Nina™ Renaissance® POUlren018 – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cutting
Premium own-root pharmaROSA® NEONATAL material of Nina™ Renaissance® POUlren018 offers a compact, bushy shrub rose architecture with dense, glossy foliage and very double, cream-coloured, rosette flowers that align well with an exclusive finished-product positioning. As a nostalgia-type Romantic rose bred by Poulsen Roser A/S, it combines remontant, cluster-flowering performance with strong, long-lasting fragrance, supporting premium container production in the 5–7 L range and, where desired, upscale 40–50 litre feature units. Own-root propagation provides a stable, renewable base that supports low replacement rates and predictable quality in nursery propagation beds and container grow-on, advantageous for UK nursery networks and public-realm supply chains where reliable cream-toned shrub roses are needed in cooler, wind-exposed sites. With bush-trained NEONATAL cuttings forming 3–5 strong framework canes, You can structure production so that roots establish in year one, shoots and framework develop in year two, and full ornamental value is expressed from year three onward, fitting planned release calendars for retail and reseller channels.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- Premium 5–7 L Romantic shrub – Bush-trained, 3–5 cane plants in 5–7 L pots, highlighting compact habit and very double, cream rosette blooms for exclusive nostalgia assortments – retail / reseller premium benches.
- 40–50 L fragrance feature – Own-root, larger-container shrubs emphasising strong, long-lasting scent and dense, glossy foliage as focal points for show gardens and display terraces – public-realm and high-end retail projects.
- Thematic Renaissance® collection set – Curated Renaissance® subgroup where verified authenticity and stable, remontant flowering support collection-style plantings – thematic rose gardens via specialist nursery partners.
- Neutral-palette project shrub – Cream–vanilla colour stability and compact structure positioned as a specification-ready shrub for institutional schemes, supplied from premium container production – public and institutional landscape channels.
- Fragrance-led private label line – Own-root NEONATAL base feeding a branded range focused on scent and Romantic flower form in 5–7 L pots – integrated nursery–retail private-label programmes.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Shrub rose from the Renaissance® collection; registered as POUlren018, traded as Nina™ Renaissance® POUlren018, ARS exhibition name Nina™, nostalgia-type Romantic commercial positioning. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred in Denmark in 2006 by L. Pernille Olesen and Mogens Nyegaard Olesen, Poulsen Roser A/S; introduced 2007, with Poulsen Roser A/S acting as both breeder and initial distributor. |
| Awards and recognition |
Not provided |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Bushy, erect shrub with compact, upright outline; height around 100–150 cm and spread 70–120 cm; dense, dark green glossy foliage (RHS 137A); moderately thorny shoots for typical handling. |
| Flower morphology |
Very double, rosette-shaped flowers with more than 40 petals; large blooms in clusters; remontant habit providing a plentiful second flowering, with overall emphasis on nostalgic form and fullness. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Cream-coloured base with delicate vanilla veil; butter-yellow centres on opening, fading to cream-ivory with slight beige at petal edges; excellent colour retention and gentle softening rather than harsh fading. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Strong, long-lasting scented rose; detailed fragrance character not provided, but intensity and persistence support fragrance-focused positioning in premium shrub and Romantic-rose assortments. |
| Hip characteristics |
Very double flowers limit hip set; where formed, hips are globular, approximately 10–15 mm, orange-red (RHS 40A), offering modest seasonal interest without significant seed production. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C, RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3, USDA 6b; disease profile moderate overall with black spot resistant, powdery mildew and rust at moderate levels, requiring occasional interventions. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Recommended for premium container production, particularly 5–7 L pots, released bush-trained with 3–5 framework canes; medium maintenance with occasional pest and disease control; primary use not provided. |
Nina™ Renaissance® POUlren018 combines compact, glossy-foliaged shrub structure, strong, long-lasting fragrance and stable, cream-toned nostalgic blooms on a predictable own-root base that supports regenerative, long-lived stands; please contact us to coordinate volumes and scheduling.
