Jumilia Rose: White with a Pink Edge

Jumilia is hard to confuse with any other rose: white petals with a vivid pink edge make every bud look painted in watercolour. It is one of the most popular bicolour varieties in bouquets. Here is what Jumilia looks like, where it comes from, what to pair it with and how to make it last in a vase.

What the Jumilia Rose Looks Like

Jumilia is a large-flowered rose with a cup-shaped bud. The petals are white or creamy white at the base with deep pink edges, giving the bloom a contrasting rim. The more the bud opens, the more visible the colour transition becomes. The foliage is dense, dark green and glossy, and the stems are strong, so the rose holds its head well in a bouquet.

Origin of the Variety

Jumilia was bred by the Dutch breeding company United Selections. It is grown for cutting in Kenya, the Netherlands and elsewhere, so it is available all year round. Florists value it for its strength and good vase life. More about two-tone varieties is in bicolour roses.

Jumilia in Bouquets

Thanks to its two colours, Jumilia looks striking even in a single-variety bouquet of 15–25 stems. It harmonises with pink and white roses, lisianthus, waxflower, gypsophila and eucalyptus. Such a bouquet suits a mother, a friend, a birthday or an anniversary — the colour reads as tender yet bright. You can build one from the pink roses in our catalogue.

How Long Jumilia Lasts in a Vase

With proper care the rose lasts 7–10 days or longer. The basics:

• Cut the stems at an angle, 2–3 cm up, with a sharp knife and strip leaves below the waterline.
• Use a clean vase with cool water and flower food.
• Change the water every 1–2 days, trimming the stems a little each time.
• Keep the bouquet away from radiators, direct sun and fruit.

More tips in how to make a rose bouquet last.

FAQ

What colour is the Jumilia rose?

White or creamy white with vivid pink edges on the petals.

Who bred Jumilia?

The Dutch breeding company United Selections.

Who can I give Jumilia to?

A mother, friend, partner or colleague: the soft two-tone colour suits many occasions.

Author: Maria Svitlovir

Graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of Biology and Medicine (2001). BSc in Biology, MSc in Horticulture. Writes about plants, works at a garden centre selecting and repotting plants, and contributes to plant reference guides.

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