FAVORITE® – salmon-pink bedding floribunda rose – Lens
Salmon-pink blooms in soft, clustered waves make FAVORITE® a reliable front garden choice for those who want colour without demanding care, settling well even where soils need thoughtful drainage and structure. Its compact, upright habit and dense, mid-green foliage suit small beds and edging, giving a tidy, low hedge effect along paths and around the house. This floribunda’s remontant flowering delivers generous repeat flushes through the season, the pastel shades blending beautifully into classic cottage-style plantings. On its own roots it builds long-term stability and resilience in your border, and you can expect a gentle development arc as it focuses on roots in the first year, fuller shoots in the second, and complete ornamental impact from the third season.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Front garden bed along a path |
The compact, upright bushes form a neat, low line that marks paths and driveways without overwhelming small spaces. Clustered, medium-sized blooms give continuous interest through the season, ideal when you want reliable colour under easy-care conditions for the busy homeowner. |
| Ornamental border around the house |
Dense foliage and moderate height help soften building edges while keeping window views clear. The own-root plants establish steadily and, with basic watering and feeding, build a long-lived, stable stand that copes well with typical British around-the-house conditions for the relaxed gardener. |
| Small mixed cottage-style planting |
The warm salmon-pink clusters blend easily with perennials like cranesbills and bellflowers, giving a classic cottage feel in modest spaces. Repeat flowering means the rose weaves through changing perennials, providing structure and colour continuity valued by the style-conscious beginner. |
| Low flowering hedge or edging strip |
At 40–60 cm tall with 25–30 cm spacing, plants join into a low, coherent line for edging lawns or driveways. Own-root growth allows the hedge to regenerate from the base over time, helping maintain a tidy outline with straightforward yearly pruning for the practical planner. |
| Small group planting in a focal bed |
Groups of 3–5 bushes create a rounded, salmon-pink focal point that looks full without needing complex design work. Regular remontant flowering keeps the centre of the garden visually active, rewarding simple deadheading and feeding routines for the confident amateur. |
| Container on patio or terrace (large pot) |
In a 40–50 litre container with good drainage, the compact habit is easy to manage and moves the cottage-garden look onto patios and balconies. Own-root structure copes well with periodic repotting, extending the productive life of the planting for the space-limited urbanite. |
| Family play-area border |
Moderate height and a bushy, upright frame define play or seating areas without tall thorns at face level. The rose flowers generously with routine care, while own-root resilience helps it recover from the occasional knock or ball for the family-focused parent. |
| Small front garden with heavier soil |
In raised beds or improved soil, the compact plants anchor well and give dependable colour even where clay needs attention to structure and moisture, echoing typical British conditions with careful drainage in mind for the time-pressed householder. |
Styling ideas
- Cottage-edge – Plant a short row along a path with cranesbills at their feet for a classic cottage boundary – ideal for lovers of traditional, romantic gardens.
- Pastel-pocket – Group 3–5 plants in a small bed near the front door, underplanting with low, airy verbena for a soft, welcoming focal point – perfect for busy homeowners.
- Patio-haven – Grow one plant in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot with trailing campanulas to bring rose-garden charm onto balconies or terraces – suited to urban gardeners.
- Family-border – Use a loose line along a play-lawn edge, combining with low perennials to frame the space without tall barriers – good for young families.
- Soft-screen – Create a salmon-pink, waist-high screen near seating areas by mixing this rose with mid-height perennials for gentle enclosure – attractive to relaxed entertainers.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Floribunda bedding rose; registered as LEN3 / LENperni, trade name Favorite® Bedding rose LEN3; LENperni, ARS exhibition name Favori, group: bed rose for garden and exhibition use. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Louis Lens, NV Louis Lens (Oudenburg, Belgium); unnamed seedling × unnamed seedling; introduced and registered in 1980 via Lens Roses as a compact floribunda. |
| Awards and recognition |
Received a Silver Medal at the Kortrijk (Courtrai) International Rose Competition in 1982, reflecting its ornamental and garden performance under show trial conditions. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Compact, upright bushes around 40–60 cm high and 35–50 cm wide, with dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage and moderate prickliness; suited to edging, beds and low hedging. |
| Flower morphology |
Medium-sized, double, cup-shaped flowers with 26–39 petals, borne in clusters; remontant habit with a generous second flush provides sustained seasonal colour in beds and containers. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Warm salmon-pink blooms, RHS 36C outer and 36D inner; buds open deep salmon, then fade to creamy, pastel tones with a brighter centre, giving soft, evolving colour through flowering. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Mild, delicately scented rose with a soft, harmonious fragrance character; stamens become visible when open, making flowers moderately attractive to pollinating insects in mixed plantings. |
| Hip characteristics |
Occasional spherical hips, 6–10 mm in diameter, orange-red when mature; not produced heavily enough to be a primary feature, but of incidental seasonal and wildlife interest in some years. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C, RHS H7, USDA zone 6b, Swedish zone 3; moderate resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust, with routine protection useful in humid seasons. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in sunny positions with fertile, well-drained soil; medium maintenance with periodic plant protection; ideal for beds, edging, low hedges, containers and occasional cutting for the home. |
FAVORITE® offers compact form, repeat salmon-pink flowering and enduring own-root resilience for small family gardens, making it a thoughtful choice when you want dependable colour with manageable care.
