Jacomo – pink floribunda bedding rose – pharmaROSA®
If you would like an easy-care, medium-height rose for a classic front garden or tidy border, Jacomo offers generous clusters of cupped, double blooms in a vibrant raspberry-pink that gently softens to a cool lilac-grey before falling cleanly. Its bushy, upright habit sits neatly behind lower perennials, ideal for small beds around the house where simple care and reliable flowering matter more than show-bench perfection. The own-root, 2‑litre plant is well established on delivery, so with sensible watering and drainage it settles in quickly and builds a sound framework for long-term garden use. Over time it forms a balanced, medium-density bush, repeating its display from early summer through to autumn with remontant flushes that keep family gardens looking cared-for with modest effort. In typical British conditions it copes well with rain and wind when bedded in soil that does not sit waterlogged, giving you dependable colour and scent in a practical, low-fuss way. Its medium, sweet, orange‑peach fragrance adds a gentle lift along paths and seating areas, while the H7 hardiness rating and USDA 6b performance promise long-term longevity in most UK regions. As an own-root rose, it matures steadily, with the first year focusing on roots, the second on sturdy shoots, and by the third year you can expect its full ornamental impact in a stable, well-shaped plant.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Small front-garden flower beds |
The compact, bushy, upright habit stays within 95–125 cm, giving a tidy, structured presence in modest front gardens without overwhelming nearby paths or windows. Its medium maintenance level suits those wanting order without intensive work, ideal for the busy beginner |
| Mixed cottage-style borders |
Clustered, double flowers in vibrant mid-pink with a mauve undertone weave easily into cottage mixes, pairing well with perennials such as asters and daylilies. Repeating flushes keep gaps filled, supporting a relaxed yet coherent look for the cottage-garden admirer |
| Repeat-flowering rose groups (1–5 plants) |
As a remontant floribunda, it produces abundant second and subsequent flushes, maintaining colour through the season in small groups. This reliable rhythm helps newer gardeners enjoy continuous interest in everyday beds, reassuring the flower-hungry novice |
| Sunny borders with moderate care |
Preferring a sunny position and rated medium for both disease resistance and maintenance, it performs well in ordinary UK family gardens when given occasional checks and light pruning. This balance suits those seeking good results with limited time, appealing to the time-pressed homeowner |
| Classic around-the-house planting |
The medium height and bushy form frame entrances and patios without dominating them, while the raspberry-pink to lilac-grey colour shift offers interest close to the house. Planted near paths or doors, it quietly enhances kerb appeal for the appearance-conscious resident |
| Scented seating areas and pathways |
Medium-strength, sweet orange-peach fragrance is clearly noticeable at close quarters, making it well suited to benches, front steps and narrow paths. The floral scent rewards short daily visits outdoors, adding a small luxury for the scent-loving gardener |
| Long-term structural rose beds |
As an own-root rose it gradually forms its own framework, regenerating from the base rather than depending on a graft. This supports a longer-lived, stable planting that can be pruned flexibly over years, a reassuring choice for the long-term planner |
| Exposed but well-drained family plots |
With H7 hardiness and a Swedish Zone 3 rating, the plant is adapted to cold winters and typical British winds, provided soil is not left waterlogged and drains reasonably after heavy rain. This makes it a sound option for the weather-wary owner |
Styling ideas
- Front-door welcome – Plant Jacomo in a small bed either side of the front path, underplanted with low lavender or nepeta for contrast – for the house-proud owner who wants simple, repeat colour by the entrance.
- Cottage trio – Group 3 plants at 55 cm spacing and weave between clumps of daylilies and hardy geraniums to create a relaxed, cottage-style patch – for those seeking soft structure with ongoing flowers.
- Scented corner – Position Jacomo near a bench or patio edge where the medium, sweet orange-peach fragrance can be enjoyed on summer evenings – for gardeners who value subtle scent over formal layouts.
- All-season backbone – Use a short hedge line at 45 cm spacing to give a low, pink backbone behind seasonal bedding, letting its bushy framework carry the bed year after year – for planners wanting long-lived structure.
- Family-friendly mix – Combine Jacomo with easy perennials like autumn asters and hardy grasses in a sunny border, relying on its medium care needs and reliable flowering – for busy families who like colour without complexity.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Jacomo is marketed as JACOMO – pink floribunda bedding rose – pharmaROSA®, a floribunda bed rose without a separately published registered name, in the bedding rose collection. |
| Origin and breeding |
Discovered in Germany in 2017 and introduced by PharmaRosa® Ltd. from Hungary; detailed parentage and original breeding institution are not documented in available cultivar records. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Bushy, upright shrub reaching about 95–125 cm in height and 65–85 cm spread, with medium-density, slightly glossy mid-green foliage and moderate thorniness along the shoots. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, cupped, double flowers (approximately 7–10 cm) with 26–39 petals, borne in clusters on branching stems, remontant with abundant initial and repeat flushes through the season. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Vibrant mid-pink blooms with mauve undertone; raspberry-pink buds open to uniform medium-deep pink, then fade towards a cooler lilac-grey veil, ARS OB, RHS 34A outer and 30B inner zones. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Medium-strength, clearly noticeable fragrance with a sweet, orange-peach character, most evident near the flowers in warm, still conditions, adding a gentle sensory layer to beds and borders. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip set is generally limited due to very double blooms, but occasional small, spherical orange-red hips 8–12 mm in diameter may appear late in the season when flowers are not deadheaded. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Medium disease resistance, showing average tolerance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C, corresponding to RHS H7 and USDA Zone 6b performance. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in sunny flower beds with reasonable drainage at 45–85 cm spacing; prefers regular watering and nutrition, planted either in open ground or large containers of at least 40–50 litres volume. |
Jacomo combines reliable repeat flowering, medium, sweet fragrance and a tidy upright habit with the long-term stability of an own-root plant, making it a thoughtful, low-fuss choice for your next rose purchase.
