Soft mauve‑lilac base colour with white reverse. - flowerbed floribunda rose - scentless rose - no noticeable fragrance
– Compact, upright habit for neat borders.
– Soft mauve‑lilac blooms with white reverse.
– Reliable remontant flowering into late season.
– Moderate disease resistance, black spot resistant.
– Hardy to around –21 °C (RHS H7).
– Special feature: Ideal for dense, colourful bedding displays.
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KATHRYN – mauve-lilac bedding floribunda rose - Rawlins
Effortless to live with and simple to place, ‘Kathryn’ offers a neat, compact habit that fits beautifully into typical British front gardens, coping reliably even where rain-laden weather and heavier soils are common. Its softly mauve-lilac, cup-shaped blooms appear in generous clusters over a long season, giving tidy, low hedges and flowerbeds an instantly orderly look without complicated pruning. As an own-root rose it settles in steadily, building a well-anchored, balanced bush for many years of dependable performance and easy-care structure. In a family setting you can plant with confidence, allow it time to establish, and enjoy how by the third summer it reaches full ornamental value after its natural first-year rooting and second-year shoot-building rhythm. Suitable for small groups, mixed cottage-style borders or modest hedges, ‘Kathryn’ is an appealing choice when you want colour, structure and long-term reliability without needing expert skills.
Freshly opened Kathryn floribunda flower in pale mauve-lilac.
Kathryn floribunda rose in full bloom
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden bedding strip by the path
The compact, upright habit and 70–100 cm height keep the plant in scale with low front boundaries, giving a clean, flowered line without blocking windows or views. Clustered mauve-lilac blooms create a soft, welcoming feel for those who value understated kerb appeal, especially beginners.
Small mixed cottage border
Its double, cluster-flowering sprays weave easily between perennials, repeating in waves so gaps are quickly filled. The restrained scent means it will not dominate seating areas, while own-root vigour helps it settle into existing cottage-style schemes with minimal intervention for style-conscious homeowners.
Low informal hedge along a drive
Planted at 35–40 cm, ‘Kathryn’ forms a low, floral boundary that stays neat with simple yearly trimming. The moderate disease resistance, particularly good black spot tolerance, means fewer bare stems in damp seasons, which reassures busy garden owners who want long-term structure with limited maintenance.
Small rose bed of 3–5 plants
In tight spaces, a compact floribunda that repeats well is ideal. Groups of ‘Kathryn’ provide a defined block of colour without overwhelming nearby planting, and the predictable height and spread make it easy to design simple shapes that stay balanced over time for planning-conscious gardeners.
Family back garden seating area
The moderate height and tidy, upright shape allow clear sightlines around patios or children’s play space. Its scentless blooms are visually generous but not overpowering close up, so you can enjoy colour near seating without worrying about strong perfume, suiting practically minded families.
Raised beds on heavier clay
In raised or improved beds, the own-root form anchors strongly and adapts steadily to local soil and care, giving a stable framework that is forgiving of occasional lapses in routine watering—a helpful trait where wetter, heavier conditions and persistent winds are normal for time-pressed urbanites.
Cut-flower picking corner
The clustered stems provide many modest-sized, double blooms that are easy to cut for small jugs and posies. Regular picking encourages fresh flowering, keeping beds productive with a straightforward deadheading routine that suits those who enjoy simple home arrangements and manageable tasks.
Large container on terrace or balcony
In a 40–50 litre or larger container, ‘Kathryn’ holds a compact, upright form that is easy to water and feed regularly. Its steady, repeat flowering and moderate foliage density give a composed, not fussy, look—ideal where you need reliable seasonal interest from limited space for aesthetic-focused beginners.
Styling ideas
Pathway – Line a front path with a short run of ‘Kathryn’, interplanting spring bulbs for early colour before the mauve-lilac clusters take over – ideal for owners wanting a classic, tidy entrance without complex planting.
Cottage – Combine ‘Kathryn’ with Echinacea ‘Big Kahuna’ and airy grasses for a relaxed cottage border where mauve-lilac roses knit calmly between taller summer perennials – perfect for those craving softness with easy upkeep.
Contrast – Set ‘Kathryn’ against dark evergreens such as Ilex crenata to highlight its pale, misty blooms and compact structure – suited to smaller gardens seeking year-round structure with seasonal colour flashes.
Formal – Plant in a simple rectangular bed at regular spacing for a low, floribunda block that reads as a single, ordered feature – appealing to homeowners who prefer symmetry and minimal pruning decisions.
Container – Grow a single ‘Kathryn’ in a generous terracotta pot with trailing seasonal bedding to soften the edge, giving a mobile accent near doors or seating – great for balcony and patio users wanting flexible, low-fuss impact.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bed rose registered as RAWkat, marketed as Kathryn Bedding rose RAWkat; group: flowerbed floribunda; ARS exhibition name Kathryn; part of the Bedding rose collection.
Origin and breeding
Bred in the United Kingdom by Ronnie Rawlins in 2010 from (English Courtyard × Horcohort) × Blue For You; introduced and registered in 2010 primarily for bedding and floribunda use.
Growth and structural characteristics
Compact, upright bush 70–100 cm tall and 50–75 cm wide, with moderately dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage and moderate thorns; suitable for small beds, low hedges and structured group plantings.
Flower morphology
Double, cup-shaped floribunda clusters with 26–39 petals and small 0.5–1.5 inch blooms; remontant with a plentiful second flush, providing a long flowering period under normal garden conditions.
Colour data and phenology
Soft mallow-lilac base with white reverse; mid-purple buds fade to lavender-purple with pale rims; even lilac in full bloom with whitish base, maintaining the purple tone as flowers age at a moderate rate.
Fragrance and aroma
No noticeable fragrance; flowers are essentially scentless, making the variety suitable for locations where strong perfume is not desired or where mixed plantings already include highly scented species.
Hip characteristics
Occasionally produces small, spherical red hips around 8–12 mm in diameter, adding discreet late-season interest without significantly affecting the plant’s primary value as a bedding floribunda.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to approximately –21 to –18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3, USDA 6b); disease resistance moderate overall, with good black spot resistance but only moderate tolerance to powdery mildew and rust.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny beds, borders or low hedges at 35–65 cm spacings; plant 5.7–6.6 plants/m² for mass effect; maintenance medium, with occasional monitoring and standard plant protection recommended for reliable performance.
KATHRYN – mauve-lilac bedding floribunda rose - Rawlins offers compact structure, reliable repeat flowering and long-lived own-root resilience, making it a thoughtful choice if you would like an orderly, easy-going rose for an everyday family garden.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
KATHRYN – mauve-lilac bedding floribunda rose - Rawlins
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator Attraction:
Double (26–39 petals) flowers are only weakly attractive to pollinators, as the double flower form and reduced stamen accessibility restrict insects' access to nectar and pollen.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its double blooms partially obscure the stamens and attract pollinators only to a limited extent, so it is primarily an ornamental variety.
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
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