ROYAL COPENHAGEN™ – light pink tea-hybrid rose – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL
Exclusive own-root propagation material of ROYAL COPENHAGEN™ provides a stable base for nursery and wholesale border, specimen and cut-rose production, aligning well with premium-container finishing in 5–7 L. Its high-centred, exhibition-grade blooms and remontant flowering pattern support reliable repeat colour in thematic rose gardens and collection plantings, while medium maintenance needs remain manageable in large-scale nursery networks. With hardiness tested to H7 and USDA 5b, it adapts securely to UK production zones and public-realm supply, offering confidence for long-term stock programmes in conditions comparable to Scotland and Northern England where cold and wind tolerance is valued. Dense, glossy foliage and an upright, compact habit give homogeneous stands that present well at dispatch and at retail, and the own-root form underpins long-term regeneration and predictable capacity, moving from root establishment to shoot build-up and full ornamental performance over three seasons.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- Premium 5–7 L fragrance feature rose – Focus on strong sweet-fruity scent and exhibition flower form in a 5–7 L premium container, derived from bush-trained own-root material, marketed as an exclusive feature unit – target audience/channel: fragrance-led retail and reseller ranges
- Collector’s hybrid tea statement plant – Highlight Monza Gold Medal status and named Royal Copenhagen heritage in 5–7 L containers for thematic and collection gardens, supplied from structured own-root nursery beds – target audience/channel: show gardens, specialist nurseries and collection projects
- Cut-from-the-garden patio rose – XL, high-centred blooms and remontant flowering positioned in premium containers as garden-cut flower stock, built from bush-trained, own-root propagation – target audience/channel: design-driven retailers and lifestyle-oriented resellers
- Cold-hardy exhibition border line – Use H7/USDA 5b hardiness and upright habit to create reliable border units in 5–7 L for colder production areas, ensuring stable exclusive ranges – target audience/channel: regional nurseries and public-realm contract suppliers
- Show-bench and entrance-display units – Dense, glossy foliage and uniform pastel blooms prepared in premium containers for benches and entrance displays, using own-root plants for consistent presentation – target audience/channel: garden centres, cash-and-carry hubs and trade events
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, registered as POUlht001 with trade name Royal Copenhagen™ Hybrid Tea POULSEN® POUlht001; American Rose Society exhibition name Royal Copenhagen; part of the Hybrid Tea POULSEN® collection. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred in Denmark in 1994 by L. Pernille Olesen and Mogens Nyegaard Olesen at Poulsen Roser A/S, from an unknown seedling crossed with ‘Tivoli’; introduced after 2004, registered 2004 (US PP 15 195). |
| Awards and recognition |
Monza Gold Medal 2002 at the Monza International Rose Competition, confirming its high exhibition and ornamental standard within hybrid tea roses and supporting positioning as an exclusive finished product. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright bush habit reaching 75–105 cm in height and 50–70 cm spread, with dense, dark glossy foliage and moderate prickliness; spent blooms self-clean weakly, so periodic deadheading is required in production and display. |
| Flower morphology |
Hybrid tea, high-centred, pointed-bud blooms of XL size on mostly solitary stems; double flowers with 26–39 petals, remontant with a plentiful second flowering, structurally suited to exhibition and cut-flower style presentation. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Uniform pastel light pink with a subtle lavender tint; ARS light pink, RHS 65C outer and 65B inner; colour fades gradually to soft powder-pink then near-white, retaining better intensity in cool weather with very good overall retention. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Pronounced, strong fragrance with a sweet, fruity character; fully double, pollen-poor blooms are primarily ornamental rather than pollinator-oriented, making it best suited to decorative and sensory plantings rather than wildlife schemes. |
| Hip characteristics |
Occasional spherical hips, 10–14 mm in diameter, coloured red (RHS 40A); hips are not a primary ornamental feature and form intermittently, so they have limited relevance for decorative or wildlife-focused production objectives. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to approximately −26 to −23 °C, RHS H7, Swedish Zone 4, USDA 5b; disease resistance is medium, with medium susceptibility to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, requiring occasional plant protection in professional production. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Suitable for borders, solitary specimens, cut-flower oriented plantings and containers; ideal as a bush-trained plant with 3–5 strong framework canes for premium 5–7 L container production; maintenance is medium, with occasional treatments and deadheading. |
Royal Copenhagen™ Hybrid Tea POULSEN® POUlht001 combines exhibition flower quality, strong fragrance and cold-hardy, own-root reliability for long-lived, predictable stands; we would be pleased to discuss scheduling and capacity for your programmes.
