Julia Renaissance

Renaissance®

POUlheart – L. Pernille Olesen, Mogens Nyegaard Olesen

Creamy, pale pink petals with a delicate peachy tint at the centre. The tone is soft with a pastel effect. - park rose - strong, long-lasting scented rose - classic, rose character

– Strong, long-lasting classic rose fragrance.
– Large, very full rosette blooms.
– Elegant pastel pink to cream colouring.
– Upright, bushy shrub with dense foliage.
– Good winter hardiness to RHS H7.
– Special feature: Barely prickly shoots make care easier.

Standard finished product

pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted rose cutting

28,20 £

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JULIA RENAISSANCE – pink park rose rooted cutting for professional production

Renaissance® own-root propagation of Julia Renaissance provides a stable, shrub-based backbone for nursery networks seeking dependable park and bed roses on a predictable, long-term root system. Its upright, bushy structure, medium height and spread fit well into standard container production in 2–3 L, with scope for later transfer into 40–50 litre landscape units where a reliable, repeat-flowering presence is required in thematic or collection plantings. The very full, rosette flowers offer uniform, soft pink to peach-cream transitions with good colour retention, supporting a consistent finished look across batches. Strong, classic rose fragrance and dense, dark green foliage enable value-added positioning as a premium shrub for dedicated rose gardens, specimen use and high-visibility beds. Own-root production underpins renewable growth and homogeneous stands over time, valuable in UK public‑realm style projects that must perform reliably in winter‑exposed sites with good hardiness and wind tolerance while Year 1 focuses on roots, Year 2 on structural shoots, and Year 3 on full ornamental expression for retail and project-based portfolios.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
Premium park and bed rose ranges in 2–3 L containers	The upright, bushy shrub habit with medium height and spread suits efficient 2–3 L standard container production, matching the recommended product path and a compact, bush-trained release form. Repeated, abundant flowering with full, rosette blooms delivers reliable garden performance as a standard finished product for retail and reseller ranges, supporting stable, own-root stock build-up for thematic and show-garden oriented wholesalers towards retail/reseller partners.
Fragrance-focused thematic and collection plantings	Strong, long-lasting classic rose fragrance allows you to position this cultivar in fragrance-led collections or themed rose beds where scent is a key differentiator. In standard container routes, plants can be grown on to a uniform, flower-ready stage before dispatch, aligning with a finished-product promise of reliable garden performance. Own-root material supports long-term renewal in collection plantings and gene-bank style stands, making it a practical option for suppliers building identifiable, scented assortments for public-realm and institutional projects.
Colour-harmonised pastel assortments for show and display gardens	The creamy, pale pink flowers with a delicate peach centre and good colour retention are well suited to pastel and romantic schemes in show gardens and curated displays. Repeating flushes maintain the soft colour effect through the season, aligning with a standard finished product promise in retail and project channels. In nursery propagation beds and container grow-on systems, the consistent colour expression on own roots contributes to homogeneous blocks supporting professional, collection-focused nursery/wholesale portfolios.
Landscape and park use with later shift to 40–50 litre units	The medium-sized, upright shrub structure adapts well from 2–3 L production into 40–50 litre containers for high-impact park and specimen use. On own roots, mature stands in larger units benefit from structural longevity, reliable regrowth and reduced replacement need, important where repeated plant protection is already planned due to disease sensitivity. This route supports professional suppliers targeting public park contracts and larger landscape schemes where reliable garden performance and stable, repeatable assortments underpin project-based wholesale supply.
Cut-flower side-line from shrub and park plantings	The large, very full, rosette blooms and long-lasting fragrance make this cultivar suitable as a supplementary cut-flower source from park and specimen plantings, adding value beyond its primary ornamental role. Own-root plants in standard containers can be scheduled so that early flushes support retail sales, while established blocks in beds or larger pots offer stems for cutting. This dual-purpose use supports professional growers and resellers building broader, fragrance-led assortments for independent garden centre channels.
Collections where dense foliage and structure are required	Dense, dark green, slightly glossy foliage enhances the visual impact of blocks and collection beds, providing a strong structural backdrop for the pastel blooms. In 2–3 L production, this foliage density contributes to an immediate, finished look at dispatch, aligning with standard finished product expectations. Own-root propagation delivers uniform structural development across batches, useful for nurseries assembling coherent shrub and park rose collections for thematic rose garden suppliers.
Hardy shrub rose component in UK regional assortments	With hardiness to around -26–-23 °C (RHS H7, Swedish Zone 4, USDA 5b), Julia Renaissance fits into assortments aimed at colder or more exposed UK regions, where reliable shrub structure and winter survival are necessary. In professionally managed settings where regular plant protection is feasible, this allows its ornamental and fragrance strengths to be utilised confidently. This supports nursery and wholesale offers where robust winter and wind performance in northern regions underpins dependable, own-root shrub ranges for nationwide project frameworks.
Managed-maintenance ranges for experienced gardeners and curated clients	The cultivar’s sensitivity to powdery mildew and rust means it is best directed into channels where regular plant protection and informed maintenance are expected. Professional growers can capitalise on its fragrance, flower form and colour in standard container formats, while clearly positioning it as a higher-maintenance, high-reward option. For nursery networks and integrator systems, this supports assortments tailored to experienced end users while maintaining a broad own-root portfolio for specialist retail/reseller collections.

Finished-product ideas

Fragrant 2–3 L park shrub line – Own-root, bush-trained shrubs in 2–3 L standard containers emphasising repeat flowering and strong fragrance for reliable garden performance – target: branded retail/reseller park-rose ranges.
Pastel Renaissance® collection pot – Coordinated pastel assortment in 2–3 L with Julia Renaissance as a key soft pink component, leveraging colour stability and classic rosette form – target: thematic and show-garden oriented nursery offers.
Landscape-ready 40–50 L specimen unit – Selected own-root plants grown on from standard containers into 40–50 litre pots to deliver structural shrubs for parks and public-realm beds where long-term renewal is valued – target: landscape contractors and municipal suppliers.
Fragrance highlight mixed trolley – Mixed-fragrance trolley including Julia Renaissance as the strong-scented shrub element, aligning container-ready plants with a reliable garden performance positioning – target: independent garden centres and specialist retailers.
Curated collection bed starter packs – Sets of own-root shrubs for dedicated rose or Renaissance®-themed beds, using Julia Renaissance for its dense foliage and scented, full blooms under managed plant protection – target: show gardens, estates and institutional collections.

Technical cultivar profile

Parameter	Data
Name and registration	Renaissance Collection shrub rose, park-shrub commercial group, registered as POUlheart and traded as Julia Renaissance Renaissance® POUlheart, with ARS exhibition name Julia Renaissance.
Origin and breeding	Bred in Denmark in 1996 by L. Pernille Olesen and Mogens Nyegaard Olesen at Poulsen Roser A/S, introduced and initially distributed by Poulsen Roser A/S the same year; parentage not provided.
Awards and recognition	Not provided; no competition, collector, horticultural rating or global award data recorded for this cultivar in the available technical documentation.
Growth and structural characteristics	Upright, bushy shrub growth reaching about 100–150 cm in height and spread, with dense, dark green, slightly glossy foliage (RHS 139A) and relatively few prickles, forming a compact, park-suitable framework.
Flower morphology	Large flowers (approximately 2.75–3.95 in) borne mainly solitary, very full with over 40 petals, rosette-shaped and repeating well with a strong second flush; self-cleaning is weak, so spent blooms often require manual removal.
Colour data and phenology	Creamy pale pink overall with a delicate peachy centre, ARS code lp, RHS 65C outer and 36D inner; colour fades slowly to near cream-white with a faint pink tinge, maintaining a soft pastel effect through the flowering stages.
Fragrance and aroma	Strong, long-lasting scent with a classic rose character; very double blooms enclose the stamens, so ornamental and fragrance value dominate while pollinator attraction is limited by reduced access to floral rewards.
Hip characteristics	Hip set is typically poor due to the very double flower form, but occasional small spherical hips, 8–12 mm diameter, may develop in orange-red RHS 40A, adding minor seasonal interest where present.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Hardy to around -26 to -23 °C, rated RHS H7, Swedish Zone 4 and USDA 5b; disease resistance is sensitive, very susceptible to powdery mildew and rust, with moderate black spot sensitivity, so regular protection is advised.
Horticultural recommendations	Recommended for flower beds, specimen use, parks and supplementary cutting; maintenance requirement is high due to low disease resistance, best grown as a bush-trained, compact plant in standard containers, typically 2–3 L size.

Julia Renaissance on own roots combines repeat-flowering, strong fragrance and stable shrub structure with predictable, regenerative stands, making it a practical option for professional partners wishing to align capacity and scheduling for future ranges.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: JULIA RENAISSANCE – pink park rose - Olesen & Olesen

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:16.03.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: premium bronze

Item Number: [1217] 21-153 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The name is a female given name.

Cultivar Synonym: Phillipa; Julia

Registered Cultivar Name: POUlheart

Original Trade Name: Julia Renaissance™

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: Julia Renaissance Renaissance® POUlheart

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: Julia Renaissance

Rose Group: Shrub

Commercial Type: park rose

Commercial Group: Park - shrub rose

Exhibition Category: shrub rose

Collection: Renaissance®

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: Poulsen Roser A/S (Denmark)

Introduction Year: 1996

Registration Year: 1996

Breeder: L. Pernille Olesen, Mogens Nyegaard Olesen

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

Breeding Year: Denmark, 1996

Parentage: unknown

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: -

Competition and Show Awards: -

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 3.3-4.9ft (100-150 cm)

Spread: 3.3-4.9ft (100-150 cm)

Growth Habit: upright, bushy

Foliage: The variety has dense foliage; the leaves have a slightly glossy surface and a dark green shade (RHS 139A).

Prickliness: barely prickly

Self-Cleaning Description: According to the descriptions, spent blooms often remain on the plant and require subsequent removal.

Self-Cleaning Intensity: self-cleaning weak

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 40+

Flower Fullness: very full-flowered

Flower Shape: rosette

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

Inflorescence Type: solitary

Colour Code: ARS code: lp RHS code: 65C (outer), 36D (inner)

Repeat Flowering: Repeats well, producing an abundant second flush.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: pink

Flower Colour Description: Creamy, pale pink petals with a delicate peachy tint at the centre. The tone is soft with a pastel effect.

Closed Bud: Pale cream colour with a delicate veil of pink at the tip.

Newly Opened Flower: The outer petals play in creamy pastels, while the inner rings are enlivened by a peach‑pink radiance.

Full Bloom: A uniform, soft pink dominates, the remaining peach colour in the centre subtly deepens the composition.

Before Fading: The colour fades to almost cream-white, with a slight pinkish tinge.

Colour Fading Description: During opening, the soft pink–peach hue gradually fades to an almost cream-white, ending with only a slight pinkish glow.

Colour Retention Level: good

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: strong, long-lasting scented rose

Fragrance Character: classic, rose character

Pollinator Attraction: Its very double flower form and the reduced accessibility of the stamens mean it attracts pollinators poorly.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Its heavily double flowers enclose the stamens, making it primarily an ornamental variety.

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 8-12 mm

Hip Shape: spherical

Hip Colour: orange-red (RHS 40A)

Hip Comment: Hip set is expected to be poor due to the double flowers; occasionally produces spherical, orange‑red (RHS 40A) hips 8–12 mm in diameter.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -26–-23 °C

RHS Hardiness Rating: H7

Swedish Hardiness Zone: Zon 4

USDA Hardiness Zone: 5b

Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: According to the cultivar descriptions, it tolerates heat but requires irrigation during prolonged drought.

Heat and Drought Tolerance Level: moderate

Disease Resistance: sensitive

powdery mildew – very susceptible
black spot – moderate
rust – very susceptible

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended product path: Standard container

Recommended target pot: 2–3 L

Release form: Bush-trained, compact plant

Recommended use: Maintenance requirement high; due to low disease resistance it requires regular plant protection.

Primary Uses: flower beds, specimen plants, park, cut flowers

Comments

Positioning: Standard finished product

Target customer/channel: Retail / reseller

Main value proposition: Reliable garden performance

JULIA RENAISSANCE – pink park rose - Olesen & Olesen

Creamy, pale pink petals with a delicate peachy tint at the centre. The tone is soft with a pastel effect. - park rose - strong, long-lasting scented rose - classic, rose character

Online rose purchase - pink - strong, long-lasting scented rose - Julia Renaissance - park rose - (3.3-4.9ft (100-150 cm))

Inflorescence: solitary Height: 3.3-4.9ft (100-150 cm) Flower shape: rosette Winter hardiness: 6b pink - Poulsen Roser A/S (Denmark) park rose - Flower size: L (2,75-3,95 in) Flower size: L (2,75-3,95 in) - Height: 3.3-4.9ft (100-150 cm) Height: 3.3-4.9ft (100-150 cm) - Flower fullness: very full-flowered Julia Renaissance - Roses in the garden | pharmaROSA® Neonatal - premium bronze L. Pernille Olesen, Mogens Nyegaard Olesen

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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)