The outer parts of the petals are pale lilac-white, while the inner parts show a distinct, dark crimson eye spot. - floribunda bedding rose - strong, pronounced-scented rose - fresh, lemony
– Striking lilac-white blooms with vivid purple eye.
– Strong, fresh lemony fragrance for summer beds.
– Compact, bushy habit ideal for borders.
– Good heat tolerance, reliable in warm sites.
– Semi-double flowers support visiting pollinators.
– Special feature: Award-winning floribunda with distinctive dark eye and repeat flushes.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
22,90 £
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BLUE EYES – lilac-white bedding floribunda rose - James
Fragrant summer evenings and softly glowing lilac-white blooms make Blue Eyes a distinctive choice for a small, easy-going British garden, even where winds demand good, free-draining soil or a simple raised bed. Its compact, bushy habit fits neatly into front borders and around-the-house beds, producing generous clusters of semi-double flowers with a striking dark “eye” that draws the gaze from the pavement or patio. The strong, fresh, lemony perfume feels surprisingly intense for such a modest-sized bush, while semi-double, open flowers invite bees to visit. On its own roots this rose settles in steadily, offering reassuring long-term structure and the ability to regrow well after pruning or weather damage over time. With basic care and reasonable moisture, you can expect a natural progression from root-building through to leafy growth and then full ornamental value over the first three years. Its remontant nature gives an abundant second flush, so your borders and patio remain colourful and orderly with minimal effort, providing reliable results for beginners and time-pressed gardeners alike.
Blue Eyes floribunda rózsa teljes virágzásban, lilás-fehér szirmokkal és sötét szemfolttal.
Blue Eyes flowers fading to pale lilac-white, with the dark eye softening to mauve-purple.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden focal point near the path
Compact, bushy growth and eye-catching lilac-white flowers with a dark centre create instant street-facing interest without overwhelming a small front border. Repeat flowering and moderate self-cleaning help keep things presentable between weekend jobs – reassuring for the aspiring front-garden owner
Small mixed cottage-style border
Clusters of semi-double blooms weave easily among perennials, while the dark green, glossy foliage provides a tidy backdrop for looser cottage planting. The strong, lemony fragrance adds a traditional note that works beautifully with classic British cottage-style mixes, suiting the aesthetically minded cottage-garden enthusiast
Patio container or large tub (40–50 litres or more)
The naturally compact habit and cluster-flowering nature make this cultivar well suited to a generous container, where flowers and scent can be enjoyed at close quarters. A large volume pot supports steady own-root development for long-term use, appealing to the busy urban balcony gardener
Low-maintenance family border near the house
Medium maintenance needs and moderate disease resistance mean ordinary household routines—occasional deadheading, feeding, and simple spraying if needed—are normally enough for reliable flowering. Own-root growth builds a stable, resilient bush over time for the practical family-garden owner
Small groups of 3–5 plants in a bed
Planting in modest groups along a path or in a rectangular bed creates a neat, unified look, with each bush forming a compact dome of foliage and flowers. Regular remontant flushes give a consistent display that “just works” for the visually focused design-conscious beginner
Pollinator-friendly corner or mixed wildlife strip
Semi-double, open flowers allow easier access to stamens, and the strong fragrance further attracts visiting insects, adding light pollinator value to a decorative corner. Hips provide late-season interest, encouraging seasonal variety for the nature-aware wildlife gardener
Sunny rose bed with challenging weather exposure
Good heat tolerance and reliable hardiness support performance in typical UK conditions, from cooler inland sites to more exposed locations, provided you offer reasonably free-draining soil or a simple raised bed to cope with heavy rainfall and wind. This reassures the climate-conscious coastal homeowner
Long-term structural planting in a small garden
As an own-root floribunda, the plant gradually shapes itself to the site, recovering well from pruning and minor damage and building a durable framework. Over seasons this gives a stable, repeat-flowering feature without complicated pruning, ideal for the long-view home improver
Styling ideas
Pathway focus – Line a short front path with 3–5 Blue Eyes, using low Stachys byzantina at the edges to echo the lilac tones – for homeowners wanting a smart, welcoming entrance.
Cottage trio – Combine a small group of Blue Eyes with soft ornamental grasses and white foxgloves to create a relaxed, fragrant cottage-style pocket – for romantically inclined beginners.
Patio perfume – Plant one bush in a 50–60 litre tub with trailing Irish moss at the rim so you can enjoy the lemony scent on summer evenings – for balcony and terrace gardeners.
Cool-toned bed – Mix Blue Eyes with Carex flacca ‘Blue Zinger’ and pale nepeta to build a restrained lilac-silver border that still flowers reliably – for design-led small-garden owners.
Family-friendly frame – Use Blue Eyes as a neat, scented edge in front of taller shrubs, keeping the structure low and accessible while adding repeat colour – for busy family households.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bedding rose, Hybrid Hulthemia persica group. Registered cultivar name PEJbigeye, marketed as Blue Eyes Bedding rose PEJbigeye; also known as Eyes for You in exhibition.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Peter Joseph James in the United Kingdom, 2004; parentage (‘SCRivbell’ × ‘Tingle’) × ‘Blue for You’. Introduced and registered in 2009, first distributed by C & K Jones.
Awards and recognition
Recognised internationally for garden and fragrance performance: Certificat de Mérite at Bagatelle, Paris in 2011 and Silver Medal at Nagaoka International Fragrant Rose Trials, Echigo Hillside, Japan, in 2012.
Growth and structural characteristics
Compact, bushy shrub typically 70–95 cm high and 60–90 cm across, with dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickliness. Moderate self-cleaning; occasional deadheading keeps the plant looking tidy.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, cup-shaped flowers, usually borne in clusters; 13–25 petals per bloom and a large-flowered size class around 2.75–3.95 inches. Remontant habit with a particularly abundant and decorative second flush.
Colour data and phenology
Pale lilac-white petals with a distinctive dark crimson to violet eye at the centre. Colours soften towards white as blooms age, while the eye shifts to muted mauve-purple; moderate colour retention overall under garden conditions.
Fragrance and aroma
Strong, fresh, lemony scent considered pronounced for a compact bedding rose. Semi-double, open flowers provide reasonable access to stamens, so the combination of fragrance and form can help attract visiting pollinating insects.
Hip characteristics
Produces spherical orange-red hips after flowering if not deadheaded, generally about 6–8 mm in diameter. Hips appear moderately abundantly and can extend ornamental interest into late summer and early autumn.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Rated to approximately −21 to −18 °C, corresponding to RHS H7 and USDA Zone 6b, Swedish Zone 3. Disease resistance moderate overall to black spot, powdery mildew, and rust; may need periodic protection in damp seasons.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with reasonably fertile, well-drained soil; avoid prolonged drought. Suitable for beds, borders, hedging and larger containers. Medium maintenance; allow own-root plants room to establish a balanced framework.
BLUE EYES offers compact, long-lived own-root structure, distinctive scented lilac-white blooms, and dependable repeat flowering for small British gardens, making it a thoughtful choice when you want reliable impact with modest effort.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
BLUE EYES – lilac-white bedding floribunda rose - James
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Competition and Show Awards:
Bagatelle (Paris) – Certificat de Mérite (2011); Nagaoka International Fragrant Rose Trials (Echigo Hillside, Japan) – Silver Medal (2012)
Flower Colour Description:
The outer parts of the petals are pale lilac-white, while the inner parts show a distinct, dark crimson eye spot.
Closed Bud:
Buttery to lilac-white base colour with a subtle lavender tint.
Newly Opened Flower:
Pale lilac-white petals with a vivid violet-purple lens-shaped spot in the centre.
Full Bloom:
Pale lilac-white-edged, slightly undulating petals, the central eye spot remains an intense purple-lilac.
Before Fading:
The petals fade to almost white, and the eye spot takes on a muted mauve‑purple shade.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening the pale lilac‑white petals gradually fade to almost white; the central violet eye remains intense until full opening, then softens to a subdued mauve‑purple.
Pollinator Attraction:
According to descriptions, its open, semi‑double flowers and fragrance attract pollinators, since flower form (single/semi‑double/double) and the accessibility of the stamens influence how readily pollinating insects can reach nectar and pollen.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Because of its semi-double flowers, it can be considered partially pollinator-friendly.
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.
