MORGANIT – salmon-pink park rose – pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL
Salmon-pink MORGANIT brings a gentle gemstone glow to compact British gardens, with rosette blooms that open in waves from early summer well into autumn, rewarding you with generous remontant flowering and a fruity fragrance. Its upright, bushy habit and dense mid-green foliage create a tidy, structured shrub that sits beautifully in front gardens and cottage-style borders, coping reliably even where strong winds and rain sweep in from the coast. Medium maintenance needs and moderate disease resistance make it an accessible choice if you want colour without constant intervention, while own-root longevity supports a stable, regenerating shrub that matures steadily towards full ornamental value over the first three years.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Front garden feature shrub (single or pair) |
The upright, bushy habit and moderate height allow MORGANIT to frame a doorway, gate or bay window without overwhelming a small frontage. Its compact spread keeps paths clear, while the rosette flowers and medium scent offer classic charm for daily comings and goings – ideal for the style-conscious beginner. |
| Small mixed border with perennials |
Its warm salmon-pink tones blend harmoniously with cottage-garden perennials, creating soft colour transitions rather than harsh contrasts. The repeated flowering keeps interest going between perennial flushes, so the border never looks bare in midsummer – well suited to the busy urban homeowner. |
| Low informal hedge or boundary line |
Planted at the recommended spacing, the dense foliage and upright framework knit into a light, semi-formal hedge that marks boundaries without feeling heavy. This gives season-long structure and flower colour along drives or paths with only straightforward seasonal trimming – practical for the family-garden gardener. |
| Small group planting (3–5 shrubs) |
Grouped together, its medium-size flowers and steady repeat flowering read as a generous drift of colour rather than isolated dots. The own-root structure helps the group thicken and mature consistently, giving a cohesive look over several seasons – reassuring for the long-term planning owner. |
| Rose bed focal point in classic layouts |
The double, rosette blooms and gentle colour shifts from salmon-pink to creamy peach and silvery tones provide a refined focal area in a traditional rose bed. Moderate care demands mean you can maintain this effect with routine feeding and pruning only – attractive to the time-limited enthusiast. |
| Container use on patios and terraces (large pots) |
In a 40–50 litre or larger container with good drainage, MORGANIT forms a contained, upright shrub that brings colour and fragrance close to seating areas. Regular watering and occasional feeding are usually enough to keep it performing steadily – convenient for the space-conscious urbanite. |
| Weather-exposed sites and coastal gardens |
The sturdy, bushy framework and balanced height help it stand up to blustery British weather, while dense foliage gives a full look even after heavy rain, making it reliable where gardens are regularly swept by strong, damp winds – reassuring for the coastal-front-garden owner. |
| Gradually maturing family garden shrub |
As an own-root plant, MORGANIT settles in by building roots first, then extending its framework, before offering its full display in the third season, giving you a shrub that becomes increasingly resilient and ornamental with age – ideal for the patient, investment-minded gardener. |
Styling ideas
- Soft gemstone glow – combine MORGANIT with dusky mauve perennials and blue-grey foliage to emphasise its warm salmon-pink tonality – for lovers of gentle, gemstone-inspired colour schemes.
- Classic cottage pair – flank a path or front door with two shrubs underplanted with low lavender to highlight its tidy upright habit – for those recreating a traditional cottage entrance.
- Season-long drift – plant 3–5 bushes in a loose curve, weaving in airy ornamental grasses to showcase its repeat flowering – for gardeners seeking easy, flowing structure.
- Patio rose terrace – grow in a 40–50 litre terracotta container with thyme at the base so fragrance and salmon-pink rosettes can be enjoyed up close – for balcony and terrace owners.
- Family-friendly frame – use as a low boundary with informal perennials behind, giving a neat but soft edge that is simple to prune annually – for busy households wanting order without fuss.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
MORGANIT – salmon-pink park rose, shrub group; current trade name Morganit Park - shrub rose pharmaROSA®, meaning linked to the peach-pink beryl gemstone morganite. |
| Origin and breeding |
Discovered in Germany in 2005, breeder recorded as pharmaROSA®; parentage and original breeding institution not documented, introduced in commerce by PharmaRosa® Ltd. (Hungary). |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright, bushy shrub reaching about 70–120 cm in height and 60–110 cm spread, with dense, slightly glossy mid-green foliage and moderately thorny stems for balanced garden presence. |
| Flower morphology |
Double, rosette-form flowers with 26–39 petals, medium size around 1.5–2.75 inches across, borne mainly solitary on stems, remontant with a generous second flush after the main bloom. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Warm salmon-pink with a peachy tone; buds pastel peach-pink, opening brighter, then fading through creamy peach-pink to delicate silvery pink with ivory-tinged edges, giving subtle tonal variation. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Moderate, fresh fruity scent that is clearly noticeable at close range without being overpowering, suitable for seating areas and entrances where a refined but present fragrance is desired. |
| Hip characteristics |
Occasional ovoid hips, approximately 10–14 mm in diameter, orange-red in colour, offering a light decorative element in late season but not a dominant feature of the shrub. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3, USDA 6b); resistant to black spot with moderate tolerance to powdery mildew and rust, benefitting from standard preventive care. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Recommended spacing 55 cm for mass planting, 50 cm for hedging, 90 cm as solitary; suits beds, borders and larger containers, with medium maintenance and occasional plant protection as needed. |
MORGANIT – salmon-pink park rose – offers generous repeat flowering, a tidy upright shrub form and dependable hardiness in a long-lived own-root plant, making it a thoughtful choice if you want lasting structure and colour with manageable care.
