Deep, velvety red shade with a subtle burgundy tone. - nostalgia rose - very strong, long-lasting scented rose - scent description not available
– Very strong, long-lasting fragrance
– Deep, velvety dark red blooms
– XL, very double rosette flowers
– Bushy, upright habit with dense foliage
– Premium gold cultivar merit rating Special feature: Tollcross Fragrance Prize winner 2016.
Horticultural experience – Refined forms
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,20 €
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CAPRICIA™ – deep red nostalgia rose – Olesen
If You dream of a richly coloured, romantic shrub rose that simply fits into everyday Irish garden life, CAPRICIA™ is a reliable choice for mixed borders, front gardens and cottage-style beds. Its very full, rosette blooms open in generous clusters, repeating strongly from summer into autumn, so You enjoy a long season of deep colour without complicated care. The dark, velvety red petals hardly fade, instead they deepen to a dramatic, almost blackish tone that looks luxurious in sun or light shade around your home. As a 2-litre, own-root shrub from the pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL range, it settles in gradually and forms a long-lived, balanced bush that copes well with our typical wet, humid conditions and the need for reasonable drainage in heavier Irish soils. The medium-maintenance nature of this rose means routine pruning and simple plant protection are usually enough to keep its glossy foliage and premium blossoms looking refined. CAPRICIA™ reaches around chest height, with a bushy, upright habit that is ideal as a scented focal point or in small groups of 3–5 along a path or boundary. Its very strong, lingering fragrance and romantic flower form give a traditional, “old rose” character to modern family gardens, while the own-root plant builds roots in the first year, stronger shoots in the second and full ornamental value by about the third year, for a dependable, long-lived presence.
Freshly opened Capricia™ bloom in deep crimson-red.
Capricia™ in close-up, showing its very strong, long-lasting scent.
CAPRICIA™ forms a bushy, upright shrub with dense, glossy foliage, giving a well-dressed look beside the front door or path. Its dark red, nostalgic blooms read clearly from the street, providing a welcoming accent for busy homeowners and beginners
Small group planting in a family flowerbed
Planted in groups of 3–5 at the recommended spacing, CAPRICIA™ quickly builds a coherent block of colour, with its strongly remontant flowering ensuring waves of deep red rosettes across the season; perfect where You want impact without intricate planting schemes for hobby-gardeners
Romantic cottage-style border with perennials
The very double, rosette blooms in a deep, velvety crimson tone blend beautifully with traditional cottage companions and soft herbaceous planting, creating a nostalgic, storybook feel around rural homes while still remaining manageable for time-poor garden-owners
Scented seating corner or patio edge
Its very strong, long-lasting fragrance and XL blooms make CAPRICIA™ ideal beside a bench or patio where You sit, ensuring the perfume can be enjoyed at close quarters on summer evenings, offering sensory reward for relaxed urban and suburban families
Specimen rose in a large container
With a bushy yet upright habit and premium, nostalgia-style flowers, CAPRICIA™ performs well as a single specimen in a minimum 40–50 litre pot with good drainage, giving balcony and courtyard spaces a classic rose feel with straightforward care for city-based residents
Long-lived structural rose in mixed borders
As an own-root shrub, CAPRICIA™ gradually builds a stable, balanced framework that can rejuvenate from the base over time, supporting many years of flowering and allowing the planting to mature gracefully without frequent replacement, reassuring long-term-minded gardeners
Cut-flower source for the home
Its XL, very double flowers on strong stems are suitable for cutting, bringing the dark red, velvety romance and powerful scent indoors for vases, so even a modest bed can supply occasional, luxurious bouquets for practical yet style-conscious homeowners
Family garden rose bed in wetter, cooler areas
CAPRICIA™ is bred for outdoor garden conditions and, with sensible spacing and basic care, copes reliably in regions where frequent rain and heavier soils mean You need a rose that manages persistent moisture and fungal pressure without drama, ideal for Irish conditions
Decorating ideas
Cottage Front Path – Line a short path with CAPRICIA™ and soft lavender or catmint for a fragrant, cottage-style welcome – ideal for village homes and lovers of romantic entrances
Red Velvet Corner – Combine CAPRICIA™ with white hydrangeas and silver foliage plants to highlight its deep, velvety blooms – perfect for small family gardens needing one dramatic feature
Classic Rose Border – Mix CAPRICIA™ with pink and cream shrub roses and low rosemary edging for an elegant, nostalgic border – suited to homeowners who enjoy gentle structure without complex designs
Urban Patio Statement – Plant CAPRICIA™ in a 50-litre terracotta pot with trailing thyme and seasonal bedding at the base – great for balcony and courtyard gardeners wanting high impact in limited space
Evening Scent Nook – Place CAPRICIA™ near a seating area with soft ornamental grasses and pale perennials to catch the evening light – ideal for those who relax outdoors after work and value fragrance
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Renaissance collection shrub rose, commercial name CAPRICIA™ Renaissance® POUlren024; registered cultivar POUlren024, a romantic nostalgia rose whose name evokes a unique, “one in a million” character.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Mogens Nyegaard Olesen (Poulsen Roser A/S, Denmark) from unnamed seedlings; breeding year 2006, introduced after 2013, with EU registration in 2013 and US plant patent PP 26 792 granted in 2016.
Awards and recognitions
Recognised for its fragrance in international competition, including the Tollcross Fragrance Prize at the Glasgow International Rose Trials in 2016, confirming its strong scent performance in trial garden conditions.
Growth and structure
Bushy, upright shrub reaching about 110–160 cm high and 70–110 cm wide, with dense, glossy green foliage and moderate prickliness; forms a substantial, well-branched framework suitable for specimens, groups and small informal hedges.
Flower morphology
Very double, rosette-form blooms with more than 40 petals, XL-sized and borne in clusters; strongly remontant, with an abundant second flush and further repeats, providing classic shrub rose abundance through the main season.
Colour and phenology
Deep, velvety crimson-red with subtle burgundy tones; buds are dark burgundy with near-black edges, blooms darken rather than fade, ending in a blackish-red shade; colour retention moderate, overall effect rich and dramatic across the flowering period.
Fragrance and aroma
Very strong, long-lasting scent, making it suitable for fragrant gardens and cutting; exact fragrance notes are not specified, but trial awards confirm a notable, persistent perfume appreciated in evaluation gardens.
Rose hip characteristics
Due to its very double blooms, hip set is minimal; where they form, hips are tiny, typically 0–3 mm in diameter, so autumn fruit display is negligible and does not distract from the shrub’s ornamental effect.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b). Disease resistance is moderate to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, benefiting from normal preventive care and good air circulation in wetter climates.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny positions with well-drained, fertile soil; medium maintenance with occasional plant protection recommended. Spacing: about 65 cm for beds, 55 cm for hedges, 100 cm for specimens; 2.4–2.7 plants/m² for mass planting layouts.
CAPRICIA™ offers deeply coloured, very fragrant blooms, reliable repeat flowering and long-term, own-root resilience for family gardens; it is a thoughtful choice if You want a romantic rose that works with everyday care.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
CAPRICIA™ – deep red nostalgia rose - Olesen
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Flower Colour:
Deep, velvety red shade with a subtle burgundy tone.
Closed Bud:
Dark, velvety burgundy-red surface with edges tending towards black.
Freshly Opened Flower:
Deep crimson-red with a velvety texture and even colour distribution.
Full Bloom:
Even, intense dark red with a slight velvety sheen.
Pre-Fading Flower:
The petal colour continues to darken, taking on a blackish-red tone.
Colour Fading Description:
It does not fade as it opens; rather it continues to darken, with the dark red–purple hue remaining throughout and finishing with a blackening tone.
Pollinator Attraction:
Its very double flower form, which conceals and restricts access to the stamens, makes it only weakly attractive to pollinating insects.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its very double blooms hide the stamens, making it primarily an ornamental variety.
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.
