A gentle, dusky grey-lilac shade with a subtle rosy tone. - bedding floribunda rose - medium-strength, clearly perceptible-scented rose - softly sweet character
– Unusual dusky grey‑lilac blooms for drama
– Very full, cupped clusters give rich display
– Medium, clearly sweet fragrance in flower
– Compact, bushy habit ideal for beds
– Hardy to around −20 °C for reliable performance
– Special feature: Awarded at Cleveland Rose Society Show for distinctive colour and form.
Consistent quality – Style in the garden
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
21,00 £
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NIMBUS – pink‑purple shaded bedding floribunda rose - Le Grice
Step out after rain and meet Nimbus, a compact floribunda that turns small front gardens into quietly dramatic spaces with its unusual dusky colour and softly sweet fragrance. Bred in Britain, it settles reliably into typical UK conditions, coping well even where heavy clay soils need careful drainage and summers bring humidity and wind. Its bushy, medium-height habit fits narrow London terraces, edging paths without overwhelming them, while the dense foliage creates an easy sense of structure. As an own-root rose, it offers long-term stability and gentle regeneration, building roots in the first year, stronger shoots in the second and, by the third, full ornamental impact with clusters of mauve-grey blooms that echo the nimbus cloud it is named for.
Nimbus at full bloom, showing its uniform greyish-lilac flowers.
Nimbus shows very full, cupped blooms with 40+ petals and a lighter centre.
Nimbus flower just opening, showing its soft lilac-grey and bluish-purple tones.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Small front-garden focal shrub
Nimbus stays around 80–100 cm with a bushy habit, ideal beside a front door or under a bay window where height must be controlled. Clusters of grey-lilac blooms add character without dominating the space, suiting design-conscious homeowners.
Low bedding and edging rose
The compact spread and repeat-flowering clusters make a tidy edging along paths and drives, creating a soft, continuous line of colour. Its moderate care needs fit busy routines, especially where you want order with limited time, appealing to time-poor beginners.
Mixed border with perennials
Muted, smoky flowers blend beautifully with airy perennials such as nepeta, calamint or pink lupins, adding depth rather than clashing. The dense foliage offers a green backdrop, supporting layered, wildlife-friendly schemes valued by nature-aware gardeners.
Urban rainwater-conscious planting strip
Nimbus performs well in UK rain and wind when planted in improved soil with good drainage, making it suitable for permeable, rainwater-absorbing front strips instead of paving. This supports softer streetscapes that resonate with sustainability-minded city-dwellers.
Feature rose in large container
In a 40–50 litre or larger container with peat-free compost and regular watering, Nimbus becomes a striking, moveable accent on balconies or patios. Its upright, bushy shape stays proportional to the pot, a practical choice for space-limited balcony-owners.
Compact flowering hedge or boundary line
Planted 35–40 cm apart, the bushy plants knit into a low, informal hedge that marks boundaries while keeping sightlines open. The consistent height and reliable repeat bloom give long-season structure valued by family-garden planners.
Cut-rose source for dusky arrangements
Large, very full, cupped blooms in grey-lilac tones offer a distinctive look in vases and small posies. Regular cutting encourages fresh flowering and brings the medium, sweet scent indoors, suiting creative home-floristry enthusiasts.
Long-term own-root investment plant
As an own-root shrub, Nimbus regrows reliably from its own shoots if damaged, without reverting to a rootstock, and maintains stable shape and colour over many years, supporting gardeners who prefer resilient, low-fuss plantings.
Styling ideas
Cloudpath – Line a narrow front path with Nimbus and soft lavender for a misty, fragrant walk after rain – ideal for terrace-house owners wanting gentle kerb appeal.
Duskscape – Combine Nimbus with nepeta and silvery foliage in a mixed border to echo evening light – suited to gardeners seeking subtle, romantic colour themes.
Courtyard – Plant a single Nimbus in a 50-litre pot with trailing thyme to soften the rim – perfect for small courtyards or patios needing one strong focal rose.
Ribbon – Use Nimbus in a loose boundary row with calamint and ornamental grasses – for families wanting structure without harsh fencing in front gardens.
Gallery – Mix Nimbus with pink lupins and verbena for tall, airy partners behind – attractive to home stylists who like cutting stems for indoor displays.
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bed rose registered as LEGgrey, marketed as Nimbus Bedding rose LEGgrey; ARS exhibition name Nimbus, in the bedding rose collection for shrub and border use.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Bill Le Grice in Norwich, United Kingdom, from ‘Grey Dawn’ × unknown seedling; registered 1989 and introduced in the UK after 1989 via Bill LeGrice Roses.
Awards and recognition
Recognised on the show bench, including Cleveland Rose Society Show 2001, Floribunda (One Bloom) class, confirming exhibition-quality individual flowers for enthusiasts.
Growth and structural characteristics
Bushy shrub 80–100 cm tall, 50–70 cm wide, with dense, slightly glossy medium-green foliage and moderate prickles; forms compact, well-filled plants suitable for beds and edging.
Flower morphology
Large, very full, cupped flowers with 40+ petals carried mainly in clusters; free and good repeat-flowering habit provides generous second flushes through the season in suitable conditions.
Colour data and phenology
Dusky grey-lilac with a subtle rosy tone; buds deep mauve-greyish purple, opening to bluish-purple with silvery sheen, then soft greyish lilac, finally fading to pale lilac-grey with silvery-pink overtones.
Fragrance and aroma
Medium-strength scent clearly noticeable near the plant, with a softly sweet character rather than sharp spice; primarily decorative, offering atmospheric fragrance in small gardens and seating areas.
Hip characteristics
Occasional ovoid hips, 10–14 mm, orange-red when ripe; not produced heavily but adding small seasonal interest where left in place after flowering.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7; USDA 6b; Swedish zone 3); moderate black spot and mildew resistance, good rust resistance; benefits from watering during prolonged heat or drought.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil; plant 35–65 cm apart depending on use. Suits beds, edging, mixed borders, large containers and cutting; occasional deadheading and health checks advised.
Nimbus Bedding rose LEGgrey offers compact structure, distinctive dusky blooms and reliable repeat flowering on a resilient own-root plant, making it a thoughtful long-term choice for understated, modern gardens.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
NIMBUS – pink‑purple shaded bedding floribunda rose - Le Grice
Product Type:
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Closed Bud:
Deep mauve–greyish-purple exterior, with a slightly silvery sheen.
Newly Opened Flower:
The outer petals are lilac-grey, the inner surfaces bluish-purple with a soft silvery sheen.
Full Bloom:
Uniform greyish-lilac, lighter in the centre and gradually deepening towards the edges.
Before Fading:
The colour fades to a pale lilac‑grey with a silvery‑pink sheen.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening, the deep mauve–greyish purple tone evens out to a uniform greyish purple and then lightens to a pale lilac‑grey before the bloom fades, with a subtle silvery‑rosy overtone.
Pollinator Attraction:
Very double (40+ petal) blooms have limited attractiveness to pollinators because the full flower form restricts access to the stamens and nectar.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its very double flowers enclose the stamens, 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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