Uniform, rich deep-red shade. - polyantha bedding rose - very weak, barely perceptible scented rose - rose-like character
– Dlúthmheas sféarúil do leapacha agus imeallú.
– Bláthanna beaga i mbraislí móra rathúla.
– Dath dearg domhain seasmhach, nach maolaíonn.
– Oiriúnach do phlandáil páirce agus uirbí.
– Cruas geimhridh an-ard suas le RHS H7.
– Gné speisialta: Sort spórt stairiúil le gradaim 'Polyantha spray' ARS a bhuaigh arís is arís eile.
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antoniaROSE® ORIGINAL rós i bpota 2 lítear ar a fhréamhacha féin
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MORSDAG® – red bedding polyantha rose – Grootendorst & Goey
Step outside after the rain and let the neat, low mounds of MORSDAG® set a tone of quiet contentment in your front garden or cottage border, its small crimson pompons glowing in the soft Irish light even when the sky is grey and showers keep the soil moist despite heavy clay and changeable weather. This compact polyantha forms a dense, dark green hedge of foliage, dotted all summer with clusters of red blooms that open and reopen in generous waves, keeping colour going long after many plants have finished. Easy to tuck into narrow beds, edging and large containers, it offers reliable structure with only occasional light pruning and deadheading, while its own-root nature means it can quietly regenerate from the base, building up a stronger, broader shrub over the seasons. Ideal for busy households who want long-lasting impact rather than complicated care, it will steadily increase in presence as roots establish, top growth fills out and, by its third year, the plant settles into a full, long-lived garden feature.
Freshly opened Morsdag® bloom with velvety deep-red outer petals.
Morsdag® closed bud in dark crimson red.
Morsdag® with dense, glossy dark green foliage.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front-of-border edging in small family gardens
The compact 40–60 cm height and 60–90 cm spread create a tidy, low edging that frames paths or lawns without overwhelming a modest Irish garden. Repeating clusters of small, double red flowers give continuous structure and colour along the border edge with minimal shaping, suiting beginners.
Bedding and mass planting in cottage-style schemes
Planted at 55 cm spacing, this polyantha forms a dense, flowering carpet, ideal for old-fashioned cottage beds that need reliable structure. Its remontant habit delivers an abundant second flush, so beds in short Irish summers remain cheerful and full, rewarding busy-urban-owners.
Low informal hedge along drives and front boundaries
At around 45 cm spacing, MORSDAG® knits into a low, glossy green hedge, studded with crimson pompons. Light prickliness and moderate self-cleaning make it family-friendly near paths, with just occasional deadheading to keep it neat, well suited to time-poor-gardeners.
Containers and large pots on patios and terraces
This compact, dense plant thrives in a 40–50 litre container, where its dark foliage and rich red flowers bring long-season colour to paved spaces. Own-root growth ensures resilience if top shoots suffer, so the plant can regrow strongly, reassuring cautious first-time-buyers.
Low-maintenance family gardens on heavier Irish soils
MORSDAG® tolerates typical Irish conditions, coping well where rainfall keeps heavy soils damp as long as you provide reasonable drainage. Moderate disease resistance and a robust root system help it settle into slightly challenging spots, encouraging relaxed-homeowners.
Urban front gardens and small Dublin terraces
The neat growth habit suits narrow beds under windows or beside steps, giving a formal yet friendly welcome without demanding constant pruning. Year by year roots strengthen, then top growth fills out, until by the third season it offers full ornamental value for city-dwellers.
Mixed shrub plantings in parks and shared green spaces
Its durable, own-root habit and H7 hardiness make it a sound long-term choice where plants must cope with variable care. Massed planting provides clear seasonal colour and a tidy look, with only periodic maintenance visits, meeting the needs of community-managers.
Family play gardens needing safe, low, lightly thorned roses
MORSDAG® has only light prickles and stays low, so it fits well near play areas where a full-sized rose might be intrusive. The rounded form and steady flowering offer interest for children and adults alike, without dominating precious space, ideal for young-families.
Styling ideas
Cottage-Ribbon – Run a sinuous line of MORSDAG® along a path, interplanted with soft pink geraniums to contrast with its deep red pompons – perfect for romantic cottage-garden enthusiasts.
Crimson-Courtyard – Use three plants in a 50 litre terracotta pot, underplanted with white alyssum, to create a compact, fragrant accent beside a townhouse door – ideal for city terrace owners.
Heritage-Hedge – Form a low hedge backed by lavender and catmint so the dark red flowers pop against cool blues and silvers – great for those restoring period-style front gardens.
Playful-Edging – Edge a family lawn with MORSDAG® and low ornamental grasses, giving soft movement behind the neat red blooms – suited to families wanting colour without tall, spiky plants.
Parklet-Patchwork – Combine blocks of MORSDAG® with groundcover roses in softer tones to create a durable colour mosaic in shared green spaces – useful for residents’ groups planning communal beds.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
MORSDAG® bedding rose, polyantha group, trade name used for compact red bedding rose; ARS exhibition name ‘Mothersday’, unregistered cultivar commonly listed in garden and show catalogues.
Origin and breeding
Historic polyantha derived from a spontaneous red sport linked to ‘Dick Koster’ and older rugosa lineage; bred in the Netherlands by F. J. Grootendorst and J. de Goey, introduced mid‑twentieth century.
Awards and recognition
Recognised in American Rose Society local exhibitions, securing repeated first places in the ‘Polyantha spray’ class during the late 1990s and early 2000s, reflecting enduring show and garden appeal.
Growth and structural characteristics
Compact, bushy shrub reaching about 40–60 cm in height and 60–90 cm wide, with dense, dark green, glossy foliage and only light prickliness, forming rounded mounds suitable for edging and low hedging.
Flower morphology
Produces small, double pompon to ball-shaped blooms, typically 1–4 cm across with 26–39 petals, carried in generous clusters; remontant habit gives strong initial flush followed by abundant repeat flowering.
Colour data and phenology
Velvety crimson red buds open to rich, uniform deep red blooms, subtly lightening to a clear mid red without muddiness; colour holds well in sun and rain, providing stable bedding impact through the season.
Fragrance and aroma
Fragrance is very weak, with only a faint rose-like note discernible at close range; mainly selected for colour and garden effect rather than perfume, suiting sites where strong scent is not required.
Hip characteristics
Rose-hip set is generally sparse because of the double blooms; when present, hips are small, spherical, bright red structures around 5–7 mm across, adding only occasional decorative interest late season.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to approximately −26 to −23 °C (H7, USDA 5b), with good resistance to powdery mildew and black spot, moderate rust susceptibility, and adequate heat tolerance given regular watering in dry spells.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in well-drained but moisture-retentive soil; space 45–85 cm depending on use, water reliably in dry periods, and deadhead to maximise repeat bloom; suitable for beds, edging, groundcover and larger containers.
MORSDAG® offers compact crimson bedding colour, dependable repeat flowering and long-lived own-root resilience, making it a thoughtful, low-fuss addition to brighten everyday family garden spaces.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
MORSDAG® – red bedding polyantha rose - Grootendorst & Goey
Product Type:
antoniaROSE® ORIGINAL - rós i bpota 2 lítear ar a fhréamhacha féin
Pollinator Attraction:
The cultivar’s fully double flowers (26–39 petals) have obscured stamens, so owing to the flower form and reduced stamen accessibility it is only weakly attractive to pollinators.
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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