Ariadne Romantic rose KIMcocoon – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cutting
Romantic own-root propagation material of Ariadne provides a stable, premium base for growers targeting container and collection-led ranges, with bush-trained framework ready for 5–7 L premium pots and onward build-up to larger formats, including 40–50 litre feature pieces for high-end projects. The cultivar’s nostalgia character—very double, cup-shaped, cream-white blooms with a soft pastel-yellow centre—supports exclusive specimen and cut-flower oriented offers in thematic rose gardens and curated assortments. Medium maintenance and protection needs fit professional nursery protocols, while own-root longevity aids low replacement and predictable stocking, and its hardiness suits nationwide UK supply, even in cooler, wind-exposed northern schemes described as reliably enduring harsher winter conditions. Year 1 focuses on root establishment, Year 2 on structural shoots, and from Year 3 the variety expresses its full ornamental potential for consistent retail and project demand.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- Premium 5–7 L Romantic shrub – Own-root, bush-trained Ariadne in 5–7 L pots, highlighting cream-white, very double flowers and medium-maintenance care, positioned as an exclusive nostalgia shrub for branded Romantic ranges – target: premium retail/reseller
- 40–50 L feature container specimen – Selected, well-structured plants grown on from NEONATAL material into 40–50 litre containers, delivering a dense, bushy form and repeat flowering for entrances and show gardens – target: landscape and project suppliers
- Thematic collection line “Ariadne” – Uniform own-root plants for thematic rose gardens and cultivar collections, leveraging stable structure, hardiness and authentic naming for long-term, low-replacement beds – target: public-realm/institutional buyers
- Nostalgia shrub with cut potential – Shrub-format production optimised for both garden use and short-stem cutting, using remontant, cup-shaped blooms with discreet fruity scent as a dual-purpose selling point – target: specialist rose retailers
- Exhibition-ready Romantic shrub stock – Carefully graded, own-root plants with even framework canes and reliable flowering for show benches and display gardens, aligned to the shrub rose exhibition category – target: show and collection nurseries
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Shrub rose from the Romantic rose collection; registered as KIMcocoon, traded as Ariadne Romantic rose KIMcocoon; commercial type nostalgia rose with a feminine given-name identity. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Takunori Kimura and introduced by Rosa Orientis; breeding and registration dated 2016 in Japan with MAFF plant breeder’s rights; parentage not provided by the breeder. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Bushy shrub reaching about 80–110 cm height and 60–90 cm spread, moderately thorny, with moderately dense, glossy medium-green foliage, forming a compact, balanced framework suited to container and bed use. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, very double, cup-shaped blooms with 40+ petals, produced in clusters; remontant habit with an abundant second flowering provides extended display where deadheading is managed professionally. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Delicate cream-white base with a soft pastel-yellow centre; buds pale lemon yellow; colour lightens in strong sun, while cooler conditions preserve creamy tones; colour retention overall assessed as moderate. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Fragrance is mild with a discreet, fruity character; primarily grown for visual, nostalgic appeal rather than strong scent, yet offers a subtle aromatic layer in close-up or cut-flower uses. |
| Hip characteristics |
Rose-hip formation expected to be low due to very double flowers; where present, spherical red hips around 8–12 mm in diameter can appear, but are not a primary ornamental feature. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Medium resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; RHS H7, hardy to about -21 to -18 °C, aligning with Swedish Zone 3 and USDA 6b; tolerates heat with regular watering in dry spells. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Suited to beds, borders, containers, cut use and specimens; medium maintenance with occasional plant protection; recommended as bush-trained for premium container production, especially in 5–7 L pots. |
Ariadne Romantic rose KIMcocoon offers Romantic flower quality, a compact bushy habit and reliable hardiness on a long-lived own-root base, providing predictable, low-replacement stock for premium programmes where we can align capacities and scheduling together.
