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
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.