Light pink with a slight purplish tint. - polyantha bedding rose - unscented rose - no noticeable fragrance
– Light pink clusters give relaxed, airy charm.
– Low, spreading habit suits borders and edges.
– Dense, glossy foliage provides fresh green backdrop.
– Good winter hardiness for colder gardens.
– Self-cleaning blooms reduce deadheading work.
– Special feature: Forms decorative orange-red hips after flowering.
Careful packaging – Everyday elegance
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,10 £
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KEMPELEN FARKAS EMLÉKE – light pink flowerbed polyantha rose - Márk
This compact bedding rose brings order and soft light-pink colour to small UK gardens, forming a low, spreading border that works beautifully along paths, drives and front-garden edges. Its semi‑double clusters bloom repeatedly from early summer, giving reliable display with minimal deadheading thanks to good self‑cleaning, while the own‑root plant structure supports a long‑lived, regenerating shrub that copes steadily with damp, breezy weather in exposed, rain‑washed coastal situations. In family gardens on clay or chalk, it settles in quickly as a practical, easy‑care hedge or edging rose: in the first year it concentrates on roots, in the second on bushy shoots, and by the third delivers its full ornamental impact.
Kempelen Farkas emléke: a félig telt virág belső szerkezete és a porzók.
Closed bud of Kempelen Farkas emléke, with silky pale pink petals and a delicate lavender veil at the tips.
Dense mid-green foliage of Kempelen Farkas emléke.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden bed by the house
The compact, spreading habit and modest height create a neat, low foreground that will not overpower windows or entrances, while the light pink clusters give an instant sense of everyday elegance with straightforward seasonal care – ideal for the time‑pressed homeowner
Edging along paths or driveways
Dense foliage and a broad, low spread allow plants to knit together into a tidy edging line at 50–60 cm spacing, giving structure, colour and definition without demanding intricate pruning or staking – a reassuring option for the beginner
Small mixed cottage-style border
The gentle pastel pink tones blend easily with perennials and cottage favourites, while repeat flowering keeps colour coming back through summer without complex feeding regimes, making it simple to weave into relaxed mixed plantings for the style‑focused gardener
Family play garden borders
The low, bushy shape sits comfortably at the front of borders, leaving open lawn or play space behind; own‑root growth recovers steadily from the odd knock or broken shoot, supporting long‑term structure for the busy family household
Urban and coastal front gardens
Good foliage cover, moderate disease resilience and reliable repeat flowering help the rose hold its form and colour even where plants face humid air, regular rain and some wind exposure, giving a composed look with modest effort for the practical city-dweller
Low flowering hedge or informal boundary
At 50 cm spacing it forms a soft, low hedge, the pastel blooms and dense mid‑green foliage creating a friendly boundary that is easy to keep in shape with one main prune, suiting those who want structure without formality, such as the casual gardener
Large container on patio or terrace
In a 40–50 litre container it develops into a rounded, flowering mound, and the own‑root system adapts well over the years, making repotting straightforward and giving stable colour on balconies or terraces for the space‑conscious urbanite
Small group planting in front of shrubs
Planted in groups of three to five, the self‑cleaning flowers and repeat flushes build a long‑season, low maintenance carpet of light pink in front of taller shrubs, so the whole border reads as cared‑for with only basic attention from the relaxed amateur
Styling ideas
Soft-border ribbon – Run a line of plants along a path with airy companions such as Liatris spicata ‘Kobold’ to create a gentle pink-and-lilac drift – suited to cottage‑style enthusiasts.
Pastel front-garden frame – Use a small group in front of evergreen shrubs to frame a doorway, relying on its compact habit and repeat flowering – ideal for owners wanting year‑round neatness.
Low family hedge – Plant a loose hedge along a front boundary and let the light blooms soften fencing while remaining easy to clip once a year – good for busy family gardens.
Patio feature pot – Grow a single plant in a 40–50 litre container with trailing herbs to enjoy long-season colour near seating – perfect for balcony and terrace gardeners.
Cottage mix strip – Combine with Calamintha nepeta ‘Blue Cloud Strain’ and small grasses for a relaxed, bee-friendly border where the rose gives structure – appealing to informal-planting lovers.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Polyantha bedding rose, commercial type bed rose, current trade name Kempelen Farkas emléke; exhibition category bed, cluster-flowered rose used mainly for bedding displays.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Hungarian rosarian Márk Gergely, breeding year 1994 in Hungary; parentage and breeding institution not recorded, initially distributed by PharmaRosa Ltd.
Growth and structural characteristics
Low, spreading bush 40–60 cm high and 55–85 cm wide, with dense, mid‑green, glossy foliage and moderate prickliness, forming a compact, ground-covering bedding structure over time.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, cupped clusters of small 0.5–1.5 inch blooms, typically borne in tight trusses; 13–25 petals per flower, repeating well with a generous second main flush in season.
Colour data and phenology
Light pink with a slight purplish tint; buds faintly lavender, opening to pale powdery pink then soft pastel tones with creamy-white centre, colour retention moderate as flowers age and fade.
Fragrance and aroma
No noticeable scent; classed as an unscented rose, relying on its pastel cluster display and bedding effect rather than fragrance for ornamental value in garden and landscape use.
Hip characteristics
Produces moderate quantities of small, spherical hips 6–9 mm across, turning orange-red as they mature; may add subtle autumn interest without dominating the overall bedding effect.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3); disease resistance moderate for black spot, mildew and rust, with average tolerance to heat and drought.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny positions; medium maintenance, occasional plant protection advisable; for beds plant at 60 cm, hedging 50 cm, specimens 90 cm, around 2.8–3.2 plants per m² for full cover.
KEMPELEN FARKAS EMLÉKE offers compact pastel colour, repeat flowering and neat structure, while its own-root form supports long-lived, dependable growth for those planning a calm, low-effort family garden.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
KEMPELEN FARKAS EMLÉKE – light pink flowerbed polyantha rose - Márk
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Closed Bud:
Silky pale pink with a delicate lavender veil at the tips.
Newly Opened Flower:
Pure light pink with a soft lilac tone on the inner side and uniform colour depth.
Full Bloom:
Pastel pink, slightly paler towards the edges of the petals.
Before Fading:
Pale powdery pink with a creamy-white inner sheen, the lilac tint barely perceptible.
Colour Fading Description:
On opening, the light pink fades from a slight mauve tone to a pastel, then to a faded powder-pink, with a creamy-white glow in the centre.
Pollinator Attraction:
Semi-double, smaller flowers with partially accessible stamens moderately attract pollinators because the semi-double form and limited stamen access reduce their appeal.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Due to its semi-double flowers, it can be considered partly 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.
