Bullata

Historic rose

- – Duhamel

Uniform, rich mid-pink shade with a slightly darker tone at the base of the petals. - historical, centifolia rose - very strong fragrance, noticeable from a distance rose - classic, rose-like character

– Rich, very double pompon blooms in mid‑pink.
– Very strong, classic rose fragrance.
– Historic Centifolia shrub with bushy habit.
– Hardy to around −30 °C, suitable for cold areas.
– Ideal specimen rose for beds and parks.
– Special feature: Distinctive crinkled, lettuce‑like foliage.

Selection / specialty

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BULLATA – pink historic centifolia rose – Duhamel

Historic centifolia fragrance collector specimen hardiness premium heritage As a tray-rooted pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cutting, Bullata offers nurseries a reliable own-root base for building premium historic rose ranges, with a clear route into 5–7 L bush-trained containers on discreet support and onwards to speciality, selection-grade releases. Its once-flowering, mid-pink, very double blooms with a classic, very strong rose scent and distinctive crinkled foliage make it particularly suited to thematic and collection plantings, where character and story matter as much as performance. Own-root production supports long-term stand stability, regeneration after pruning and low replacement in collection beds, helping you underpin curated historic assortments for retail collectors and show or thematic rose gardens in the UK’s varied climate, including colder, wind-exposed northern sites, while allowing you to plan Year 1 rooting, Year 2 structural build-up and Year 3 full ornamental expression in a predictable crop cycle.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
Thematic and historic rose collections	Bullata’s centifolia heritage and authenticated identity make it a dependable choice for curating historic and thematic ranges where cultivar accuracy matters. As a pharmaROSA® NEONATAL own-root cutting, it can be lined out or potted into 5–7 L premium containers, bush-trained with discreet support for a coherent, collection-ready look. The once-flowering, highly characteristic mid-pink, ball-shaped blooms and classic story lend strong appeal in selection/specialty positioning aimed at retail and collector-focused garden projects, supporting premium historic rose ranges for the retail/collector channel.
Specimen shrubs for show gardens and parks	The bushy habit, 120–180 cm height and dense, matt foliage allow Bullata to be presented as a standalone specimen in beds or park settings. Starting from uniform NEONATAL material, you can build structurally consistent crops for 5–7 L premium containers, then position them as focal shrubs with discreet support in high-visibility areas. The medium maintenance requirement fits public-realm and show garden regimes where scheduled, not continuous, plant protection is acceptable, while the historic, selection-grade profile underpins curated show or municipal plantings for the public-realm suppliers channel.
Premium fragrance-led assortments	The very strong, classic rose fragrance, noticeable from a distance, makes Bullata a core component for fragrance-driven assortments. NEONATAL own-root production supports durable, long-lived plants, so fragrance displays in retail courts or show gardens can be maintained across seasons with limited replacement. Grown on as bush-trained plants in 5–7 L premium containers, it fits high-value, fragrance-themed benches and collector offers, supporting a clear promise of distinctive scent within a specialty, selection-led assortment for the premium retail channel.
Cut-flower stems for niche historic use	The mid-sized, very double, ball-shaped blooms and very strong scent enable a niche cut-flower line focusing on historic character rather than volume cutting. From NEONATAL material, plants can be built up in field or container beds, with structured pruning to produce straight, scented stems at flowering. While non-remontant, the concentrated flush suits event-driven production, particularly for heritage or themed occasions, supporting boutique, selection-positioned cut stems that complement wider nursery output for the florist/wholesale channel.
Cold-climate and exposed-site projects	With hardiness to about -32–-29 °C (RHS H7, USDA 4b, Swedish Zone 5), Bullata is well adapted to colder and more exposed UK sites, offering nurseries a secure historic option for northern schemes. NEONATAL own-root plants give strong regeneration and stand longevity under these conditions, which is important for institutional and public planting where replacement budgets and access are constrained. Grown into 5–7 L premium containers, bush-trained with discreet support, it can be specified confidently for thematic beds in Scotland and North England, performing reliably in winter and wind-exposed locations for landscape-specifiers.
Historic rose beds in public and private gardens	The combination of historic centifolia form, dense foliage and once-flowering display works well in dedicated historic beds where seasonal impact and authenticity are priorities. NEONATAL own-root starting material supports homogeneous blocks that mature together, facilitating neat, coordinated flowering in curated beds. The medium maintenance need, including some deadheading of spent blooms, is acceptable in managed gardens, while the selection/specialty positioning and strong scent add interpretive value for heritage-focused schemes serving heritage-garden operators.
Collection maintenance and gene-bank style plantings	Verified cultivar authenticity and own-root form make Bullata suitable for long-term collection and gene-bank style stands, where true-to-type preservation and plant longevity are critical. NEONATAL material is easy to integrate into propagation beds or 5–7 L containers used as mother stock, enabling structured renewal. The moderate disease resistance and medium maintenance input are manageable under professional regimes, while the selection-grade, historic character fits curated collection lists supplied by nurseries to institutional and specialist partners in a context of wide, stable own-root offerings for collection-specialists.
Premium container production for retail collectors	Bullata is naturally aligned with premium container, specialty routes: bush-trained with discreet support in 5–7 L pots, it presents as an authentic historic shrub ready for point-of-sale. NEONATAL tray-rooted cuttings allow batch-synchronised production, simplifying logistics into UK nursery and retail networks and supporting predictable availability of this once-flowering, fragrance-focused cultivar. Its distinctive foliage and story add clear shelf differentiation in collector-focused ranges, supporting selection-positioned, value-added offers to independent-garden-centres.

Finished-product ideas

5–7 L historic collector shrub – Bush-trained, discreetly supported plants in 5–7 L containers emphasising centifolia heritage and very strong fragrance, presented as selection-grade historic material – target: retail/collector benches.
Thematic fragrance feature block – Uniform NEONATAL-based batches planted in formal beds to create once-flowering, strongly scented historic displays, suited to curated show or public gardens – target: public-realm and heritage-garden projects.
Premium niche cut-flower line – Field or container-grown mother plants pruned for limited, high-value, fragrant stems that highlight Bullata’s historic character – target: florist/wholesale clients seeking heritage material.
Curated gene-bank container units – Own-root 5–7 L containerised plants maintained as living collection stock, supporting long-term preservation and propagation planning – target: collection-specialists and institutional partners.
Historic park specimen offer – Selected, structurally strong shrubs finished in premium containers for direct planting as focal specimens in parks and large gardens – target: landscape-specifiers and municipal buyers.

Technical cultivar profile

Parameter	Data
Name and registration	Bullata is a historic centifolia shrub rose traded as BULLATA – pink historic centifolia rose – Duhamel; an unregistered, verified cultivar positioned within historic rose collections.
Origin and breeding	A spontaneous sport of ‘Gros Pompon’ (centifolia), bred in France and attributed to Duhamel around 1801, representing early nineteenth-century centifolia breeding for distinctive foliage and bloom form.
Awards and recognition	not provided
Growth and structural characteristics	Bushy shrub habit, around 120–180 cm high with 90–150 cm spread, dense matt medium-green foliage, and moderate prickliness; forms a full, leafy presence in beds and as a specimen.
Flower morphology	Medium-sized, very double, solitary flowers with 40+ petals, ball to pompon shaped, non-remontant with a single main flush; weak self-cleaning, so spent blooms often require deadheading.
Colour data and phenology	Rich mid-pink blooms (ARS MP; RHS 57B inner, 57C outer), slightly darker at petal bases; colour lightens in strong sun, remains deeper in cool weather, with occasional silvery tones as flowers age.
Fragrance and aroma	Very strong, classic rose fragrance, detectable from a distance; primarily ornamental rather than pollinator-oriented, as the very double blooms limit access to stamens and nectar.
Hip characteristics	Hip set is generally scarce due to the fully double flowers; when present it forms small spherical red hips, about 12–18 mm in diameter, in a deep red shade corresponding to RHS 46A.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Moderate resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust under professional care; winter hardy to around -32–-29 °C (RHS H7, USDA 4b, Swedish Zone 5), tolerating cold and exposed situations.
Horticultural recommendations	Suited to flower beds, parks, specimen use and niche cut flowers; medium maintenance with occasional plant protection and deadheading; best as bush-trained plants with discreet support in premium 5–7 L containers.

Bullata offers authenticated historic centifolia character, powerful fragrance and proven hardiness on a long-lived, own-root base that supports predictable, low-replacement stands; please contact us to align on volumes, timelines and integration into your ranges.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: BULLATA – pink historic centifolia rose - Duhamel

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:21.04.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: premium silver

Item Number: [576] 20-598 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The name is of Latin origin; bullatus means "blistered, puckered", referring to the crinkled, lettuce-leaf-like foliage.

Cultivar Synonym: Lettuce-leaved Rose; A Feuilles de Laitue; ‘Bullate Cabbage Rose; Cent-feuilles à Feuilles de Laitue; Rosa lactuca; R. centifolia bullata; Rosa × centifolia ‘Bullata'

Registered Cultivar Name: -

Original Trade Name: Bullata

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: Bullata Historic rose Duhamel

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: Bullata

Rose Group: Centifolia

Commercial Type: historical, centifolia rose

Commercial Group: Historical rose

Exhibition Category: shrub rose

Collection: Historic rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: -

Introduction Year: 1801

Registration Year: unregistered variety

Breeder: Duhamel

Breeding Company / Institution: unknown / no data

Breeding Year: France, 1801

Parentage: ‘Gros Pompon’ (centifolia) spontaneous sport

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: -

Competition and Show Awards: -

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 3.9-5.9ft (120-180 cm)

Spread: 3-4.9ft (90-150 cm)

Growth Habit: bushy

Foliage: The variety has dense foliage. The leaves have a matt surface and a medium green shade (RHS 137A).

Prickliness: moderately thorny

Self-Cleaning Description: Spent, very double flowers often remain on the plant and require deadheading.

Self-Cleaning Intensity: self-cleaning: weak

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 40+

Flower Fullness: very double-flowered

Flower Shape: ball, pompon

Flower Size: M (1,5-2,75 in)

Inflorescence Type: solitary

Colour Code: ARS code: MP RHS code: 57C (outer), 57B (inner)

Repeat Flowering: Non-remontant; blooms once.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: pink

Flower Colour Description: Uniform, rich mid-pink shade with a slightly darker tone at the base of the petals.

Closed Bud: Deep pink buds delicately shaded.

Newly Opened Flower: Vivid mid-pink petals, the margins of the outer petals slightly lighter.

Full Bloom: Compact flower head with a uniform mid‑pink surface and paler outer petals.

Before Fading: The pink fades slightly, with a faint silvery tinge in the centres of the petals.

Colour Fading Description: In strong sunlight it lightens; in cooler conditions it remains a deeper pink.

Colour Retention Level: moderate

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: very strong fragrance, noticeable from a distance rose

Fragrance Character: classic, rose-like character

Pollinator Attraction: Its very double, tightly closed blooms are poor at attracting bees and butterflies, as the double flower form and reduced accessibility of the stamens limit pollinator access.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Its very double flowers conceal the stamens; primarily an ornamental variety.

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 12-18 mm

Hip Shape: spherical

Hip Colour: red (RHS 46A)

Hip Comment: Hip formation is expected to be scarce due to the double flowers; it occasionally produces spherical red (RHS 46A) hips 12–18 mm in diameter.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -32–-29 °C

RHS Hardiness Rating: H7

Swedish Hardiness Zone: Zon 5

USDA Hardiness Zone: 4b

Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: Suitable for warm, moderately dry conditions; requires irrigation during prolonged drought.

Heat and Drought Tolerance Level: medium

Disease Resistance: moderate

powdery mildew – moderate
black spot – moderate
rust – moderate

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended product path: Premium container, specialty

Recommended target pot: 5–7 L

Release form: Bush-trained + discreet support

Recommended use: Maintenance requirement medium; occasional, but not continuous plant protection may be necessary.

Primary Uses: flower bed, park, specimen, cut flower

Comments

Positioning: Selection / specialty

Target customer/channel: Retail/collector

Main value proposition: Distinctive appearance and fragrance

BULLATA – pink historic centifolia rose - Duhamel

Uniform, rich mid-pink shade with a slightly darker tone at the base of the petals. - historical, centifolia rose - very strong fragrance, noticeable from a distance rose - classic, rose-like character

Rose Shopping Online - pink - very strong fragrance, noticeable from a distance rose - Bullata - historical, centifolia rose - (3.9-5.9ft (120-180 cm))

Primary Uses: flower bed, park, specimen, cut flower + Height: 3.9-5.9ft (120-180 cm) Colour: pink + Commercial Type: historical, centifolia rose Repeat Flowering: Non-remontant; blooms once. + Primary Uses: flower bed, park, specimen, cut flower Primary Uses: flower bed, park, specimen, cut flower + Growth Habit: bushy Flower Size: M (1,5-2,75 in) + Height: 3.9-5.9ft (120-180 cm) Flower Fullness: very double-flowered + Flower Shape: ball, pompon Colour: pink + Repeat Flowering: Non-remontant; blooms once. Flower Fullness: very double-flowered + Height: 3.9-5.9ft (120-180 cm) Commercial Type: historical, centifolia rose + Flower Size: M (1,5-2,75 in) Inflorescence Type: solitary + Flower Size: M (1,5-2,75 in) Growth Habit: bushy + Height: 3.9-5.9ft (120-180 cm) Primary Uses: flower bed, park, specimen, cut flower + Height: 3.9-5.9ft (120-180 cm) Colour: pink + Flower Fullness: very double-flowered Breeder: Duhamel + Colour: pink

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