A soft transition from intense pink to magenta-pink tones. - dwarf rose, miniature rose - mild, subtly scented rose - slightly sweet, fruity
– Compact, bushy habit for small spaces.
– Remontant, flowers twice with ease.
– Refined pink–magenta blooms with glow.
– Mild, slightly sweet fruity fragrance.
– Reliable hardiness to around −20 °C.
– Special feature: Forms neat, uniform mini-rose cushions ideal for beds or containers.
Origin guarantee – Uniform growth
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,50 £
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EXOTIC – pink dwarf-mini rose - Tanjga & Cox
A neat, compact rose for small front gardens and balconies, Exotic Mella® brings a gentle post-rain mood with its pink to magenta blooms and subtly sweet, fruity scent, while coping well with blustery, damp British weather and heavy soils in typical family plots. Its rounded shape and moderate height make it easy to tuck into narrow borders, gravel front gardens or generous containers, where it repeats flowering steadily through the season with very little shaping needed. Grown on its own roots, this rose offers reassuring stability, quiet longevity and reliable regrowth after pruning, keeping its ornamental value year after year with minimal fuss. Over time, the own‑root system supports calm balance in the planting, as the bush stays naturally compact and uniform, fitting beautifully into rainwater‑friendly urban designs and “girly” London terraces. With semi‑double flowers that remain partially open, Exotic Mella® provides accessible pollen as a softly wildlife-supporting accent, without overwhelming a small space. Its moderate fragrance adds a discreet aroma to paths and seating corners, evoking that narrow‑path, after‑rain ambience you can enjoy on busy days.
Semi-double blooms with a visible centre and golden-yellow stamens.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Small front garden borders
The compact, rounded habit and 55–65 cm height create a tidy edging shrub that does not outgrow narrow London front gardens, yet still gives a long season of colour as a soft pink focus for beginners.
Rainwater‑friendly gravel or permeable drives
Works well in pockets of improved soil among gravel or permeable surfaces, adding floral interest where space is tight and surfaces must drain well, even in coastal rain and wind conditions for urban owners.
Containers and large pots (40–50 litres+)
The dwarf size and bushy form suit a single rose in a 40–50 litre peat‑free container, ideal for balconies or paved terraces where you want a feature plant that can be watered with stored rainwater by balcony‑owners.
Low mixed rose or shrub hedge
Uniform growth and similar height make it easy to line paths or frame lawns with a low, even hedge; own‑root plants re‑shoot well if cut back, supporting long‑term structure for family‑gardeners.
Pollinator‑supporting mixed planting
Semi‑double flowers allow moderate pollen access, especially when combined with lavender, sage or nepeta to extend forage choice, so you can keep a softer, ornamental look while still helping bees as wildlife‑minded gardeners.
Colour‑themed “girly” front gardens
The pink to magenta‑pink blooms complement soft pastels and white companions, sitting neatly between dwarf evergreens and perennials to create a romantic, tidy frontage appreciated by style‑focused homeowners.
Formal bedding and edging in parks
Its even, rounded outline and moderate spread suit geometric beds or repeated rhythm along paths, where consistent height and colour matter more than individual flower size for designers.
Long‑term urban plantings
Own‑root construction supports a long lifespan and good regeneration after harder pruning or weather damage, maintaining decorative value in city beds as roots establish deeply for sustainability‑seekers.
Styling ideas
TerracePretty – Combine Exotic Mella® with lavender and nepeta in a 50‑litre pot for a scented, pollinator‑friendly focal point – for balcony‑owners wanting easy romance.
FrontRibbon – Plant a low ribbon of Exotic Mella® along a front path, underplanted with thyme between paving for soft pink structure – for families tidying small plots.
PastelPocket – Mix this rose with pale salvia and dwarf grasses in a gravel strip by the drive – for urban gardeners greening permeable parking spaces.
MiniHedge – Create a 35 cm‑spaced hedge of Exotic Mella® to edge a lawn, backed by Japanese holly for evergreen contrast – for owners seeking neat, long‑lived order.
RainBorder – In a rain‑kissed front bed, pair Exotic Mella® with ceanothus and catmint to spread colour through the season – for sustainability‑minded beginners.
Technical cultivar profile
Characteristic
Data
Name and registration
Small shrub miniature rose; registered as BOZexotsun, marketed as Exotic Mella® BOZexotsun, in the Mini – dwarf rose commercial group, verified premium bronze quality for garden use.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Biljana Božanić Tanjga and Peter Cox at PhenoGeno Roses, Serbia; parentage undisclosed, EU PBR 52081 (2019), introduced after 2019 for modern ornamental landscape and garden planting.
Growth and structural characteristics
Compact, bushy, rounded plant, 55–65 cm in both height and spread, with moderately dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage and moderate thorns, lending itself to edging, bedding and container roles.
Flower morphology
Semi‑double, flat blooms with 13–25 petals, medium‑sized clusters, remontant habit giving a generous second flush; flowers are borne in clusters that refresh the plant’s overall colour effect through summer.
Colour data and phenology
Soft transitions from vivid magenta‑pink buds to pink–lilac flowers with yellow stamens; colour gradually mutes to lilac‑grey tones towards the end of each bloom’s life, offering subtle variation on the same shrub.
Fragrance and aroma
Mild, slightly sweet, fruity fragrance noticeable at close range but not overpowering, contributing a gentle scented accent suitable for seating areas or front paths without dominating nearby planting schemes.
Hip characteristics
Moderately abundant spherical hips, about 7–11 mm in diameter, ripening to an orange‑red colour, adding a modest decorative element in late season and some potential wildlife interest in mixed plantings.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3, USDA 6b); disease sensitivity requires regular monitoring and timely protection against rust and leaf diseases in humid or enclosed garden sites.
Horticultural recommendations
Performs best in full sun with average watering; suitable for borders, beds, parks and containers, with recommended spacings from 35 to 75 cm; requires consistent plant protection to manage its moderate disease susceptibility.
Exotic Mella® BOZexotsun is a compact, long‑blooming own‑root rose that fits small gardens and containers while offering gentle fragrance and reassuring long‑term regrowth, making it a thoughtful choice for your next planting decision.
Closed Bud:
Vivid magenta-pink surface, uniform, without yellow.
Newly Opened Flower:
A radiant pink petal zone surrounding a pale yellowish centre.
Full Bloom:
A pink–purple blend enlivened by golden-yellow stamens that frame the throat.
Before Fading:
The pink becomes muted, fading to a slightly lilac-grey shade.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening the bright magenta-pink shifts to a pink–lilac tone, by the end of flowering it becomes moderately dulled and fades to a slightly lilac-grey, with only a faint yellowish tone appearing in the centre.
Pollinator Attraction:
Semi-double flowers with 13–25 petals offer moderate attraction to pollinators, as the partially double form can partly obscure the stamens and reduce their accessibility.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Due to its semi-double flowers, it is considered 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.
