Warm-toned, uniform salmon-pink shade. - bedding floribunda rose - mild, delicately scented rose - soft, harmonious character
– Warm, uniform salmon‑pink double blooms.
– Compact, upright habit for neat borders.
– Reliable remontant flowering with strong second flush.
– Hardy to around −20 °C, suitable for cold areas.
– Partially pollinator‑friendly clustered flowers.
– Special feature: Awarded Silver Medal at Kortrijk (Courtrai) International Rose Competition 1982, uniting charm and proven garden performance.
Built on experience – Gentle landscaping
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,20 £
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FAVORITE® – salmon-pink bedding floribunda rose – Lens
Step out after rain into a front garden softened by salmon light, where compact, floribunda clusters glow against clean paving and quietly manage rainwater in heavier UK soils while coping well with coastal wind and weather. FAVORITE® builds a durable, own‑root framework for long-term balance in smaller London-style plots, giving you reliable clusters of blooms from early summer onwards with only modest maintenance. In its first year it focuses on roots, the second on vigorous shoots, and by the third it offers full ornamental impact with a stable, easy-care shape. The mild, harmonious fragrance suits doorside paths and seating areas, as the dense mid‑green foliage and upright habit form a tidy, low hedge along kerbs or boundaries. Well suited to peat‑free compost in 40–50 litre planters, this rose supports visiting bees and urban pollinators while fitting neatly into sustainable, family‑friendly designs.
Favorite® in full bloom, showing the exposed stamens.
Freshly opened bloom of Favorite® in salmon-pink tones.
Favorite® in profile, showing its cup-shaped, double blooms.
Favorite® flowers in a late phase, with salmon-pink petals fading to a softer pastel tone.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden bedding strip
The compact, upright habit and modest height allow dense planting in narrow town-house borders, creating a neat band of salmon-pink colour without overwhelming the space. Ideal for those who prefer low-maintenance planting.
Low flowering hedge along paths
Regular, floribunda-style clusters and dense foliage form a softly defined line beside front paths or along driveways, adding structure and colour with limited pruning needs. Suitable for households wanting a gentle boundary.
Urban container or large pot (40–50 L)
The stable own-root growth and compact spread adapt well to sizeable peat-free containers, giving balcony or small-courtyard gardeners a long-lived rose presence. A good option for city dwellers seeking potted resilience.
Mixed pollinator-friendly bed
When blooms open fully, accessible stamens offer moderate interest to visiting insects, especially combined with companion perennials like geraniums or verbena. Recommended for gardeners aiming to support urban wildlife.
Rainwater-aware front garden design
Works effectively in beds designed to catch and slow roof or path run-off, fitting neatly among perennials that share heavier, moisture-retentive soils typical of many UK plots with frequent rain and wind. Practical for planners prioritising sustainable drainage.
Family-friendly seating area border
The mild fragrance and mid-height, compact plants sit comfortably around small patios, providing colour and scent without blocking views, while own-root durability promises steady performance over years. Ideal for families valuing reliable comfort.
Decorative edging for drive or path
Recommended spacing allows a continuous, low edging that stays tidy with light annual trimming, giving a finished look to drives and paths in busy households with limited gardening time. Best for owners seeking easy smartness.
Small cutting patch for home use
Frequent flushes of medium-sized, double flowers provide stems for informal indoor arrangements, without needing a dedicated large cutting garden. Suits beginners who enjoy bringing garden flowers indoors.
Styling ideas
Soft-hedged welcome – line a short front path with FAVORITE® at hedge spacing, underplant with low nepeta to soften edges – for homeowners wanting a gentle, floral entrance.
Pastel terrace – combine in a 50 L container with lavender and silver foliage for a calm, drought-aware patio accent – for balcony and terrace gardeners seeking soothing colour.
Rain-garden ribbon – plant in a shallow swale with cranesbill and clustered bellflower to catch and slow run-off – for urban gardeners designing rainwater-friendly front gardens.
Girly doorstep – cluster three plants beneath a bay window with soft pinks and white perennials – for those who like a feminine, romantic look without complex upkeep.
Family play-edge – edge a lawn or play area with this compact rose and airy Verbena bonariensis – for families wanting resilient colour that frames, rather than dominates, the garden.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
FAVORITE® – salmon-pink bedding floribunda rose (Lens); registered as LEN3; LENperni, floribunda bed rose group, ARS exhibition name ‘Favori’, suitable for general garden and small display use.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Louis Lens, NV Louis Lens, Oudenburg, Belgium; unnamed seedling × unnamed seedling; introduced and registered in 1980, with distribution initially through Lens Roses.
Awards and recognition
Kortrijk (Courtrai) International Rose Competition Silver Medal 1982, confirming proven garden and display value over time under European conditions and lending reassurance to long-term buyers.
Growth and structural characteristics
Compact, upright floribunda, around 40–60 cm tall and 35–50 cm wide; moderately thorny stems, dense mid-green, slightly glossy foliage, forming low, tidy mounds suited to edging and bedding schemes.
Flower morphology
Medium-sized, double, cup-shaped clusters with 26–39 petals; remontant with a generous repeat flush; flowers borne in clusters typical of bedding floribundas, effective for massed colour and cutting.
Colour data and phenology
Warm salmon-pink; buds vivid and deep, opening to bright salmon then softening to creamy pastel with slightly stronger centres; RHS 36C outer, 36D inner; colour retention moderate through repeat-flowering season.
Fragrance and aroma
Mild, harmonious fragrance with a soft rose character; not overpowering near doors, windows or seating; suitable for compact gardens where a gentle, background scent is often preferred over strong perfume.
Hip characteristics
Occasional small spherical hips, 6–10 mm diameter, orange-red when ripe; mainly ornamental rather than for harvest, adding a discreet late-season accent without significant self-seeding concerns.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to approximately –21 to –18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3, USDA 6b); disease resistance moderate for mildew, black spot and rust, benefitting from standard preventative care, especially in damp seasons.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with well-drained but moisture-retentive soil; plant 25–45 cm apart depending on hedge or specimen use; suitable for beds, edges, low hedges and large containers, with medium maintenance needs.
FAVORITE® offers compact salmon-pink clusters, gentle fragrance and dependable own-root longevity, making it a thoughtful choice for small, sustainable gardens seeking reliable colour with modest effort.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
FAVORITE® – salmon-pink bedding floribunda rose - Lens
Product Type:
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Closed Bud:
Vivid deep salmon-pink surface with a subtle play of light.
Newly Opened Flower:
Intensely salmon pink in the centre, gradually lightening towards the petal edges.
Full Bloom:
Pastel soft salmon pink, with a slightly brighter tone in the centre.
Before Fading:
Creamy, fading salmon pink with a subtle peach note.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening, the bright, deep salmon pink gradually lightens to a pastel, creamy pale salmon pink, with the centre remaining slightly more vivid.
Pollinator Attraction:
Flowers display their stamens when fully open; based on descriptions, and given the bloom form (single/semi‑double/double) and the accessibility of the stamens, they are moderately attractive to pollinators.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
The flowers expose the stamens when they open, so 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.
