Nuits de Young – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cutting
Heritage collectors prioritising authenticity can rely on Nuits de Young as a premium moss rose within the pharmaROSA® NEONATAL range, supplied as uniform, tray-rooted own-root cuttings that integrate efficiently into nursery and specialist container workflows. The cultivar’s very strong moss-rose fragrance, distinctive deep crimson-magenta colour and historical character make it a compelling option for thematic and curated rose collections, particularly where once-flowering, seasonally dramatic shrubs are desired for 5–7 L containers and premium, selection / specialty routes. Its documented disease resistance and robust winter hardiness underpin predictable production and low replacement in UK rose gardens, while own-root stability supports long-lived, renewable plants suited to nationwide projects, even in colder Scottish and northern English conditions with reliable winter performance.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- Heritage 5–7 L collector shrub – Own-root Nuits de Young in 5–7 L premium containers, presented as a once-flowering historical moss rose with strong fragrance and low maintenance messaging – target audience/channel: heritage-focused garden retailers and specialist mail-order.
- Fragrance highlight for show gardens – Batch-synchronised, once-flowering plants for thematic rose and display gardens, leveraging the intense moss-rose scent and deep colour for a short-window seasonal highlight – target audience/channel: show garden contractors and public-realm project suppliers.
- Historical park specimen line – Upright, bushy shrubs supplied as own-root material for park and specimen plantings, emphasising disease resistance, cold hardiness and long-term stability – target audience/channel: nurseries serving municipal and institutional frameworks.
- Pollinator-aware heritage mix – Integrated into curated heritage assortments where semi-double flowers offer moderate pollinator interest and a distinctive collector narrative – target audience/channel: ecological heritage programmes and specialist independent retailers.
- Curated moss rose collection module – A dedicated moss rose sub-range built on own-root propagation to maintain authenticity, scheduled as a premium, limited selection / specialty offer – target audience/channel: nurseries building branded heritage concepts for reseller partners.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Nuits de Young is a historical moss shrub rose marketed as a heritage rose; ARS exhibition name Nuits de Young, unregistered cultivar, commercial type historical moss rose within the Heritage rose collection. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred in France by Jean Laffay around 1845, introduced the same year; parentage and breeding institution are not provided, underlining its status as a classic, long-established historical garden rose. |
| Awards and recognition |
Recognised with the RHS Award of Garden Merit in 2001, signalling tested garden performance under UK conditions and providing reassurance for professional deployment in heritage and collection plantings. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Bushy, upright shrub reaching approximately 100–160 cm in height with 80–120 cm spread, densely thorned stems and moderately dense, matt dark green foliage, suitable for specimen, flowerbed and park applications. |
| Flower morphology |
Semi-double cluster-flowered blooms of small size (0.5–1.5 in), with 17–25 petals and a cupped form, once-flowering with non-remontant behaviour and weak self-cleaning, requiring post-flowering deadheading in some settings. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Deep crimson-magenta flowers with dark burgundy tones; buds nearly black-maroon, fading through deep purple to brownish-lilac; good colour retention, with some lightening towards lilac under strong sun, richer tones in cooler conditions. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Very strong, distance-detectable fragrance characteristic of moss roses, contributing significant scent value in plantings; semi-double flowers with exposed stamens offer partial pollinator appeal through accessible nectar and pollen. |
| Hip characteristics |
Produces moderately abundant spherical hips, approximately 10–15 mm in diameter, coloured orange-red, adding seasonal interest and potential value in autumn displays in collections and park plantings. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; cold-hardy to about −32 to −29 °C (H7, Swedish Zone 5, USDA 4b), offering reliable performance across a wide climatic range including colder UK regions. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Suited to flowerbed, park and specimen use; low maintenance with generally minimal intervention needs, moderate heat tolerance requiring irrigation in prolonged drought; recommended as bush-trained with discreet support where needed. |
Nuits de Young offers a rare, award-recognised heritage moss rose with strong fragrance and robust hardiness on a predictable own-root base, supporting long-lived, stable collections; we invite you to discuss capacity, timing and assortment integration.
