Pietra™ Palace® POUlpal105 – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cutting
Compact growth, dense foliage and uniform red flowering make Pietra™ a reliable NEONATAL starting material for intensive nursery production where predictable bedding floribunda output is required at volume. This bush-trained, container-orientated shrub rose fits standard 2–3 L routes yet can be driven on into 40–50 L feature stock for show gardens and structured bedding schemes, supporting thematic and collection-led ranges with a consistent, mid-height bed rose. Own-root stability underpins long-term beds and collection blocks, aligning with UK growers supplying public-realm and institutional contracts across regions where winter and wind tolerance supports robust northern supply planning. Moderate care and protection needs help maintain quality across cycles, while remontant, cluster-flowered heads secure a strong retail-ready value proposition focused on reliable garden performance. In typical own-root development, roots establish in year one, framework builds in year two, and full ornamental value is normally reached by year three for durable, low-replacement stands.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- 2–3 L red bedding floribunda line – compact, bush-trained plants for dense benching, using uniform colour and moderate maintenance to support reliable garden performance – target: retail garden centres and DIY chains.
- Patio terrace collection pot – 2–3 L containers positioned as low, tidy terrace roses, leveraging dense foliage and remontant clusters for season-long appeal – target: multiple retailers requiring standard finished product assortments.
- Thematic red floribunda range – own-root, authenticated Pietra™ blocks supplying collection-style red schemes, with long-term stability for show and institutional gardens – target: public-realm and project-based wholesalers.
- 40–50 L entrance feature units – step-up production from NEONATAL to large containers, using compact habit and repeat flowering for statement pieces in formal layouts – target: landscape contractors and municipal buyers.
- Private-label compact red line – branded ranges built on verified own-root stock, combining cultivar stability with moderate care needs and standard 2–3 L routes – target: nurseries and integrators building exclusive bedding assortments.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Floribunda shrub rose marketed as Pietra™ Palace® POUlpal105, a bedding floribunda from the Palace® collection; registered cultivar name POUlpal105 with CPVO registration pending from 2024. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred in Denmark in 2021 by L. Pernille Olesen and Mogens Nyegaard Olesen at Poulsen Roser A/S, introduced and initially distributed by Poulsen Roser A/S in 2024. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Compact, bushy habit reaching around 25–40 cm high and 30–45 cm wide, with dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickliness; self-cleaning performance data are not currently available. |
| Flower morphology |
Medium-sized, cupped, double flowers with 26–39 petals, produced in clusters; remontant flowering with a plentiful second flush, forming dense, ornamental bedding and container displays. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Vivid, uniform red flowers (RHS 65C outer, 65D inner; ARS LP), buds deep carmine red; colour fades only slightly to scarlet–raspberry with marginal darkening at petal edges, retaining strong visual impact. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Medium-strength fragrance that becomes pleasantly noticeable in warm weather; detailed scent character has not been described, but the aroma supports added sensory value compared with purely visual cultivars. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip set is not typical; where present, only very small hips of about 0–3 mm diameter are formed, with no further data available on hip shape or colour. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Moderate overall disease resistance with medium susceptibility to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; average heat and drought tolerance needing irrigation in prolonged dry spells; hardy to about −26 to −23 °C (H7, USDA 5b, Swedish zone 4). |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Suited to flowerbeds, containers, terraces and borders; recommended as a compact, bush-trained plant for standard container production in 2–3 L pots, with moderate maintenance and occasional plant protection required. |
Pietra™ Palace® POUlpal105 combines compact uniform habit, vivid repeat red flowering and robust winter hardiness with own-root predictability and longevity, making it a dependable choice for planned nursery programmes; we would welcome discussing volumes and scheduling.
