ANNAMAY – pink hybrid tea rose – pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root
Imagine settling into the shade with afternoon tea while ANNAMAY quietly fills a small family garden with mid-pink, rosette blooms and a fresh, fruity scent. This bushy hybrid tea sits comfortably in borders or large containers, coping reliably with blustery spells and typical British showers, helped by its strong disease resistance even in damp, fungal-prone corners. Its low-maintenance character makes it ideal for busy households who want romance rather than chores: easy to prune, undemanding in feeding, and naturally tidy in a classic, bushy shape. As an own-root plant it establishes deeply and steadily, building a long-lived framework that can recover from mishaps and give dependable flowering for years. In the first season it concentrates on roots, the second brings more shoots, and by the third year the full cottage-garden ornamental value comes into its own, rewarding your patience with quietly luxurious petals, consistent colour, graceful structure, lasting health, reassuring hardiness, and enduring roots that fit effortlessly into an English-countryside style plot.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
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| Feature rose near a seating area or terrace |
The medium-sized, rosette blooms are borne singly, so each flower is perfectly framed and easy to appreciate at eye level from a bench or terrace chair. The fresh, fruity fragrance is noticeable but not overwhelming, making ANNAMAY ideal beside places where you sit with a book or afternoon tea, especially for romantic cottage-garden lovers |
| Mixed cottage border in a family garden |
Its bushy, 70–100 cm habit fits neatly into traditional borders among perennials and herbs, without becoming leggy. The repeat-flowering pink display weaves naturally with cottage favourites like lavender or hardy geraniums, giving colour from early summer onwards for busy family homeowners |
| Low-maintenance rose bed for beginners |
Good resistance to black spot, mildew and rust means fewer sprays and less worry in typical British humidity, perfect if you are new to roses. Simple winter or early-spring pruning is enough to keep ANNAMAY productive and tidy for first-time rose gardeners |
| Large container on patio or balcony (40–50 L+) |
The compact, bushy structure and solitary flowers make this rose an elegant focal point in a generous pot of at least 40–50 litres. In containers it is easy to place where the scent and colour can be enjoyed up close by urban balcony and patio owners |
| Exposed or breezy suburban plots |
Robust stems and a balanced, bushy framework help the plant stand steadily in open, breezy situations, while strong foliage holds up well to regular rain and wind typical of more exposed gardens, offering reassurance for coastal and suburban gardeners |
| Long-term, reliable garden structure |
As an own-root rose, ANNAMAY builds its strength from below, developing a durable framework that can regenerate if cut back hard and avoid the ageing problems of grafted stocks, suiting long-term, low-fuss planners |
| Cold-prone or frost-pocket areas |
Rated to around -26 °C (RHS H7), this cultivar endures typical UK winters and colder pockets without elaborate protection, making it a dependable choice where frosts linger and peace of mind matters for gardeners in chilly locations |
| Small gardens needing colour through the season |
ANNAMAY remonts well, with a plentiful second flowering that extends the pink display across the summer, particularly valuable in compact gardens where every square metre must earn its keep for space-conscious cottage-style buyers |
Styling ideas
- Tea-corner rose – Plant ANNAMAY by a bistro set, underplanted with soft catmint and violas, to enjoy scented pink blooms over relaxed afternoon tea – ideal for homeowners creating a cosy seating nook.
- Cottage ribbon – Thread several bushes along a path with lavender and lamb’s ear to echo English-countryside borders, using the bushy shape as a gentle, flowering edging for traditional-style families.
- Patio focal pot – Grow one plant in a 50-litre terracotta container with trailing thyme and ivy around the base, letting the rosette flowers become a refined centrepiece for small urban patios.
- Soft-pink hedge – Space plants at 55 cm to form a low, romantic hedge that frames lawns or kitchen gardens, combining colour, scent and subtle structure for privacy-seeking cottage-garden fans.
- Storybook mix – Combine ANNAMAY with clematis, foxgloves and old-fashioned shrubs to build a layered, storybook border where its repeat pink flushes link spring and late-summer interest for nostalgic gardeners.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter | Data |
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| Name and registration |
ANNAMAY is a hybrid tea rose marketed as ANNAMAY – pink tea-hybrid rose – pharmaROSA®, belonging to the Hybrid Tea commercial group; exact registered cultivar name and exhibition names are not specified. |
| Origin and breeding |
Discovered and selected by PharmaRosa® in Hungary around 2015, this cultivar is distributed by PharmaRosa® Ltd.; detailed parentage is unknown, and formal registration or introduction years are not documented. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
A bushy shrub reaching approximately 70–100 cm in height and 80–110 cm in spread, with moderately dense, mid-green, glossy foliage and moderate thorniness, forming a compact, well-balanced outline suitable for beds or containers. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, double, rosette-shaped blooms with 26–39 petals are usually borne singly on stems; flowering is remontant, with a generous second flush providing substantial repeat interest through the main growing season. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Flowers open a vivid mid-pink, ARS MP, with RHS 55C outer and 57A inner tones, gradually lightening to a pastel pink; petals show a gentle play of light and soft sheen, though overall colour retention is described as weak. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
The scent is fresh and fruity, of medium strength, clearly noticeable at close range without becoming overpowering; the strongly double form limits pollen access, so it is not primarily selected for pollinator support. |
| Hip characteristics |
Due to its full, double flowers, hip set is usually sparse; when produced, hips are generally rounded, about 12–18 mm in diameter, and contribute only limited ornamental effect in most garden situations. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated around -26 to -23 °C, corresponding to RHS H7 and USDA 5b, this rose shows good resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust, making it suitable for typical UK climates with cool, damp periods. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best planted 65 cm apart in groups or 55 cm for low hedges, and about 1 m as a specimen; it has low maintenance needs, benefits from standard rose feeding, and prefers well-drained soil in sun or light shade. |
ANNAMAY offers repeat pink flowering, strong disease resistance and bushy structure on a durable own-root frame, making it a thoughtful choice for those planning a long-lived, low-effort rose planting.
