Vibrant cyclamen–fuchsia pink with a slight raspberry hue and a rich, saturated tone. - bedding floribunda rose - strong, long-lasting scented rose - fragrance description not available
– Strong, long-lasting fragrance for beds
– Compact, bushy habit for neat plantings
– Rich dark-pink, very double pompon blooms
– Good repeat flowering with abundant flushes
– Proven winter hardiness to RHS H7 rating
– Special feature: Awarded “Most Fragrant Rose” at La Tacita Rose Competition 2012.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
21,10 £
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SCENT OF WOMAN® – dark pink bedding floribunda rose - Barni
This compact floribunda brings colour, enduring fragrance and reassuring reliability to small British gardens, delivering neat, bushy growth that fits effortlessly into front borders and cottage-style beds. In a typical UK setting it copes well with damp spells and breeze, especially where soil is improved to offset heavier ground and stronger winds near the coast. Clusters of richly petalled, dark pink blooms appear in flushes across the season, giving a consistently tidy, well-furnished effect from a modest footprint, while its medium care needs suit gardeners who want impact without intensive regimes. As an own-root plant it develops a stable framework and regrows evenly after pruning, supporting a long ornamental life in family gardens. Over the first three years it settles from root establishment through stronger shoots to full flowering potential, forming a balanced, compact bush that is easy to shape to the space available and simple to maintain. The strongly scented flowers soften in tone as they age, adding romantic cottage-garden charm and visual depth when combined with airy perennials and low catmints along paths and drives.
Freshly opened bloom of Scent of Woman® in vivid fuchsia-raspberry pink.
Closed bud of Scent of Woman® in deep fuchsia-raspberry pink.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden beds by paths or driveways
Compact, bushy growth and a modest 60–85 cm height create a well-kept look along paths and driveways without blocking windows or views. Strong, lasting scent around entrances makes everyday comings and goings more pleasurable for homeowners.
Small mixed borders in family gardens
Its cluster-flowering habit and repeated flushes of dark pink blooms give steady colour through the season, supporting mixed plantings with perennials and small shrubs. Reliable rebloom means gaps are quickly refilled, reassuring less experienced gardeners.
Bedding schemes and low hedging runs
Recommended spacings of 50–60 cm allow you to create even, rhythmical rows for edging lawns or defining play areas. The uniform, compact canopy keeps borders looking orderly with comparatively little trimming effort for busy families.
Cottage-style rose and perennial mixes
Very double, pompon-like flowers in vibrant cyclamen–fuchsia tones soften attractively to powder pink, blending well with catmints, scabious and bluebeard. This evolving palette adds depth and romance prized by cottage-planting enthusiasts.
Urban and suburban around-the-house planting
The compact footprint and dense, dark green foliage make it easy to slot into narrow side beds or small front plots. Own-root structure supports steady regeneration after pruning, helpful where space demands periodic reshaping for city-plot owners.
Low-maintenance family borders
Moderate maintenance needs and good black-spot resistance reduce the frequency of interventions, while occasional plant protection is usually sufficient. This dependable constitution supports a “plant it and enjoy it” approach favoured by time-pressed beginners.
Seasonal colour near seating areas
Strong, long-lasting scent from very double clusters brings a traditional rose experience to patios and seating corners. Repeated flowering keeps fragrance present from early summer onwards, adding a sensory backdrop appreciated by outdoor-living couples.
Large containers and terrace planters
Its bushy, compact habit works well in 40–50 litre containers where drainage is well managed to counter heavier rain and breeze, particularly in more exposed UK positions. Repeated flowering and lasting scent give high impact on patios for balcony-friendly users.
Styling ideas
Entrance Elegance – line the path to your front door with evenly spaced SCENT OF WOMAN® for a fragrant, tidy welcome – ideal for homeowners wanting smart kerb appeal.
Cottage Ribbon – weave small groups through a border of catmint and scabious so the deep pink clusters and strong scent add a romantic layer – perfect for cottage-garden enthusiasts.
Patio Focus – plant a trio in a 40–50 litre container to form a compact, scented dome beside seating – suited to balcony and terrace users seeking a single, reliable feature.
Family Framework – repeat plant along a low fence or play-lawn edge to create a soft floral boundary that stays compact and manageable – good for families needing easy structure.
Colour Anchor – use it as the constant dark-pink “anchor” among lighter perennials, relying on its repeat flowering to keep the border lively – attractive to beginners planning their first mixed bed.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bed rose registered as BARsce, marketed as SCENT OF WOMAN®; ARS exhibition name Scent of Woman, reflecting the cultivar’s notable fragrance focus.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Enrico Barni in Pistoia, Italy and introduced in 2009 by Rose Barni; parentage not recorded but selected for floribunda bedding use and strong scent.
Awards and recognition
Winner of Most Fragrant Rose at the La Tacita Rose Competition in Italy in 2012, highlighting its reliably strong and lasting perfume in garden conditions.
Growth and structural characteristics
Bushy, compact shrub reaching about 60–85 cm in height and 50–70 cm spread, with dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickliness suitable for beds and borders.
Flower morphology
Large, very double pompon-like blooms with over 40 petals, borne in clusters; repeat-flowering with an abundant second flush following the main early summer display.
Colour data and phenology
Vibrant cyclamen–fuchsia pink with raspberry tones (RHS 71A/71C); colour softens through mauve to powder pink as blooms mature, giving layered pink effects across the flowering period.
Fragrance and aroma
Classed as a strongly scented rose with a long-lasting perfume; exact fragrance notes are undocumented, but intensity is sufficient for close planting by paths and terraces.
Hip characteristics
Occasional small spherical hips, around 10–14 mm, orange-red when ripe; mainly an ornamental feature rather than a heavy fruiting variety and not essential to its garden effect.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b); moderate overall disease resistance with good black-spot tolerance and moderate responses to powdery mildew and rust.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny positions with reasonably fertile, well-drained soil; spacing of 50–90 cm depending on use, with occasional plant protection and standard pruning to maintain compact form.
SCENT OF WOMAN® offers compact, floriferous bedding colour, strong lasting fragrance and a stable own-root habit for long-term structure, making it a thoughtful choice for understated yet rewarding garden planting.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
SCENT OF WOMAN® – dark pink bedding floribunda rose - Barni
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Flower Colour Description:
Vibrant cyclamen–fuchsia pink with a slight raspberry hue and a rich, saturated tone.
Closed Bud:
Deep fuchsia–raspberry pink, slightly darkening towards the tips.
Newly Opened Flower:
Vivid fuchsia–raspberry centre, the outer petal ring gently softens to a slightly lighter pink.
Full Bloom:
Very full double rosette bloom in a mid‑deep fuchsia tone, with deeper raspberry shading in the folds and a delicate lightening at the edges.
Before Fading:
The pink saturation diminishes, fading to a mauve–powder pink.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening the vivid fuchsia–raspberry tone gradually lightens; at full bloom it is medium-deep, lighter at the edges, and before fading it pales to a mauve–powder pink.
Pollinator Attraction:
Descriptions do not detail pollinator visitation; flower form (single/semi‑double/double) and the accessibility of the stamens significantly affect how attractive the variety is to pollinating insects.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Very double blooms that conceal the stamens; primarily an ornamental cultivar
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
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