Affinessence

Romantic rose

- – Discovered by - pharmaROSA®

Peach-pink petals with a pale yellow-tinged centre. - nostalgia rose - strong, long-lasting scented rose - sweet, fruity, slightly clove-like

– Strong, long-lasting sweet, fruity fragrance
– Large, double rosette blooms with nostalgia charm
– Romantic peach-pink colour with soft gradients
– Bushy, compact habit suits beds and specimens
– Good winter hardiness to H7 / –21 °C
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Exclusive finished product

pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted rose cutting

28,34 £

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Affinessence Romantic rose pharmaROSA® – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cutting

Premium own‑root Affinessence offers growers a bushy, medium‑height shrub–Hybrid Tea type that fits smoothly into container production for 5–7 L premium pots, building towards exclusive retail and reseller positioning. Its romantic rosette blooms, with a peach‑pink colour gradient and strong, long‑lasting fragrance, support high‑value “nostalgia rose” ranges and thematic display beds where flower quality and form are critical. Own‑root propagation enables renewable crowns and stable, homogeneous stands over time, supporting predictable capacity planning for nursery networks and public‑realm supply chains in conditions comparable to northern UK winters with reliable hardiness and wind tolerance. With a double, solitary bloom form and verified cultivar identity, Affinessence is well suited for flowerbed and specimen use, entering the classic development arc from root establishment in year one, stronger framework and shoot build‑up in year two, and full ornamental expression from year three onwards, aligning with premium container scheduling and long‑term collection management in professional rose portfolios sustainability, diversity.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
Premium 5–7 L container rose for retail/reseller programmes	The bushy 70–100 cm habit and medium spread produce a balanced plant that finishes cleanly in the recommended 5–7 L premium container route. Bush-trained, 3–5 cane structure supports an immediate, saleable outline with double, rosette blooms emphasising flower quality and form. Own-root material underpins repeatable, homogeneous batches for exclusive finished product lines and helps maintain predictable volumes for premium retail and reseller partners, aligned with professional rose production on an own-root technology base for retail and reseller programmes.
Specimen feature roses in thematic and show collections	The nostalgic, peach-coloured rosette flowers with strong, long-lasting fragrance are highly suited to specimen planting where individual plants must carry visual and sensory impact. Using the premium container route, growers can deliver well-framed, bush-trained units that establish quickly into dedicated rose gardens and collection beds. Own-root form supports long lifespan and regeneration after pruning, reducing replacement in curated thematic or show gardens and backing professional credibility in collections-focused supply for thematic rose gardens and collections.
Flowerbed production for structured, romantic planting schemes	Moderately dense, mid-green foliage and a bushy habit offer tidy, repeatable structure in flowerbed applications. The well-repeating flowering pattern, with abundant second flush, fits programs where continuous display is required across the season. Propagated as pharmaROSA NEONATAL rooted cuttings and grown on through 5–7 L containers, batches can be timed for bed-planning windows while own-root resilience supports renewal after pruning, stabilising long-term ornamental value in romantic mass-planting concepts for project-driven bedding and landscape schemes.
Exclusive, fragrance-led nostalgia rose assortments	The strong, long-lasting sweet, fruity, slightly clove-like fragrance, combined with large, double rosette blooms, positions Affinessence convincingly in high-value nostalgia rose ranges. Professional growers can use the premium container path to differentiate fragrance-led SKUs within retail and reseller programmes focused on romantic roses. Own-root production stabilises performance across fragrance collections, supporting consistent quality, and the rooted-cutting format allows flexible scheduling into fragrance-themed promotional windows for fragrance-focused premium assortments.
Cultivar maintenance blocks and collection back-up stock	Verified cultivar authenticity and clear Romantic rose identity make Affinessence a suitable candidate for maintenance blocks underpinning show and thematic collections. Own-root production supports long-term block stability, easier rejuvenation, and low replacement rates. Using the 5–7 L route, nurseries can both maintain mother-plant style stands and generate saleable specimens. This approach strengthens supply security for exclusive finished product lines that rely on cultivar-true, long-lived material for collection managers and specialist nurseries.
Medium-maintenance premium roses for integrated nursery networks	With a medium maintenance requirement and only occasional pest control needed, Affinessence can be slotted efficiently into broader nursery programmes without disproportionate care costs. The NEONATAL rooted cutting format is easy to integrate into propagation beds and container rotations, supporting networked nurseries and integrator systems aiming to standardise workflows. Own-root vigour and hardiness down to about -21 °C provide robust performance in climates similar to Scotland or northern England, helping networks secure dependable premium lines for integrated nursery and wholesaler systems.
Romantic rose lines for public-realm and institutional projects	The balanced bushy form, repeat flowering and moderate disease resistance offer a workable package for public-realm schemes where visual effect and manageability both matter. Flower and fragrance quality can support representative, showcase beds in civic settings using the premium container route to ensure strong framework canes at planting. Own-root structure translates into longer service life and easier regeneration after harsher pruning regimes, strengthening professional credibility when supplying municipal or institutional contracts for public-realm and institutional planting.
Upscaled production for future large-container specimen formats	Starting from 3–6 month NEONATAL rooted cuttings and building through the recommended 5–7 L premium stage, growers can plan onward shifts into 40–50 L and larger containers for high-end feature specimens. The bushy habit and medium height work well in larger pots, and own-root architecture supports crown expansion and renewal over time. This staged path allows nurseries and wholesalers to align multi-year capacity and scheduling with exclusive specimen demand while retaining stable cultivar identity for large-specimen and prestige projects.

Finished-product ideas

Premium 5–7 L nostalgia line – Bush-trained Affinessence in 5–7 L pots, highlighting romantic rosette blooms and fragrance, positioned as an exclusive nostalgia rose for premium retail and reseller channels – target audience/channel: specialist garden retailers and branded reseller programmes
Fragrance hero specimen – Selected, evenly framed plants from the premium container path, marketed as fragrance-led feature roses for specimen planting in show or thematic gardens – target audience/channel: public-realm suppliers and collection-oriented nurseries
Romantic flowerbed series – Uniform, own-root batches geared to coordinated bed designs, using the medium-height, bushy habit and repeat flowering as a structured romantic planting line – target audience/channel: landscape contractors and municipal bedding buyers
Collection back-up stock – NEONATAL-based own-root plants grown to 5–7 L for use both as display units and as long-term maintenance stock in cultivar collections – target audience/channel: botanic gardens, show gardens, and specialist rose collections
Large-container feature rose – Affinessence stepped on from 5–7 L into 40–50 L containers, forming substantial, fragrant feature plants for high-profile entrances and terrace projects – target audience/channel: high-end landscape designers and prestige project wholesalers

Technical cultivar profile

Name and registration	Affinessence Romantic rose pharmaROSA® is a shrub–Hybrid Tea nostalgia rose within the Romantic rose commercial group; trade name verified and authenticity confirmed for professional own-root production.
Origin and breeding	Discovered by PharmaRosa® in Germany, 1999; detailed parentage and breeding company data are not provided, but initial distribution has been through PharmaRosa® Ltd. (Hungary) for professional channels.
Growth and structural characteristics	Bushy growth reaching around 70–100 cm high with a 50–75 cm spread, moderately dense, slightly glossy mid-green foliage and moderate prickliness, forming a compact, balanced framework suitable for bush training.
Flower morphology	Large, double flowers with 26–39 petals, solitary on the stem, rosette-shaped and repeating well, with a notably abundant second flush providing extended ornamental value in premium and specimen uses.
Colour data and phenology	Peach-pink petals with a pale yellow-tinged centre, ARS code DP, RHS 64A outer, 64C inner; strong colour gradient from golden-peach and cream centre to salmon and powder-pink tones, lightening as blooms age.
Fragrance and aroma	Strong, long-lasting fragrance with a sweet, fruity character and slight clove-like note, aligning well with romantic, nostalgia positioning and adding clear sensory value in premium finished products.
Hip characteristics	Occasionally produces small, spherical hips around 12–18 mm in diameter, coloured orange-red, contributing modest seasonal interest without dominating overall ornamental effect.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Moderate resistance levels noted for powdery mildew, black spot and rust; winter hardiness indicated around -21 to -18 °C, corresponding to RHS H7, Swedish Zon 3 and USDA Zone 6b for planning purposes.
Horticultural recommendations	Recommended primarily for flowerbeds and specimen planting, with medium maintenance needs and occasional pest control; supplied as bush-trained plants with 3–5 strong framework canes for premium container production.

Affinessence Romantic rose pharmaROSA® offers bushy, medium-height structure, strong repeat flowering and fragrance on a predictable, long-lived own-root base, making it a dependable option for exclusive ranges where we can jointly plan volumes and timing.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: AFFINESSENCE – peach-coloured nostalgia rose - pharmaROSA®

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:26.02.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: premium bronze

Item Number: [411] 20-756 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: “Affinessence” is a coined fanciful name formed by combining the English word affinity (attraction) and the French word essence (core, essence), alluding to the cultivar’s essential, intimate beauty.

Cultivar Synonym: -

Registered Cultivar Name: -

Original Trade Name: Affinessence

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: Affinessence Romantic rose pharmaROSA®

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: -

Rose Group: Shrub, Hybrid Tea

Commercial Type: nostalgia rose

Commercial Group: Romantic rose

Exhibition Category: unknown

Collection: Romantic rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: PharmaRosa® Ltd. (Hungary)

Introduction Year: Data not available

Registration Year: Data not available

Breeder: Discovered by - pharmaROSA®

Breeding Company / Institution: unknown / no data

Breeding Year: Germany, 1999

Parentage: unknown

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: -

Competition and Show Awards: -

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 2.3-3.3ft (70-100 cm)

Spread: 1.6-2.5ft (50-75 cm)

Growth Habit: bushy

Foliage: The variety's foliage is moderately dense, and the leaves have a slightly glossy surface and a mid-green shade.

Prickliness: moderately thorny

Self-Cleaning Description: No data on self-cleaning.

Self-Cleaning Intensity: No data on self-cleaning strength.

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 26-39

Flower Fullness: double flowered

Flower Shape: rosette

Flower Size: L (2,75-3,95 in)

Inflorescence Type: solitary

Colour Code: ARS code: DP RHS code: 64A (outer), 64C (inner)

Repeat Flowering: It repeats well, with an abundant second flowering.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: peach-coloured

Flower Colour Description: Peach-pink petals with a pale yellow-tinged centre.

Closed Bud: Deep yellow base with peach-pink petals and a more vivid edging at the bud tip.

Newly Opened Flower: Mid-toned warm peach and apricot shades, with a pale pink veil appearing on the outer petals.

Full Bloom: Flower with a strong colour gradient, golden‑peach and cream in the centre, blending outwards into salmon pink with a soft powder‑pink hue.

Before Fading: Tones lighten and hues blend.

Colour Fading Description: With a strong colour gradient, the peach–pink tones gradually lighten and merge together towards the end.

Colour Retention Level: medium

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: strong, long-lasting scented rose

Fragrance Character: sweet, fruity, slightly clove-like

Pollinator Attraction: Double (26–39 petals) flowers attract pollinators only to a limited extent, as the full petal form restricts access to the stamens.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: The descriptions do not specifically state that they are pollinator-friendly.

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 12-18 mm

Hip Shape: spherical

Hip Colour: orange-red

Hip Comment: An occasionally produced, 12–18 mm-diameter, spherical, orange-red rose hip.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -21–-18 °C

RHS Hardiness Rating: H7

Swedish Hardiness Zone: Zon 3

USDA Hardiness Zone: 6b

Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: No data are available on heat–drought tolerance.

Heat and Drought Tolerance Level: -

Disease Resistance: moderate

powdery mildew – moderate
black spot – moderate
rust – moderate

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended product path: Premium container

Recommended target pot: 5–7 L

Release form: Bush-trained, with 3–5 strong framework canes

Recommended use: Maintenance requirement medium; occasionally requires pest control.

Primary Uses: flowerbed, specimen

Comments

Positioning: Exclusive finished product

Target customer/channel: Retail / reseller

Main value proposition: Flower quality, form

AFFINESSENCE – peach-coloured nostalgia rose - pharmaROSA®

Peach-pink petals with a pale yellow-tinged centre. - nostalgia rose - strong, long-lasting scented rose - sweet, fruity, slightly clove-like

Online rose purchase - peach-coloured - strong, long-lasting scented rose - Affinessence - nostalgia rose - (2.3-3.3ft (70-100 cm))

Inflorescence: solitary Height: 2.3-3.3ft (70-100 cm) Flower shape: rosette Winter hardiness: - peach-coloured - PharmaRosa® Ltd. (Hungary) nostalgia rose - Flower size: L (2,75-3,95 in) Flower size: L (2,75-3,95 in) - Height: 2.3-3.3ft (70-100 cm) Height: 2.3-3.3ft (70-100 cm) - Flower fullness: double flowered Affinessence - Roses in the garden | pharmaROSA® Neonatal - premium bronze Discovered by - pharmaROSA®

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PharmaRosa® NEONATAL is the cost‑effective starting point for rose product production.

As a uniform, own‑rooted propagation material, it provides a stable basis for further growing-on and can be integrated flexibly into different finished product production technologies.
Rooted in trays (rooted), 3–6‑month‑old, own‑rooted rose cutting.
Uniform developmental stage, with a root system that has thoroughly penetrated the plug.
For professional growing‑on.
Tray packaging: 10 pcs/tray.
Quality and varietal identity: production supported by a dedicated identification and traceability logic.
Can be transplanted during frost‑free periods, designed for finished product production.

PharmaRosa® NEONATAL provides a controlled, uniform starting stock for planned growing‑on that can be integrated into your own technology – especially where scheduling and varietal identity are paramount.

PharmaRosa® NEONATAL own-rooted rose propagation material in a plug, with a root system penetrating the plug (semi-finished product / semi-finished rose). PharmaRosa® NEONATAL rose propagation material size: 3–6‑month‑old, own-rooted cutting with a uniform developmental stage. PharmaRosa® NEONATAL tray stock: own-rooted rose propagation material in trays, uniform developmental stage (10 pcs/tray).

Captions (from left to right): Semi-finished product (NEONATAL own-rooted rose propagation material in a plug with a fully developed root system) • Size demonstration (3–6‑month‑old, uniform cutting) • Root system detail (plug penetrated by the root system) • Tray stock (10 pcs/tray, uniform developmental stage)