Uniform, rich deep-red shade. - polyantha bedding rose - very weak, barely perceptible scented rose - rose-like character
– Compact, low, well-branched growth habit.
– Dense, glossy dark green foliage.
– Uniform, rich deep-red pompon clusters.
– Very good colour retention in sun.
– Hardy to around –25°C, RHS H7 rated.
– Special feature: Historic polyantha classic, repeatedly awarded in ARS ‘Polyantha spray’ classes.
Conscious garden investment – Dedicated owners
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,50 £
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MORSDAG® – red bedding polyantha rose - Grootendorst & Goey
Step out after rain into a front garden edged with crimson cushions of MORSDAG®, a compact polyantha that keeps its colour flawless through unsettled British summers, even where coastal winds and heavier soils test lesser roses. Its low, neat habit and dense foliage lend instant structure to small London plots, while clusters of tiny pompon blooms provide a soft, romantic contrast to brick and railings. Planted as an own-root shrub, it builds a deep, resilient framework for a long life, quietly regenerating from the base and holding its shape with minimal effort. In a typical garden the story is simple: roots in year one, generous shoots in year two, full ornamental value in year three, giving you time to plan a balanced rainwater-wise layout and enjoy a low-stress, thoroughly sustainable garden feature.
Freshly opened deep red blooms of Morsdag®.
Morsdag® rose bud in deep crimson red.
Morsdag® with dense, glossy dark green foliage.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Small front garden bedding strip
The compact 40–60 cm height and 60–90 cm spread form a tidy ribbon of colour along paths or railings without overpowering a tight space, ideal for giving a terraced-house frontage a long red flowering season with very little shaping for busy urban gardeners
Low hedge or edging row
Regular, bushy growth and dense dark green foliage make a visually solid, low boundary when planted at 45–55 cm spacings, giving you a refined hedge effect that stays neat with just light deadheading and occasional thinning for beginners seeking order
Container or large pot planting
MORSDAG® adapts well to containers; in at least 40–50 litre pots its shallow but fibrous own-root system remains stable, providing long-term structure and repeat flowering on balconies or paved front gardens where deep soil is limited for space-conscious homeowners
Long-term, low-intervention planting
As an own-root rose, it reshoots reliably from the base if cut back by weather or age, avoiding graft failures and helping the plant retain ornamental value over many years with only modest pruning and feeding for longevity-minded gardeners
Rainwater-aware, heavy-clay sites
Once planted into improved, free-draining pockets within heavier clay, its moderate water needs and compact framework suit gardens that channel roof run-off into beds, coping steadily with showery summers and breezier exposure for sustainability-focused city dwellers
Low-maintenance family garden border
Moderate disease resistance, including good tolerance to powdery mildew and black spot, means you can usually manage with basic hygiene and minimal spraying, supporting an easy-care approach around play areas and seating for time-poor families
Formal bedding and repeat-flower displays
Abundant, cluster-flowered crimson pompons repeat through the season with a strong second flush, giving a carpet of consistent colour well suited to geometric beds, parterres, or driveway planting that you want to look good most of the summer for display-focused owners
Urban green spaces and shared planting
The sturdy, compact structure and H7 hardiness help it cope with public or communal areas, where it can be mass-planted at 3.3–3.8 plants/m² to give a durable, easy-to-maintain red groundcover effect under light maintenance regimes for community-minded gardeners
Styling ideas
Front-door welcome – Line a short path with MORSDAG® underplanted with low thyme, echoing red door paint and softening paving – ideal for style-conscious terrace owners.
Crimson cushion – Mass-plant in a rectangular bed with a backdrop of Cotinus ‘Royal Purple’ for layered burgundy tones – suited to gardeners seeking bold, compact structure.
Balcony classic – Grow one or two plants in 50-litre tubs with trailing white lobelia to spill over the rim – perfect for small-space gardeners wanting easy, long-lived colour.
Formal edging – Use as a uniform edging around a central lawn with clipped box or low yew behind for a traditional, ordered frame – for those who enjoy a classic, tidy look.
Soft contrast – Combine with pale ornamental grasses and silver foliage (such as Stachys) to offset the deep red clusters – appealing to gardeners who favour gentle, romantic schemes.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Polyantha bedding rose from the Bedding rose collection; current trade name MORSDAG® Bedding rose Grootendorst & Goey; ARS exhibition name ‘Mothersday’; unregistered cultivar in formal registers.
Origin and breeding
Spontaneous red sport from ‘Dick Koster’, with Rosa rugosa rubra × ‘Madame Norbert Levavasseur’ in its background; bred in Boskoop, Netherlands, by F. J. Grootendorst and J. de Goey, introduced from 1918–1949.
Awards and recognition
Recognised in American Rose Society local exhibitions as a reliable polyantha spray cultivar, taking multiple first-place awards in its class between 1998 and 2001 in competitive show conditions.
Growth and structural characteristics
Compact shrub 40–60 cm tall and 60–90 cm wide, with dense, glossy dark green foliage and a lightly thorned framework; naturally forms low mounds ideal for bedding, edging and container compositions.
Flower morphology
Small, fully double pompon blooms (26–39 petals), arranged in generous clusters on short stems; self-cleaning is partial, so light deadheading improves neatness and prolongs the decorative display in beds.
Colour data and phenology
Rich crimson-red flowers, ARS MR, RHS 53A–53B; buds open dark and velvety, then lighten slightly while remaining clear red with very good colour retention and a consistently uniform, non-streaked appearance.
Fragrance and aroma
Fragrance is very weak, with only a faint rose-like note close-up; selected primarily for colour impact, flower form and bedding performance rather than scent, making it best used where visual effect is the priority.
Hip characteristics
Due to very double flowers, hip set is generally sparse; when present, produces small spherical red hips about 5–7 mm across, adding occasional discreet seasonal interest without seeding around aggressively.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to around −26 to −23 °C (RHS H7; USDA 5b, Swedish zone 4); moderate overall disease resistance with good tolerance of powdery mildew and black spot, but only moderate resistance to rust in humid sites.
Horticultural recommendations
Use in beds, edging, containers (40–50 litres+), low groundcover and urban green spaces; medium maintenance with periodic pest and disease checks; suitable for full sun to light partial shade settings.
MORSDAG® offers compact, long-season crimson colour, durable own-root growth and reliable low hedging, making it a thoughtful choice for those planning a neat, easy-care family garden.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
MORSDAG® – red bedding polyantha rose - Grootendorst & Goey
Product Type:
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator Attraction:
The cultivar’s fully double flowers (26–39 petals) have obscured stamens, so owing to the flower form and reduced stamen accessibility it is only weakly attractive to pollinators.
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.
