Flower:
Clear mid-pink, warmer towards the centre, rapidly lightening outwards, with a powdery edging in places.
Full Bloom:
Uniform light pink, the outer petal whorl is almost cream‑white, and golden‑yellow stamens shine from the centre.
Before Fading:
The pink lightens, fading towards a creamy-ivory hue with a delicate pastel overall effect.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening, the mid‑pink gradually lightens, the outer petal zone becomes cream‑white and, before the flower fades, it pales to a creamy‑ivory shade.
Pollinator Attraction:
Its flowers moderately attract pollinators, with attraction influenced by the flower form (single, semi‑double or double) and the accessibility of the stamens.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
A variety that is moderately attractive to pollinators and is therefore 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.
