First Class™

Courtyard®

POUlcy042 – L. Pernille Olesen, Mogens Nyegaard Olesen

Saturated mid‑red with a slight darker shade at the base of the petals. - climber, climbing rose - very weak, barely perceptible scented rose - delicately fruity

– Rich clusters of very full, cupped blooms.
– Elegant mid‑red flowers with good colour retention.
– Compact climber ideal for pergolas and trellises.
– Glossy dark green foliage creates refined backdrop.
– Reliable repeat flowering for a long season.
– Special feature: Space‑defining vertical focal point for terraces and small gardens.

Exclusive, space-defining – specialty

pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted rose cutting

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FIRST CLASS™ Courtyard® POUlcy042 – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL own‑root propagation material

Climbing production with FIRST CLASS™ Courtyard® offers nurseries a compact yet space-defining vertical option with trained 3–5 cane material ideal for pergolas, trellises and terrace structures in 5–7 L containers. Its remontant flowering and good self-cleaning support consistent presentation in UK nursery and reseller channels, while the saturated mid-red colour and cupped, very full blooms underline its exclusive positioning as a vertical garden feature. Own-root longevity gives professional growers a renewable, stable base for cultivar collections and thematic rose gardens that must perform reliably in public-realm style projects, with one development arc where roots establish in year one, framework shoots build in year two and full ornamental value is expressed by year three. The moderate disease tolerance, H7 winter hardiness to around –21 °C and suitability for high-quality trained climber routes help support predictable scheduling and uniform, premium bronze quality across batches, even for sites needing reliable winter and wind performance in northern regions.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
Trained climber in 5–7 L for pergolas and trellises	The compact 100–200 cm climbing habit with 50–120 cm spread supports efficient production of trained climbers in 5–7 L pots, using the supplied 3–5 main canes to create a finished, space-defining frame. Medium maintenance and moderate plant protection needs fit commercial care regimes, while the exclusive, vertical garden feature positioning suits premium retail / reseller presentations focused on architectural garden structure for nursery and garden-centre programmes.
Colour-strong vertical feature for terrace and courtyard schemes	Saturated mid-red blooms with good colour retention and only slight lightening over time provide reliable vertical colour accents on terraces and courtyards, reinforcing the “first-class” impression. As a trained climber finished product in 5–7 L, it integrates smoothly into container-based ranges for terrace solutions where medium maintenance is acceptable. The distinctive habit supports the intended exclusive, specialty positioning for design-led retail assortments.
Remontant colour anchor in thematic and collection plantings	Remontant flowering with an abundant second flush allows growers to offer a climbing rose that maintains visual interest over a long season, useful in thematic rose gardens and cultivar collections. Own-root propagation material provides a renewable, long-lived base for maintaining identity in collection plantings and building stock blocks for future cutting. This matches the vertical garden feature value promise aimed at public-realm and collection suppliers.
Clean-finish vertical product for high-traffic retail sites	Good self-cleaning means spent petals drop cleanly, reducing the need for deadheading to keep pergola and trellis displays sale-ready, an advantage in high-traffic garden centres and DIY-store environments. Medium maintenance and occasional plant protection are manageable under commercial care, while the exclusive, space-defining message aligns with branded, impulse-buy vertical features for large-format retail partners.
Own-root stock blocks for long-term vertical ranges	As an own-root climber, FIRST CLASS™ Courtyard® offers regenerative growth, long lifespan and stable ornamental value, which reduces replacement in stock beds and supports predictable cutting capacity. Trained climber finished products can be supplied consistently over several seasons from the same mother blocks. This underpins a dependable vertical garden feature line for integrated nursery networks.
Cold-resilient vertical element for exposed and northern sites	With H7 hardiness and performance down to around –21 °C, the cultivar is suitable for UK regions where winter exposure demands reliable survival of vertical structures, including more open, wind‑exposed schemes. Medium maintenance and occasional plant protection fit municipal and institutional maintenance levels when used as a trained climber product. This supports exclusive yet durable vertical garden feature offers for public-realm project suppliers.
Balanced disease profile for structured production programmes	Moderate resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust provides a workable balance between appearance and plant protection inputs, allowing planning within standard spray or hygiene programmes. The tray-rooted, own-root NEONATAL form is straightforward to integrate into propagation beds and container lines targeting trained climber output in 5–7 L. This contributes to a reliable vertical garden feature option for professionally managed nurseries.
Glossy-foliage climber for visually rich display benches	Moderately dense, dark green glossy foliage gives strong leaf coverage, improving bench impact and enhancing the saturated mid-red flowers in retail displays, especially when plants are pre-trained on supports. Own-root production with a clear Year 1–3 development arc supports predictability when planning seasonal colour benches. This reinforces the distinctive habit and exclusive look promoted in vertical garden feature concepts for premium reseller collections.

Finished-product ideas

5–7 L trained pergola climber – Own-root NEONATAL material grown on to a 5–7 L trained climber with 3–5 canes, using the compact height and glossy foliage to deliver an exclusive, space-defining pergola SKU – target audience/channel: branded retail and garden-centre ranges.
Court-yard terrace column – Production in 5–7 L with a slim support, focusing on the remontant flowering and good colour retention to create a vertical feature for patios and balconies – target audience/channel: design-led urban terrace and courtyard assortments.
Collection-line climber – Use own-root longevity and moderate disease profile to build a stable stock and display line for thematic rose gardens and cultivar collections, sold as trained pieces – target audience/channel: specialist nurseries and collection-focused partners.
Vertical feature duo-pack – Pair two 5–7 L trained plants for arch or entrance use, exploiting the moderate spread and self-cleaning habit to maintain visual quality with manageable care – target audience/channel: reseller promotions and seasonal feature pallets.
Project-grade trained climber – Grow NEONATAL material into uniform, own-root trained climbers for schemes requiring cold-resilient, long-lived vertical structure, using the H7 hardiness and predictable framework – target audience/channel: landscape and public-realm supply contracts.

Technical cultivar profile

Parameter	Data
Name and registration	Large-flowered climbing rose registered as POUlcy042, marketed as FIRST CLASS™ Courtyard® with premium bronze cultivar rating and verified authenticity for professional propagation and finished-product production.
Origin and breeding	Bred in Denmark in 2021 by L. Pernille Olesen and Mogens Nyegaard Olesen of Poulsen Roser A/S, with seedling × seedling parentage; registered 2022 (CPVR application), introduced to market after 2022.
Awards and recognition	not provided
Growth and structural characteristics	Climbing growth habit, 100–200 cm height and 50–120 cm spread, moderately thorny, with moderately dense, dark green, glossy foliage providing good coverage and a tidy, visually strong structural framework.
Flower morphology	Large cupped clusters, 2.75–3.95 inch diameter, very full with 40+ petals, remontant with abundant second flush, cluster-flowered, bred primarily for ornamental display rather than pollinator-accessible flower form.
Colour data and phenology	Saturated mid-red (ARS MR, RHS 45A) with slightly darker petal bases, opening vivid and subtly glossy, lightening only slightly over days; retains colour well for stable display in mid-red vertical features and retail benches.
Fragrance and aroma	Very weak, delicately fruity scent, essentially barely perceptible in standard use, so selected predominantly for visual impact and structure rather than fragrance-driven applications or scented garden concepts.
Hip characteristics	Occasionally forms very small rose hips of approximately 0–4 mm diameter; hip shape and colour not provided, and fruiting is not a primary ornamental or production consideration for this cultivar.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Moderate tolerance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust under standard care, H7 rating with hardiness around –21 to –18 °C, suitable for USDA 6b and Swedish Zone 3, with moderate heat tolerance if watered.
Horticultural recommendations	Recommended as a trained climber finished product for pergolas, trellises, terraces, borders and containers, medium maintenance with occasional plant protection, supplied staked and trained with 3–5 main canes.

FIRST CLASS™ Courtyard® POUlcy042 combines compact climbing structure, remontant mid-red flowering and own-root longevity to support predictable, long-lived vertical ranges; we would be pleased to discuss scheduling and capacity for your programmes.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: FIRST CLASS™ – red climbing rose - Olesen & Olesen

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:09.11.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: premium bronze

Item Number: [979] 21-292 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The name refers to the English expression "First Class", meaning "first-class, of outstanding quality".

Cultivar Synonym: -

Registered Cultivar Name: POUlcy042

Original Trade Name: First Class™

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: First Class™ Courtyard® POUlcy042

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: -

Rose Group: Large -Flowered Climber

Commercial Type: climber, climbing rose

Commercial Group: Climbing rose

Exhibition Category: climbing rose; pergola and pillar rose

Collection: Courtyard®

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: -

Introduction Year: after 2022

Registration Year: 2022 (CPVR application)

Breeder: L. Pernille Olesen, Mogens Nyegaard Olesen

Breeding Company / Institution: Poulsen Roser A/S (Fredensborg, Denmark)

Breeding Year: Denmark, 2021

Parentage: seedling × seedling

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: -

Competition and Show Awards: -

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 3.3-6.6ft (100-200 cm)

Spread: 1.6-3.9ft (50-120 cm)

Growth Habit: climbing

Foliage: The variety's foliage is moderately dense, with leaves that have a glossy surface and a dark green hue.

Prickliness: moderately thorny

Self-Cleaning Description: The petals of spent flowers shed cleanly on their own.

Self-Cleaning Intensity: Self-cleaning: good

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 40+

Flower Fullness: very full-flowered

Flower Shape: cupped

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

Inflorescence Type: cluster-flowered

Colour Code: ARS code: MR RHS code: 45A (outer), 45A (inner)

Repeat Flowering: Remontant; its second flowering is also abundant.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: red

Flower Colour Description: Saturated mid‑red with a slight darker shade at the base of the petals.

Closed Bud: Deep, velvety red, darkening in shade towards the tip.

Newly Opened Flower: Vivid mid-red, surface subtly glossy.

Full Bloom: Uniform mid-red with a slightly lighter gradation towards the edges.

Before Fading: Fading red with a pale pinkish tinge towards the edge.

Colour Fading Description: After opening, it lightens slightly over a few days, but essentially retains its colour well.

Colour Retention Level: good

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: very weak, barely perceptible scented rose

Fragrance Character: delicately fruity

Pollinator Attraction: Double (26–39 petals) flowers attract pollinators only to a limited extent because, compared with simple or semi‑double forms, the double flower form reduces access to the stamens.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Its double blooms partially obscure the stamens, so its pollinator-friendliness is limited; it is primarily an ornamental variety.

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 0-4 mm

Hip Shape: -

Hip Colour: -

Hip Comment: Occasionally produced rose hip, 0–4 mm in diameter.

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: Tolerates heat well; requires watering during prolonged dry periods.

Heat and Drought Tolerance Level: moderate

Disease Resistance: moderate

powdery mildew – moderate
black spot – moderate
rust – moderate

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended product path: Trained climber finished product

Recommended target pot: 5–7 L

Release form: Staked, trained (3–5 main canes)

Recommended use: Maintenance requirement medium; occasionally requires plant protection.

Primary Uses: pergola, trellis, terrace, container, border

Comments

Positioning: Exclusive, space-defining – specialty

Target customer/channel: Retail / reseller

Main value proposition: Vertical garden feature, distinctive habit

FIRST CLASS™ – red climbing rose - Olesen & Olesen

Saturated mid‑red with a slight darker shade at the base of the petals. - climber, climbing rose - very weak, barely perceptible scented rose - delicately fruity

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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)