MORGANIT – salmon-pink park rose – pharmaROSA®
On breezy coastal evenings, MORGANIT brings a soft shimmer of salmon-pink, echoing seashell tones against shingle and stone. This upright, bushy shrub rose settles quickly into average UK family gardens, coping well where strong winds meet free-draining beds and careful watering is important. Medium maintenance and moderate disease resistance keep care routines straightforward, while its well-scented, fresh, fruity fragrance feels like a gentle refreshment after a day on the beach. As an own-root plant, it offers reassuring longevity, quietly rebuilding from the base if stems are damaged and maintaining stable ornamental value over time. In a large container or border, its repeat flowering from early summer gives relaxed, informal colour without fussy pruning, ideal for beginners and busy families who want romance in a real, working garden. In its first year it focuses on roots, in the second on stronger shoots, and by the third it displays its full ornamental potential.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
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| Coastal veranda in large containers |
Placed in a 40–50 litre container, this shrub’s upright, bushy habit and dense foliage create a soft windbreak with warm salmon-pink flowers echoing the seaside palette. Own-root resilience supports long-term structure for coastal-style beginners |
| Small family front garden |
Its moderate size and bushy framework make it easy to position near paths or doorways without overwhelming the space. Repeat blooms and medium care needs suit households wanting reliable impact, not constant jobs, especially for busy homeowners |
| Relaxed flowering hedge along a drive |
Planting at the recommended 50 cm spacing forms a low, airy hedge that guides the eye while still feeling informal. Good black spot resistance reduces spraying, keeping maintenance manageable for practical garden owners |
| Shingle or gravel border with coastal feel |
In well-drained soil with anchored planting pockets, its dense foliage and medium height hold their own beside pebbles and timber. The warm, gemstone-inspired colour pairs beautifully with silvery grasses for coastal-style enthusiasts |
| Mixed border with perennials |
The rosette-shaped, double flowers repeat through the season, weaving soft salmon-pink among herbaceous textures. Own-root plants build strength year on year, giving a stable backbone for long-term border planners |
| Night-scented seating corner |
Its medium, fruity fragrance is noticeable without overpowering a compact space, ideal near benches or small terraces. Planted within reach, it offers sensory enjoyment with only moderate upkeep for fragrance-loving novices |
| Feature shrub in clay-improved lawn island |
Once drainage is improved, its upright, bushy shape and dense mid-green foliage give a clear focal point viewed from indoors or out. Own-root stability and gradual build-up suit those planning for long-lived structure seekers |
| Low-maintenance rose grouping |
Planted at 55 cm for massing, it forms a coherent drift of colour and foliage, needing just basic pruning and occasional protection. Its development from root-building to full effect supports patient first-time rose gardeners |
Styling ideas
- Sea-terrace – Group in 40–50 litre tubs with blue-grey Festuca and pale gravel to echo coastal shingle – for veranda owners creating a breezy, seaside sitting area
- Shellwalk – Line a front path with a loose hedge, underplanting with low Lavandula for scent and soft structure – for families wanting charm without formal box edging
- Driftborder – Combine with sea kale and silver foliage for a dune-inspired mixed border – for coastal-style lovers who enjoy relaxed, naturalistic planting
- Twilight-nook – Place near a small bench where its fruity fragrance and pastel tones catch evening light – for busy people seeking an easy-care unwind corner
- Gemstone-bed – Mass-plant with cool perennials and Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’ for warm–cool colour contrast – for hobby gardeners designing a long-season feature bed
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter | Data |
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| Name and registration |
MORGANIT – salmon-pink park rose, shrub / park rose type, commercial name Morganit Park - shrub rose pharmaROSA®, premium gold quality, verified authenticity under vivianaROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root range. |
| Origin and breeding |
Discovered in Germany in 2005, breeder recorded as discovered by pharmaROSA®, with parentage and breeding company unknown; introduced to the market by PharmaRosa® Ltd. (Hungary) for garden use. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright, bushy shrub reaching about 70–120 cm in height and 60–110 cm in spread, with dense, slightly glossy mid-green foliage and moderate prickliness, forming a well-filled, medium-sized garden shrub. |
| Flower morphology |
Medium-sized, double, rosette-shaped blooms, typically solitary, with 26–39 petals. Repeat-flowering habit with a generous second flush, providing recurrent displays of refined shrub rose character through the season. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Warm salmon-pink with a peachy tone; buds pastel peach-pink, opening salmon-pink then fading through creamy peach-pink to delicate silvery pink with ivory-tinged edges, offering softly changing, shell-like pastel shades. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Medium-strength, fresh, fruity fragrance noticeable at close quarters, lending a gentle, uplifting scent around seating areas and paths without becoming overwhelming in smaller gardens or sheltered terrace spaces. |
| Hip characteristics |
Occasionally forms small, ovoid rose hips around 10–14 mm in diameter, orange-red RHS 40A, adding a modest seasonal accent later in the year when flowering has eased back. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated to around –21 to –18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish Zone 3). Black spot resistant with moderate susceptibility to powdery mildew and rust, typically requiring only occasional protective treatments in UK gardens. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Recommended spacings: 55 cm for mass planting, 50 cm for hedges, 90 cm for solitary use; medium maintenance with basic pruning and occasional plant protection, thriving in well-drained, reasonably fertile garden soils. |
MORGANIT – salmon-pink park rose offers repeat flowering, a compact, bushy habit and long-lived own-root reliability, making it a thoughtful choice for easy-care, coastal-inspired family gardens.
