A uniformly pale, slightly candy‑toned pink predominates. A slightly more muted, powdery tone is visible on the petal undersides. - floribunda bedding rose - very faint, barely noticeable scented rose - sweet, rose-scented
– Graceful light-pink blooms in soft clusters.
– Reliable repeat flowering through the season.
– Bushy, compact habit for beds and edging.
– Glossy dark foliage gives strong contrast.
– Hardy to RHS H7, suitable for colder areas.
– Special feature: Subtle sakura‑like colour shifts, from blush bud to peach‑powder bloom.
Soil-friendly approach – Clean lines
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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SAKURAGASUMI – light pink bedding floribunda rose - Suzuki
In a compact London front garden or small family plot, SAKURAGASUMI brings a gentle drift of blossom-like colour with surprisingly little effort, thriving even where rain-borne showers and cool breezes meet heavier soils and mixed paving. Its floribunda clusters create a soft hedge of light pink, with a cloud of repeat flowers that build steadily as the season progresses. Own-root planting gives reassuring long-term balance, as the plant regenerates reliably from its base and keeps its shape uniform without complex pruning. In the first year it concentrates on roots, the second on branching shoots, and by the third season it reaches its full ornamental value as a settled garden feature. Easy to combine with low-maintenance perennials in a sustainable border, it also suits generous containers, where regular rainwater and a peat-free mix support steady, healthy growth.
Sakura-Gasumi in freshly opened bloom
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Small front-garden bedding strip
Compact, bushy growth and repeat-flowering clusters make it ideal for the narrow beds typical of terraced houses, giving a soft, cherry-blossom effect along a path with minimal shaping for the time-pressed beginner.
Informal low hedge by paths or drives
Planted at 80–90 cm, SAKURAGASUMI forms a flowing, low rose hedge; its height allows visibility over driveways while still framing the space, offering a long-lived, own-root structure that copes well with everyday families.
Rainwater-managed urban planting strip
This variety performs reliably where paving meets soil, suiting front gardens that channel rainwater into planted strips, as its dense foliage and branching habit visually soften hard surfaces for eco-conscious city-dwellers.
Peat-free, large patio container (40–50 L+)
In a generous, well-drained pot of at least 40–50 litres, roots have space to develop, supporting stable top growth and repeat flushes, with own-root resilience offering a longer container life for balcony and patio owners.
Mixed perennial border in family gardens
Its light pink clusters weave easily among herbaceous plants such as lavender or nepeta, creating a soft, layered border where the rose’s steady growth habit reduces the need for frequent interventions for busy gardeners.
Clay or chalk-tolerant decorative planting
SAKURAGASUMI adapts well to typical UK clay or chalk conditions when planted with added drainage and organic matter, then settles into durable, own-root growth that rewards patient, low-input care from practical homeowners.
Long-term, low-maintenance family feature
Once established, its own-root framework responds well to simple annual trimming rather than intricate pruning, maintaining reliable flowering and shape for many years, offering a stable focal point for long-term-minded planners.
Soft-edged borders in exposed, breezy spots
Bushy, branching growth and clusters of modest-sized blooms cope well with breezy, rain-prone sites typical of open UK suburbs, keeping the display neat without staking for sustainability-focused householders.
Styling ideas
Cherry-border – Repeat SAKURAGASUMI along a front-garden strip with soft grasses and white lychnis for a cherry-blossom haze – for urban homeowners wanting gentle structure without formality.
Pastel-terrace – Combine in a 50 L container with lavender and low thyme spilling over the edge – for balcony and patio users seeking fragrance and subtle colour near seating.
Calm-curve – Plant as an informal curve beside a path, underplanting with nepeta to blur the edges – for families who like relaxed structure that guides movement without hard lines.
Evening-glow – Set SAKURAGASUMI with white obedient plant and pale perennials so its soft pink reads clearly in low light – for late-returning city dwellers enjoying the garden after work.
Front-frame – Use as a low hedge under windows with cool-toned crocosmia for contrast and seasonal height – for homeowners wanting a long-lived, low-effort frame to their façade.
Technical cultivar profile
Feature
Data
Name and registration
Bedding floribunda shrub rose; registered as Sakura-Gasumi, marketed as Sakuragasumi Bedding rose Sakura-Gasumi; ARS exhibition name Sakura-Gasumi, meaning “cherry-blossom mist”.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Seizo Suzuki, Keisei Rose Nursery, Japan; cross of ‘Fabergé’ × polyantha-origin seedling; bred and registered 1988, introduced commercially in 1990 by Keisei Rose Nurseries Inc.
Growth and structural characteristics
Bushy, well-branched shrub with dense, glossy dark green foliage; height around 80–160 cm, spread 90–180 cm; moderately thorny stems; medium self-cleaning so some deadheading recommended.
Flower morphology
Floribunda clusters of large, double, cup-shaped blooms, typically 26–39 petals; flower size approximately 7–10 cm across, remontant with generous repeat flowering through the main season.
Colour data and phenology
Light pink overall; buds pale baby pink with raspberry tips, opening to porcelain blush with pink edges, then fading to peachy powder tones and creamy centres; ARS lp, RHS 65C outer, 65D inner.
Fragrance and aroma
Sweet, classic rose fragrance but very faint; scent generally only noticeable at close range and in warm, still conditions, so chosen primarily for visual effect rather than for strong perfume impact.
Hip characteristics
Produces few hips due to double flowers; occasionally forms small, spherical, bright red rose hips about 5–9 mm in diameter, adding subtle late-season interest without prolific self-seeding.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Medium resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3, USDA 6b); tolerates heat with regular watering, dislikes prolonged drought stress.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny positions; suitable for flowerbeds, edging and containers; plant 80–90 cm apart for hedges or bedding, 180 cm as specimen; allow 1.2–1.4 plants/m² depending on arrangement and effect.
SAKURAGASUMI offers cloud-like, repeat pink flowering, adaptable structure for compact beds and containers, and the reassuring durability of an own-root shrub; a thoughtful choice for long-term, low-fuss planting.
Flower Colour Description:
A uniformly pale, slightly candy‑toned pink predominates. A slightly more muted, powdery tone is visible on the petal undersides.
Closed Bud:
Pale, cool baby-pink with delicate raspberry tips.
Newly Opened Flower:
Porcelain–blush pink base, with a subtler raspberry‑to‑carmine blush at the petal edges.
Full Bloom:
Two-tone effect with a vivid pink edge and an extensive, creamy-white centre (eye), golden stamens and marbled lightening on some petals.
Before Fading:
The pink dulls and fades to a salmon-powder hue, the centre fades to creamy white, the stamens darken to ochre-brown.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening the pink edge may briefly become more vivid, then the flower fades to a peach–powder tone, while the centre pales to cream-white.
Pollinator Attraction:
With a tea‑hybrid habit and fully double flowers that conceal the stamens, it generally attracts fewer pollinating insects because the flower form (simple/semi‑double/double) and reduced stamen accessibility limit pollen and nectar access.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its double flowers mostly enclose the stamens, making it primarily an ornamental variety
Heat and Drought Tolerance Description:
Tolerates heat moderately; generally performs consistently with regular watering and does not favour prolonged drought.
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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