Pearlescent flower with a very pale pink hue. - groundcover rose - very weak, barely noticeable scented rose - scent description not available
– Nozomi™ creates a soft pink carpet
– Ideal groundcover for slopes and edging
– Compact, spreading habit for small spaces
– Glossy, dense foliage for lush effect
– Hardy to severe frost, suitable for cold areas
– Gné speisialta: Bláthanna aonair beaga i mbraislí móra, an-tarraingteach do phailneoirí i ngairdíní carraige agus coimeádán.
Liveable garden every day – Green mindset
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NOZOMI™ – pale pink ground-cover rose - Onodera
Soft and low-growing, NOZOMI™ brings a carpet of shell-pink, almost pearly blooms that suit both a relaxed cottage border and a neat Dublin front garden, quietly brightening paths and patios even when summers are short. Its groundcover habit forms a dense, glossy mat of foliage, naturally hiding bare soil and softening edges around steps, rockeries and driveways. Clusters of simple, open flowers invite bees to visit, with stamens clearly visible and easy to reach, adding a gentle pollinator buzz to your planting. Planted as an own-root shrub in a free-draining spot, it settles steadily: first strengthening roots, then building shoots, and by the third year giving its full ornamental display with reassuring longevity. Once the blossom flush is over, it cleans itself well, dropping most spent flowers so your garden keeps its tidy look with little intervention. In a large container of at least 40–50 litres, it can trail prettily over the rim, where the slightly arching stems and mid-green leaves bring texture and charm to steps, balconies or a small terrace. There is little fragrance, but the soft colour, modest size and tranquil presence create an air of calm that suits busy gardeners who prefer gentle, seasonal care over constant fussing.
Nozomi™ showing flower colour changes across different opening phases.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Cottage-style groundcover in a small front garden
The low, spreading habit naturally covers soil and suppresses many small weeds, giving a soft cottage look with minimal shaping. Simple, open flowers draw in bees, bringing quiet life close to the front door for the nature-loving beginner.
Edging along paths, drives and terrace borders
Its compact height and arching stems frame paths without blocking the way, while good self-cleaning means spent blooms mostly drop on their own. This keeps edges visually neat with only light seasonal trimming for the time-poor homeowner.
Rock garden or low wall spill-over
NOZOMI™ cascades gently over rocks or low walls, softening hard lines with a pearly, pale-pink veil. Once roots are established, the own-root structure supports long-term regrowth from the base, a reassuring feature for the patient gardener.
Bank, slope or difficult corner planting
The wide spread and dense foliage help stabilise light slopes and cover awkward corners where mowing is tricky. In Irish rain, free-draining soil or added grit avoids waterlogging around the crown, supporting healthy growth for the practical planner.
Large container on patio, balcony or doorstep
In a 40–50 litre or larger container, it forms a softly trailing dome of foliage and bloom that fits tight urban spaces. The modest size and gentle colour avoid visual clutter, suiting the style-conscious but space-limited urbanite.
Pollinator-friendly strip with perennials
The single blooms with accessible stamens complement foxgloves, sedges and cottage perennials, offering a calm, pastel nectar stop for visiting insects. It’s an easy way to add wildlife interest beside lawns or drives for the eco-aware family.
Low informal hedge between garden areas
Planted in a line, its spreading habit forms a loose, low divider that gently marks the boundary between play space and planting, without feeling rigid or overdesigned, ideal for those wanting relaxed structure for a busy household.
Long-lived feature in a small family garden
As an own-root plant, it can recover from winter damage or hard pruning by sending new growth from below, supporting a long lifespan and stable appearance, an appealing reassurance for the forward-thinking buyer.
Styling ideas
Cottage-Curtain – Let NOZOMI™ spill through foxgloves and hardy geraniums for a loose, storybook edge in an Irish cottage-style front garden – ideal for romantic, nature-focused homeowners.
Soft-Frontage – Line a short path with repeating mounds of this rose, underplanting with spring bulbs so the ground stays lively before and after its main bloom – perfect for busy city front-garden owners.
Rock-Ripple – Tuck NOZOMI™ among rocks and gravel with Japanese sedge for a low, undulating carpet that stays attractive even when you have little time – suited to low-maintenance rockery lovers.
Patio-Cradle – Plant one rose in a 50-litre terracotta pot and let stems drape around a favourite bench, combining with soft herbs in the rim for scent and pollinator appeal – great for balcony and terrace gardeners.
Pastel-Partition – Use a loose row to separate play lawn from a perennial bed, weaving in pale clematis for extra height while keeping an overall gentle, feminine look – ideal for family gardens needing subtle structure.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Groundcover rose, registered as NOZomi, traded as Nozomi™ Groundcover NOZomi; miniature shrub and climber within the Clúdach talún group, ARS exhibition name Nozomi.
Origin and breeding
Bred in Japan by Tōru Onodera, introduced and registered in 1968; parentage recorded as ‘Fairy Princess’ crossed with ‘Sweet Fairy’, wider breeding-company data not available.
Growth and structural characteristics
Low, spreading habit 35–65 cm high and 80–160 cm wide, dense glossy mid-green foliage, moderately thorny stems, forms a cohesive ground-hugging mat over time.
Flower morphology
Small, flat, single to semi-double blooms 1–4 cm across, mostly in clusters; around 5–12 petals, non-remontant with one main flowering flush, good natural self-cleaning of spent blooms.
Colour data and phenology
Pearlescent pale pink with ARS code lp; RHS 62D outer and 65D inner, opening shell-pink then fading in strong sun to near white with cream and soft pink tints toward full bloom.
Fragrance and aroma
Fragrance is very weak to almost imperceptible in normal garden conditions; this variety is chosen mainly for delicate colour, form and ground-cover effect rather than strong scent.
Hip characteristics
Rosehip set is usually sparse; where present, hips are small, roughly spherical and orange-red, approximately 4–8 mm in diameter, offering occasional discreet seasonal interest in autumn.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Very susceptible to black spot, powdery mildew and rust, requiring regular protective care; winter-hardy to about −32 to −29 °C, corresponding to RHS H7 and USDA zone 4b, Swedish zone 5.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with well-drained soil; allow 70–150 cm spacing depending on use, 1.4–1.6 plants/m² for mass cover, and provide consistent monitoring plus timely pest and disease management.
NOZOMI™ offers a soft ground-cover carpet with pollinator-friendly single blooms and a naturally long-lived own-root habit; consider it if you’d like gentle structure and subtle colour from a compact rose.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
NOZOMI™ – pale pink ground-cover rose - Onodera
Product Type:
antoniaROSE® ORIGINAL - rós i bpota 2 lítear ar a fhréamhacha féin
Maintenance Requirements:
Maintenance requirement high; due to very poor disease resistance, regular disease and pest control and increased attention are required.
Key Uses:
groundcover, edging, slope, container, rock garden
Notes
Strengths:
Liveable garden every day – Green mindset
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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