Soft salmon — a pink base tone into which a delicate peachy hue blends. - nostalgia rose - mild, restrained-scented rose - fresh, fruity-rosy aroma
– XL, very double rosette blooms
– Refined salmon‑pink, peach‑toned colouring
– Reliable remontant flowering, rich second flush
– Upright, compact habit, ideal for beds
– Moderately hardy to about –20 °C
– Special feature: Mild fresh, fruity‑rosy fragrance for subtle charm.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
21,20 £
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MIKOTO – salmon-pink nostalgia rose – Kunieda
With its salmon-pink rosettes and nostalgic blooms, MIKOTO brings a quietly romantic focal point to family gardens without demanding complicated care. This compact shrub’s upright habit suits small front gardens and narrow beds, where tidy structure matters as much as blossom. The very double flowers open from deep rose‑peach buds into creamy peach‑salmon rosettes, giving a refined, evolving colour show that pairs effortlessly with cottage perennials. On its own roots, MIKOTO settles steadily, forming a balanced, long‑lived bush that regenerates well after pruning and offers reassuring continuity over the years. It performs reliably in typical British conditions, even where the soil is heavy and benefits from improved drainage or raised beds in wetter areas. The mild, fruity‑rosy fragrance, sparse thorns and medium maintenance needs make it a practical choice close to paths, windows and seating, where you can appreciate each long‑lasting flower flush without a demanding care routine.
Mikoto at full bloom, with dense salmon-pink rosette flowers.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden focal shrub
The upright, compact habit (80–110 cm) fits neatly into small front gardens, giving a structured, romantic focal point without overpowering the space. XL rosette blooms read clearly from the pavement, suiting design‑conscious beginners and homeowners.
Small mixed border with perennials
The soft salmon‑pink, peach‑toned flowers blend easily with cottage perennials such as coneflowers and airy grasses, creating a classic, layered border. Repeating flushes keep colour running through summer for aesthetes.
Compact rose bed or grouping (1–5 plants)
Planting in small groups at the recommended spacing creates a low, uniform rose bed with a tidy outline and generous, cup‑rosette flowers. This offers strong visual impact from a modest footprint for busy gardeners.
Feature rose in large container (40–50 L+)
In a large, well‑drained container, the moderate size and upright habit make MIKOTO ideal beside steps, patios or front doors, where its nostalgia blooms can be appreciated up close by urban residents.
Near paths, seats and windows
Sparse prickles and a mild, fresh fruity‑rosy scent make it comfortable to place near frequently used routes or seating, providing gentle fragrance and attractive blooms at eye level for family users.
Specimen shrub in a cottage-style planting
The very double, rosette flowers and romantic colour shifts from rose‑peach to creamy salmon suit traditional cottage schemes, pairing well with old‑fashioned perennials and soft grasses for style‑focused beginners.
Own-root long-term garden investment
As an own‑root shrub, MIKOTO forms its permanent framework in situ, recovering well from pruning and weather, giving a stable, long‑lived garden feature that repays patient collectors.
Sunny, well-drained beds in wetter regions
Best in sunny positions with improved drainage or raised beds, where its moderate disease resistance is supported and flowering remains reliable even in damp UK summers, reassuring time‑pressed starters.
Styling ideas
Cottage Focus – Use MIKOTO as the central shrub in a small cottage bed with foxgloves, hardy geraniums and coneflowers to echo its romantic rosettes – ideal for lovers of traditional front‑garden style.
Pathway Charm – Position one or two plants along a front path with low lavender and edging plants so visitors brush past the gentle fragrance and soft colour – perfect for homeowners who value a welcoming approach.
Container Welcome – Plant a single shrub in a 50–60 L terracotta pot, underplant with trailing thyme or lobelia, and place by the front door – suited to flat or townhouse residents with limited borders.
Salmon Harmony – Combine MIKOTO with soft whites and silvery foliage (such as stachys and white liatris) to let its salmon‑pink blooms provide a warm focal note – appealing to design‑driven gardeners.
Romantic Trio – Group three plants in a small triangle bed for a dense, uniform flowering mound that looks refined from spring to autumn – ideal for beginners seeking an uncomplicated yet elegant rose display.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Shrub nostalgia rose from the Romantic rose collection, marketed as MIKOTO – salmon-pink nostalgia rose – Kunieda; commercial type for garden and cutting, cultivar authenticity verified 4 October 2025.
Origin and breeding
Japanese shrub rose bred by Kunieda Keiji from a ‘Miyabi’ seedling; developed at Rose Farm Keiji, breeding completed in 2008 and introduced commercially in 2016 for ornamental and cut-flower use.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright shrub reaching about 80–110 cm high and 45–60 cm wide, with moderately dense, mid‑green, slightly glossy foliage and sparse prickles, forming a tidy, compact bush suited to small garden spaces.
Flower morphology
Very double, XL rosette blooms with more than 40 petals, usually borne singly on stems; remontant with particularly abundant second flowering, providing showy, full flowers well suited for cutting and display.
Colour data and phenology
Soft salmon‑pink base with peach tones; deep rose‑peach buds open to creamy peach‑salmon centres with pale pink outer petals, later showing silvery‑rosy hues as colour fades and petals age on the plant.
Fragrance and aroma
Fresh, fruity‑rosy fragrance of mild intensity; a restrained scent that is noticeable at close range without being overpowering, making it comfortable near entrances, windows and frequently used seating areas.
Hip characteristics
Hip set generally limited due to very double flowers; when present, forms small spherical orange‑red hips around 7–10 mm in diameter, adding a modest decorative aspect late in the season.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to around −21 to −18 °C (USDA 6b, RHS H7, Swedish zone 3); moderate resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, best supported by sunny, airy, well‑drained planting conditions.
Horticultural recommendations
Prefers sunny positions; medium maintenance, with occasional pest and disease control and deadheading advised. Space 40–80 cm depending on use, suitable for beds, hedging, specimens and large containers.
MIKOTO – salmon-pink nostalgia rose – Kunieda offers compact, romantic flowering, gentle fragrance and a durable own-root shrub form, making it a thoughtful long-term choice for a quietly elegant family garden.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
MIKOTO – salmon-pink nostalgia rose - Kunieda
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Meaning of Cultivar Name:
The name refers to the Japanese word 'mikoto', which simultaneously evokes the image of the koto instrument as 'beautiful koto' (美琴) and denotes a divine, honourific rank, so the cultivar name alludes to the flower's beauty as a divine gift.
Newly Opened Flower:
The outer petals have a vivid salmon-pink edging, the inner petals a warm peach-pink, with a small green eye at the centre.
Full Bloom:
Dense rosette, creamy peach–salmon in the centre, with a pale pink flush on the outer petals.
Before Fading:
Fading apricot-rose pink, with silvery-rosy tones appearing on the outer petals.
Colour Fading Description:
As it opens, the deep rose‑peach tone fades to a creamy peach‑salmon, with a delicate rosy sheen on the outer petals; before the bloom fades a silvery‑rosy hue appears.
Pollinator Attraction:
Because its flowers are very double, with the stamens largely concealed and therefore less accessible, it is of low attractiveness to pollinators.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its very double blooms conceal the stamens, 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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