SATIN HAZE® – pink groundcover rose - Evers
Imagine returning from a breezy walk on the beach, dropping your shells on the table and sinking into a sheltered corner where the garden feels instantly calm, soft and quietly sparkling. SATIN HAZE® spreads into a low, even carpet of glossy foliage and pastel pink blooms, bringing refreshment and lightness to small coastal plots, town front gardens or relaxed family borders. Its disease resistant constitution and ADR credentials keep maintenance straightforward, even where winds can be strong and weather unpredictable, helping it cope with exposed conditions and ensure better anchoring in lively coastal breezes. As an own-root rose it establishes steadily, building long-lived resilience below ground while the surface stays neat and manageable. Over the first three years it knits in beautifully – first focusing on roots, then fuller shoots, before reaching its true ornamental impact as a soft, silken haze of colour.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
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| Small coastal front garden |
The spreading, low habit naturally covers bare soil without blocking windows or paths, giving a tidy pink foreground that fits shingle, gravel or mixed borders in compact Cornish or Devon front gardens for beginners. |
| Wind‑exposed family border |
Dense foliage and a broad, ground‑hugging frame help the plant sit securely where sea breezes funnel between houses, providing visual softness without demanding staking or complex care for busy homeowners. |
| Low‑maintenance groundcover strip |
Once established at the recommended spacing, SATIN HAZE® forms a living mulch that suppresses many weeds and reduces the need for frequent weeding or replanting along drives, fences or paths for time‑pressed gardeners. |
| Pollinator‑friendly planting pocket |
Single, open blooms with clearly visible stamens are easy for bees and hoverflies to access, adding gentle movement and ecological value to otherwise ornamental, pastel‑toned planting for wildlife lovers. |
| Long‑season veranda container |
In a 40–50 litre container, its compact height but generous spread give months of pastel colour on a balcony or veranda, with simple watering and light feeding as the main tasks for urban balcony owners. |
| Family play‑area edging |
The relatively low height and sparse prickles create a softer edge to lawns and play spaces, providing flowers without an intimidating hedge of thorns near children or pets for family gardeners. |
| Clay‑soil coastal slope |
Planted on a modest slope with improved drainage, its spreading habit and firm root system help bind the surface while coping with changeable rain and wind, assisting stability and soil cover for coastal‑plot owners. |
| Long‑lived mixed rose bed |
The own‑root form supports gradual regeneration after pruning or weather stress, giving a durable understorey that continues to flower and fill gaps beneath taller shrubs and perennials for long‑term planners. |
Styling ideas
- Seashell Border – weave SATIN HAZE® through pale gravel with sea kale and blue Festuca for a soft, shore‑inspired edge – ideal for coastal‑style enthusiasts.
- Pastel Carpet – plant in drifts at 40 cm spacing under taller shrub roses to create a low pink “floor” of blossom – suited to romantic cottage‑garden fans.
- Veranda Trug – in a 50 litre tub, underplant with trailing Delosperma and thyme to spill over the rim – perfect for small‑space balcony and veranda owners.
- Pollinator Ribbon – alternate SATIN HAZE® with Salvia nemorosa and feverfew along a path for a gentle, bee‑friendly walkway – great for wildlife‑minded families.
- Easy‑Care Slope – repeat‑plant on a sunny, improved slope to knit a stabilising, flowering groundcover – useful for gardeners wanting structure with minimal upkeep.
Technical cultivar profile
| Attribute | Data |
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| Name and registration |
SATIN HAZE® is a groundcover shrub rose marketed as Satin Haze® Groundcover Evers, used mainly as a bush rose for beds, edging and public plantings in parks and urban schemes. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Christian Evers at Rosen Tantau, Uetersen, Germany, from unknown parentage; registered in 2004 and introduced in 2005 as a robust, decorative groundcover for landscape use. |
| Awards and recognition |
Holds ADR certification (Germany, 2007) and multiple international honours, including medals from Baden‑Baden, Geneva, Vienna and Orléans for garden performance and ornamental value. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Low, spreading plant 40–70 cm high and 50–100 cm wide, with dense, glossy dark green foliage and sparse prickles, creating an even, weed‑softening groundcover for borders and slopes. |
| Flower morphology |
Single, flat flowers in corymbs, medium sized with around 5–12 petals; remontant, with an abundant second flush that renews the pastel haze of colour through the main season. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Pale, silky pink blooms (ARS LPk; RHS 65C outer, 62B inner) open mid‑pink, then fade towards porcelain pink with a light cream tint while golden‑yellow stamens remain clearly visible. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Very weakly scented variety where fragrance is barely noticeable; visual effect, soft colouring and accessible single blooms are prioritised over perfume in planting design. |
| Hip characteristics |
Occasional small, spherical orange‑red hips, about 8–13 mm in diameter, may form late in the season, adding discreet seasonal interest without dominating the plant’s appearance. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated hardy to approximately −34 to −32 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 5, USDA 4a), with good resistance to powdery mildew, rust and moderate resistance to black spot in typical garden settings. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in sunny positions at 35–65 cm spacing, 5.7–6.6 plants/m² for massing; keep maintenance low with light pruning and modest feeding, focusing on drainage where soils are heavier. |
SATIN HAZE® offers easy low groundcover, long‑season pastel bloom and dependable hardiness in an own‑root form that matures steadily into a durable feature; a thoughtful choice if you prefer roses that quietly look after themselves.
