Deep burgundy red with a rich, full, velvety tone. - flower-bed floribunda rose - medium-strength, pleasantly pronounced-scented rose - classic, rosy character
– Deep burgundy, velvety double blooms
– Medium, pleasantly classic rose fragrance
– Upright, dense shrub for borders or hedges
– Reliable remontant with abundant second flush
– Hardy to H7, suitable for colder climates
– Special feature: Appealing red hips add late-season interest.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
20,10 £
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KATIE'S ROSE® – maroon bedding floribunda rose - Horner
Designed for effortless elegance in compact British gardens, Katie’s Rose® forms a naturally tidy, upright habit with dense, glossy foliage that looks well-kept even between flushes. Its velvety burgundy blooms bring a rich, classic colour accent to front gardens and small borders, with remontant, abundant second flowering supporting season-long display from a modest footprint. Medium, cup-shaped, double blooms release a pleasantly pronounced rosy fragrance, adding sensory interest around paths and patios. Planted as an own-root rose in the 2‑litre pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL form, it settles reliably and builds a long-lived, balanced bush, coping well with typical UK conditions, even where good drainage is needed on heavier soils. In its first year it focuses on roots, the second on shoots, and by the third year you can enjoy its full ornamental value with only straightforward seasonal pruning and basic care.
Katie's Rose shows a double, cup-shaped floribunda bloom.
Katie's Rose® in closed bud, showing a dark burgundy matt finish.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden focal shrub
The upright, compact structure and dense foliage create a naturally neat shrub that reads well from the street, giving a cared-for look without complex training. Its rich burgundy flowers offer a strong focal point in a modest space, ideal for busy homeowners and style-conscious beginners.
Small bed or border group (3–5 plants)
Planting in small groups at the recommended spacing produces a low, cohesive mass of colour that covers soil efficiently and reduces visible gaps. Repeating the same variety keeps maintenance simple and helps less experienced gardeners achieve a professional finish suited to time-pressed families.
Cottage-style mixed planting
The velvety deep red blends beautifully with soft perennials and foliage plants, while the shrub’s tidy outline prevents the border from looking unruly. This combination of classic colour and orderly habit supports relaxed cottage schemes that still feel manageable for design-focused novices.
Specimen in a large container (40–50 litres)
Used as a single specimen in a substantial container, the moderate height and upright growth provide good vertical presence on patios or by the front door. A larger volume of compost buffers moisture and feeding, making ongoing care more forgiving for urban gardeners and balcony owners.
Low informal hedge or path edging
Regular spacing along a path or drive forms a low, flowering line that reads as a soft hedge while staying easy to reach for light pruning. The consistent height and shape help keep access routes tidy, suiting homeowners who want structure without hard clipping or specialist skills.
Part-shade planting near buildings
This variety tolerates partial shade, so it performs reliably near house walls or among taller shrubs where sun is limited for part of the day. That flexibility makes it easier to find a suitable spot in real gardens where ideal light is rare, especially for small-plot and courtyard gardeners.
Long-term border framework rose
As an own-root floribunda it matures into a stable, well-balanced bush that responds well to renewal pruning over many years. The plant can regenerate from its own base rather than grafted wood, helping maintain form and flowering in typical UK winters for future-focused garden planners.
Weather-resilient feature in exposed gardens
The sturdy, upright framework and dense leaf canopy give good visual impact even in breezier, more open plots, and it copes well where improved soil structure is paired with reliable drainage on heavier ground, supporting coastal and edge-of-town sites for practical-minded rose buyers.
Styling ideas
Cottage-Classic – Combine Katie’s Rose® with pale foxgloves and lavender for a soft, romantic border that lets its velvety colour stand out – ideal for lovers of traditional cottage gardens.
Front-Door – Plant a single rose in a 40–50 litre pot with trailing ivy to frame your entrance neatly – perfect for busy homeowners wanting instant kerb appeal.
Burgundy-Ribbon – Line a path with evenly spaced plants, underplanted with low alchemilla, to create a low, flowering edge – suited to those seeking easy structure without formal hedging.
Modern-Contrast – Set against dark gravel and clipped evergreen mounds so the rich blooms read as vivid accents – for design-aware gardeners who like a clean, contemporary look.
Shaded-Corner – Place near a north-east wall with heucheras and groundcover honeysuckle to brighten a part-shade spot – great for small-plot owners making the most of awkward spaces.
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bed rose registered as HORrapture, marketed as Katie's Rose® bedding rose; shrub floribunda type suitable for exhibition as Katie’s Rose under American Rose Society naming.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Heather M. Horner in the United Kingdom around 2012; parentage undocumented, first distributed by Bill LeGrice Roses and introduced to the market in 2013 after 2012 registration.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright shrub rose reaching about 80–110 cm high and 65–95 cm wide, with dense, medium-green glossy foliage and moderate prickliness, forming a compact, well-branched garden presence over time.
Flower morphology
Medium-sized, double, cup-shaped flowers with approximately 26–39 petals, produced in clusters; blooms repeatedly through the season with a notably abundant second flush after the initial main flowering.
Colour data and phenology
Deep burgundy red with velvety tone; outer petals RHS 187A, inner 71A; newly opened flowers crimson burgundy, then dark purplish-red before lightening moderately as they age, retaining depth before petal drop.
Fragrance and aroma
Medium-strength classic rose fragrance with a clear, traditional rosy character; scent is pleasantly noticeable at close range and around seating areas without becoming overpowering in smaller gardens.
Hip characteristics
Occasionally forms small, spherical red hips about 8–12 mm in diameter; hips are generally scattered and ornamental rather than abundant, adding a light seasonal accent late in the year.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to approximately –21 to –18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3); moderate resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust, benefitting from good air movement and standard preventive care.
Horticultural recommendations
Well-suited for borders, containers, specimens and mass plantings; plant 55 cm apart for bedding, 50 cm for low hedging or 90 cm as a specimen, with basic plant protection where disease pressure is high.
Katie's Rose® offers velvety burgundy flowers, a naturally tidy habit and reliable repeat flowering on a durable own-root shrub, making it a thoughtful long-term choice for understated, easily managed garden colour.
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.
