Plaisanterie Park - shrub rose LENtrimera – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cutting
This shrub Hybrid Musk offers a distinctive climbing habit, making it an efficient option for nurseries aiming at pergola, fence and wall lines from a compact bush-trained start. As an own-root pharmaROSA® NEONATAL cutting, it builds a durable production base with predictable regeneration and long-term longevity, supporting homogeneous park-shrub assortments and reliable garden performance for retail and reseller partners. The small single flowers form abundant clusters with good self-cleaning, reducing finished-plant maintenance while still delivering the playful, colour-changing display that defines Plaisanterie. Moderate height and spread make it well suited to standard-container production in 2–3 L, feeding into thematic rose gardens and collection-style plantings where cultivar identity and continuity are important. Over sequential seasons the root system establishes, shoots consolidate, and by the third year the shrub reaches its full ornamental value, matching UK nursery expectations for robust, repeatable stock in conditions ranging from colder inland sites to areas with stronger winds and exposure. For nursery and wholesale networks seeking stable own-root supply, this cultivar’s adaptable structure and repeat flowering profile support portfolio-wide planning and long-term capacity.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- 2–3 L pergola climber line – Bush-trained, climbing plants finished in 2–3 L standard containers for pergola and fence use, leveraging height and structure; suited to retail and park-shrub reseller ranges – target audience/channel: retail / reseller
- Colour-change feature shrub – Emphasises the playful, changing flower colours in compact, own-root shrubs for thematic and show gardens; aligns with reliable garden performance messaging – target audience/channel: show-garden organisers
- Border and screen series – Utilises height, spread and moderately dense foliage to create informal screens from uniform 2–3 L stock; own-root stability supports long-term plantings – target audience/channel: public-realm suppliers
- Collection-grade reference plants – Verified, own-root material in standard containers for cultivar collections and breeding reference beds, highlighting origin and stable regeneration – target audience/channel: nurseries and collection managers
- Remontant display units – Timed crops to present buds and flowers from remontant flowering in 2–3 L containers, giving extended bench appeal and predictable sales windows – target audience/channel: garden centres and multi-site retailers
Technical cultivar profile
| Name and registration |
Plaisanterie Park - shrub rose LENtrimera (registered as LENtrimera), a shrub Hybrid Musk park rose in the Park - shrub rose commercial group; exhibition classification show shrub rose with ARS name Plaisanterie. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Louis Lens in Belgium (breeding year 1988), introduced and registered in 1996 by Lens Roses / Louis Lens N.V.; parentage is ‘Trier’ × Rosa chinensis ‘Mutabilis’, reflecting classic Hybrid Musk genetics. |
| Awards and recognition |
Recognised as a classic shrub rose at the Mother Lode Rose Society show in 2001, confirming its suitability for exhibition-type shrub classes and supporting its use in show garden and collection contexts. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Climbing growth habit with 150–210 cm height and 170–230 cm spread, moderately dense, slightly glossy green‑bronze foliage and moderate prickliness; released as a bush-trained, compact plant for structural training. |
| Flower morphology |
Small single flowers (0.5–1.5 in) with 5–12 petals, flat and cluster-flowered; remontant with an abundant second flush, providing extended seasonal interest and good coverage on trained frameworks or free-standing shrubs. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Warm, slightly yellowish-pink base shifts through orange and yellow to pink–purple; ARS PB, RHS 54A–54B; colour retention is poor but the continuous colour change gives a lively, variable display in garden settings. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
No noticeable fragrance; classified as an unscented rose, so production and marketing should focus on colour dynamics, flower abundance and structural performance rather than scent-driven positioning. |
| Hip characteristics |
Forms bottle-shaped, orange-red hips in moderate quantities, 8–12 mm diameter; hips extend seasonality visually and may add interest in collection and park contexts without being a primary commercial driver. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to approximately -21 to -18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b); heat tolerance is moderate, with watering in dry spells supporting flowering; disease resistance is weak, requiring consistent protection, especially against powdery mildew and rust. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Suited for specimen, pergola, fence, wall and border use, with some cut-flower potential; recommended path is standard-container production, 2–3 L target pots, with high maintenance and regular plant protection due to disease sensitivity. |
Plaisanterie Park - shrub rose LENtrimera offers adaptable climbing structure, playful colour dynamics and own-root longevity for predictable, regenerating stands; please contact us to align capacity and scheduling for your nursery programme.