EURIDICE – pink bedding floribunda rose – Kimura
Reliable and gracefully upright, Euridice forms a tidy floribunda bush with clusters of pastel pink, cup-shaped blooms that repeat generously through the season, creating a softly romantic focus in small beds or classic front gardens. The flowers carry a surprisingly strong, sweet, fruity fragrance, while the dark green, slightly glossy foliage gives a neat, well-kept look with relatively low maintenance needs and good overall disease resistance. As an own-root plant it settles securely, gradually strengthening into a long-lived feature that copes well with breezy, rain-exposed UK plots where careful planting depth and drainage help it establish. In its first year it concentrates on roots, the second on leafy shoots, and by the third season it reaches its full ornamental value, rewarding patient beginners and experienced gardeners alike with a balanced, enduring presence that suits both borders and larger containers of at least 40–50 litres. Over time the sparsely thorned stems make around-the-house access and simple pruning more comfortable in everyday family gardens.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Front garden focal bed near the entrance |
Euridice’s upright, compact build keeps paths and doorways looking orderly while still delivering generous clusters of pale pink blooms from summer onwards. The refined shape works well in modest spaces where a single, well-placed bush can set the tone, and the slightly glossy foliage stays smart without constant attention – ideal for a style-conscious homeowner. |
| Classic cottage-style mixed border |
The softly translucent pink flowers blend effortlessly with blues, whites and mauves, helping to create that relaxed cottage feel without the planting becoming chaotic. Reliable repeat flowering ensures colour between perennials, while the long-lived own-root framework means the rose can stay in place as other plants are refreshed over the years – reassuring for a planning-focused gardener. |
| Small group planting in a family back garden |
Planting 3–5 bushes at the recommended spacing produces a low, harmonious drift of colour that reads as one tidy unit, yet still leaves lawn or play space free. The even, upright habit makes it easier to keep the bed looking organised, and limited prickles are kinder around everyday activity areas – a sensible choice for a busy family. |
| Feature rose in a large container on patio or terrace |
In a 40–50 litre or larger container, Euridice forms a balanced, upright shrub with enough vigour to fill the pot without becoming unruly. The strong, fruity rose scent is enjoyed at close quarters near seating, while the repeat bloom pattern delivers regular interest with routine watering and feeding but few other tasks – attractive for an urban balcony or patio-owner. |
| Low-maintenance ornamental bed along the house |
Good resistance to black spot and rust, together with generally low intervention needs, keeps upkeep straightforward along drives or house walls where access for spraying and complex pruning is limited. With suitable planting depth and free-draining soil preparation it copes reliably even in exposed, rain-swept situations – reassuring for a time-pressed front-garden owner. |
| Cutting patch or picking corner in the garden |
The medium-sized, cup-shaped blooms on cluster stems provide elegant, pastel-toned stems for the house, especially when cut in early opening. Repeat flowering offers several cutting waves through the season without exhausting the plant, while the sweet, fruity fragrance carries well indoors – rewarding for the home-arranging enthusiast. |
| Flexible pruning schemes in mixed rose borders |
The upright structure responds well to both lighter annual shaping and harder spring pruning, allowing you to adjust height and density as the border matures. Own-root growth means that even if stronger cuts are needed, the plant regenerates from its own wood rather than rootstock, maintaining its character over time – helpful for a learning beginner. |
| Long-term investment planting in a settled family garden |
As an own-root shrub with good structural balance, Euridice is designed to stay where it is planted for many years, slowly developing a deeper root system and a well-branched framework. This provides a dependable pink presence that can anchor evolving plantings and seasonal changes without replanting – appealing to the long-view garden planner. |
Styling ideas
- Cottage-Drift – group 3–5 Euridice in a loose curve, threading between foxgloves and airy Gypsophila ‘Festival Pink Lady’ for a relaxed, pastel border – ideal for romantic cottage-garden admirers.
- Front-Door – place a single bush in a narrow bed with low lavender edging, using its upright habit to frame the path without crowding – suitable for neat, formal front-garden keepers.
- Patio-Rose – grow Euridice in a 50-litre terracotta pot with trailing thyme at the rim, letting the scented clusters rise above seating height – perfect for terrace and balcony relaxers.
- Summer-Drift – combine a small group of Euridice with Calamintha nepeta ‘Blue Cloud Strain’ to create a soft pink-and-blue haze that flowers for months – appealing to low-maintenance colour seekers.
- Cutting-Corner – align two or three bushes in a sunny utility bed, underplanted with simple annuals, for a steady supply of fragrant stems – great for home florists and vase-fillers.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Floribunda bed rose from the Rosa del Giappone collection; registered as KIMcoeur, marketed as Euridice Rosa del Giappone KIMcoeur for garden and floristry use. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Takunori Kimura in Japan and introduced in 2016 by Rosa Orientis; selected for elegant flower form, soft pink colouring and reliable garden performance. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright, bushy floribunda reaching about 90–130 cm high with a 55–85 cm spread; moderately dense, dark green foliage and relatively sparse prickles suit family gardens. |
| Flower morphology |
Medium-sized, full, cup-shaped blooms with 26–39 petals, carried in clusters; remontant habit with an abundant second flush ensuring repeated displays through the season. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Pale, translucent pastel pink deepening slightly in the centre; petals gradually lighten to creamy edges with an almost white base while the centre remains softly pink before fading. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Pronounced, sweet, fruity fragrance in the classic rose register, strong enough to notice at close range on patios or by paths, enhancing both garden impact and cut stems indoors. |
| Hip characteristics |
Rose-hip set is generally light due to the double flowers; occasional small, spherical, bright red hips around 10–14 mm in diameter may appear towards the end of the season. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated H6 with approximate hardiness to about –15 to –12 °C; good resistance to black spot and rust, moderate powdery mildew tolerance, and decent performance in summer heat. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in full sun with well-drained soil; suitable for beds, hedging, and containers of at least 40–50 litres, with low maintenance needs and simple annual pruning after establishment. |
EURIDICE – pink bedding floribunda rose – Kimura offers reliable repeat flowering, strong fruity fragrance and a durable own-root structure that suits long-term, low-effort planting, making it a thoughtful choice for your next garden addition.
