Mid-purple shade with a subtle pinkish tone. - bedding, floribunda, rose - very strong, garden-filling scented rose - fresh, citrusy aroma
– Rich purple blooms with silvery-edged petals.
– Very strong, garden-filling citrusy fragrance.
– Reliable repeat flowering with generous second flush.
– Upright, medium-sized shrub for beds and containers.
– Good overall hardiness to around –20 °C.
– Special feature: Occasional bright orange-red hips add autumn interest.
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darinaROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
21,00 £
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YUMEMURASAKI – purple bedding floribunda rose
With its storybook clusters of lilac-purple blooms, YUMEMURASAKI brings instant romance to family gardens, creating a soft, nostalgic backdrop for leisurely afternoon teas and relaxed weekends outdoors. This upright floribunda forms a compact, manageable shrub that fits beautifully into small to medium borders, or into a generous 40–50 litre container near your seating area. Its very double, cup-shaped flowers open in waves from early summer, releasing a fragrance so fresh and citrusy that even a single plant can perfume a cosy patio. As an own-root rose it is bred for long-term stability, quietly rebuilding its roots after planting, then pushing stronger growth and bushier shoots each year for a durable, low-fuss presence. Over time the shrub integrates naturally into cottage-style planting, its neat habit pairing effortlessly with kitchen-garden paths, hedging and perennials, while its reliable flowers remain attractive even in gardens that often face brisk winds and frequent showers.
Yumemurasaki at full bloom, showing its lilac-purple, very double flowers.
Yumemurasaki in the late flowering phase, with greyish-lilac petals and a silvery edge.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Cottage-style front garden border
The compact, upright habit and moderate height make YUMEMURASAKI ideal for a front garden border where it will not overwhelm windows or paths, yet still delivers abundant, romantic clusters of purple blooms for kerbside charm – perfect for the beginner gardener.
Feature rose near terrace or seating
The very strong, garden-filling citrus scent is best appreciated up close, so planting it beside a terrace, pergola or bench turns everyday sitting areas into scented “afternoon tea” corners without complex care routines – rewarding for the busy homeowner.
Generous container on patio or balcony
Its upright structure and moderate spread suit a 40–50 litre pot, where the own-root plant settles reliably and produces repeat flushes, allowing colour and perfume even where borders are limited – ideal for the urban balcony-owner.
Mixed cottage border with perennials
The steady, remontant flowering and stable shrub form weave easily among classics like yarrow, coreopsis or montbretia, giving a soft, layered cottage look without intricate pruning plans – appealing to the romantic cottage-gardener.
Medium-height informal hedge or row
Planted at recommended hedge spacing, the dense, mid-green foliage and upright habit form a floral screen that matures gracefully, with own-root resilience supporting a long-lived line of plants – reassuring for the long-term planner.
Small family garden focal point
In a modest lawn or kitchen-garden corner, one or three plants create a strong lilac focal point that becomes more floriferous from the first rooting year through to full ornamental effect by about the third season – encouraging for the patient improver.
Coastal or wind-exposed plots
The bushy, medium-height structure and moderately dense foliage help it stand up to typical garden breezes, while reliable flowering continues even where gardens regularly experience brisk winds and passing showers – suitable for the coastal resident.
Low-effort family border with simple pruning
Its floribunda character allows flexible pruning: a light annual trim keeps a rounded, flowering shrub without technical cuts, and own-root growth can regenerate from the base if ever cut back harder – helpful for the time-pressed family.
Styling ideas
Kitchen-garden edge – Line a vegetable plot path with YUMEMURASAKI for fragrant, compact shrubs that define the edge without casting heavy shade – for home cooks who enjoy ornamental produce beds.
Romantic trio – Plant three shrubs in a loose triangle by a bench so their perfume and lilac hues wrap the seating area – for couples seeking a cosy evening corner.
Cottage ribbon – Thread YUMEMURASAKI through perennials like yarrow and coreopsis for a relaxed, colour-layered border – for fans of English cottage informality.
Patio centrepiece – Grow a single plant in a 40–50 litre clay pot flanked by herbs to combine intense scent with easy everyday access – for balcony and terrace dwellers.
Informal hedge – Create a short, flowering boundary between lawn and play space, keeping plants low with simple annual trims – for families wanting soft separation without hard fencing.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bedding rose, registered as ZENfuyumemu, marketed as YUMEMURASAKI. Belongs to the bedding rose commercial group and accepted for exhibition under the name Yumemurasaki.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Takashi Kawai for Perennial Co., Ltd in Japan and introduced in 2009. Parentage is unknown; distributed as a compact floribunda suitable for borders, hedging and container use.
Growth and structural characteristics
Forms an upright, medium-sized shrub 95–125 cm tall and 60–80 cm wide, with moderately dense, slightly glossy mid-green foliage and moderate prickliness, giving a tidy yet traditional bush form.
Flower morphology
Produces medium-sized, very double, cup-shaped flowers with over 40 petals, carried in clusters. Blooms repeatedly with abundant second flushes, providing a long ornamental season in typical garden settings.
Colour data and phenology
Mid-purple flowers with subtle pink tones, coded RHS 75A outer, 71A inner. Buds open deep viola-lilac, then lighten to greyish-lilac with a silvery edge, staying more vivid in cool weather and softening slightly in heat.
Fragrance and aroma
Very strong, garden-filling scent with a fresh, citrusy character. Highly ornamental rather than pollinator-focused, as the heavily double blooms enclose stamens and offer only limited access to insects.
Hip characteristics
Occasionally forms small, spherical orange-red hips about 6–9 mm across, which can add modest decorative interest in late season but are not a dominant ornamental feature of the plant.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Rated to approximately –21 to –18 °C, RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b. Shows moderate tolerance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust, benefiting from basic, occasional plant-protection in humid seasons.
Horticultural recommendations
Best at 55–65 cm spacing, or 100 cm as a specimen. Suits borders, low hedges or large containers; prefers well-drained soil and standard feeding, with medium maintenance and simple annual pruning.
YUMEMURASAKI offers richly scented purple clusters on a compact, long-lived own-root shrub that thrives in containers or borders, a graceful choice if you would like lasting cottage charm with straightforward care.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
YUMEMURASAKI – purple bedding floribunda rose - Kawai
Product Type:
darinaROSE® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Closed Bud:
Deep viola-lilac with a slight purplish veil along the rim.
Newly Opened Flower:
Clear purple, shading to a pale mauve at the petal bases.
Full Bloom:
Lightening lilac with a delicate silvery tint on the edges of the outer petals.
Before Fading:
Greyish-lilac, with a glaucous bloom at the edges fading towards silver.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening it lightens from a dark violet-lilac to a greyish-lilac shade, with the edges showing a powdery, silvery veil; it is more vivid in cool conditions and lightens slightly in warm weather.
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.
