Punch™ Pixie® – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cutting
Compact own-root Punch™ Pixie® material offers a predictable, dense, mini-shrub habit for high-throughput container production, delivering an instant, impulse-oriented look in 1.5–2 L pots for retail nursery and garden-centre programmes. Its cluster-flowered, mid-pink pompon blooms give a strong colour signal for edging and patio assortments where visual impact per square metre is critical. The cultivar’s remontant flowering supports continuous bench value, while own-root longevity and regeneration help maintain homogeneous container blocks with low replacement over multiple production turns. Strong colour retention under light ensures reliable presentation across logistics and display, complementing UK nursery supply chains that must cope with variable humidity and fungal pressure in western regions. A patio-focused route – compact, dense bushes as finished balcony or terrace product – aligns well with private-label and collection concepts in thematic rose ranges. Working with rooted cuttings at 3–6 months simplifies scheduling: roots establish in year one, shoots structure in year two, and full ornamental value expresses from year three onward. In professional hands, this Pixie® selection supports sustainable, own-root diversity in container lines where quality consistency and reliable flowering windows underpin trade credibility.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- Pixie® Patio Pink 2 L – Compact, dense, own-root plants in 2 L pots, cropped for continuous remontant flowering, positioned as instant patio colour for nursery and garden-centre impulse tables – retail patio and balcony lines
- Mini Edging Strip 1.5 L – Uniform 30–40 cm dwarf shrubs in 1.5 L, batch-labelled for edging/front-garden applications where homogeneous height is key – edging-focused garden-centre programmes
- Balcony Duo Collection – Colour-consistent mid-pink clusters presented as paired balcony/terrace sets in compact containers, emphasising long-lasting flowering and tidy habit – balcony/terrace lifestyle assortments
- Pixie® Thematic Bench – Branded Pixie® mini-rose collection using own-root material for stable, long-term stock, offered as a curated cultivar bench – specialist nurseries and boutique retail concepts
- Cold-Hardy Mini Rose Line – Highlighting H7 hardiness with compact form, positioned for small front gardens and terraces in cooler regions, supplied in 2 L containers for easy placement – regional garden-centre networks
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Miniature Pixie® collection cultivar registered as BOZpuncpix, marketed under Punch™ Pixie® BOZpuncpix; ARS exhibition name Punch™, verified authenticity and premium gold quality rating for professional use. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Biljana Božanić Tanjga, Pheno Geno Roses d.o.o. Serbia, introduced and registered in 2018 by PhenoGeno Roses, parentage recorded as unknown, developed as a modern dwarf mini rose for container use. |
| Awards and recognition |
not provided |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Dwarf, compact shrub, 30–40 cm in height and spread, dense foliage, moderately thorny shoots, glossy dark-green leaves; forms a compact, container-suitable bush structure with high shoot density when propagated on own roots. |
| Flower morphology |
Cluster-flowered, medium-sized 1.5–2.75 inch blooms, double form with 26–39 petals, spherical pompon shape; good remontant behaviour with an abundant second flowering phase under suitable cultural conditions. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Uniform mid-pink colour (ARS mp, RHS 68C/65C) from closed bud to full bloom, fading gradually to lighter, cooler pink; very good colour retention ensures consistent display quality as light softens mid and light-pink tones. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Soft, rose-scented fragrance with mild intensity; primarily an ornamental colour-impact variety since the strongly double flowers limit stamen access and are only weakly attractive to pollinators in production or landscape settings. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip formation is generally minimal due to the fully double flower form; occasional very small hips of approximately 0–5 mm diameter may appear, but they do not materially influence ornamental performance or crop management. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to approximately -23 to -21 °C (USDA 6a, RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3); disease resistance is very susceptible to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, requiring regular fungicide programmes and close protection management. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Designed for compact container production in 1.5–2 L pots as patio, balcony, terrace, edging or front-garden product; high maintenance needs with regular plant protection, supplied as compact, dense bush release form. |
Punch™ Pixie® offers compact impulse colour, strong remontant flowering and reliable cold hardiness on a predictable own-root base, making it a practical candidate for aligned capacity planning and discussion of future container production slots.
