Vivid pink flower with a slight raspberry hue, uniform tone. - floribunda bedding rose - mild, restrained-scented rose - classic rose character
– Compact, upright habit for tidy borders.
– Double, cup-shaped blooms in rich dark pink.
– Reliable repeat flowering with strong second flush.
– Glossy dark foliage gives elegant contrast.
– Mild classic rose fragrance for close planting.
– Special feature: Suitable for beds, edges and containers, offering versatile planting options.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
17,90 £
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AKAROA – dark pink bedding floribunda rose - Matthews
AKAROA is an easy-going floribunda that brings colour, rhythm and structure to front gardens and small borders without demanding advanced rose care. Its compact, upright, bushy habit and dense dark green foliage make it ideal for tidy, low-maintenance beds around the house, edging paths or framing drives, while the medium-sized clusters of warm raspberry-pink blooms provide reliable repeat flowering from early summer well into autumn. This own-root plant settles steadily and offers reassuring long-term resilience, forming a stable, balanced bush that copes well with typical British conditions, even where you need to manage heavier soils and improve drainage in wetter coastal districts. Suitable for partial shade and for larger containers of at least 40–50 litres, it adapts to busy family gardens where you want a classic rose look with modest upkeep, developing a strong root system in the first year, more top growth in the second, and full ornamental impact by about the third season.
Akaroa in freshly opened bloom, showing warm raspberry-pink tones.
Akaroa in full bloom, showing its double, rosette-shaped dark pink flowers.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden bedding strip
Compact, upright plants with dense, glossy foliage create a neat, formal edge along paths or drives, while the raspberry-pink clusters flower repeatedly through the season to keep the frontage looking cared-for with modest routine work – ideal for the busy beginner.
Small mixed border in a family garden
The bushy structure and medium height sit comfortably mid-border, threading dependable colour between perennials such as catmint and lavender, and its own-root habit builds a long-lived, stable presence that copes well with everyday family use – reassuring for the practical homeowner.
Low edging rose row
Planted at closer spacing, AKAROA forms a continuous, dark green, flower-topped ribbon that defines lawns and beds without growing too tall, giving a classic but manageable cottage feel that needs only straightforward pruning and feeding – perfect for the orderly stylist.
Small group planting (3–5 plants)
Using several plants together intensifies the raspberry-pink effect and spreads flowering across the area, while the uniform habit and medium vigour make it easy to keep the group balanced and tidy over the years with simple annual pruning – ideal for the appearance-focused gardener.
Large container on patio or terrace
In a 40–50 litre pot with good compost and regular watering, its compact growth and remontant flowering offer season-long interest close to seating areas, and the mild classic scent is pleasant without overpowering small spaces – well suited to the urban balcony-owner.
Around-the-house ornamental beds
AKAROA’s moderate maintenance needs and average disease resistance fit the reality of foundation beds that receive intermittent attention; with sensible feeding and watering it rewards you with reliable flowering and a smart, leafy backdrop – attractive for the time-pressed family.
Partially shaded cottage-style corner
Tolerant of partial shade, it brings structured form and steady bloom to east- or west-facing spots, combining effectively with traditional companions while still forming a robust framework that matures calmly over seasons – a good choice for the cottage enthusiast.
Bed in heavier or exposed sites
Where heavier clay or wind are factors, raised or well-drained beds suit AKAROA, whose own-root nature and compact, anchoring growth help it settle and cope with typical British weather if given reasonable soil preparation – reassuring for the cautious planter.
Styling ideas
Classic frontage – Line a short front path with AKAROA on both sides, underplanted with low catmint for a soft blue edge and continuous summer colour – for lovers of traditional, well-framed entrances.
Cottage trio – Plant three AKAROA in a loose triangle, then weave in lavender and salvias between them for a relaxed pink-and-purple patch – for gardeners seeking a gentle cottage effect without complex design.
Patio focal-point – Grow a single AKAROA in a 50-litre terracotta pot, surrounded by trailing thyme or ivy-leaved toadflax spilling over the rim – for those wanting a neat, long-season rose near seating areas.
Low hedge – Create a flowering boundary along a drive or lawn by spacing plants evenly, keeping them trimmed to a waist-high belt of foliage and bloom – for homeowners who like clear structure with soft, floral character.
Textured contrast – Combine AKAROA’s glossy dark foliage and raspberry-pink blooms with airy ornamental grasses and white perennials for modern contrast – for design-minded gardeners aiming at an updated classic look.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bedding rose, collection Bedding rose; registered as MATtanstill, marketed as Akaroa Bedding rose MATtanstill, a dark pink floribunda bed rose for garden use.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Bob Matthews, Matthews Nurseries Ltd, Whanganui, New Zealand; breeding completed around 2010, registered 2010, introduced 2014 in New Zealand, parentage officially listed as unknown.
Growth and structural characteristics
Compact, upright, bushy shrub 75–105 cm high and 65–95 cm wide, with dense, dark green glossy foliage and moderate prickliness; suitable for structured bedding, edging and medium-height mixed plantings.
Flower morphology
Medium-sized, double, cup-shaped blooms with 26–39 petals in clustered inflorescences; remontant habit with notably abundant second flush, offering decorative bedding impact over a long flowering season.
Colour data and phenology
Medium-deep raspberry-pink, ARS MR; RHS 53A outer and 155D inner tones, opening vivid then gradually lightening to powdery cream before fading, giving varied pink shades on the plant at any one time.
Fragrance and aroma
Displays a mild classic rose fragrance, noticeable at close range but not overpowering, making it comfortable near entrances and seating areas where a restrained, traditional rose scent is preferred.
Hip characteristics
Occasional small, spherical hips around 8–12 mm, medium red RHS 40A; typically sparse on well-deadheaded plants, so hips are a minor ornamental feature rather than a dominant autumn characteristic.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3); moderate resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, benefiting from basic preventative care and good garden hygiene practices.
Horticultural recommendations
Best at 55 cm spacing for bedding, 50 cm for hedging, 90 cm as specimen; plant 3.2–3.7 plants/m² for mass effect; suits beds, edging, large containers and occasional cutting from robust, well-fed plants.
AKAROA Bedding rose MATtanstill offers compact structure, repeat raspberry-pink flowering and dependable own-root longevity for front gardens and borders, making it a thoughtful choice if you would like a reliable, easy-going rose.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
AKAROA – dark pink bedding floribunda rose - Matthews
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Closed Bud:
Intense raspberry–coral pink, slightly darker towards the tips.
Newly Opened Flower:
Warm raspberry-pink centre, with the outer petal zone subtly paler.
Full Bloom:
Very full, rosette-shaped flower in medium-deep pink, with more raspberry tones in the folds and a paler colour at the edges.
Before Fading:
The pink softens and fades to a powdery-cream shade.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening, the medium-deep raspberry-pink gradually lightens, the edges become paler, and before the bloom fades it softens to a powdery-creamy shade.
Pollinator Attraction:
Its strongly double (many‑petalled) flower form reduces its attractiveness to pollinators because the densely packed petals limit access to the stamens.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Double, many-petalled flowers partially conceal the stamens, so its pollinator-friendliness is limited and it is 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
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.
