Kelley™ PatioHit® POULpah118 – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL own‑root propagation material
Miniature own-root Kelley™ PatioHit® POULpah118 provides a compact, bushy and almost thornless base plant tailored to nursery container workflows where impulse-led, patio-focused ranges are important. As a dwarf mini rose bred by Poulsen Roser A/S, it is particularly suited to compact 1.5–2 L finishing, supporting retail-led patio and mini-rose benches aimed at instant, long-lasting floral display in small spaces. Remontant, very double blooms with good colour retention deliver repeated mid- to pale pink flushes, while own-root production supports predictable, repeatable quality and low replacement in collection-style beds. Its H7 hardiness rating supports UK-wide nursery distribution, including cooler regions where reliable overwintering in production is required, helping growers serve schemes in exposed areas and public projects where winter and wind tolerance are critical. The dense, foliage and clustered flower presentation give a high perceived flower volume per pot, aligning with container-growing and impulse-focused retail lines. Using pharmaROSA® NEONATAL tray-rooted cuttings, you can synchronise volume, scheduling and logistics in 3–6‑month batches, then structure your own-root development arc from root establishment through canopy build-up to full ornamental value over successive seasons. Remontant flowering, patio suitability, compactcollection
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- PatioHit® 2 L Colour Pot – single-plant 1.5–2 L patio container highlighting compact dwarf habit and remontant, very double pink blooms; routed through impulse-focused garden centre benches and nursery patio tables.
- Mini Patio Collection Trio – grouped 3 × 1.5–2 L assortment featuring Kelley™ as the pink element, leveraging bushy structure and glossy foliage for a uniform collection look; targeted at branded patio collections in retail nurseries.
- Institutional Terrace Planter Set – multi-plant compositions using several Kelley™ units in 40–50 L containers, using compact height and dense flowering to create stable colour blocks; positioned for public-realm and hospitality patio contracts.
- Premium Mini-Rose Bench Line – uniform run of 1.5–2 L pots built from NEONATAL own-root stock, using predictable sizing and high flower count per plant to support trolley-based promotions; aimed at garden centre impulse and seasonal patio promotions.
- Curated Named Mini-Rose Series – branded series using Kelley™ with verified authenticity for collection-style offerings, capitalising on compact habit and repeat flowering in small containers; directed to specialist nurseries and mail-order partners.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Miniature rose, commercial mini-dwarf type; registered as POULpah118 with current trade name Kelley™ PatioHit® POULpah118; part of the PatioHit® collection for potted and patio use. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred in Denmark in 2021 by L. Pernille Olesen and Mogens Nyegaard Olesen at Poulsen Roser A/S; introduced after 2022, with CPVR registration in 2022 and a US patent application filed in 2023. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Compact, bushy dwarf habit reaching 50–60 cm in height with 25–35 cm spread; dense, glossy foliage (RHS 147A); almost thornless shoots; release form described as a compact, dense bush suitable for container finishing. |
| Flower morphology |
Very double-flowered miniature blooms with 40+ petals, cupped form and large size for this group (approximately 2.75–3.95 inches); flowers borne in clusters; remontant with abundant second flush flowering under suitable cultivation. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Overall pink flower colour with ARS code lp; outer petals RHS Red 55B, inner petals Red 49A; newly opened blooms mid-pink with slightly darker edges; colour fades to pale pink with a whitish centre yet retains generally good colour persistence in view. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Very weak fragrance, described as barely noticeable; no detailed scent profile recorded; not primarily positioned as a perfumed variety, with ornamental value focused on flower form, colour and container suitability rather than aromatic characteristics. |
| Hip characteristics |
Rose hip formation is not typical; occasionally small hips may develop with a maximum diameter of 0–5 mm; no detailed data on hip shape or colour, and hips are not considered a commercial or ornamental feature. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Very susceptible to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, requiring regular plant protection and higher maintenance; winter hardy to approximately -21 to -18 °C with RHS rating H7, Swedish Zone 3 and USDA Zone 6b, supporting cool-climate production. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best used where intensive plant protection can be applied; recommended as a compact, dense bush for container finishing, especially compact patio products in 1.5–2 L pots; primary application in potted, patio and mini-rose categories for retail channels. |
Kelley™ PatioHit® POULpah118 offers compact, bushy, repeat-flowering pink colour in a hardy mini-rose format, using own-root NEONATAL material for predictable, regenerative stands; please contact us to align volumes, protection strategies and delivery windows.
