Vibrant pink flowers with a pale, whitish centre and contrasting yellow stamens. - polyantha bedding rose - scentless rose - no noticeable fragrance
– Vivid dark-pink blooms with pale centres.
– Compact, upright habit for neat bedding.
– Excellent colour retention, minimal fading.
– Good heat and drought tolerance in beds.
– Award-winning variety with international medals.
– Special feature: Decorative, bright-red hips extend the season.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
17,40 £
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LIPPAY JÁNOS – dark pink bedding polyantha rose – Márk
Colour plays the starring role with LIPPAY JÁNOS: compact clusters of rich, dark pink blooms with a pale centre and bright yellow stamens give a lively, modern cottage feel from early summer onwards. This upright, small-sized rose stays neatly in scale for bedding, edging and around-the-house plantings, creating a dense, low hedge effect that suits typical British front gardens. Its cluster-flowering habit produces many small, semi-double blooms together, so your borders look full and cheerful rather than sparse. As an own-root plant it offers reassuring longevity, rebuilding from the base if cut back and settling into a stable bush shape over time. Heat- and drought-tolerant once established, it copes well with the occasional dry spells and warm sites that are increasingly common, even on lighter or exposed soils that dry quickly. In the first year it concentrates on rooting, the second year brings stronger shoots, and by the third season you can expect its full ornamental impact in your garden.
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Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden edging
The naturally compact height and upright habit make this rose ideal for defining drives, paths and front boundaries without overwhelming a small space. Regularly repeated plants create a tidy, low edging that still feels soft and floral for design-conscious beginners.
Small bedding schemes
The polyantha character means many small flowers in clusters, so even modest beds appear generously planted and colourful. Its repeat flowering provides a long display through the season, reducing the need for frequent replanting for busy urban garden owners.
Cottage-style mixed borders
The vibrant dark pink with pale centres and yellow stamens brings a classic cottage-garden accent that works well among perennials and small shrubs. It creates a cheerful, slightly informal rhythm that suits those who prefer a traditional, flower-filled British garden look.
Sunny, heat-exposed spots
This variety copes reliably with heat and short dry periods once established, so it is suitable for warm, south-facing aspects or lighter soils that can dry between showers, giving reassurance where watering time is limited for time-poor, lifestyle-focused gardeners.
Low, informal hedging
Planted at closer spacing, the upright, branching growth links together into a low hedge line that frames lawns or separates areas. Over time it forms a stable, woody structure that can be refreshed by pruning, suiting long-term planners of family gardens.
Own-root, long-term plantings
Supplied on its own roots, this rose builds a balanced bush from the base and can regenerate if cut back hard or after winter damage, supporting decades of use in one spot for homeowners looking to plant once and enjoy for many years.
Containers and large pots
The compact frame adapts well to large containers of at least 40–50 litres, where its clustered flowers provide colour near doors, patios or seating areas; with suitable feeding and watering it remains manageable and rewarding for balcony and terrace gardeners.
Family-friendly ornamental beds
The modest height and dense foliage help keep flowers within easy view while remaining robust against active family life, and its visual richness turns small beds into focal points that stay attractive for years for beginners.
Styling ideas
Pathway rhythm – Line a front path with repeated plants at regular intervals, underplant with low catmint or hardy geraniums for a soft edge – ideal for owners wanting a welcoming, classical approach.
Cottage pocket – Combine with yarrow hybrids and dwarf deutzia in a small bed for layered pinks and whites – suited to lovers of romantic cottage borders in limited spaces.
Colour focus – Use as a single-colour block in a front garden bed, set against dark gravel or brick for strong contrast – appealing to those who prefer bold but easy-maintenance statements.
Container accent – Plant one or three in a 50-litre terracotta pot, with trailing thyme at the base, to frame a sunny doorstep – perfect for busy urban households wanting instant impact.
Low hedge frame – Create a low rose edge around a lawn or play area, interspersed with Japanese barberry for foliage contrast – for families seeking structure without tall, enclosing plants.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
LIPPAY JÁNOS is a dark pink polyantha bedding rose from the Bedding rose collection, marketed as a bed rose type for garden use; registered name data are not available.
Origin and breeding
Bred in Hungary by Márk Gergely from ‘Minililla’ × ‘Titanilla’; registered in 2002 and introduced internationally in 2005 by PharmaRosa Ltd. as a compact bedding and edging variety.
Awards and recognition
Bronze Medal at the Rome International New Rose Competition in 2005 and Bronze Medal at the Bundesgartenschau (BUGA) Gera-Ronneburg in 2007, recognising its ornamental garden and bedding value.
Growth and structural characteristics
Compact, upright shrub 45–65 cm high and 40–55 cm wide, with moderately dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickliness; forms a bushy, low structure suitable for edging and small beds.
Flower morphology
Small, semi-double, cup-shaped flowers, 0.5–1.5 inches across, grouped in clusters; 13–25 petals per bloom and good repeat flowering with an abundant second flush in suitable garden conditions.
Colour data and phenology
Vibrant dark pink (RHS 53A/60A) blooms with a pale whitish centre and yellow stamens; colour softens slightly towards mauve-pink but retains good intensity, with limited fading across the flowering period.
Fragrance and aroma
No noticeable fragrance; semi-double flower form offers partial access to stamens and nectar, making it moderately attractive to pollinating insects compared with single-flowered varieties.
Hip characteristics
Produces moderate numbers of small, bright red, spherical hips 6–9 mm across, which can add a discreet autumn accent where spent flowers are not fully deadheaded.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3); drought- and heat-tolerant once established but shows medium susceptibility to mildew and black spot and high sensitivity to rust.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny beds, edging and park-style plantings; space 25–50 cm depending on use, with 10–11.6 plants/m² for mass effect, and maintain regular plant protection where fungal pressure is high.
LIPPAY JÁNOS offers compact bedding shape, vibrant clustered colour and container suitability on a durable own-root base; consider it if you want a long-lived, tidy rose that earns its place over time.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
LIPPAY JÁNOS – dark pink bedding polyantha rose - Márk
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Competition and Show Awards:
Bronze Medal – Rome International New Rose Competition (2005); Bronze Medal – Bundesgartenschau (BUGA) Gera-Ronneburg (2007)
Flower Colour Description:
Vibrant pink flowers with a pale, whitish centre and contrasting yellow stamens.
Closed Bud:
Vibrant, full dark-pink bud with a slightly deeper pink tone at the tip and a subtle purplish hue on the outer bud leaves.
Newly Opened Flower:
Petals open in an intense pink, rapidly lightening towards the petal bases to a whitish–creamy transition. By this stage the central yellow crown of stamens is already visible.
Full Bloom:
Rich, vivid pink flower with a striking, pale whitish centre. The outer zone of the petals is fuller, a deeper pink, while a soft, light transition towards the centre is visible, creating a strong contrast with the yellow stamens.
Before Fading:
The pink tone softens slightly, becoming more pastel and leaning towards a mauve-pink. The lighter central area spreads further, and a subtle lightening appears along the edges of the petals.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening the pink becomes slightly muted, but significant fading is not typical.
Pollinator Attraction:
Semi-double flowers with 13–25 petals are moderately attractive to pollinators, as the partially filled (semi-double) form can limit access to the stamens and nectar compared with simple blooms, reducing overall pollinator visitation.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Semi-double (13–25 petalled) flowers moderately attract pollinators, so this is a partially pollinator-friendly variety.
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.
