Soft salmon — a pink base tone into which a delicate peachy hue blends. - nostalgia rose - mild, restrained-scented rose - fresh, fruity-rosy aroma
– Bloomanna móra roisette, thar a bheith plúracha.
– Scáthanna bréige bradánbhándearg go péitseog‑uachtar.
– Athbhláthú flúirseach sa dara tonn bláthanna.
– Foirm ingearach, oiriúnach do leapacha agus potaí.
– Friotaíocht mheánach le galar agus sioc.
– Gné speisialta: Bláthanna XL le cumhra úr torthaí‑rós, thar a bheith tarraingteach mar bhláth gearrtha rómánsúil.
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antoniaROSE® ORIGINAL rós i bpota 2 lítear ar a fhréamhacha féin
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MIKOTO – salmon-pink nostalgia rose - Kunieda
Step out your front door and let Mikoto greet you with softly cupped, salmon-pink rosettes that feel made for an Irish cottage gate or Dublin terrace railing, even when summers are cool and rainfall is frequent. This nostalgic shrub rose brings an elegant look on a compact, upright plant, with XL blooms that repeat steadily from early summer into autumn, so your small garden keeps its colour when you most want it. On its own roots it settles in for the long term, building strength quietly below ground for a naturally lasting presence and reliable re-growth if winter or pruning are a bit too harsh. The mildly fruity fragrance drifts around in gentle wafts rather than overpowering the space, ideal near a path or bench. Give it a bright, reasonably drained spot, a simple mulch and light pruning and, following the natural rhythm of strong roots in year one, fuller shoots in year two and rich, settled beauty in year three, you can enjoy abundant blooms and graceful stems with very little fuss.
Mikoto in full bloom, showing a dense salmon-pink rosette.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden focal point
As a solitary shrub at 80 cm spacing, Mikoto’s XL, salmon-pink rosettes draw the eye without overwhelming a small front garden, creating a welcoming note for visitors and passers-by who appreciate nostalgic charm and easy-care planting for the homeowner.
Romantic cottage-style bed
Planted in groups at 50 cm, Mikoto forms an upright, moderately dense structure that blends beautifully with perennials, matching the relaxed, “girly” cottage look while remaining manageable for those who prefer simple pruning and light annual care, ideal for the beginner.
Cutting patch near the house
The very double, solitary flowers on long, fairly straight stems are perfect for cutting and arranging indoors; regular picking also helps keep the shrub tidy where self-cleaning is modest, suiting the fragrance-lover who enjoys bringing their own roses inside as a hobbyist.
Own-root long-term feature
Grown on its own roots, Mikoto can regenerate easily from the base if weather, pruning or time take their toll, giving you a long-lived, stable shrub that keeps its characteristic bloom form without worry about suckers, reassuring the time-poor but quality-conscious gardener.
Small urban garden structure
With its 80–110 cm height and 45–60 cm spread, this rose offers vertical interest without dominating narrow beds, fitting snugly into terrace or townhouse plots that need calm structure, reliable flowering and medium maintenance that fits around a busy city-dweller.
Container on patio or balcony
In a 40–50 litre container with good drainage and regular watering, Mikoto’s moderate drought tolerance and upright habit provide a refined, long-season display close to seating areas, appealing to those with paved spaces who still want a classic rose presence as a balconeer.
Soft-coloured border with perennials
Its shifting tones from rose-peach to creamy salmon blend gently with partners like Lychnis, Liatris and Echinacea, giving depth and movement through the season even when cool, damp spells and frequent showers test other plants, rewarding the design-minded but relaxed planner.
Weather-resilient family garden rose
Moderate disease resistance, medium maintenance needs and remontant flowering mean that, with simple mulching and occasional cleaning of spent blooms, Mikoto copes well with cool Irish summers and regular rain while still flowering for months, suiting the practical, low-fuss family.
Styling ideas
Cottage-Path Duo – Line a front path with Mikoto and soft pink Lychnis alpina for a gently romantic, “girly” welcome – perfect for homeowners who want charm without complex maintenance.
Pastel-Patio Pot – Plant one Mikoto in a 50 litre terracotta pot with trailing thyme around the base for fragrance and texture – ideal for balcony or patio gardeners with limited soil.
Cutting-Corner Nook – Group three shrubs by a sunny fence, underplant with low catmint, and use the blooms for indoor vases – great for beginners who love arranging flowers at home.
Soft-Sunset Border – Mix Mikoto with cream Liatris and pale ornamental grasses to echo its fading peach-salmon tones – suited to relaxed, nature-oriented gardeners seeking a calm evening palette.
Terraced-Railway Stripe – In a narrow bed along a terrace front, alternate Mikoto with white Echinacea for structure and long flowering – ideal for city dwellers wanting neat, romantic kerb appeal.
Technical cultivar profile
Attribute
Data
Name and registration
Collection Romantic rose; trade name Mikoto Romantic rose Kunieda; shrub nostalgia rose in the Rós rómánsúil group; exhibition category cut flower; cultivar name evokes a “beautiful koto” and divine beauty.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Kunieda Keiji in Japan from a ‘Miyabi’ seedling around 2008; introduced by Rose Farm Keiji in 2016; developed as a refined, versatile shrub for both garden use and high-quality cutting.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright shrub reaching about 80–110 cm tall with 45–60 cm spread; moderately dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage; sparsely thorned stems make handling easier in family gardens and for cutting.
Flower morphology
Very double, rosette-shaped XL blooms over 10 cm, carried mainly singly on stems; abundant petal count above 40, with remontant flowering and a notably prolific second flush after the first display.
Colour data and phenology
Salmon-pink base with peach tones; buds deep rose-peach, opening to vivid salmon edges and peach-pink centres; colours fade to creamy peach-salmon with silvery-rosy tints, giving evolving interest on the plant.
Fragrance and aroma
Mild yet distinct fragrance with a fresh, fruity-rosy character; scented enough for paths, seating areas and cutting for the house without overpowering confined spaces or those sensitive to stronger perfumes.
Hip characteristics
Due to very double flowers, hip set is generally low; where fertilisation occurs, small spherical orange-red hips around 7–10 mm may appear, adding a discreet decorative accent in late season.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to around -21 to -18 °C (USDA 6b, RHS H7); moderate tolerance of heat and short dry spells when watered regularly; disease resistance moderate, needing routine monitoring in humid, fungus-prone seasons.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with well-drained, improved clay or loam; space 40–80 cm depending on use; occasional deadheading and disease checks; suitable for beds, specimen planting, larger containers and cutting.
MIKOTO – salmon-pink nostalgia rose - Kunieda offers generous repeat flowering, elegant XL blooms and a compact, long-lived own-root shrub, making it a thoughtful choice for a romantic, easy-care garden feature.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
MIKOTO – salmon-pink nostalgia rose - Kunieda
Product Type:
antoniaROSE® ORIGINAL - rós i bpota 2 lítear ar a fhréamhacha féin
Cultivar Name Meaning:
The name refers to the Japanese word 'mikoto', which simultaneously evokes the image of the koto instrument as 'beautiful koto' (美琴) and denotes a divine, honourific rank, so the cultivar name alludes to the flower's beauty as a divine gift.
Freshly Opened Flower:
The outer petals have a vivid salmon-pink edging, the inner petals a warm peach-pink, with a small green eye at the centre.
Full Bloom:
Dense rosette, creamy peach–salmon in the centre, with a pale pink flush on the outer petals.
Pre-Fading Flower:
Fading apricot-rose pink, with silvery-rosy tones appearing on the outer petals.
Colour Fading Description:
As it opens, the deep rose‑peach tone fades to a creamy peach‑salmon, with a delicate rosy sheen on the outer petals; before the bloom fades a silvery‑rosy hue appears.
Pollinator Attraction:
Because its flowers are very double, with the stamens largely concealed and therefore less accessible, it is of low attractiveness to pollinators.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its very double blooms conceal the stamens, so it is primarily an ornamental variety.
Our product is a rose grown with unique pharmaROSA® cultivation technology!
2 litre, own-root, potted rose.
With shoots appropriate to the season.
With roots thoroughly interwoven through the growing medium.
Quality in line with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
In unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-type rose plant with an individual 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.
Stock: several varieties and several stages of development in a short stock section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: presentation of the strong root system interwoven through the growing medium with the pot removed.Balance: mature plant where the development of the root system and the shoots is in harmony.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”, but makes the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root production tangible: how the plant is built, what the root system is like and how the shoots renew themselves. The footage was therefore taken at different times, showing plants at different stages of development, so mixed leaf coverage or differing growth stages may appear in the videos. This is not a “sample” of the batch delivered, but an illustration of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical of the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown at the top of the product page.
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