Misaki

Romantic rose

- – Keiji Kunieda

Uniform light pink, with a tone that slightly deepens towards the centre. - nostalgia rose - very strong, noticeable from a distance scented rose - rich, fruity–damask

– Very strong rich, fruity–damask fragrance
– Large, full rosette blooms in soft light pink
– Compact, bushy habit for borders and pots
– Good winter hardiness down to –26 °C
– Ideal for premium quality cut flowers
– Special feature: Fades to near‑white, creating romantic colour shifts on the bush.

Exclusive finished product

pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted rose cutting

30,92 £

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Misaki Romantic rose Kunieda – pharmaROSA NEONATAL

Premium own-root Misaki offers growers a compact shrub habit with bush-trained framework canes that suit a container-led route, supporting exclusive light-pink nostalgia cut production and border specimen lines that remain reliable even in colder, wind-exposed parts of the UK; as with other own-root material, expect roots to establish strongly in year one, shoots to build commercial structure in year two and full ornamental value by year three, giving a predictable base for premium 5–7 L crops and larger 40–50 L statement plants.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
Premium 5–7 L Romantic rose container line	Compact, bushy structure with 70–100 cm height delivers a well-filled canopy in 5–7 L pots without excessive pruning, ideal for a premium container route and controlled bench space. Own-root material supports homogeneous stands and low replacement in nursery propagation beds, aligning well with exclusive finished product positioning for retail and reseller partners at nursery-wholesale.
Exclusive nostalgia-style cut flower production	Very full, rosette flowers (40+ petals) with large bloom size and rich, fruity–damask fragrance underpin a distinctive nostalgia cut-flower offer. Bush-trained plants with 3–5 strong framework canes give stable, repeatable stem production when grown on from tray-rooted cuttings, and own-root longevity supports long-term cutting blocks, matching an exclusive finished product promise for cut-flower-specialists.
Border and specimen use in thematic rose gardens	Uniform light-pink blooms with a soft, romantic character suit curated borders and specimen placements in thematic rose collections. Medium maintenance and moderate disease resistance are manageable within professional care regimes, while H7 hardiness allows use in colder UK regions, supporting institutional or show-garden schemes that require high visual impact and exclusive presentation for public-realm-suppliers.
Larger 40–50 L statement shrubs for show and display	The compact yet well-branched habit and moderately dense foliage scale effectively into 40–50 L containers, creating stable statement shrubs for display or entrance planting. Own-root regeneration supports repeated renovation pruning over years, helping maintain form and flower quality for exhibition-style or prestige projects needing exclusive Romantic rose character at specimen-growers.
Collection and gene-bank style plantings	Named Romantic rose cultivar from Rose Farm Keiji with verified authenticity and premium gold rating is suitable where long-term identity and collection value matter. Own-root plants offer renewable growth and lower risk of rootstock-related variation, making them practical for cultivar collections, thematic rose gardens and maintenance beds that underpin exclusive catalogues for collection-holders.
Heat-tolerant yet hardy nursery production blocks	Misaki combines H7 hardiness (USDA 5b) with good performance in warm conditions, provided regular irrigation is maintained, supporting production blocks that must cope with UK weather variation including colder, windier northern sites. Own-root stands give predictable capacity across seasons, important for maintaining an exclusive finished product stream to regional-nursery-networks.
Medium-maintenance premium ranges with managed protection	Moderate disease resistance (notably powdery mildew resistant) and medium maintenance needs fit professional programmes where scheduled plant protection is standard. Bush-trained, own-root plants respond well to renewal pruning, helping sustain flower quality and form over multiple sales cycles, underpinning exclusive, reliably-presented ranges for quality-focused-retail.
Fragrance-led Romantic rose assortments	Very strong, distance-noticeable rich fruity–damask scent and full, nostalgic rosette form make Misaki a key component in fragrance-led ranges, whether for containers, borders or cut stems. Using pharmaROSA NEONATAL own-root material for propagation beds and 5–7 L premium containers supports stable volumes and recognisable quality, aligned with exclusive fragrance collections for premium-garden-centres.

Finished-product ideas

5–7 L Romantic container rose – compact, bushy habit and large, very full rosette blooms support a premium 5–7 L nostalgia line, grown on from bush-trained own-root cuttings for exclusive retail / reseller assortments – target: nursery and garden centre programmes.
Fragrance collection feature rose – very strong fruity–damask scent and repeat flowering make Misaki a core SKU in fragrance-themed benches, using the premium container route and controlled maintenance to highlight flower quality – target: premium garden centres.
Nostalgia cut-flower shrub block – bush-trained plants with 3–5 framework canes and large, full blooms allow small-scale cut production alongside container crops, leveraging own-root longevity for multi-year cutting beds – target: specialist floriculture growers.
40–50 L display specimen – compact, structural growth and moderately dense foliage scale into 40–50 L pots for entrances or show displays, with own-root regeneration supporting long service life and repeat renovation – target: public-realm and show-garden contractors.
Collection and gene-bank planting – authenticated Romantic rose cultivar with premium gold rating suits cultivar maintenance rows or thematic rose collections, using tray-rooted own-root cuttings to secure stable long-term blocks – target: collection holders and institutional gardens.

Technical cultivar profile

Parameter	Data
Name and registration	Current trade name Misaki Romantic rose Kunieda; Romantic rose collection, shrub nostalgia rose; exhibition category cut flower and shrub rose; former and registered names not provided.
Origin and breeding	Bred by Keiji Kunieda, Rose Farm Keiji, Japan; parentage unknown; introduced by Rose Farm Keiji in 2007 in Japan; breeding and introduction year 2007, registration year data not available.
Growth and structural characteristics	Bushy, compact shrub reaching around 70–100 cm high and 40–60 cm spread; slightly thorny shoots with moderately dense, matt, light-green foliage; medium self-cleaning with some deadheading required.
Flower morphology	Large, very full rosette flowers with 40+ petals, borne mainly solitary; remontant flowering pattern with plentiful second flush; suited for ornamental display and nostalgia-style cut use.
Colour data and phenology	Uniform light-pink blooms, slightly deeper towards the centre; powder-pink buds opening to soft pink, then fading to pale, almost white pink with translucent edges by senescence; colour retention moderate.
Fragrance and aroma	Very strong, rich fruity–damask fragrance noticeable from a distance, contributing high sensory value; heavily double form limits pollinator access, making this primarily an ornamental and cut-flower cultivar.
Hip characteristics	Occasional small spherical red hips, around 6–10 mm diameter, typically forming where flowers are not deadheaded; hips are ornamental but not a primary feature of the cultivar.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Hardy to approximately −26 to −23 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 4, USDA 5b); moderate overall disease resistance with powdery mildew resistance and moderate susceptibility to black spot and rust; moderate heat and drought tolerance.
Horticultural recommendations	Primary uses border, specimen and cut flower; recommended as bush-trained plants with 3–5 strong framework canes for premium container production, ideally in 5–7 L pots; medium maintenance and occasional plant protection advised.

Misaki Romantic rose Kunieda combines compact, premium container performance, strong fragrance and robust hardiness on a predictable, regenerative own-root base; we invite you to discuss schedules and capacities that suit your programme.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: MISAKI – light pink nostalgia rose - Kunieda

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:19.04.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: premium gold

Item Number: [1543] 21-550 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

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

Cultivar Synonym: 美咲

Registered Cultivar Name: -

Original Trade Name: Misaki

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: Misaki Romantic rose Kunieda

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: -

Rose Group: Shrub

Commercial Type: nostalgia rose

Commercial Group: Romantic rose

Exhibition Category: cut flower; shrub rose

Collection: Romantic rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: Rose Farm Keiji (Japan, 2007)

Introduction Year: 2007

Registration Year: Data not available

Breeder: Keiji Kunieda

Breeding Company / Institution: Rose Farm Keiji (Japan)

Breeding Year: Japan, 2007

Parentage: unknown

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: -

Competition and Show Awards: -

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 2.3-3.3ft (70-100 cm)

Spread: 1.3-2ft (40-60 cm)

Growth Habit: bushy, compact

Foliage: The variety has moderately dense foliage. The leaves have a matt surface and a light‑green shade (approx. RHS 143A).

Prickliness: slightly thorny

Self-Cleaning Description: Some of the spent blooms remain on the plant and require later deadheading.

Self-Cleaning Intensity: self-cleaning: medium

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: 65D (outer), 65B (inner)

Repeat Flowering: Remontant, with a plentiful second flowering.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: light-pink

Flower Colour Description: Uniform light pink, with a tone that slightly deepens towards the centre.

Closed Bud: Powder-pink bud with a slightly creamier shade towards the tip.

Newly Opened Flower: Soft pink petals, fuller towards the centre with a mid-pink tinge.

Full Bloom: Even pale pink surface with a subtly deeper pink centre.

Before Fading: The petals fade to a pale, almost white pink, becoming almost translucent at the edges.

Colour Fading Description: As the flower opens, the light pink fades significantly, becoming almost white before the bloom ends.

Colour Retention Level: moderate

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: very strong, noticeable from a distance scented rose

Fragrance Character: rich, fruity–damask

Pollinator Attraction: The cultivar’s heavily double flower form (rather than single or semi‑double) makes it less attractive to pollinators because the crowded petals restrict access to the stamens, limiting nectar and pollen availability.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: The very double flowers conceal the stamens, making it primarily an ornamental variety.

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 6-10 mm

Hip Shape: spherical

Hip Colour: red

Hip Comment: Small, occasionally formed, 6–10 mm in diameter, spherical, red rose hip.

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: Thrives in warm conditions; requires regular watering during prolonged dry periods.

Heat and Drought Tolerance Level: moderate

Disease Resistance: moderate

powdery mildew – resistant
black spot – moderate
rust – moderate

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended product path: Premium container

Recommended target pot: 5–7 L

Release form: Bush-trained, with 3–5 strong framework canes

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

Primary Uses: border, specimen, cut flower

Comments

Positioning: Exclusive finished product

Target customer/channel: Retail / reseller

Main value proposition: Flower quality, form

MISAKI – light pink nostalgia rose - Kunieda

Uniform light pink, with a tone that slightly deepens towards the centre. - nostalgia rose - very strong, noticeable from a distance scented rose - rich, fruity–damask

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Inflorescence: solitary Height: 2.3-3.3ft (70-100 cm) Flower shape: rosette Winter hardiness: 6b light-pink - Rose Farm Keiji (Japan, 2007) nostalgia rose - Flower size: L (2,75-3,95 in) Flower size: L (2,75-3,95 in) - Height: 2.3-3.3ft (70-100 cm) Height: 2.3-3.3ft (70-100 cm) - Flower fullness: very full-flowered Misaki - Roses in the garden | pharmaROSA® Neonatal - premium gold Keiji Kunieda

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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)