Bay™ Cottage® POUlcot003 – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cutting
Compact own‑root propagation material of Bay™ Cottage® POUlcot003 offers a predictable base for container production where dwarf shrubs with dense, glossy foliage and spreading habit are required, supporting nursery networks that need uniform patio‑type mini roses for 1.5–2 L programmes and scalable nursery capacity. As a remontant, cluster‑flowered cultivar with vivid, colour‑fast deep‑pink blooms, it ensures an instant, impulse‑ready finished look in small formats while remaining manageable to handle in propagation, transport and bench spacing. Resistant to major foliar diseases and hardy to H7 / USDA 6b, it adapts reliably across the UK, including cooler northern areas with significant winter and wind exposure, supporting sustainable perennial stands with low replacement and reduced chemical inputs. Own‑root construction offers renewable growth and long lifespan under repeated cutting and trimming loads, supporting long‑term collections and stock blocks for thematic rose gardens and urban green projects. Development typically moves from root establishment in the first year to structural shoot build‑up in the second and full ornamental expression in the third, suiting planned scheduling in professional programmes. The small, spherical orange‑red hips add discreet seasonal interest for landscape‑oriented ranges, while open, single flowers with accessible stamens provide pollinator‑friendly value that can support public and institutional project tenders. With pharmaROSA® NEONATAL tray‑rooted cuttings, you gain flexible, storage‑friendly young plants that are easy to integrate into existing workflows for patio, edging and groundcover assortments.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- 1.5–2 L patio mini rose – Compact, dense plants in small containers highlighting deep‑pink, colour‑fast clusters; produced from uniform NEONATAL cuttings for impulse‑driven patio tables – garden-centre retail
- Edging module for urban beds – Multi‑cell or 1.5 L units grown on for quick installation in public beds, using own‑root resilience and low maintenance to support long‑term edging schemes – municipal and landscape contractors
- Cottage® seaside collection set – Coordinated range of Cottage® cultivars including Bay™ in compact pots, supplying identity‑secure collections for thematic rose gardens and branded benches – specialist nurseries and show gardens
- Pollinator‑friendly mini rose line – Single, open flowers and strong disease resistance promoted within biodiversity‑oriented mixed trolleys, grown in 2 L pots for easy adoption into schemes – eco-focused retail and project suppliers
- Compact colour groundcover – Dense, spreading plants produced in 2 L or small landscape pots as groundcover elements providing vivid, lasting pink colour with minimal care – integrators serving parks and housing projects
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Patio (Compact Floribunda) dwarf mini rose; registered as POUlcot003, traded as Bay™ Cottage® POUlcot003; ARS exhibition name Bay; part of the Cottage® seaside‑themed collection. |
| Origin and breeding |
Raised in Denmark in 1995 by Mogens Nyegaard Olesen, parentage 'Bassino' × unknown; bred and initially distributed by Poulsen Roser A/S, introduced and registered in 2004 under POUlcot003. |
| Awards and recognition |
Bronze Medal, Baden‑Baden International Rose Competition 2005; RNRS Trial Garden Certificate 2005; 2nd Prize, Paris‑Bagatelle 2007; ARTS® listing for notable disease and pest resistance performance. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Spreading, compact shrub 45–55 cm high and 35–45 cm wide, moderately thorny, with dense, mid‑green, glossy foliage; release form a compact, dense bush suitable for edging, beds and container use. |
| Flower morphology |
Single, flat, cluster‑flowered blooms, size S (approx. 0.5–1.5 in) with 5–12 petals; remontant with a generous second flowering, supporting extended seasonal display in professional plantings. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Uniformly intense deep pink with slight purplish hue (RHS 61C outer, 58B inner); colour lightens only slightly as blooms open, retaining vivid tone and good colour retention across the flowering period. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
No noticeable fragrance; emphasis is on visual impact and colour stability rather than scent, simplifying placement in ranges where unscented, compact, floriferous shrubs are preferred. |
| Hip characteristics |
Produces moderate quantities of small, spherical rose hips, approximately 5–7 mm in diameter, orange‑red in colour, offering additional ornamental interest in late season plantings and collections. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated H7, to around −21 to −18 °C, Swedish Zone 3, USDA 6b; resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; performs well in warm sites with irrigation during extended droughts. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Recommended for flower beds, parks, urban green spaces, edging and groundcover; low maintenance; works well in 1.5–2 L containers, with own‑root NEONATAL material supporting reliable nursery propagation programmes. |
Bay™ Cottage® POUlcot003 as pharmaROSA® NEONATAL own-root material combines compact, disease-resistant, colour-stable performance with long-lived, predictable stands, making it a sound choice to discuss for future capacity and scheduling.
