The outer surface of the petals is a deep carmine pink, while the inner surface has a soft cream-white hue. - floribunda bedding rose - medium-strength, clearly scented rose - fresh character
– Dath dhá‑thónúil cream‑white‑carmine thar a bheith galánta.
– Bláthanna meánmhéide dúbailte i mbraislí saibhir.
– Athbhláthú an-fhlaithiúil ar feadh an tséasúir.
– Tor íseal dlúth do leapacha agus imeallú.
– Cruas geimhridh maith suas le H7 / USDA 6b.
– Boladh úr meán-neart, go soiléir inbhraite.
– Gné speisialta: Buaiteoir Gold Rose Award Geneva agus gradam speisialta Genoa as bláthú leanúnach.
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antoniaROSE® ORIGINAL rós i bpota 2 lítear ar a fhréamhacha féin
19,40 €
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SUNI® – cream-white-carmine bedding floribunda rose – Barni
Imagine stepping outside for a gentle stroll in soft rain, and finding SUNI® lighting up your Irish cottage border or Dublin terrace with cheerful clusters of cream‑white and carmine blooms. This compact floribunda is bred for bedding displays, forming a neat, low hedge or edging that fits perfectly into small and medium family gardens, even where summers are short and damp with frequent showers and fungal pressure. Its remontant habit means generous flushes from early summer well into autumn, while medium, clearly noticeable fragrance adds a fresh, romantic note near paths and seating. Container‑grown on its own roots in our pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2‑litre pots, it settles in reliably and offers a long‑term, durable presence: roots building in year one, shoots filling out in year two, then full ornamental value by year three. With glossy dark foliage, compact shape, and moderate maintenance needs, SUNI® is a quietly trustworthy companion for busy gardeners who still want a soft, glowing front‑garden accent.
Suni® shows a double, cup-shaped bloom form.
Suni® shown in different opening stages, from deep carmine buds to cream-white blooms.
Suni® showing its cream-white and carmine-pink blooms at full flower.
Glossy dark green foliage of Suni®
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front cottage border
The compact, 50–70 cm habit and 40–60 cm spread make SUNI® ideal for the front edge of mixed borders, where its continuous flowering quickly forms a pretty, low “girly” ribbon of colour in view from the house or lane – perfect for the beginner.
Dublin terraced front garden
In tight urban spaces, SUNI® offers reliable structure without overwhelming narrow beds; its neat growth and repeated blooming keep a small frontage looking cared‑for with minimal effort, even for busy commuters – ideal for the city-dweller.
Low flowering hedge along paths
Planted at about 30 cm spacings, SUNI® knits into a low, colourful hedge that guides visitors to the door; moderate maintenance and self‑cleaning help it remain tidy between light deadheading sessions – reassuring for the time-poor.
Mass bedding in family gardens
At 8.2–9.4 plants per m², SUNI® quickly creates a dense, flowering carpet that children and guests notice at once, while the own‑root form supports long‑term stability and easy regeneration after pruning – attractive for the homeowner.
Feature container on patio or doorstep
In a 40–50 litre or larger container with good drainage, the compact shape and abundant clusters of medium‑sized flowers give a high‑impact display by the door, where its fresh fragrance can be enjoyed on rainy evenings – charming for the pot-gardener.
Cut flowers for the house
The medium, double, cup‑shaped blooms stand well on stems for small cottage‑style arrangements; regular cutting encourages more remontant flowering, turning each picked stem into a prompt for further blooms – appealing to the creative.
Mixed planting with foliage perennials
SUNI® pairs beautifully with silver, burgundy, or succulent foliage, its two‑tone petals echoing and softening stronger leaf colours while moderate disease resistance copes steadily with our frequent rain – well suited to the design-minded.
Durable long-term planting in family beds
The own‑root, container‑grown plant establishes steadily, developing roots first, then top growth, before giving its full ornamental display, supporting a long lifespan with consistent flowering through many Irish seasons – reassuring for the planner.
Styling ideas
Cottage-Edge Ribbon – Line a sunny cottage‑style border with SUNI® at 35 cm spacing, then weave in low catmint and pink diascia for a frothy, feminine edge – for lovers of soft country gardens.
Terrace Welcome – Pair one or two SUNI® with evergreen box balls and spring bulbs in a large doorstep pot to give year‑round structure and summer colour – for city residents wanting instant kerb appeal.
Blush-and-Bronze Mix – Combine SUNI® with Phormium ‘Tom Thumb’ and dusky heucheras so its cream‑carmine blooms float against bronze foliage – for style‑conscious small‑garden owners.
Pastel Family Corner – Plant SUNI® around a seating area with cotton lavender, pale pink geraniums, and airy grasses for a calm, child‑friendly nook – for families seeking a gentle, relaxing retreat.
Romantic Cutting Patch – Create a small cut‑flower bed of SUNI® interplanted with cosmos and scented phlox to keep the house supplied with cottage‑style bunches – for home florists who like simple abundance.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bedding rose; registered as BARsus, trade name SUNI® Bedding rose BARsus; exhibition name Suni; diminutive female forename reference in the cultivar meaning.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Anna Medici Barni in Pistoia, Italy; parentage unknown; introduced and registered in 1993 by Rose Barni, representing classic Italian floribunda breeding of the early 1990s.
Awards and recognition
Gold Rose Award, Geneva International Rose Competition 1993; Special Prize for Continuous Flowering, Genoa International Rose Competition 1994, underlining its long seasonal display.
Growth and structural characteristics
Compact, bushy floribunda, about 50–70 cm high and 40–60 cm wide; dense, glossy dark green foliage; moderately thorny stems; forms neat bedding groups and low hedges in family gardens.
Flower morphology
Medium flowers, 4–7 cm across, double with 26–39 petals; cup‑shaped, cluster‑flowered trusses; remontant, with particularly abundant second flush; suitable for bedding, edging and modest cutting.
Colour data and phenology
Two‑tone blooms: deep carmine pink outer surfaces and cream‑white inner petals; ARS PB; RHS 53C outer, 155D inner; colours soften to light pink and creamy yellowish tones while retaining contrast.
Fragrance and aroma
Medium‑strength, clearly perceptible scent with a fresh character; noticeable at close range in still air, especially effective near paths, patios, or seating where clusters of blooms can be appreciated.
Hip characteristics
Rose hips form only occasionally due to double flowers; when present they are small, spherical, 6–10 mm in diameter, red coloured, and of limited ornamental or wildlife significance in most plantings.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy approximately to −21 to −18 °C (USDA 6b, RHS H7, Swedish zone 3); moderate resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; benefits from good air flow and standard preventive care.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun and well‑drained soil; suitable for beds, edging, parks and cut flowers; moderate care level, with deadheading advised for rebloom; follow recommended spacings for massed or hedge effects.
SUNI® offers compact, long-season flowering, fresh fragrance and dependable own-root vigour, making it a graceful, low-effort choice for brightening everyday garden spaces; consider it where you want lasting charm without complex care.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
SUNI® – cream-white-carmine bedding floribunda rose - Barni
Product Type:
antoniaROSE® ORIGINAL - rós i bpota 2 lítear ar a fhréamhacha féin
Competition and Show Awards:
Gold Rose Award (1993) – Geneva International Rose Competition; Special Prize for Continuous Flowering (1994) – Genoa International Rose Competition
Flower Colour:
The outer surface of the petals is a deep carmine pink, while the inner surface has a soft cream-white hue.
Closed Bud:
Intense carmine-pink, with a pale creamy red at the tip.
Freshly Opened Flower:
The outer petals are vivid crimson-pink and the inner petals are creamy white with a slight pink blush.
Full Bloom:
The petals are creamy white at the base with a uniform carmine-pink edge, the two tones blending softly.
Pre-Fading Flower:
The carmine fades to a light pink, while the cream‑white acquires a slight yellowish tint.
Colour Fading Description:
As the blooms open, the carmine pink fades to a light pink, the cream‑white tone shifts slightly yellowish, and the two‑colour effect is retained.
Pollinator Attraction:
Its strongly double flower form, which often conceals or restricts access to the stamens, makes it of limited attractiveness to pollinating insects.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its double blooms obscure the stamens, making it primarily an ornamental variety.
Rose Hip Notes:
Rose hip formation is expected to be limited due to the double flowers; occasionally spherical red rose hips 6–10 mm in diameter may appear.
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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