PRIX P. J. REDOUTÉ – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cutting
Developed for professional nursery production, PRIX P. J. REDOUTÉ as a pharmaROSA® NEONATAL own‑root cutting offers a stable, premium base for onward propagation into high‑value, 5–7 L container shrub roses. The cultivar combines upright, compact habit, dense glossy foliage and large, very double rosette blooms with consistently high petal counts and a notably strong tea‑vanilla fragrance, supporting exclusive, nostalgia‑style finished goods. Its remontant flowering with plentiful second flushes aligns well with retail expectations for romantic, continuously ornamental shrub roses serving thematic and collection plantings, including dedicated rose gardens. H7 hardiness down to -26 °C provides reliable performance across cooler UK areas and exposed northern sites, offering confidence for long‑term projects in climates with demanding winters. On own roots, the variety is suited to systematic nursery scheduling, where young material supplies Year 1 root establishment, Year 2 framework shoot build‑up and Year 3 full ornamental value, supporting predictable premium container programmes and wholesale‑level supply.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- Premium 5–7 L romantic shrub – bush-trained, 3–5 cane plants in 5–7 L pots highlighting large, very double, fragrant blooms and compact habit for exclusive nostalgia ranges – target: retail/reseller premium benches.
- Fragrance collection feature rose – grouped in a multi-cultivar scented series using uniform NEONATAL stock to emphasise very strong tea-vanilla fragrance and repeat flowering – target: independent garden centres and specialist rose retailers.
- Low flowering hedge module – line-out production for 5–7 L hedging units using upright, dense foliage structure and H7 hardiness for repeatable hedge concepts – target: public-realm suppliers and landscape contractors.
- Thematic Générosa® collection SKU – positioned within curated Romantic/Générosa® assortments, exploiting own-root identity stability and the cultivar’s narrative appeal – target: concept-led retail programmes and show-garden partners.
- Cut-and-garden dual-use shrub – premium container shrub highlighting strong fragrance and large, very double blooms, marketed as suitable for garden and incidental cutting – target: higher-end retail and boutique nursery outlets.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Shrub rose from the Générosa® collection, registered as MASpiejo and marketed as PRIX P. J. REDOUTÉ Générosa® MASpiejo; ARS exhibition name: Prix P J Redoute, nostalgia/Romantic commercial grouping. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Dominique Massad in France, breeding year and introduction 2010, parentage unknown; initially distributed by Roseraies Guillot, with pharmaROSA® NEONATAL offering own-root propagation material for professional programmes. |
| Awards and recognition |
not provided |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright shrub reaching around 80–120 cm high and 60–100 cm spread, with dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickliness; bush-trained with 3–5 strong framework canes recommended for finished production. |
| Flower morphology |
Large L-sized, very double rosette blooms with 40+ petals carried in clusters; self-cleaning is moderate so some spent flowers need removal, but remontant habit provides a plentiful second flush for extended display. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Outer petals vivid raspberry-pink, inner petals peachy-rosy (RHS 62C outer, 24B inner); colour lightens gradually from bright raspberry to pale pink, with warm peach-pink tones especially in the centre and in earlier stages. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Very strong, garden-filling scent with a deep tea-vanilla character; extremely double flowers limit pollinator access, so it functions primarily as an ornamental fragrance and display shrub rather than a pollinator resource. |
| Hip characteristics |
Due to very double flowers, hip set is generally low; occasionally forms small, egg-shaped red hips around 9–15 mm in diameter, not usually a significant ornamental or production feature for this cultivar. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated H7 with documented hardiness around -26 – -23 °C; moderate resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, suiting medium-maintenance programmes with scheduled plant protection, especially in higher-pressure seasons. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Suitable for flower beds, specimen planting, containers, cut use and hedging; premium container route in 5–7 L pots is recommended, with medium maintenance needs and occasional pest and disease control under professional care. |
PRIX P. J. REDOUTÉ MASpiejo offers large, very double fragrant blooms, compact upright shrub structure and reliable H7 hardiness on a predictable own-root base that supports long-lived, regenerating stands; we would be pleased to discuss volumes and scheduling.
