Bedding rose

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Mein München

Bed rose

- – Anne G. Cocker

Vivid golden-yellow base colour with an intense carmine-red edging on the petal margins. The contrast is fresh and creates a brilliant, eye-catching effect. - floribunda bedding rose - very weak, barely noticeable scented rose - delicately sweet fragrance

– Striking red‑yellow bicolour blooms in clusters
– Strongly repeat‑flowering, blooms generously all season
– Bushy, upright habit with dense, glossy foliage
– Medium disease resistance and hardy to H7 cold
– Versatile for beds, edging, containers and cutting
Special feature: Developed by Anne G. Cocker in 1987, a distinctive Scottish-bred floribunda.
Thoughtful design – Soil-friendly approach
Mein München
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
22,90 £
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MEIN MÜNCHEN – red-yellow bedding floribunda rose - Cocker

Bright and uplifting, MEIN MÜNCHEN brings colour and structure to small family gardens with generous, strongly repeat-flowering clusters that keep beds lively from summer into autumn. Its compact, bushy habit stays naturally tidy, making it especially practical for neat front gardens and modest borders where you want impact without constant work. The vivid red-edged, golden-yellow blooms are ideal for informal cutting, so you can enjoy flowers both in the garden and indoors. This own-root plant settles securely and develops a balanced bush that endures for years with simple, routine care. In typical British conditions it copes well with breezy, coastal-style weather when planted in a well-prepared spot. Easy to place in beds, low hedges or larger containers, it needs only moderate deadheading and basic feeding to perform reliably. Think of it as Year 1 building its roots, Year 2 filling out shoots, and Year 3 delivering full ornamental value with confident, repeat displays for beginners and experienced gardeners alike. Its adaptable nature and medium maintenance needs suit busy owners who still want a high-impact, reliable rose that fits comfortably into an everyday routine.


Closed bud of Mein München showing deep yellow tones with ruby-red tips.
Mein München in late bloom, with golden-yellow petals and softened red edging.

Usage options

Target areaReasoning
Front garden bed by the path The compact, bushy growth and 65–90 cm height create a low, structured line that stays in proportion with front garden paths and driveways. Strongly repeat-flowering clusters ensure a welcoming, colourful approach across the season with only moderate deadheading, ideal for a tidy everyday front-garden owner.
Small mixed cottage-style border Vivid red-yellow blooms sit well among informal perennials, giving a warm focal point without overwhelming neighbouring plants. Its medium maintenance needs and own-root resilience suit relaxed cottage-style beds where you prefer straightforward pruning and feeding over specialist techniques, perfect for a time-pressed cottage-garden enthusiast.
Low flowering hedge along a lawn Recommended planting distances allow you to create a low, continuous hedge that defines the edge of a lawn or play area. The upright, bushy habit forms a regular outline that is easy to trim once a year, providing long-term structure and colour for families wanting a soft yet organised garden boundary solution.
Small groups in a feature bed Planting 3–5 roses together quickly builds a dense, colourful mass where the repeat-flowering habit ensures one group can carry a whole small bed. Medium self-cleaning means occasional deadheading is enough to keep the display neat, well suited to beginners seeking impact without advanced rose-growing skills.
Large containers on terrace or patio The upright, compact form adapts well to 40–50 litre containers, creating a movable block of colour for terraces or paved front gardens. With decent watering and feeding, it repeats well without complex pruning, making it attractive for urban homeowners who rely on pots for their main flowering rose display.
Edging around seating or play areas Moderate height and a bushy outline allow you to frame seating areas or the edge of a play lawn without creating a tall visual barrier. Foliage is dense and dark green, making the bright blooms stand out while still looking ordered, ideal for families wanting cheerful but controlled garden borders.
Part-shaded side garden strip Suitability for partial shade means it can perform in side gardens that receive only part-day sun, maintaining reasonable flowering where many roses would thin out. With own-root stability and simple, seasonal care, it suits narrow domestic side returns used by practical, low-fuss household gardeners.
Decorative bed in breezy, open positions Its balanced, bushy structure anchors well in exposed family plots, coping with typical British breezes when soils are prepared to drain freely yet hold moisture. Once established, it delivers recurring colour with standard feeding and disease checks, appropriate for those seeking resilient planting in everyday weather conditions.

Styling ideas

  • Munich Glow Border – Combine MEIN MÜNCHEN with blue globe thistle and Rudbeckia for a bold red-yellow-blue contrast that repeats through summer – ideal for colour-driven front-garden owners.
  • Soft Hedge Line – Plant a staggered low hedge along a path, trimming lightly once a year to keep a neat outline while the clusters flower repeatedly – suited to families wanting gentle structure.
  • Patio Jewel Pot – Place one plant in a 50 litre terracotta container with trailing thyme around the edge for a compact, easy-care patio focal point – perfect for busy terrace and balcony users.
  • Cottage Mix Ribbon – Thread small groups between Stachys byzantina and informal perennials for a relaxed, cottage-style strip that still looks orderly – appealing to beginners chasing classic charm.
  • Side-Garden Highlight – Use a short run of plants in a part-shaded side bed to draw the eye through an otherwise overlooked space – helpful for homeowners improving awkward side returns.

Technical cultivar profile
ParameterData
Name and registration MEIN MÜNCHEN is a floribunda bedding rose marketed as a bed rose; exhibition name Mein Muenchen, show floribunda and cut-flower type, in the Bed rose collection.
Origin and breeding Bred by Anne G. Cocker of James Cocker & Sons, Aberdeen, Scotland, introduced and registered in 1987; precise parentage is unknown but selected for bedding and floribunda performance.
Growth and structural characteristics Bushy, upright plants 65–90 cm high and 45–65 cm wide, with dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickles, forming a compact, well-filled shrub suitable for beds and edging.
Flower morphology Large, double, cup-shaped clustered blooms with approximately 26–39 petals, strongly repeat-flowering through the season, often requiring some deadheading as spent blooms may linger on the stems.
Colour data and phenology Golden-yellow base with intense carmine-red petal edges; colours fade to buttery yellow with pink-orange margins while retaining good contrast, producing a bright, eye-catching display as flowers mature.
Fragrance and aroma Delicately sweet yet very weak fragrance, generally barely noticeable in normal garden use, making the variety chosen more for its vivid colour effect and bedding performance than for scent.
Hip characteristics Hip formation is infrequent; when present, hips are small, ellipsoid, 10–14 mm across and red in colour, with limited ornamental or wildlife value in comparison with the repeated floral display.
Resistance and winter hardiness Rated H7, hardy approximately to -21 to -18 °C and USDA 6b, with medium resistance to black spot, mildew and rust; tolerates warmth with irrigation but dislikes extended drought stress.
Horticultural recommendations Best for beds, edging, low hedges and containers; plant 35–70 cm apart depending on use, allow about 4.9–5.7 plants/m² for massing, and provide standard feeding plus periodic plant protection.

MEIN MÜNCHEN offers vivid repeat-flowering colour, compact easy-care structure and reliable performance from an own-root plant that matures steadily, making it a thoughtful choice for long-lived, low-fuss beds and borders.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: MEIN MÜNCHEN – red-yellow bedding floribunda rose - Cocker
Product Type: pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:04.06.2025
Cultivar Quality Rating: premium silver
Item Number: [1146] 40-161 (14.02.2026) pharmarosa.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The name is of German origin and means 'My Munich'.
Original Trade Name: Mein München
Current Trade Name: Mein München Bed rose Cocker
Rose Group: Floribunda
Commercial Type: floribunda bedding rose
Commercial Group: Bed rose
Exhibition Category: show floribunda; cut flower
Collection: Bed rose

Origin and Breeding

Breeder: Anne G. Cocker
Breeding Company / Institution: James Cocker & Sons (Aberdeen, Scotland)
Breeding Year: Scotland, 1987
Parentage: unknown

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 2.1-3ft (65-90 cm)
Spread: 1.5-2.1ft (45-65 cm)
Growth Habit: bushy, upright
Foliage: The variety has dense foliage, with leaves that are glossy and a dark green (RHS N137A).
Prickliness: moderately thorned
Self-Cleaning Description: Spent blooms often remain on the plant and may require subsequent deadheading.
Self-Cleaning Intensity: Self-cleaning: medium.

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 26-39
Flower Fullness: double flowered
Flower Size: L (2,75-3,95 in)
Inflorescence Type: clustered
Colour Code: ARS code: yb RHS code: 45A (outer), 14B (inner)
Repeat Flowering: It is strongly repeat-flowering, with a generous second flush of blooms.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: red-yellow
Flower Colour Description: Vivid golden-yellow base colour with an intense carmine-red edging on the petal margins. The contrast is fresh and creates a brilliant, eye-catching effect.
Closed Bud: Deep yellow bud with its tip and margins shaded ruby red.
Newly Opened Flower: The inner surface is golden-yellow, the outer petal edges are bright red.
Full Bloom: The yellow fades slightly, while the red edge remains vivid.
Before Fading: It fades into a buttery yellow and into a red-rosy-orange shade.
Colour Fading Description: During opening it fades to a golden‑yellow buttery colour, the red edging remains strong until full opening and then softens to a pink‑orange hue.

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: very weak, barely noticeable scented rose
Fragrance Character: delicately sweet fragrance
Pollinator Attraction: With very double (40+ petal) blooms and reduced stamen accessibility, it is poorly attractive to pollinators.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Its double blooms partly conceal the stamens and attract few pollinators, so it is primarily an ornamental variety.

Hip Characteristics

Hip Shape: ellipsoid-shaped
Hip Colour: red
Hip Comment: Hip formation is not typical; occasionally a red, ellipsoidal hip 10–14 mm in diameter may appear.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -21–-18 °C
Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: Performs well in warm conditions with adequate irrigation; does not tolerate prolonged drought.
Disease Resistance: medium
  • powdery mildew – medium
  • black spot – medium
  • rust – medium

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended Planting Distance: for mass planting 45 cm, for hedging 35 cm, as a solitary specimen 70 cm
Planting Density: square planting 4,9 plants/m², hexagonal arrangement 5,7 plants/m²
Partial Shade Tolerance: suitable for partial shade
Maintenance Requirement: Maintenance requirement medium; occasionally requires plant protection.
Primary Uses: flower beds, edging, containers, cut flowers

Comments

Strengths: Thoughtful design – Soil-friendly approach
Companion Plants: Echinops - blue globe thistle Stachys byzantina - woolly lamb's‑ear Rudbeckia fulgida - showy coneflower
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MEIN MÜNCHEN – red-yellow bedding floribunda rose - Cocker
Vivid golden-yellow base colour with an intense carmine-red edging on the petal margins. The contrast is fresh and creates a brilliant, eye-catching effect. - floribunda bedding rose - very weak, barely noticeable scented rose - delicately sweet fragrance
The rose webshop. - red-yellow - floribunda bedding rose - Mein München - (2.1-3ft (65-90 cm))
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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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