Deep burgundy red with a rich, full, velvety tone. - flower-bed floribunda rose - medium-strength, pleasantly pronounced-scented rose - classic, rosy character
– Deep burgundy, velvety double blooms
– Compact, upright shrub for neat bedding
– Reliable repeat flowering with strong flushes
– Medium, classic rosy fragrance
– Hardy to RHS H7, good garden resilience
– Special feature: Suitable for borders, containers and mass planting, giving versatile, richly coloured displays.
Water-wise – Neat composition
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,50 £
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KATIE'S ROSE® – maroon bedding floribunda rose
Step outside after rain and Katie’s Rose® greets you with velvet clusters of deep burgundy blooms along a neat, upright framework that suits compact front gardens where drainage and heavy soils demand a quietly reliable plant. Its medium-height, shrub-like habit keeps the look balanced, while glossy foliage adds a composed green backdrop for the richly coloured flowers. You can expect a good fragrance from summer onwards, with an abundant second flush to extend seasonal colour without complex pruning or feeding. As an own-root plant it builds strength steadily, giving you a calm, long-term presence rather than a short-lived display, ideal for busy city gardeners who want structure as well as romance. In the first year it focuses on roots, the second on leafy growth, and by the third year it settles into its full ornamental character, fitting naturally into sustainable, rain-aware planting where there is still room for elegance.
Cup-shaped, double blooms of Katie's Rose®.
Katie’s Rose® in closed bud stage
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
London terraced-house front border
Compact height and upright growth keep Katie’s Rose® tidy beside paths or low railings, while rich burgundy clusters read clearly from the pavement, giving instant kerb appeal with minimal shaping for the busy urban homeowner.
Small, rain-aware city garden
Its dense foliage and medium spread make a stable structural accent in planting that copes well with wet spells and heavier ground, supporting schemes designed to handle frequent showers and splashback for the sustainability‑minded gardener.
Mixed bed with perennials and grasses
Clustered, double blooms repeat reliably, weaving deep colour through summer alongside airy perennials; one shrub at 90 cm spacing works as a focal point without dominating neighbouring plants for the creative home landscaper.
Low, informal flowering hedge
Planted at around 50 cm apart, the upright, bushy habit knits into a soft, informal line that defines front boundaries while still letting light through, offering privacy and repeat colour for the family‑garden planner.
Large container on balcony or patio
In a 40–50 litre peat‑free container, its moderate size and upright framework give a structured, long-lived feature that does not outgrow the space, while own‑root resilience supports re‑shooting after any winter dieback for the low‑maintenance container gardener.
Part‑shaded side path or courtyard
Tolerant of partial shade, this floribunda still delivers good colour and scent where sun is limited to a few hours, helping to brighten narrow side returns and overlooked corners for the space‑conscious town gardener.
Water‑wise, clay‑tolerant planting
Once established, the dense canopy and moderate vigour suit moisture‑retentive, improved clay beds that are not perfectly drained, integrating well with mulched, water‑wise planting plans for the eco‑aware homeowner.
Long‑term feature in a family garden
Own‑root growth gives a durable framework that can recover from hard pruning or weather damage, maintaining form and flowering over many seasons with only moderate care, reassuring for the time‑pressed beginner.
Styling ideas
Front‑door Welcome – Pair Katie’s Rose® with low Heuchera in burgundy and lime tones to echo flower colour and foliage, creating a soft, “girly” entrance for the urban family homeowner.
Velvet‑and‑Mist – Underplant with silver‑leaved sage and soft grasses so the deep maroon blooms float against a hazy backdrop, ideal for design‑curious balcony and courtyard gardeners.
Evening‑Wine Border – Mix with pale pink nepeta and white flowering perennials so the dark roses glow at dusk, suiting those who enjoy relaxed after‑work time outdoors.
Smart‑Low Hedge – Use a short run of plants along a front boundary, interspersed with dwarf coral bells at the feet, for a neat yet romantic street‑facing edge for terraced‑house owners.
Patio Focus Pot – Grow one specimen in a generous 50‑litre container, surrounded by trailing thyme or low herbs, to bring scent and structure close to seating for small‑space balcony gardeners.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bed rose registered as HORrapture, marketed as Katie's Rose® – maroon bedding floribunda rose. ARS exhibition name Katie’s Rose, verified premium bronze quality for UK gardens.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Heather M. Horner in the United Kingdom, breeding year 2012. Parentage and breeding institution unknown; first introduced by Bill LeGrice Roses in 2013, then distributed more widely.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright, bushy shrub reaching about 80–110 cm high and 65–95 cm wide, with dense, medium‑green glossy foliage and moderate prickles, forming a compact, formal yet soft garden presence.
Flower morphology
Medium, double cup‑shaped clusters with approximately 26–39 petals. Remontant flowering pattern with an abundant second flush, offering good continuity of bloom through the main season.
Colour data and phenology
Deep burgundy red with velvety tone; ARS code DR, RHS 187A outer, 71A inner. Crimson‑burgundy buds open wine‑red, then gently lighten to dark purplish‑red before petals fall, retaining richness.
Fragrance and aroma
Medium‑strength, classic rosy fragrance, noticeable on still, humid days without being overpowering. Primarily ornamental, but scent adds sensory interest near seating areas and paths.
Hip characteristics
Occasionally produces small, spherical red hips about 8–12 mm in diameter, adding discreet late‑season interest without significantly affecting overall flowering performance in most years.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to approximately –21 to –18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3, USDA 6b). Moderate resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust; benefits from good air circulation and timely hygiene.
Horticultural recommendations
Suitable for borders, containers, specimen use and mass planting. Space at 55 cm for groups, 50 cm for hedges or 90 cm as a specimen, in improved soil with regular watering during establishment.
Katie's Rose® offers rich burgundy colour, upright compact structure and reassuring own‑root resilience for long use in small gardens and containers, making it a thoughtful choice if you value lasting beauty with moderate effort.
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.
