Pure, intense pink shade with a slight warm tone. - park rose - very weak, barely noticeable scented rose - discreet, delicate character
– Tall, arching shrub for park planting
– Repeats flowering with abundant second flush
– Pure, intense pink blooms with silvery sheen
– Good heat and moderate drought tolerance
– Medium overall disease resistance in gardens
– Special feature: Hungarian-bred rose from 1994, ideal as a solitary landscape feature.
Pollinator-friendly approach – Natural renewal
darinaROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,50 £
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ABRUD – pink park rose - Márk
ABRUD brings a quietly romantic, storybook ambience to the family garden, with arching, shrub-like structure that makes it ideal for airy screens, loose hedges or a backdrop to a kitchen garden. Its remontant flowering gives generous flushes of mid- to pale-pink blooms through summer, so you can enjoy relaxed afternoon tea beneath an arbour or pergola clothed in soft colour. As an own-root shrub, it offers reassuring longevity, rebuilding from the base after harsh winters and settling more firmly year by year. The pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre container is simple to handle and plant, even in busy urban plots, and is especially helpful where improving drainage in heavier soils helps it cope with damp, wind-prone British coastlines. Over time you will see a natural progression from establishing roots in the first year, through stronger shoots in the second, to full ornamental impact by the third season, with only moderate routine care required.
Closed bud of Abrud park shrub rose in deep pink.
Abrud in freshly opened bloom, showing bright mid-pink petals with a subtle silvery sheen.
Abrud in freshly opened bloom, showing bright mid-pink petals with a subtle silvery edge.
Abrud park rose at full bloom, showing its uniform vivid pink flowers.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Romantic cottage-style hedge along a boundary
The tall, bushy, arching habit creates a soft, billowing line that feels instantly traditional, while repeat pink flowering keeps the hedge interesting for months. Own-root plants anchor well and thicken from the base over time, ideal for homeowners seeking a long-lived boundary feature; perfect for family gardeners.
Solitary specimen beside a seating area or arbour
As a single shrub, ABRUD develops into an upright, fountain-like form, framing benches or arbours with layered pink blooms. Medium maintenance needs mean only occasional pruning and health checks, leaving more time to enjoy afternoon tea in peace; ideal for busy homeowners.
Informal backdrop in a mixed cottage border
Its 170–240 cm height and mid-green, glossy foliage provide an excellent backdrop for herbaceous perennials and kitchen-garden edges, giving that “English countryside” feel without formal clipping. Own-root resilience helps it cope with seasonal border replanting; suited to cottage-garden lovers.
Lightly structured park-style planting in a family garden
Originally a park rose, ABRUD is comfortable in loose groups, forming gentle drifts of pink that read as coherent from a distance yet remain relaxed up close. Medium disease resistance and good heat tolerance support dependable flowering in most UK summers; attractive to hobby gardeners.
Screening for sheds, bins or utility areas
The tall, moderately dense foliage and arching habit disguise functional corners while still looking ornamental. Because the plant can regenerate from its own roots, it recovers well if pruned back hard after access work or renovation; ideal for practical planners.
Small garden focal point in front or back gardens
ABRUD’s clear pink colour and cup-shaped blooms stand out without clashing, drawing the eye in modest-sized plots. A single shrub offers plenty of presence without complex pruning rules, making it a good “starter” structural rose; appealing for beginner gardeners.
Raised beds or improved soil over heavier clay
Planting into raised or improved beds helps this shrub cope with wetter, heavier British soils, while its own-root system establishes securely and supports a long life. This approach is straightforward once set up and minimises later intervention; reassuring for time-poor owners.
Large containers on terraces (40–50 litre minimum)
In a substantial container, ABRUD offers vertical interest and repeat pink colour on patios or roof terraces, with simple seasonal pruning to manage size. Own-root plants respond better to renewal pruning, so containers can be refreshed without replacing the shrub; ideal for urban balcony gardeners.
Styling ideas
Kitchen-border romance – Position ABRUD behind herbs and salad beds, where its arching, pink-flowered form softens vegetable rows and gives a nostalgic potager look – ideal for cottage-style kitchen gardeners
Pastel hedge – Create a loose hedge by spacing shrubs along a front boundary, underplanting with catmint and hardy geraniums to echo the soft pinks – suited to families who like traditional frontage
Arbour companion – Plant one or two shrubs near a simple wooden arbour, letting their height frame the entrance while climbers take the structure, for layered pink interest – perfect for romantic seating corners
Park-inspired group – Use three or five shrubs in a gentle curve on a lawn edge, mixed with Russian sage and yarrow for a park-like, low-fuss feature – good for those wanting impact without complexity
Terrace statement – Grow ABRUD in a 50-litre container as a tall accent, pairing with Mexican feather grass for movement and a soft, contemporary twist on cottage charm – ideal for style-conscious small-garden owners
Technical cultivar profile
Feature
Data
Name and registration
ABRUD – pink park rose - Márk; shrub rose in the Park - shrub group, commercial park rose type. Former names not recorded; cultivar authenticity verified for retail under this trade name.
Origin and breeding
Bred in Hungary in 1994 by Márk Gergely from ‘Bonica’ × ‘Bolyaiak’. Introduced by PharmaRosa® Ltd.; formal registration and introduction years are not fully documented in current records.
Growth and structural characteristics
Tall, bushy, arching shrub reaching about 170–240 cm high and 120–190 cm wide. Moderately dense, mid-green glossy foliage and moderate prickliness make it a substantial, but still manageable, structure plant.
Flower morphology
Medium-sized, double, cup-shaped blooms with roughly 26–39 petals. Flowers are borne in clusters and repeat well, with a notably abundant second flush that extends the display through the main season.
Colour data and phenology
Pure warm pink: deep buds open to bright mid-pink (RHS 55B–55C), then soften to pale pink with a silvery edge. Colour fades moderately but remains attractive throughout the flowering cycle.
Fragrance and aroma
Very weak scent with a discreet, delicate character; not selected for strong fragrance. Best chosen where colour, structure and repeat flowering are more important than perfume in the planting scheme.
Hip characteristics
Hip set is usually limited due to double flowers, though occasional small, bright red, spherical hips around 8–12 mm in diameter may appear and add modest autumn interest if left on the plant.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to approximately -21 to -18 °C (RHS H7; Swedish zone 3; USDA 6b). Good heat and moderate drought tolerance; resistant to powdery mildew, with medium susceptibility to black spot and rust.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with well-prepared soil and good drainage. Medium maintenance: light annual pruning and occasional protection against black spot and rust, especially in humid seasons, keep plants reliable.
ABRUD – pink park rose - Márk offers tall romantic structure, repeat pink flowering and reliable regeneration from its own roots, making it a thoughtful, enduring choice for relaxed cottage-style family gardens.
Closed Bud:
Deep pink with a slightly purplish hue at the tip.
Newly Opened Flower:
Bright mid-pink with a delicate silvery sheen on the edges of the outer petals.
Full Bloom:
Uniform vivid pink, with the central petals slightly darker in the centre.
Before Fading:
The colour lightens to a softer, pale pink tone, with a silvery veil along the edge.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening it changes from deep pink to bright mid-pink, remains uniform at full bloom, then lightens to pale pink before the end of flowering; the colour fades moderately.
Hip Comment:
Rosehip formation is expected to be limited due to the double flowers; occasionally a bright red, spherical rosehip 8–12 mm in diameter may appear.
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.
