Uniform, rich mid-pink shade with a slightly darker tone at the base of the petals. - historical, centifolia rose - very strong fragrance, noticeable from a distance rose - classic, rose-like character
– Very strong, classic rose fragrance
– Rich mid-pink, romantic pompon blooms
– Hardy to -32 °C for cold gardens
– Bushy shrub for beds and parks
– Thrives in sun and partial shade Gné speisialta: Foliage with unique crinkled lettuce-like look.
Nature-inspired style – A garden-honouring choice
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
23,30 €
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BULLATA – pink historic centifolia rose - Duhamel
If You love romantic old roses but want something reliable and easy to live with in an Irish garden, Bullata is a characterful centifolia shrub that settles in steadily and copes well even where rainfall is frequent and soils tend to stay heavy. Its richly crinkled foliage and full, mid‑pink pompon blooms give a uniquely textured, cottage‑garden feel, while the bushy habit creates a rounded, balanced shrub that looks “finished” without complicated clipping. One glorious main flush of very double, fragrant flowers makes it ideal as a summer highlight near a path or seating area, where the scent and nostalgic look can be enjoyed up close. As an own‑root plant, it matures steadily into a long‑lived, regenerating garden feature: year one focuses on roots, year two on stronger shoots, and by year three You can expect its full ornamental impact in beds, borders or large containers.
Bullata rózsa: sűrű, matt zöld lombfelület.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden focal shrub
Bullata’s rounded, bushy habit and dense foliage form a natural-looking mound that works beautifully as a single feature beside a door, gate or path, giving a relaxed, cottage style without demanding strict pruning – ideal for the homeowner
Romantic summer flower bed
Its once-a-year, abundant mid-pink pompon blooms create a concentrated summer display that pairs well with perennials, allowing You to enjoy a spectacular highlight period and then a green backdrop for the rest of the year – perfect for the busy-gardener
Partial-shade side border
This historic rose tolerates partial shade, so it can be placed along a side path or in a lightly shaded corner where many modern roses struggle, helping to turn awkward spaces into charming features – reassuring for the beginner
Low-maintenance historic rose group
Planting 1–3 bushes together at the recommended spacing creates a soft, old-rose thicket with medium maintenance needs, giving vintage character and structure without complex care routines – attractive to the hobby-gardener
Specimen in large container
In a 40–50 litre or larger container with good drainage, Bullata’s bushy growth and strong scent make a striking specimen for patios or balconies, especially in coastal or urban settings where space is limited – convenient for the apartment-owner
Cottage-style mixed border
The crinkled “lettuce-leaf” foliage and traditional centifolia flower form blend effortlessly with grasses and relaxed perennials, helping You create an informal, nature-inspired border that looks established quickly – great for the cottage-gardener
Fragrant seating-area planting
With a very strong, classic rose fragrance noticeable from a distance, Bullata is ideal near benches, paths and terraces, where family and guests can enjoy scent as well as colour throughout its main flowering period – rewarding for the scent-lover
Traditional hedge or loose screen
Its medium height and bushy structure allow planting as a loose, flowering hedge that offers seasonal privacy and a soft, historic look, suiting typical Irish plots where frequent wet spells and heavier soils are common – practical for the family-gardener
Decorating ideas
COTTAGE ENTRANCE – Frame your front path with one or two Bullata shrubs underplanted with hardy geraniums for a relaxed, old-world welcome – ideal for lovers of nostalgic cottage gardens
ROMANTIC BED – Combine Bullata with Hakonechloa macra and soft pink campanulas for a billowing summer display that still looks tidy in winter – suited to homeowners wanting easy structure
SCENTED SEATING – Place Bullata near a bench with lavender and rosemary so You brush past fragrance-rich foliage and strong rose scent – perfect for those who enjoy evening garden time
HISTORIC HEDGE – Create a loose hedge by spacing several plants along a boundary, mixing in white foxgloves for height and lightness – a good choice for rural and village gardens
CONTAINER FEATURE – Grow one Bullata in a 40–50 litre tub with trailing thyme and low grasses for a movable focal point on a patio or balcony – great for small-space urban gardeners
Technical cultivar profile
Aspect
Data
Name and registration
Bullata is a Centifolia group historic shrub rose, also traded as Bullata – pink historic centifolia rose – Duhamel; an unregistered variety with no known formal registration name.
Origin and breeding
A spontaneous sport of ‘Gros Pompon’, bred in France and introduced around 1801 by Duhamel; its exact breeding company is unknown, but it has long-standing status as a classic historic rose.
Growth and structure
Bushy shrub 120–180 cm high and 90–150 cm wide, with dense, matt, mid-green foliage and moderate prickles; forms a rounded, leafy framework suited to specimen, groups or loose hedging.
Flower morphology
Medium-sized, very double pompon to ball-shaped blooms, borne mainly solitary; over 40 petals per flower, giving a tightly packed, old-rose look; weak self-cleaning, so spent blooms may need deadheading.
Colour and phenology
Uniform rich mid-pink flowers with slightly darker bases and paler outer petals; colour lightens in strong sun but stays deeper pink in cooler weather; once-flowering with a main early-summer flush.
Fragrance and aroma
Very strong, classic rose fragrance, noticeable from a distance; ideal for planting near paths and seating areas where scent can be fully appreciated; mainly ornamental rather than for culinary use.
Rose hip characteristics
Hip set is generally scarce due to very double blooms but it may occasionally produce small spherical red hips, 12–18 mm across, adding a subtle seasonal accent later in the year.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to about -32 to -29 °C (USDA zone 4b; RHS H7; Swedish zone 5); medium tolerance of heat and drought, needing watering in long dry spells; disease resistance generally moderate for major leaf diseases.
Horticultural recommendations
Suited to beds, borders, parks, specimen use and cutting; plant around 105–120 cm apart, or 180 cm as a specimen; tolerates partial shade; maintenance medium, with occasional protection and deadheading helpful.
Bullata offers a bushy, well-shaped historic shrub with strong fragrance and good partial-shade tolerance; as an own-root rose it builds long-term strength and reliability in your garden, making it a sound choice if You prefer roses that simply get on with growing.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
BULLATA – pink historic centifolia rose - Duhamel
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Cultivar Name Meaning:
The name is of Latin origin; bullatus means "blistered, puckered", referring to the crinkled, lettuce-leaf-like foliage.
Synonym Name:
Lettuce-leaved Rose; A Feuilles de Laitue; ‘Bullate Cabbage Rose; Cent-feuilles à Feuilles de Laitue; Rosa lactuca; R. centifolia bullata; Rosa × centifolia ‘Bullata'
Pollinator Attraction:
Its very double, tightly closed blooms are poor at attracting bees and butterflies, as the double flower form and reduced accessibility of the stamens limit pollinator access.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its very double flowers conceal the stamens; primarily an ornamental variety.
Rose Hip Notes:
Hip formation is expected to be scarce due to the double flowers; it occasionally produces spherical red (RHS 46A) hips 12–18 mm in diameter.
Our product is a rose grown with unique pharmaROSA® cultivation technology!
2 litre, own-root, potted rose.
With shoots appropriate to the season.
With roots thoroughly interwoven through the growing medium.
Quality in line with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
In unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-type rose plant with an individual identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Stock: several varieties and several stages of development in a short stock section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: presentation of the strong root system interwoven through the growing medium with the pot removed.Balance: mature plant where the development of the root system and the shoots is in harmony.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”, but makes the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root production tangible: how the plant is built, what the root system is like and how the shoots renew themselves. The footage was therefore taken at different times, showing plants at different stages of development, so mixed leaf coverage or differing growth stages may appear in the videos. This is not a “sample” of the batch delivered, but an illustration of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical of the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown at the top of the product page.
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Company details
PharmaRosa Ltd. Company registration number: 01-09-717479 VAT number: 13075314-2-43 Plant health registration no.: HU130721 Bank account (IBAN): HU85117631891388688400000000 BIC (SWIFT): OTPVHUHB Bank name: OTP Bank Nyrt.
