Sparkling pure white, completely free of any undertones. - polyantha bedding rose - unscented rose - no noticeable fragrance
– Sparkling snow‑white blooms in tight clusters.
– Compact, bushy habit for neat flower beds.
– Almost thornless stems for easy handling.
– Reliable repeat flowering all season long.
– Suitable for edging, containers and low hedges.
– Gné speisialta: Mutáisiún bán clúiteach den ‘Dick Koster’ Polyantha, foirfe do gairdíní clasaiceacha íostacha.
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SNÖVIT™ – white bedding polyantha rose – Koster & Grootendorst
Step outside for a gentle stroll in the soft rain and let SNÖVIT™ wrap your garden in a glow of Snow white light and quiet charm. This compact, almost thornless bedding rose settles easily into typical Irish cottage and terraced-front gardens, coping well when rainfall is frequent and summers are short yet mild. Its dense clusters of small, semi-double blooms appear in generous flushes from early summer, repeating reliably so your borders never feel bare. Own-root plants establish steadily, building a durable framework that matures from roots in year one to fuller shoots in year two and rich, lasting display by year three. With neat, glossy foliage and naturally tidy structure, it suits busy gardeners who want reliable colour, soft edges, clean lines and a feeling of cheerful calm without demanding high-maintenance care.
Freshly opened Snövit™ bloom with chalk-white, pearlescent petals.
Snövit™ in close-up: a pure white, unscented polyantha rose.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front cottage flower bed
SNÖVIT™ forms a compact, bushy mound about 50–75 cm high, ideal for the front of mixed borders where you want structure without blocking views. Its reliable repeat flowering keeps a traditional cottage bed bright even when Irish summers are brief, especially for the beginner.
Low white edging along a path
The tight, polyantha clusters create a continuous low edging when planted 60 cm apart, guiding visitors with snowy pompon blooms. Almost thornless stems are kinder along paths where children and pets brush past, suiting a family audience.
Dublin terraced front garden strip
SNÖVIT™ thrives in small, urban spaces, its neat habit and glossy foliage looking composed even on busy streets with limited gardening time. Its moderate maintenance needs and stable own-root growth suit city owners seeking dependable charm for the doorstep.
Container or patio pot (40–50 litres+)
In a 40–50 litre or larger container with good drainage, SNÖVIT™ offers a long season of white flowers without overwhelming small terraces. Own-root resilience supports long-term pot culture, appealing to the balcony-focused gardener.
Low informal hedge
Planted 50 cm apart, its compact, bushy growth links plants into a soft, white-flowered line that gently separates play areas or driveways. Moderate self-cleaning and neat foliage keep the hedge presentable for the busy homeowner.
Mixed bed with companion perennials
The pure white flowers pair beautifully with blues and greens, such as calamint or blue vervain, letting perennials provide movement while the rose offers structure. This long-season backdrop suits the design-conscious cottage-style planner.
Partially shaded spots
Suitable for partial shade, SNÖVIT™ can brighten the lighter side of north- or east-facing beds where many roses sulk, its white pompons catching every hint of light. This flexibility helps maximise space for the small-garden owner.
Easy-care family planting on heavier soils
With moderate disease resistance, particularly to black spot, and adaptable roots, SNÖVIT™ suits well-prepared heavier soils where drainage is improved, coping nicely when frequent westerlies bring long spells of moist, mild weather for the practical buyer.
Styling ideas
COTTAGE RIBBON – edge a front border with a drift of SNÖVIT™ and weave in blue calamint for a soft, airy cottage look – ideal for romantic, low-maintenance front gardens
WHITE WELCOME – plant a pair in large 50 litre pots by the front door, underplanted with trailing ivy, to keep entrances bright through the season – perfect for busy urban homeowners
SOFT HEDGE – create a low, informal hedge along a path, combining SNÖVIT™ with low box balls behind for structure – suited to families wanting gentle boundaries
PASTEL MEADOW – mix SNÖVIT™ with blue vervain and feathery grasses for a light, meadow‑inspired bed where the rose adds calm structure – great for nature‑oriented hobby gardeners
SHADED CHARM – brighten a lightly shaded side garden by grouping SNÖVIT™ with groundcover honeysuckle for year‑round foliage and a summer snowdrift effect – appealing to space‑conscious city gardeners
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Polyantha bedding rose, trade name SNÖVIT™; ARS exhibition name Snövit. Part of the Rósra bhláthchlóis group, unregistered cultivar, premium silver merit rating in own‑root 2‑litre form.
Origin and breeding
Discovered as a white colour mutation of ‘Dick Koster’ polyantha. Bred by D. A. Koster and F. J. Grootendorst, Netherlands, around 1929, and traditionally used as a reliable bedding and landscape rose.
Growth and structural characteristics
Compact, bushy shrub 50–75 cm high and wide, with dense mid‑green, glossy foliage. Almost thornless shoots and naturally rounded habit make it suitable for edging, containers, low hedges and mass bedding schemes.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, ball to pompon clusters of small flowers, 1–4 cm across, typically 13–25 petals. Strongly cluster-flowering, producing abundant primary and secondary flushes and remonant summer flowering on short, branched stems.
Colour data and phenology
Pure white blooms; buds creamy to milky with greenish tips, opening chalk-white with slight pearlescence. Holds a uniform snow-white tone, fading gently to ivory; ARS colour w, RHS 155C outer petal, 155D inner.
Fragrance and aroma
No noticeable fragrance; primarily an ornamental bedding and edging rose. Semi-double flowers offer limited pollen access, so pollinator interest is modest, best combined with more nectar-rich perennials nearby.
Hip characteristics
Produces few hips; occasional small, spherical red rosehips 6–9 mm in diameter. Decorative effect is slight and usually hidden by foliage, so the plant is grown mainly for its long, repeat flowering display.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3). Average heat and drought tolerance; appreciates watering in dry spells. Moderate disease resistance with good black spot tolerance, needs some monitoring.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in moist but well‑drained soil; improve clay with organic matter and grit. Plant 50–60 cm apart, in sun or partial shade. Mulch annually, feed lightly in spring, and deadhead to tidy; prune lightly to maintain shape.
SNÖVIT™ offers long-season pure white colour, compact almost thornless growth and reliable repeat flowering on durable own-root plants; a thoughtful choice if you favour easy, lasting structure in a modest family garden.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
SNÖVIT™ – white bedding polyantha rose - Koster & Grootendorst
Product Type:
antoniaROSE® ORIGINAL - rós i bpota 2 lítear ar a fhréamhacha féin
Pollinator Attraction:
Semidouble (13–25 petals) flowers moderately attract pollinators, because the semidouble form and only partially accessible stamens reduce nectar and pollen accessibility compared with simple flowers.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Semi-double flowered variety, attracts pollinators to a limited extent and is therefore primarily ornamental
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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