Pure, intense pink shade with a slight warm tone. - park rose - very weak, barely noticeable scented rose - discreet, delicate character
– Vigorous, tall shrub for striking park displays.
– Remontant, flowers again abundantly in summer.
– Elegant double, cup-shaped blooms in vivid pink.
– Good heat and moderate drought tolerance.
– Medium overall disease resistance for shrubs.
– Special feature: Hungarian-bred rose from 1994, ideal as a solitary specimen in spacious plantings.
Pollinator-friendly approach – Natural renewal
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
21,00 £
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ABRUD – pink park rose - Márk
Effortless own-root ABRUD settles steadily into typical British family gardens, forming a tall, bushy framework that copes well with exposed sites and heavier soils when given reasonable drainage. Its remontant flowering keeps soft mid- to pale-pink clusters appearing through summer, while upright, arching structure offers instant height for boundaries, house fronts and mixed cottage-style beds. Over time the well-rooted shrub develops a resilient framework that ages gracefully and regenerates from the base, supporting a genuinely long lifespan. Year by year it strengthens – roots first, then top growth, then full ornamental impact – so you can plan confident, low-fuss borders and relaxed, low-intervention hedges without specialist pruning knowledge.
Closed bud of Abrud, deep pink with a slight purplish tip.
Freshly opened bright pink flower of Abrud, a park shrub rose.
Abrud in freshly opened bloom, with bright mid-pink petals and a subtle silvery sheen.
Abrud shows its vivid pink, double flowers at full bloom.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden focal shrub
ABRUD’s tall, bushy habit and arching branches give instant vertical interest beside drives, paths or the front door, while the pink clusters soften brickwork and hard landscaping with a traditional cottage feel for the beginner.
Low-maintenance flowering hedge
Planted at 90 cm centres, it forms a loose, flowering screen with seasonal privacy and colour; simple annual thinning is usually enough, so you avoid intricate pruning while still keeping a tidy outline for the homeowner.
Back-of-border height in mixed beds
Its 170–240 cm height lifts the flower line behind perennials and grasses, with medium maintenance needs that suit busy gardeners who can manage occasional feeding and basic disease checks for the urbanite.
Small group planting (1–3 shrubs)
A short run of two or three plants provides a generous pink presence in modest gardens without complex design work, delivering reliable structure and colour where you simply want to “plant it and let it work” for the time-poor.
Feature specimen in lawn or gravel
As a solitary shrub at 165 cm spacing, ABRUD develops a strong, arching outline that matures year on year, giving lasting ornamental value and a stable framework that responds well to light renovation for the planner.
Sunny cottage-style border
Preferring full sun, ABRUD combines easily with classics like yarrow, Russian sage and ornamental grasses, creating a relaxed, traditional scheme that stays visually coherent without complicated maintenance for the stylist.
Roses for challenging, windy plots
The solid shrub framework and good heat tolerance make it a sound choice for more open, breezy gardens where you want reliable flowering from a robust, well-anchored plant despite blustery, weather-beaten corners for the coastal.
Large containers and terrace planters
In a 40–50 litre or larger pot with good compost and drainage, ABRUD offers vertical structure and repeat pink flowering on patios and balconies, with straightforward watering and feeding routines for the balcony-owner.
Styling ideas
Classic-entrance – Place a single ABRUD near the front door with clipped box or low perennials beneath to frame the entrance – ideal for homeowners wanting a welcoming yet unfussy focal point.
Cottage-ribbon – Run a loose line of shrubs along a path, interplanted with yarrow and hardy geraniums, to echo traditional cottage borders – suited to lovers of relaxed but coherent front gardens.
Pastel-screen – Use ABRUD as a soft pink backdrop behind lower blues and silvers like Russian sage and catmint – perfect for small gardens needing gentle privacy without a heavy fence-like feel.
Architectural-arch – Let the arching stems rise behind ornamental grasses such as Stipa tenuissima to create movement and height – good for design-conscious gardeners seeking structure with minimal clipping.
Container-column – Grow one shrub in a generous 50 litre tub flanking a seating area, underplanted with low herbs – a practical idea for balcony and patio users who want height where digging is limited.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Shrub rose marketed as ABRUD – pink park rose - Márk, belonging to the Park - shrub rose group; commercial type park rose, with cultivar authenticity verified for consumer garden use.
Origin and breeding
Bred in Hungary in 1994 by Márk Gergely from the cross ‘Bonica’ × ‘Bolyaiak’; introduced to the market by PharmaRosa® Ltd., with exact registration and introduction years not documented.
Growth and structural characteristics
Tall, bushy, arching shrub 170–240 cm high and 120–190 cm wide, with moderately dense, mid-green glossy foliage and a moderately thorny framework suitable for hedging and specimen planting.
Flower morphology
Medium-sized, double, cup-shaped flowers in clusters, with approximately 26–39 petals; remontant flowering, with the second flush reported as similarly abundant to the first under suitable growing conditions.
Colour data and phenology
Pure warm pink hues (RHS 55B–55C); buds deep pink, opening to bright mid-pink with silvery edging, then fading moderately to softer pale pink while maintaining an overall uniform appearance in full bloom.
Fragrance and aroma
Fragrance is very weak and discreet, barely noticeable in normal garden use; the variety is grown primarily for colour, structure and repeat flowering rather than for pronounced scent or aromatic display.
Hip characteristics
Limited hip set due to double flowers; where formed, hips are small bright-red spheres around 8–12 mm in diameter, appearing sporadically and adding occasional late-season ornamental interest.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3); good heat and moderate drought tolerance, medium resistance to black spot and rust, resistant to powdery mildew under typical conditions.
Horticultural recommendations
Suited to parks, hedging and solitary use; prefers sunny sites, average maintenance with occasional protection against foliar diseases; recommended spacing 90–165 cm depending on hedge, mass or specimen planting.
ABRUD – pink park rose - Márk offers reliable height, repeat flowering and adaptable shrub structure in an own-root form that matures steadily over the years, making it a sound, long-lived choice for your garden.
Closed Bud:
Deep pink with a slightly purplish hue at the tip.
Newly Opened Flower:
Bright mid-pink with a delicate silvery sheen on the edges of the outer petals.
Full Bloom:
Uniform vivid pink, with the central petals slightly darker in the centre.
Before Fading:
The colour lightens to a softer, pale pink tone, with a silvery veil along the edge.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening it changes from deep pink to bright mid-pink, remains uniform at full bloom, then lightens to pale pink before the end of flowering; the colour fades moderately.
Hip Comment:
Rosehip formation is expected to be limited due to the double flowers; occasionally a bright red, spherical rosehip 8–12 mm in diameter may appear.
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.
