SATIN HAZE® – pink groundcover rose – Evers
Step outside after rain and SATIN HAZE® spills a silky veil of soft pink over the ground, its dark green foliage creating a calm, reflective oasis that copes reliably with blustery showers and heavier soils often found in British gardens. Low and spreading, it forms a neat flowering carpet that asks for very little, yet rewards you with months of pastel blooms that open wide, exposing golden stamens for visiting pollinators. As an own‑root rose, it is bred for longevity and steady structure, so once planted it settles in and becomes part of the garden’s living framework, maturing naturally from root establishment to full ornamental impact over its first three years.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Front garden groundcover for London terraces |
Its low, spreading habit quickly softens paving edges and gravel strips, creating a gentle pink underplanting that looks tidy from the pavement with minimal clipping or feeding, making kerbside planting manageable for busy urban gardeners |
| Underplanting and edging for existing shrubs |
Forms a dense, glossy mat that suppresses weeds beneath larger shrubs without competing excessively for height, while the soft pastel flowers link taller planting into a coherent border edge appreciated by low-maintenance homeowners |
| Pollinator-friendly family play garden |
Single, open flowers provide easy access to pollen and are produced in generous flushes, so children can watch bees at eye level while adults enjoy a robust, thorn-sparse rose suitable for wildlife-conscious families |
| Rainwater-conscious front garden redesign |
Works well in gravel or permeable planting strips fed by roof run-off, bridging hard landscaping and soakaway areas with year-round foliage and summer colour, supporting gardens that manage rainfall smartly for sustainability-focused city dwellers |
| Low, flowering slope or bank stabilisation |
The spreading root system helps knit soil on gentle slopes, while repeated flowering adds refinement to functional planting, ideal where you need erosion control that still looks attractive for practical design-minded gardeners |
| Informal mass planting in small to medium beds |
Planted in groups, it produces a unified sheet of pastel pink from early summer onwards, simplifying design decisions and maintenance schedules for those wanting reliable impact from time-poor beginners |
| Large container or trough (40–50 litre and above) |
In substantial, well-drained containers it creates a cascading mound of flowers and foliage, offering long-term structure on patios or balconies without frequent repotting, a good match for space-conscious urban residents |
| Coastal or exposed site planting |
Compact growth, resilient foliage and proven hardiness mean it holds its shape in wind and wet, providing stable colour and cover where more delicate roses struggle, reassuring for weather-challenged coastal gardeners |
Styling ideas
- Soft-Pink Carpet – Mass-plant SATIN HAZE® as a continuous groundcover ribbon along a terraced-house front boundary, letting its pastel flowers replace small lawns – for low-input, design-conscious homeowners
- Pollinator Path – Line a front path with alternating clumps of SATIN HAZE® and Nepeta or Salvia nemorosa for a bee-friendly walkway – for families wanting child-friendly nature watching
- Rain-Ready Strip – Combine SATIN HAZE® with gravel, thyme and drought-tolerant perennials beside a driveway where roof water runs off, enhancing infiltration – for urban gardeners redesigning hardstanding
- Balcony Mound – Plant a single bush in a 50‑litre trough with trailing Delosperma cooperi for a pastel-and-purple cascade – for flat dwellers seeking long-lived container structure
- Gentle Slope – Use repeated drifts of SATIN HAZE® across a low bank, interspersed with Tanacetum parthenium for a soft, meadow-like effect that also stabilises soil – for casual gardeners managing tricky gradients
Technical cultivar profile
| Property |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Groundcover bush rose marketed as SATIN HAZE® – Evers; group: ground cover/shrub; commercial type: groundcover rose; ARS exhibition name: Satin Haze; Hungarian name refers to its veiled pastel pink colour. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Christian Evers at Rosen Tantau, Uetersen, Germany; parentage unrecorded; bred before 2004, registered 2004 and introduced 2005; distributed initially by Rosen Tantau in European markets. |
| Awards and recognition |
Holds ADR certification since 2007; medal winner at Baden‑Baden and Geneva 2010, with Société d’Horticulture special prize; ÖRP prize at Baden‑Baden and Vienna 2011; Orléans Certificate de Mérite 2011. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Low, spreading habit 40–70 cm high and 50–100 cm wide, with dense, dark green, glossy foliage; sparsely thorned shoots make handling easier; forms a coherent, weed-suppressing groundcover canopy over time. |
| Flower morphology |
Single to semi-double blooms with 5–12 petals, flat and corymbose, medium-sized at 4–7 cm; remontant with an abundant second flush, giving an extended display of evenly distributed flower clusters across the plant. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Delicate pastel pink (ARS LPk; RHS 65C outer, 62B inner) with silky sheen; buds mid-pink, fading through light and porcelain pink to hints of cream; golden-yellow stamens remain clearly visible at full bloom for contrast. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Fragrance is very weak and barely noticeable, allowing use close to windows or seating for those preferring visual impact without strong scent; focus is on colour, texture and pollinator access rather than perfume. |
| Hip characteristics |
Forms small spherical orange-red hips occasionally, around 8–13 mm wide; hips add subtle late-season interest without dominating the plant, and are typically scattered rather than heavily borne. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to approximately –34 to –32 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 5, USDA 4a); generally resistant to powdery mildew and rust, with moderate black spot tolerance, supporting lower chemical input regimes in home gardens. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in sun with well-drained but moisture-retentive soil; plant 35–65 cm apart (5.7–6.6 plants/m² for massing); low maintenance, needing only light pruning and modest feeding; grows reliably on own roots for long-term planting. |
SATIN HAZE® offers low, long-season pastel groundcover, hardy reliability and pollinator-friendly flowers on a durable own-root framework, a thoughtful choice if you favour lasting structure with modest upkeep.
