Variegata di Bologna

Heritage rose

- – Massimiliano Lodi

Pure white–cream white or pale pink base colour with irregular stripes and spots. - landscape shrub rose - strong, noticeably fragrant rose - rich, classic rose-citrus, slightly fruity aroma

– Striking white and pink striped blooms.
– Strong, classic rose‑citrus fragrance.
– Dense, bushy habit for quick coverage.
– Hardy to around −20 °C in UK gardens.
– Ideal for hedging and informal rose rows.
– Special feature: Award‑winning historic Bourbon rose, perfect as a short climber on arches or trellis.

Project (landscape architecture / mass use)

pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted rose cutting

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Variegata di Bologna – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL own-root propagation material

Heritage character, bourbon genetics and a historic shrub habit make Variegata di Bologna a distinctive, own-root propagation option for professional nurseries building thematic or project-led rose ranges. As a landscape shrub with dense, matt foliage and strong, fragrant striped blooms, it aligns well with uniform, bush-trained finished stock for project mass plantings and collection-led displays. The non-remontant, once-flowering show concentrates impact for short trained climber use on arches or trellis as well as beds, edges and informal hedging, while own-root structure supports long-term stand stability under repeated cutting and maintenance. Tray-rooted pharmaROSA NEONATAL cuttings integrate easily into nursery networks serving public-realm and institutional projects, supporting reliable capacity for UK schemes where moderate heat and drought tolerance is valuable in exposed sites. Development typically moves from root establishment in year one through structural shoot formation in year two to full ornamental expression by year three, allowing you to plan release calendars and project phasing with predictable timing and assured identity across large batches.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
Project mass planting beds and edging	The once-flowering, very double, striped blooms provide a concentrated, high-impact display well suited to project mass planting concepts where fast visual coverage and uniformity are key. Using pharmaROSA NEONATAL as a rooted cutting base into 1.5–2 L pots supports dense, bush-trained finished plants for beds and edging, with predictable height and habit under park-style maintenance. Own-root material assists in building homogeneous, repeatable blocks for project-focused positioning and landscape contractor supply, with low replacement needs over time for the project-serving wholesaler.
Informal hedging and rose rows	The bushy, upright shrub architecture and dense foliage lend themselves to informal hedging and linear rose rows where structural continuity is important. Growing on uniform, dense, bush-trained plants from NEONATAL cuttings allows nurseries to deliver consistent lines for hedging schemes, starting in 1.5–2 L pots and, where needed, stepping up into larger containers for specification-driven work. Own-root longevity and regenerative capacity stabilise hedges under trimming and partial dieback, aligning with project-mass-planting positioning and long-term public-realm maintenance expectations for the landscape contractor.
Short trained climber on arches or trellis	The flexible historic shrub habit enables training as a short climber on arches and trellis, adding vertical emphasis within themed rose gardens and collection plantings. Propagating as own-root NEONATAL material supports reliable shoot renewal from the base after training and pruning cycles, while the once-flowering, large, striped blooms give strong seasonal focus in display structures. Finished-product planning can start in 1.5–2 L pots for young trained plants, with scope to shift selected stock into minimum 40–50 litre containers for feature arches in public gardens in line with project-led channel positioning for the thematic rose garden.
Larger container production for specimen use	Variegata di Bologna’s visual impact as a historic, striped Bourbon shrub supports production into larger container formats for specimen or focal use. Starting from uniform NEONATAL rooted cuttings in smaller pots and stepping up into minimum 40–50 litre containers allows nurseries to offer mature, bush-trained units for high-value landscape and heritage projects. Own-root form provides long lifespan and stable structure in containers under transport and on-site handling, aligning with project-mass-planting and collection supply where dependable presentation and identity are critical for the project-based reseller.
Thematic and heritage rose collections	As a recognised historic Bourbon shrub with a documented introduction year and clear breeder identity, this cultivar is a strong candidate for heritage and thematic rose collections. Tray-grown own-root NEONATAL material supports cultivar maintenance, gene-bank style stands and curated garden sections, giving predictable identity and renewal without rootstock interference. Planning phased grow-on from 1.5–2 L pots enables collection curators to schedule planting over multiple seasons in line with project-based positioning, supporting specialist ranges for institutional and show-garden clients in the heritage-rose segment.
Public-realm park and informal landscape planting	The combination of dense foliage, moderate heat and drought tolerance and H5 winter hardiness suits park and informal landscape schemes across much of the UK, including sites experiencing warmer, drier summers. Owning the propagation base via NEONATAL own-root cuttings lets nurseries plan large, uniform batches for park beds, edging and informal rows, starting with 1.5–2 L production focused on fast coverage and visual uniformity. This supports national project supply where resilience to variable weather and predictable stand development over years one to three are essential for the public-realm supplier.
Cut-flower oriented garden and project use	The large, very double, strongly fragrant blooms with striking white–pink marbling make this cultivar suitable for niche cut-flower use within garden or project contexts. NEONATAL propagation allows growers to establish uniform shrub blocks dedicated to cutting, optimising stem length and cluster development from bush-trained plants grown from 1.5–2 L starts. Own-root resilience supports repeated cutting cycles and long-term production from the same stand, reinforcing a project-led value proposition for distinctive historic material in the specialist cut-flower channel.
Landscape schemes requiring clear cultivar identity	The distinctive striped flower pattern and documented historic background make cultivar identity immediately visible, important in show gardens, collection plantings and specified landscape schemes. Using verified, premium-silver NEONATAL own-root material reduces risk of mislabelling and rootstock variation, supporting consistent visual outcomes across multiple sites and seasons. This is particularly relevant in nationwide project chains where uniform stands and low replacement are expected, including schemes exposed to Scotland and North England conditions with winter and wind resilience needs, strengthening trust for the integrator network.

Finished-product ideas

Historic bed-range 2 L line – Uniform, bush-trained 1.5–2 L plants for mass bedding and edging, leveraging once-flowering, high-impact displays and dense foliage – landscape contractor / project wholesalers
Short-arch climber feature – Pre-trained own-root plants on low arches, built from NEONATAL stock and stepped into 40–50 litre containers for heritage-themed entrances – public gardens and show-ground projects
Informal hedge modules – Series of matched shrubs for informal rose rows and hedging, capitalising on the bushy, upright habit and long-term own-root stability – municipal and institutional landscape frameworks
Heritage collection core stock – Curated batches for thematic Bourbon and historic collections, using verified own-root propagation to secure long-term cultivar identity and renewal – specialist nurseries and heritage estates
Fragrant cut-and-display block – Densely planted production beds established from NEONATAL cuttings for strongly fragrant, striped cut stems within garden and park contexts – niche cut-flower and event-focused growers

Technical cultivar profile

Parameter	Data
Name and registration	Historic Bourbon shrub, trade name Variegata di Bologna, part of the Heritage rose collection; commercial type landscape shrub rose, ARS exhibition name Variegata di Bologna; registration data otherwise not provided.
Origin and breeding	Bred by Massimiliano Lodi in Italy before 1909, introduced by Società di Gaetano Bonfiglioli and initially distributed by Gaetano Bonfiglioli e figlio; precise parentage not provided but firmly established as a historic cultivar.
Awards and recognition	Recognised in American Rose Society Victorian classes, with awards from Mid-Hudson Rose Society Show in New York and Combined Chicagoland Rose Society Show in Illinois around 2000–2001, underlining its historic exhibition value.
Growth and structural characteristics	Bushy, upright shrub with dense, matt light- to medium-green foliage and dense prickling; overall height and spread not provided, self-cleaning behaviour not documented, but structure suits both shrubs and short climbing training.
Flower morphology	Very double, large flowers (L, 2.75–3.95 in) carried in clusters of three to five per stem, generally cup-shaped; once-flowering, non-remontant habit concentrates display into a single strong seasonal flush suited to heritage gardens.
Colour data and phenology	Pink-white flowers with cream-white to pale pink base colour and irregular magenta stripes and spots; ARS mp, RHS 65C outer and 65D inner, good colour retention with gradual softening while maintaining clearly visible striping throughout bloom.
Fragrance and aroma	Strongly scented with a rich, classic rose-citrus fragrance and slightly fruity notes; double, very full blooms largely hide the stamens, offering only moderate pollinator value and limited nectar access compared with simpler-flowered cultivars.
Hip characteristics	Produces few rose hips, with small spherical fruits around 8–10 mm in diameter; hips are orange-red but there is no specific note of decorative impact or utility, so they are generally not considered a primary ornamental feature.
Resistance and winter hardiness	H5 hardy to approximately -23 to -20 °C, USDA zone 5b and Swedish zone 3; tolerates summer heat and moderate drought with watering in severe dry spells; disease resistance moderate, but black spot susceptible, needing airy, sunny sites and monitoring.
Horticultural recommendations	Recommended for beds, edging, small groups, park planting, hedging, short climber use, larger containers and cut flowers; medium maintenance with emphasis on disease monitoring; best as uniform, dense, bush-trained finished product for project mass planting.

Variegata di Bologna NEONATAL own-root material combines historic striped impact, bushy uniform growth and dependable hardiness with long-lived, regenerative stands, giving nurseries a predictable base for project supply; please contact us to coordinate volumes and timing.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: VARIEGATA DI BOLOGNA – pink landscape shrub rose - Massimiliano Lodi

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:30.03.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: premium silver

Item Number: [477] 20-490 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The name literally denotes "Bologna's variegated (striped) rose", referring to the striped flowers and the city of Bologna.

Cultivar Synonym: -

Registered Cultivar Name: -

Original Trade Name: Variegata di Bologna

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: Variegata di Bologna Heritage rose Massimiliano Lodi

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: Variegata di Bologna

Rose Group: Shrub, Bourbon.

Commercial Type: landscape shrub rose

Commercial Group: Historical rose

Exhibition Category: historic shrub rose; climbing rose

Collection: Heritage rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: Gaetano Bonfiglioli e figlio (Italy)

Introduction Year: 1909

Registration Year: Information not available

Breeder: Massimiliano Lodi

Breeding Company / Institution: Società di Gaetano Bonfiglioli (Bologna, Italy)

Breeding Year: Italy, before 1909

Parentage: -

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: -

Competition and Show Awards: American Rose Society – Victorian Award, Mid‑Hudson Rose Society Show (New York, USA) (2001); American Rose Society – Victorian Award, Combined Chicagoland Rose Society Show (Illinois, USA) (2000); American Rose Society – Victorian Award, Mid‑Hudson Rose

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: #VALUE!

Spread: #VALUE!

Growth Habit: bushy, upright

Foliage: The variety has dense foliage; the leaves are matt and light–medium green in colour.

Prickliness: densely thorned

Self-Cleaning Description: No information on self-cleaning.

Self-Cleaning Intensity: No data available on self-cleaning strength.

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 40+

Flower Fullness: very double-flowered

Flower Shape: cup-shaped

Flower Size: L (2,75-3,95 in)

Inflorescence Type: clustered, 3-5 flowers/stem

Colour Code: ARS code: mp RHS code: 65C (outer), 65D (inner)

Repeat Flowering: Non-remontant, flowers once.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: pink-white

Flower Colour Description: Pure white–cream white or pale pink base colour with irregular stripes and spots.

Closed Bud: Light pink base colour with vivid magenta-pink striping, and more intense dark pink blotches on the outer sepals.

Newly Opened Flower: On the inner part of the petal disc, off‑white and pale pink alternate, broken by strong, irregular magenta stripes and blotches. The outer petals show a stronger, more contrasting magenta pattern.

Full Bloom: Strikingly contrasting white–pink marbling, accented by vivid magenta striping that in places shades almost to purple.

Before Fading: The pink and magenta tones gently fade, and the white ground colour becomes more pastel. The striping remains clearly visible, but transitions appear at the edges, blending into a softer pink.

Colour Fading Description: Good.

Colour Retention Level: During flowering it largely retains its cream-white to pink base colour.

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: strong, noticeably fragrant rose

Fragrance Character: rich, classic rose-citrus, slightly fruity aroma

Pollinator Attraction: Double-flowered, with blooms that largely hide the stamens and producing no hips (rose fruits), this variety is therefore expected to attract and provide food for pollinators only to a moderate degree.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Limited pollinator value; primarily an ornamental variety.

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 8-10 mm

Hip Shape: spherical

Hip Colour: orange-red

Hip Comment: Produces few rose hips. There is no specific note regarding its decorative or utilitarian value.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -23–-20 °C

RHS Hardiness Rating: H5

Swedish Hardiness Zone: Zon 3

USDA Hardiness Zone: 5b

Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: Tolerates summer heat and moderate drought; requires regular watering during prolonged or severe drought.

Heat and Drought Tolerance Level: moderate

Disease Resistance: moderate

powdery mildew – moderate
black spot – susceptible
rust – moderate

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended product path: Project mass planting

Recommended target pot: 1.5–2 L

Release form: Uniform, dense, bush-trained finished product

Recommended use: Maintenance requirement medium; particularly susceptible to black spot, may also be prone to powdery mildew and rose rust, so requires an airy, sunny position and regular monitoring with treatment if necessary.

Primary Uses: for beds and edging, for small group plantings and as a park rose, for hedging or informal rose rows, as a short trained climber on arches or trellis, in larger containers, for cut flowers

Comments

Positioning: Project (landscape architecture / mass use)

Target customer/channel: Landscape contractor, project-serving wholesaler / maintenance

Main value proposition: Fast coverage – uniformity

VARIEGATA DI BOLOGNA – pink landscape shrub rose - Massimiliano Lodi

Pure white–cream white or pale pink base colour with irregular stripes and spots. - landscape shrub rose - strong, noticeably fragrant rose - rich, classic rose-citrus, slightly fruity aroma

Inflorescence: clustered, 3-5 flowers/stem Height: #VALUE! Flower shape: cup-shaped Winter hardiness: 6b pink-white - Gaetano Bonfiglioli e figlio (Italy) landscape shrub rose - Flower size: L (2,75-3,95 in) Flower size: L (2,75-3,95 in) - Height: #VALUE! Height: #VALUE! - Flower fullness: very double-flowered Variegata di Bologna - Roses in the garden | pharmaROSA® Neonatal - premium silver Massimiliano Lodi

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PharmaRosa® NEONATAL is the cost‑effective starting point for rose product production.

As a uniform, own‑rooted propagation material, it provides a stable basis for further growing-on and can be integrated flexibly into different finished product production technologies.
Rooted in trays (rooted), 3–6‑month‑old, own‑rooted rose cutting.
Uniform developmental stage, with a root system that has thoroughly penetrated the plug.
For professional growing‑on.
Tray packaging: 10 pcs/tray.
Quality and varietal identity: production supported by a dedicated identification and traceability logic.
Can be transplanted during frost‑free periods, designed for finished product production.

PharmaRosa® NEONATAL provides a controlled, uniform starting stock for planned growing‑on that can be integrated into your own technology – especially where scheduling and varietal identity are paramount.

PharmaRosa® NEONATAL own-rooted rose propagation material in a plug, with a root system penetrating the plug (semi-finished product / semi-finished rose). PharmaRosa® NEONATAL rose propagation material size: 3–6‑month‑old, own-rooted cutting with a uniform developmental stage. PharmaRosa® NEONATAL tray stock: own-rooted rose propagation material in trays, uniform developmental stage (10 pcs/tray).

Captions (from left to right): Semi-finished product (NEONATAL own-rooted rose propagation material in a plug with a fully developed root system) • Size demonstration (3–6‑month‑old, uniform cutting) • Root system detail (plug penetrated by the root system) • Tray stock (10 pcs/tray, uniform developmental stage)