Mid-purple shade with a subtle pinkish tone. - bedding, floribunda, rose - very strong, garden-filling scented rose - fresh, citrusy aroma
– Rich purple blooms with silvery-lilac highlights.
– Very strong, fresh citrus fragrance in bloom.
– Compact, upright habit ideal for beds and pots.
– Reliable repeat flowering with generous second flush.
– Good winter hardiness down to about −20 °C.
– Special feature: Occasional tiny orange-red hips add late-season charm.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,20 £
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Yumemurasaki – purple bedding floribunda rose – Kawai
With its mid-purple, silvery-flushed blooms and upright, compact habit, Yumemurasaki settles naturally into classic British front gardens, coping well with breezy, wetter conditions in exposed plots. Its very double, cup-shaped flowers appear in generous clusters, delivering a fragrant and notably colourfast display that holds its tone from bud to fade. As an own-root plant, it develops a durable framework and reliable regrowth, supporting a genuinely long-lived border or low hedge. Over time this creates a stable, balanced structure with minimal fuss, well suited to busy gardeners who simply want dependable flowering. In an average family garden, the plant’s medium height and moderate spread make it easy to position for specimen impact or to repeat along paths and beds, while its medium maintenance needs remain manageable. Within a few seasons, you can expect a strong root system, building top growth and then full ornamental value, giving confidence that this rose will keep its place in your garden design.
Yumemurasaki floribunda rose in full bloom.
Yumemurasaki in its late flowering stage, with greyish-lilac petals and a silvery edge.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden feature by the entrance path
Used as a near-door focal point, Yumemurasaki’s strong, citrus-fresh perfume and rich purple clusters give a welcoming, sensorial first impression without demanding complex care, appealing to scent-loving beginners and busy homeowners.
Small mixed border in a family garden
Its upright habit and moderate spread make border planning straightforward, allowing it to slot between perennials without overcrowding, providing long-lasting colour that stays true through the season for style-conscious cottage-border gardeners.
Low, informal flowering hedge
Planted at the recommended hedging distance, Yumemurasaki forms a coherent line of compact bushes which gradually knit together, creating defined structure and repeat flowering that suit those wanting neat boundaries with limited maintenance.
Specimen planting in a small bed
As a solitary plant, the dense, mid-green foliage and rounded cluster blooms hold their own visually, giving clear impact from one rose and making it ideal where space is tight but a single, characterful focus is desired by compact-garden owners.
Group planting of 3–5 in a cottage-style scheme
In small groups, the consistent height and flower form create a coherent drift of purple, echoing classic cottage combinations with yarrow or coreopsis and rewarding those aiming for soft, romantic repetition in traditional front-garden beds.
Own-root planting for long-term, stable displays
The own-root format encourages a self-sustaining bush that regenerates reliably after pruning or winter damage, giving a longer working life and predictable outline, reassuring anyone planning borders for the future-focused family garden.
Seasonal container on patio or terrace (40–50 L+)
In a large, well-drained container of at least 40–50 litres, its upright habit and medium vigour are easy to manage, providing colour and perfume close to seating areas while remaining practical for urban or rented-space balcony and patio users.
Weather-resilient bed in more exposed gardens
Suited to typical British conditions, it copes reliably with rain and wind in open plots, its upright frame and firm petals helping maintain a tidy look, which supports those gardening in breezier, less sheltered sites and coastal-near locations.
Styling ideas
Cottage Drift – repeat Yumemurasaki in groups among pale yarrow and lady’s mantle to build a soft, romantic front border – for lovers of relaxed cottage style and harmonious repetition.
Entrance Focus – plant a single specimen near the front step with low evergreen edging for year-round structure and a scented welcome – for homeowners who want simple but striking kerb appeal.
Linear Hedge – line a path or drive with evenly spaced plants to form a low, flowering hedge that defines the route without overpowering – for families seeking calm structure without heavy pruning work.
Patio Perfume – grow one plant in a 50-litre terracotta pot with trailing thyme or lobelia to enjoy fragrance at seating height – for balcony and terrace users who value impact in limited space.
Colour Echo – pair Yumemurasaki with violet salvias and silver foliage plants to mirror its lilac-silvery bloom tones – for design-conscious gardeners aiming for coordinated, contemporary borders.
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bedding rose, registered as ZENfuyumemu, marketed as Yumemurasaki – purple bedding floribunda rose – Kawai; American Rose Society exhibition name Yumemurasaki.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Takashi Kawai for Perennial Co., Ltd, Japan, with unknown parentage; introduced and registered in 2009 and supplied here as a verified own-root plant.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright bush reaching about 95–125 cm high and 60–80 cm across, with moderately dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage and moderate prickliness, giving a tidy but substantial garden presence.
Flower morphology
Very double, cup-shaped blooms with over 40 petals, medium-sized at roughly 1.5–2.75 inches, carried in clusters on branching stems, and remontant with a generous second flush through the season.
Colour data and phenology
Mid-purple flowers (RHS 75A outer, 71A inner) open deep viola-lilac then lighten to greyish-lilac with a silvery bloom; excellent colour retention, with more vivid tones in cool weather and softer hues when warm.
Fragrance and aroma
Very strong, garden-filling scent with a fresh, citrusy character; heavily double blooms mainly serve ornamental use rather than pollinator support due to enclosed stamens limiting easy access.
Hip characteristics
Occasionally forms small, spherical orange-red hips about 6–9 mm in diameter, adding a modest decorative effect in late season where blooms are not deadheaded too thoroughly.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to around –21 to –18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b) with moderate resistance to black spot, mildew and rust, benefiting from routine monitoring and preventative care in humid seasons.
Horticultural recommendations
Suited to borders, specimen and container use; plant 55–65 cm apart, or 100 cm as solitary; medium maintenance with occasional plant protection, in well-prepared, drained soil and adequately fed positions.
Yumemurasaki offers long-lasting purple clusters, strong fragrance and a compact, reliable habit, while its own-root form builds a durable framework over time; a thoughtful choice if you want a beautiful rose that quietly earns its place.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
YUMEMURASAKI – purple bedding floribunda rose - Kawai
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Closed Bud:
Deep viola-lilac with a slight purplish veil along the rim.
Newly Opened Flower:
Clear purple, shading to a pale mauve at the petal bases.
Full Bloom:
Lightening lilac with a delicate silvery tint on the edges of the outer petals.
Before Fading:
Greyish-lilac, with a glaucous bloom at the edges fading towards silver.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening it lightens from a dark violet-lilac to a greyish-lilac shade, with the edges showing a powdery, silvery veil; it is more vivid in cool conditions and lightens slightly in warm weather.
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.
