Historical Rose

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Celsiana

Historic rose

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Uniform, rich mid-pink shade with a slightly warm tone. - historical, damask rose - very strong, noticeable from afar scented rose - sweet-spicy, damask-scented

– Very strong, sweet‑spicy damask fragrance.
– Romantic mid‑pink blooms in generous clusters.
– Tall, upright shrub for hedges and specimens.
– Hardy to USDA 4b / RHS H7 winters.
– Historic 18th‑century rose with show pedigree.
– Special feature: Forms bright red hips in autumn when flowers are left untrimmed.
Selection / specialty
Celsiana
pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted rose cutting
30,67 £
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Celsiana – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL own-root historic Damask rose propagation material

Celsiana offers historic character and premium fragrance in an own-root form designed for professional production, supporting collection and thematic ranges where cultivar identity and long-term stability matter. This Damask shrub combines upright structure, medium maintenance needs and robust winter hardiness, giving nurseries a predictable base for premium container and specialty releases in 5–7 L. Its strong, sweet-spicy damask fragrance and pollinator-friendly semi-double blooms provide a clear value story for retail/collector channels, while own-root propagation underpins homogeneous stands, low replacement and reliable restocking. Especially relevant for projects in cooler, exposed parts of the UK, it performs reliably in winter- and wind-challenged northern planting schemes. From year 1 root establishment through year 2 structural build-up to year 3 full ornamental effect, it can be integrated smoothly into multi-season scheduling.


Usage options

Target area Reasoning
Premium 5–7 L historic shrub for collector-focused retail Celsiana’s documented 18th-century origin and Damask grouping create a clear historic positioning that fits premium, selection/specialty ranges. In a 5–7 L premium container route with bush-trained, discreetly supported plants, you can present an already structured historic rose with verified authenticity and premium gold rating. Own-root propagation stabilises identity across cycles, supporting consistent retail/collector offers for thematic rose gardens and dedicated collections; this works well where winter- and wind-exposed northern UK gardens demand dependable structure for retail/collector.
Fragrance-line feature item in specialty ranges The very strong, sweet-spicy damask scent gives you a flagship fragrance SKU within a curated selection segment. Using pharmaROSA NEONATAL rooted cuttings, you can grow on to 5–7 L premium containers with a bush-trained release form, marketing a clear “fragrance garden and traditional ambience” promise. Own-root longevity and regeneration help maintain long-term stock plants and ensure uniform fragrance performance across batches, supporting retailers and collectors looking for distinctive scented roses within thematic or show-garden style assortments for retail/collector.
Damask hedge and park-planting propagation line The cultivar’s 135–225 cm upright habit and 105–175 cm spread make it suitable for looser hedging and park shrub use. From NEONATAL trays, you can build field or container hedge lines, then release as premium 5–7 L shrubs for project and park supply. Own-root plants give long-lived, regenerating bases, keeping replacement costs low in public or institutional plantings and supporting homogeneous hedging blocks. This suits project-oriented nursery networks supplying traditional parks and historic-style schemes demanding medium-maintenance, seasonally spectacular shrubs for retail/collector.
Traditional cut-flower and Dowager Queen exhibition stock Medium-sized, cupped, semi-double blooms on an upright framework provide a reliable source of traditionally styled cut flowers, particularly for heritage or fragrance-focused floristry. The cultivar’s recognised Dowager Queen show record supports a specialist exhibition and collector narrative. Bush-trained plants in 5–7 L containers fit premium and specialty retail placement, while own-root stock offers predictable regrowth after cutting and low long-term degeneration, ideal for nurseries maintaining their own cutting gardens and exhibition stands for retail/collector.
Thematic collection blocks and historic rose trails As a verified historic Damask with clear documentation, Celsiana is a strong component for thematic collections and educational rose trails. Propagated on its own roots via pharmaROSA NEONATAL, it helps maintain genetic identity and long lifespan in cultivar banks or show gardens. A premium-container, specialty product route ensures plants are sufficiently developed for quick establishment in public-realm or institutional projects. This combination of authenticity, stability and medium maintenance aligns with UK thematic rose gardens and collection-style plantings targeting informed enthusiasts for retail/collector.
Cold-climate and exposed-site rose programmes With hardiness down to approximately -32–-29 °C (RHS H7, USDA 4b, Swedish Zone 5), Celsiana lends itself to programmes targeting colder or more exposed UK regions. NEONATAL own-root propagation allows you to bulk up hardy stock for parks and large gardens, grown on to 5–7 L containers for premium outlets. Its tolerance of low temperatures and wind, combined with medium maintenance and occasional plant protection, provides a robust option for public and private projects in northern and upland locations where traditional character and resilience are equally valued for retail/collector.
Pollinator-supporting historic rose segment The semi-double, open flowers with accessible stamens make Celsiana a practical choice where pollinator value must be balanced with ornamental and fragrance appeal. From NEONATAL cuttings, growers can efficiently produce uniform batches for premium 5–7 L containers, marketed as pollinator-considerate heritage shrubs. Own-root durability supports long-term function in parks, estates and fragrance gardens designed for biodiversity, while the traditional appearance and strong scent underpin a clear story for retailers serving environmentally aware collectors for retail/collector.
Hip-interest and seasonal-structure plantings Moderately formed, bright red spherical hips (11–19 mm) extend interest into autumn where spent flowers are not removed, adding educational and seasonal value in collections and parks. Scheduled from NEONATAL stock, you can plan releases with enough maturity in 5–7 L containers to ensure structural presence and developing hip display. Own-root plants provide reliable framework regeneration after flowering and pruning, keeping structural quality high in longer-term schemes such as historic estates, themed public gardens and private collections focused on seasonal narratives for retail/collector.

Finished-product ideas

  • Premium 5–7 L historic Damask shrub – bush-trained Celsiana in 5–7 L premium containers emphasising its historic Damask status and strong scent; positioned as a selection/specialty centrepiece for fragrance and collection benches – target: retail/collector
  • Fragrance garden feature line – a curated batch for fragrance-focused ranges, highlighting very strong damask perfume, pollinator-friendly semi-double blooms and own-root longevity; suitable for thematic and show-garden inspired displays – target: retail/collector
  • Heritage hedge and park rose – field- or container-grown batches developed from NEONATAL stock for loose hedges and park groupings, using 5–7 L plants to give instant structure and future hip interest – target: retail/collector
  • Dowager Queen and cut-flower selection – a small, high-spec line aimed at exhibitors and heritage florists, leveraging its ARS Dowager Queen record and traditional, scented cut blooms from upright plants – target: retail/collector
  • Historic collection and trail anchor – own-root plants for institutional or private historic collections, ensuring cultivar authenticity, long-term stability and consistent performance across multi-year planting phases – target: retail/collector

Technical cultivar profile
Name and registration Celsiana is a historical Damask rose marketed as CELSIANA – pink historic Damask rose; current trade and ARS exhibition name Celsiana, within the historic rose commercial group and Dowager Queen show category.
Origin and breeding A Rosa × damascena derivative of presumed Dutch introduction in 1732, historically associated with French nurseryman Jacques-Martin Cels; breeder and formal registration data are not provided, reflecting its long-established heritage status.
Awards and recognition Recognised within American Rose Society exhibition circles as a Dowager Queen winner on nine recorded occasions between 2000 and 2001, confirming its traditional show value in the old shrub rose category for specialist and collector use.
Growth and structural characteristics Forms an upright shrub approximately 135–225 cm high with a 105–175 cm spread, moderately dense grey-green matt foliage and moderate prickliness, giving substantial but manageable structure for specimen use, hedging and park or collection plantings.
Flower morphology Semi-double, cupped flowers with 13–25 petals arranged in clusters, medium-sized at about 1.5–2.75 inches, flowering once in the season; spent petals mostly self-clean, while calyces and hips generally remain, supporting seasonal hip development.
Colour data and phenology Classed as pink (ARS MP) with RHS 65C outer and 65B inner tones; buds open soft mauve-pink to warm mid-pink, then fade through pastel to near white at the edges, especially in strong sun, offering a traditional, gently changing historic colour display.
Fragrance and aroma Very strong, sweet-spicy damask fragrance noticeable at a distance; semi-double flowers with accessible stamens are considered pollinator-friendly, providing both sensory and ecological value in fragrance gardens, collection plantings and traditional schemes.
Hip characteristics Produces moderately formed, spherical bright red hips around 11–19 mm in diameter, maturing by autumn if flowers are not deadheaded, contributing additional seasonal and educational interest in parks, hedges and historic or collection plantings.
Resistance and winter hardiness Rated to approximately -32–-29 °C (RHS H7, USDA 4b, Swedish Zone 5) with moderate resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; tolerates heat but needs regular watering in prolonged drought, aligning with medium maintenance expectations.
Horticultural recommendations Suited to parks, specimens, hedges and cut use, with medium maintenance and occasional plant protection; best as bush-trained with discreet support, grown as a premium container specialty product in 5–7 L pots for selection and collector markets.

Celsiana combines historic authenticity, strong damask fragrance and robust hardiness on a predictable own-root platform, making it a reliable choice for premium historic ranges where long-lived, regenerating stands matter; please contact us to discuss timing and capacity.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: CELSIANA – pink historic Damask rose
Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting
Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:10.06.2025
Cultivar Quality Rating: premium gold
Item Number: [415] 20-155 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The name was given after Jacques‑Martin Cels, a French gardener and nursery owner.
Cultivar Synonym: Abondante; Belle Couronnée; Bifera Coronata; Cels; Cels à fleurs pleines; De Cels; Grande Couronnée; Incarnata Maxima; La Coquette; Rosa damascena ‘Mutabilis’; Rosier de Cels; Van Huysum
Original Trade Name: Belle Couronnée
Current Trade Name: Celsiana Historic rose
Rose Group: Damask
Commercial Type: historical, damask rose
Commercial Group: Historical rose
Exhibition Category: Dowager Queen – old shrub rose
Collection: Historic rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: Jacques-Martin Cels (France)
Introduction Year: 1732 (Netherlands, presumed)
Registration Year: Data not available
Breeder: -
Breeding Company / Institution: unknown / no data
Breeding Year: -, 1732
Parentage: Rosa × damascena

Awards and Honours

Competition and Show Awards: American Rose Society – Dowager Queen award (9 occasions, 2000–2001)

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 4.4-7.4ft (135-225 cm)
Spread: 3.4-5.7ft (105-175 cm)
Growth Habit: upright
Foliage: The variety has moderately dense foliage. The leaves have a matt surface and a grey-green hue.
Prickliness: moderately thorny
Self-Cleaning Description: The petals of spent flowers mostly fall off; the calyx and hip may remain on the plant.
Self-Cleaning Intensity: self-cleaning medium

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 13-25
Flower Fullness: semi-double
Flower Shape: cupped
Flower Size: M (1,5-2,75 in)
Inflorescence Type: clustered
Colour Code: ARS code: MP RHS code: 65C (outer), 65B (inner)
Repeat Flowering: Non-remontant; flowers once.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: pink
Flower Colour Description: Uniform, rich mid-pink shade with a slightly warm tone.
Closed Bud: Soft mauve-pink, gradually fading towards the tip.
Newly Opened Flower: Outer petals are mid-pink, with a brighter pink shade in the inner petal layer.
Full Bloom: Creamy warm mid-pink with a hint of coral at the petal bases.
Before Fading: Fading to pastel pink, with the petal edges paling to almost white.
Colour Fading Description: The flowers fade from pink to a paler shade, even white, in strong sunlight.

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: very strong, noticeable from afar scented rose
Fragrance Character: sweet-spicy, damask-scented
Pollinator Attraction: Its open, semi-double blooms with easily accessible stamens attract pollinators.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Considered pollinator-friendly due to its semi-double, open flower form

Hip Characteristics

Hip Shape: spherical
Hip Colour: bright red
Hip Comment: Moderately formed, 11–19 mm in diameter, spherical, bright red rose hip; ripens by autumn if spent flowers are left.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -32–-29 °C
Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: Tolerates heat; in prolonged drought it requires regular watering.
Disease Resistance: moderate
  • powdery mildew – moderate
  • black spot – moderate
  • rust – moderate

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended product path: Premium container, specialty
Release form: Bush-trained + discreet support
Recommended use: Maintenance requirement medium; occasionally requires plant protection.
Primary Uses: park, specimen, hedge, cut flower

Comments

Positioning: Selection / specialty
Target customer/channel: Retail/collector
Main value proposition: Fragrance garden and traditional ambiance
CELSIANA – pink historic Damask rose
Uniform, rich mid-pink shade with a slightly warm tone. - historical, damask rose - very strong, noticeable from afar scented rose - sweet-spicy, damask-scented
Online rose order - pink - very strong, noticeable from afar scented rose - Celsiana - historical, damask rose - (4.4-7.4ft (135-225 cm))
Inflorescence: clustered Height: 4.4-7.4ft (135-225 cm) Flower shape: cupped Winter hardiness: - pink - Jacques-Martin Cels (France) historical, damask rose - Flower size: M (1,5-2,75 in) Flower size: M (1,5-2,75 in) - Height: 4.4-7.4ft (135-225 cm) Height: 4.4-7.4ft (135-225 cm) - Flower fullness: semi-double Celsiana - Roses in the garden | pharmaROSA® Neonatal - premium gold -

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