EURIDICE – pink bedding floribunda rose – Kimura
Imagine returning from a breezy coastal walk, dropping wet shells on the table and sitting down beside a low, flowering hedge of EURIDICE: its pastel-pink, cup-shaped clusters create an instant sense of calm refreshment. This compact floribunda is bred in Japan for reliability, coping well with exposed British gardens where you need plants that stand steady and flower on despite coastal gusts and showers, helped by a decent planting hole that ensures good drainage and secure anchoring. In a typical family plot it stays neatly upright, easy to fit into a mixed bed or a generous container of at least 40–50 litres, and its remontant clusters give you waves of bloom through the season with minimal intervention. As an own-root, half- to one-year-old shrub in the pharmaROSA ORIGINAL 2‑litre pot, EURIDICE settles in gradually, building roots in the first year, stronger shoots in the second, and by the third summer delivering its full ornamental value. Dark, lightly glossy foliage and sparse prickles keep day-to-day care straightforward, while the strong, sweet, fruity fragrance lends character to a veranda seating area or small cutting patch. Its stable performance and long-lived, own-root structure mean that once planted, you can expect a dependable, low-maintenance companion in your garden routine, ideal for relaxed, “girly” coastal-inspired spaces where colour, scent and easy enjoyment matter more than perfection.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
|---|
| Small coastal front garden bed |
Upright, moderately compact growth and generous clusters suit tight front borders, giving soft pink structure without overpowering the space, while holding up well in breezy, showery conditions near the sea for the busy homeowner. |
| Low flowering hedge along a path |
Regular, remontant flowering and good disease resistance allow you to create a lightly formal, low hedge that stays attractive for much of the season with little pruning beyond an annual tidy for the practical beginner. |
| Large container on a sheltered veranda |
Performs well in a 40–50 litre or larger pot where its upright habit and repeated flowering bring long-season colour to a veranda seating area, with sparse prickles making everyday access more comfortable for the relaxed tea‑lover. |
| Family garden mixed border focal point |
The refined pastel-pink, cup-shaped blooms with strong sweet, fruity scent provide a charming focal point among perennials, adding height without becoming leggy, ideal for a family-friendly border managed by a time-pressed gardener. |
| Cutting corner for informal bouquets |
Medium-sized, full, cluster-flowered stems lend themselves to small jugs and vases; remontant flowering means you can cut regularly while still keeping the plant showy outdoors, suiting the creative arranger. |
| Clay soil bed with improved drainage |
Once established in a well-prepared planting hole with added drainage, its strong root system and own-root resilience provide stable growth and a long garden life, reassuring for the cautious planter. |
| Coastal-style shingle planting strip |
Handles exposed, salty breezes reliably when given a sunny, reasonably drained spot, pairing well with silver or blue grasses to echo the seaside mood for lovers of coastal ambience. |
| Long-term low-maintenance rose feature |
Own-root stock supports gradual regeneration, so after the first years of root and shoot development you can expect a durable, long-lived shrub needing only light annual care, appealing to the long-range‑thinking owner. |
Styling ideas
- Seaside‑Veranda – plant EURIDICE in a 50 litre tub with sea kale and blue Festuca to echo shingle and surf – for coastal-style enthusiasts seeking a breezy, low-effort seating backdrop.
- Pink‑Ribbon – line a front path with evenly spaced shrubs, interplanted with low lavender to frame the entrance in pastel pink and soft purple – for homeowners who like gentle formality without fuss.
- Shell‑Bed – combine EURIDICE with soft gypsophila and pale calamint in a sunny border to create a light, foamy, “sea-spray” feel – for romantic gardeners who favour airy planting schemes.
- Tea‑Corner – position one or two plants beside a bistro set on a sheltered patio, adding potted herbs for fragrance – for veranda users who want colour and scent where they sit and relax.
- Summer‑Posy – dedicate a small square to EURIDICE with coneflowers behind, allowing regular cutting of stems without leaving gaps – for hobby florists who enjoy home-grown bouquets.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter | Data |
|---|
| Name and registration |
Floribunda bed rose, registered as KIMcoeur, traded as Euridice Rosa del Giappone KIMcoeur; exhibition class floribunda bush rose within the Rosa del Giappone collection. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Takunori Kimura for Rosa Orientis in Japan, introduced in 2016; parentage is unknown, selected for refined flower form and reliable garden performance under varied conditions. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright, moderately dense shrub reaching about 90–130 cm high and 55–85 cm wide, sparsely thorned with dark green, slightly glossy foliage that provides a neat background to the pastel flowers. |
| Flower morphology |
Medium-sized, full, cup-shaped blooms with 26–39 petals, produced in clusters; remontant habit with an abundant second flush, making it effective both in beds and as a source of cutting stems. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Pale, translucent pink with slightly deeper centre; outer petals gently lighten to creamy, almost white edges as the bloom ages, maintaining a soft, milky pink impression throughout the main flowering. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Distinct sweet, fruity rose scent of strong intensity, clearly noticeable at close range and around the plant in still air, contributing significantly to its use near seating areas and paths. |
| Hip characteristics |
Rose-hip set is generally low due to the full double blooms, but occasional small, spherical, bright red hips of about 10–14 mm diameter may appear late in the season. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated H6, hardy in much of the UK, tolerating approximately −15 to −12 °C; good heat tolerance, with resistant black spot and rust and moderate resistance to powdery mildew in normal conditions. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in sunny positions with reasonable drainage; plant 40–75 cm apart depending on use, with 4.2–4.8 plants/m² for mass effect; maintenance needs are low, with routine pruning and hygiene usually sufficient. |
EURIDICE offers remontant pastel blooms, strong fragrance and long-lived, own-root resilience for compact beds or veranda containers, making it a thoughtful choice if you prefer dependable beauty with minimal effort.
