The petals are a warm, copper‑tinged pink with a subtle brownish undertone. The centre is a paler, antique-pink hue. - flowerbed shrub rose - mild, restrained-scented rose - fresh, primrose-like aroma
– Warm copper-pink blooms with antique tones.
– Abundant repeat flowering through the season.
– Upright, bushy shrub for generous coverage.
– Dense, healthy foliage with slight gloss.
– Excellent resistance to mildew, black spot, rust.
– Special feature: Mild, fresh primrose-like fragrance for close-up enjoyment.
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STEFANIE'S ROSE – copper-pink bedding shrub rose - John Scarman
STEFANIE'S ROSE offers carefree planting for busy gardens, with low-maintenance, upright growth that quickly forms a bushy, dense shrub ideal for British front borders. Its semi-double, cluster-flowering habit delivers reliably remontant displays, with warm copper-pink blooms fading gently to peach and cream, maintaining soft, harmonious colour throughout the season. Bred for strong disease resistance, it stands up well in humid, rain-prone conditions and breezier sites, coping confidently with typically heavy UK soils when planted with sensible drainage in mind, even on challenging coastal plots. The mild, primrose-like fragrance adds a gentle note without overwhelming small spaces, while own-root planting supports long-term stability and renewal, giving you a dependable, long-lived feature in an ordinary family garden.
Stefanie's Rose showing a freshly opened bloom in copper-pink tones.
Stefanie's Rose shown in full bloom, with semi-double copper-pink flowers.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden focal shrub
The upright, bushy habit to around 130–170 cm creates a strong vertical accent that still feels friendly and informal by the front door. Clusters of copper-pink flowers soften brickwork and paving, giving quick visual impact with minimal pruning, ideal for the beginner.
Low-maintenance flowering hedge
Planted at 100 cm intervals, the dense foliage knits together into a semi-formal hedge that screens boundaries while remaining easy to manage. Its low maintenance requirement and natural disease resistance reduce spraying and complicated care, suiting the busy.
Mixed cottage-style border
The warm copper-pink blooms blend beautifully with perennials and grasses, and the semi-double, cluster-flowering style repeats through the season, supporting a classic cottage look without constant deadheading. Own-root growth builds steadily, rewarding the patient homeowner.
Small group planting in beds
In groups of 3–5 at about 110 cm spacing, plants create a generous flowering mound with repeating clusters, covering soil and reducing weeding. The shrub’s consistent shape and size make design easy, even in compact plots, reassuring the novice.
Feature rose in a large container
In a 40–50 litre or larger container, the upright form and dense foliage give a strong, tidy presence on patios or by entrances. Good health and remontant flowering mean reliable colour with simple watering and feeding, appealing to the urbanite.
Family-friendly ornamental corner
The moderate prickliness and tall, bushy habit help guide movement around seating or play areas while still looking soft and inviting. Mild fragrance and warm tones create a calm backdrop that stays attractive over many years, suiting the family.
Long-term structural planting
As an own-root shrub, it rebuilds well after harder pruning or weather damage, forming a stable, balanced framework over time. This supports a “Year 1 roots, Year 2 growth, Year 3 full show” development arc, ideal for planners who are patient.
Breezy or exposed suburban sites
The robust shrub form and resilient foliage cope well with wind and rain, and strong disease resistance supports dependable flowering even where air circulation and damp can challenge roses, helping maintain a smart look for the style-conscious gardener.
Styling ideas
Doorway – Flank your front door with a pair in large containers, underplanted with trailing ivy or thyme for softness – ideal for homeowners wanting an easy, welcoming entrance.
Cottage – Combine with Geranium, Anemone and soft grasses for a relaxed, layered border that flowers over a long season – perfect for lovers of classic cottage gardens.
Ribbon – Plant a loose line along a path at hedge spacing, weaving in lavender and catmint to echo the copper-pink blooms – suited to those seeking simple structure and scent.
Island – Use three plants in a triangle in a small lawn island, edged with low box or hebe to frame the upright shrubs – good for families wanting impact with little upkeep.
Pastel – Match with cream roses, pale salvias and airy Gypsophila for a soft, romantic palette that flatters brick and stone – ideal for aesthetics-focused beginners.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Modern Shrub, flowerbed shrub rose in the Bed rose group; current trade name Stefanie's Rose Bedding rose Scarman; ARS exhibition name Stefanie’s Rose; consumer name STEFANIE'S ROSE.
Origin and breeding
Bred by John Scarman in Germany, 2007; introduced by Landhaus Ettenbühl the same year. Parentage is not recorded, but selection focused on garden reliability and ornamental effect.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright, bushy shrub reaching around 130–170 cm in height and 100–140 cm spread, with dense mid-green, slightly glossy foliage and moderate prickles, forming a substantial, garden-worthy framework.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, cup-shaped blooms with 17–25 petals, produced in clusters on the stems. Large flowers, about 7–10 cm across, repeat freely with an abundant second flush, giving long-season decorative value.
Colour data and phenology
Copper-pink flowers with caramel and antique-pink tones; buds copper-brown flushed; colour gently fades toward peach-pink with creamy edges while retaining warmth, providing subtle ageing rather than stark fading.
Fragrance and aroma
Mild, fresh fragrance with a primrose-like character; noticeable at close quarters but not overpowering around seating areas. Flower form offers limited appeal to pollinating insects compared with single-flowered varieties.
Hip characteristics
Generally sparse hip set; when present, small spherical red hips about 10–14 mm in diameter, RHS 44A, add a light seasonal accent without significantly changing the shrub’s overall appearance.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Good overall disease resistance, with noted tolerance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust. Hardy to approximately –21 to –18 °C, aligning with RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3 and around USDA Zone 6b.
Horticultural recommendations
Prefers well-drained but moisture-retentive soil; suitable for beds, low hedging and large containers. Recommended spacing 100–180 cm depending on use, with low general maintenance and straightforward annual pruning.
STEFANIE'S ROSE offers reliable repeat flowering, strong disease resistance and enduring shrub structure in an own-root form that matures gracefully over years, making it a thoughtful choice for uncomplicated, long-lived planting schemes.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
STEFANIE'S ROSE – copper-pink bedding shrub rose - John Scarman
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Flower Colour Description:
The petals are a warm, copper‑tinged pink with a subtle brownish undertone. The centre is a paler, antique-pink hue.
Closed Bud:
A blend of copper-brown and pink, with a darker brownish flush at the tip.
Newly Opened Flower:
The outer petals are caramel copper-coloured, the central zone a soft pastel pink.
Full Bloom:
When fully open, the inner petals are old-rose pink with an old-gold shimmer, while the outer petals retain a delicate brownish tint.
Before Fading:
The tone fades to peach-pink, with a cream colour appearing at the edges.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening, the copper-tinged pink fades to a peach-pink, with a cream colour appearing at the edges; the primary hue remains throughout.
Pollinator Attraction:
This variety has limited appeal to pollinators; semi‑double or double flower forms and poorly accessible stamens reduce nectar and pollen access.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Semi-double-flowered variety, at best partially pollinator-friendly, attracts pollinators only weakly.
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.
