Pas de Deux Courtyard® POUlhult – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL own-root climber
Climber Pas de Deux Courtyard® POUlhult in the pharmaROSA® NEONATAL range offers own-root, tray-grown propagation material optimised for trained vertical structures in nursery production. Delivered as 3–6‑month‑old rooted cuttings, it is well suited to onward training into 3–5 main canes for a staked, space‑defining feature in 5–7 L containers and, in UK projects, ultimately into larger 40–50 litre or in‑ground applications. The dense, mid‑green, glossy foliage combines with a compact 1.8–2.7 m climbing habit to create reliable wall, pergola and courtyard coverage. Disease‑resistant foliage with low intervention needs supports predictable, low‑loss production, while the own‑root base underpins long‑term stability for nursery networks supplying exclusive, vertical garden accents across regions where winter and wind tolerance suits exposed northern and Scottish schemes. The remontant, cluster‑flowered, semi‑double blooms in pale pink‑yellow tones give a distinctive, premium courtyard identity for retail/reseller partners. In professional terms, own‑root climbers build up progressively, typically with roots established in year one, structural shoot framework consolidating in year two, and full ornamental and commercial expression from year three onward.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- Courtyard 7L Climber – Staked, 3–5‑cane plants in 5–7 L containers highlighting dense foliage and compact climbing habit, positioned as an exclusive vertical garden feature for coordinated wall displays – retail/reseller channel.
- 40L Pergola Accent – Up‑scaled own‑root climbers grown on into 40–50 litre tubs from NEONATAL trays, exploiting the dense, glossy coverage and remontant flowering for pergola entrances – landscape and public‑realm suppliers.
- Exhibition Medal Line – Premium presentation of Pas de Deux Courtyard® POUlhult as a competition‑proven climber, trained for clean framework and abundant repeat bloom, forming part of a curated vertical range – specialist rose retailers.
- Low‑Intervention Wall Series – Range of climbers emphasising low maintenance, disease resistance and H7 hardiness, finished as 5–7 L trained products from own‑root NEONATAL stock – nursery networks and integrators.
- Court-yard Collection Mix – Mixed cultivar set for thematic courtyard and collection gardens, using Pas de Deux Courtyard® POUlhult as the pale pink‑yellow vertical anchor with stable own‑root performance – wholesalers serving garden centres.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Pas de Deux Courtyard® POUlhult, registered as POUlhult, ARS exhibition name Pas de Deux; commercial climbing rose within the Courtyard® collection for garden, park and exhibition use. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Mogens Nyegaard Olesen, Poulsen Roser A/S, Denmark; parentage not provided; bred before 2003, registration in 2003 with PBR application; introduced commercially after 2003. |
| Awards and recognition |
Merit certificate at Le Roeulx Rose Competition 1999 and a total of seven medals at other international competitions, underpinning its value in exhibition and premium climbing rose assortments. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Large‑flowered climber reaching around 1.8–2.7 m in height with 1.0–1.6 m spread; moderately thorny, dense, glossy, mid‑green foliage; climbing habit suited to walls, pergolas and container training. |
| Flower morphology |
Semi‑double flowers with approximately 13–25 petals, flat form and medium size (about 1.5–2.75 inches); produced in clusters; remontant with an abundant second flowering wave under suitable culture. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Pale pink‑yellow effect; ARS code LY, RHS 62D outer, 8C inner; buds creamy yellow with pink veil, opening soft pastel pink and pale yellow, then fading to powder pink and finally almost snow‑white. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Mild, restrained scent with a delicate, airy character; fragrance is present but not dominant, aligning with its role as a visual vertical accent rather than a strongly scented feature cultivar. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip set is limited due to semi‑double bloom form; when present, hips are small, globular, approximately 9–12 mm in diameter, and orange‑red, adding modest seasonal interest without significant fruit load. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Disease‑resistant foliage with noted resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to around –21 to –18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b); moderate heat and drought tolerance with watering support. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Recommended for walls, pergolas and containers; best as staked, trained climber with 3–5 main canes; low intervention requirements support efficient production from own‑root NEONATAL trays to 5–7 L finished stock. |
Pas de Deux Courtyard® POUlhult as own-root pharmaROSA® NEONATAL material combines compact climbing habit, dense foliage and proven hardiness with long-lived, regenerative stands, making it a reliable option to discuss for aligned volumes and delivery windows.
