POUlren044 – L. Pernille Olesen, Mogens Nyegaard Olesen
Vivid, rich mid‑red shade that does not fade in sunlight. - nostalgia rose - strong, long-lasting scented rose - scent description not available
– Rich, nostalgic red blooms with romance
– Strong, long‑lasting fragrance for sensory impact
– Abundant repeat flowering through the season
– Upright, dense shrub for beds and hedges
– Versatile: flowerbed, container and cut rose Gné speisialta: Colour holds well, only gently purpling with age.
Lively, vibrant garden – Refined flower colours
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,40 €
4(6088)
CHRISTINA™ – red nostalgic rose – pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre
With CHRISTINA™ You bring a deeply romantic, mid-red shrub rose into Your garden that feels perfectly at home in Irish weather, even when the soil is heavy and needs drainage. Its large, cup-shaped blooms open in generous clusters, with a nostalgic look that suits both town front gardens and rural cottage paths. This is a bushy, upright shrub that gives a strong vertical structure without overwhelming a small space, ideal if You want a clear, elegant feature near a door, gate or seating area. The double, richly petalled flowers offer a showy display through the season, with an abundant second flush that keeps beds colourful well beyond early summer. CHRISTINA™ is grown on its own roots, so the plant can mature into a stable, long-lived shrub that regenerates well after pruning and recovers reliably if damaged. Its strong, long-lasting fragrance makes it a favourite near paths and patios where You pass close by, while the glossy dark foliage stays attractive even between flower flushes. In year one it quietly builds roots, in year two the framework of shoots fills out, and by year three You enjoy its full ornamental potential with minimal fuss.
Christina™ Renaissance® showing bloom colour at different opening stages.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden focal shrub
The upright, bushy habit and medium height make CHRISTINA™ ideal as a single feature beside a path, gate or bay window, giving clear structure without dominating a small front garden, perfect for those who want simple, reliable impact for beginners
Romantic cottage-style bed
The rich, mid-red, cup-shaped blooms and nostalgic look blend beautifully with loose perennials like lady’s mantle and dwarf asters, creating an old-world cottage feel that stays graceful even as the rose matures and slowly forms its final bush shape for romantics
Mixed border in heavier Irish soils
This shrub copes well where soil can be on the heavier side once basic preparation improves water flow, giving You confidence to plant even in typical Irish conditions of cool summers, regular rain and heavier ground, a reassuring choice for homeowners
Small group planting (1–3 shrubs)
Planting a small group at the recommended spacing quickly builds a dense, flower-rich block of colour; the own-root habit allows each plant to settle and balance its shape over time, ideal for those wanting a low-effort, unified look for busy
Cutting bed near the house
The large, double blooms on strong, upright stems are well suited for cutting, while the repeated flowering ensures more buds follow; the long-lasting scent enhances indoor arrangements, suiting gardeners who enjoy bringing scented garden flowers indoors for families
Fragrant seating-area planting
With strong, long-lasting fragrance and repeated clusters of red blooms, CHRISTINA™ works beautifully beside a bench, terrace or BBQ corner, where its medium height keeps the view open yet still provides a sense of enclosure and intimacy for neighbours
Container rose on patio or balcony
In a minimum 40–50 litre container with good drainage, this upright shrub forms a neat, vertical accent that flowers repeatedly; own-root growth helps it adapt to pot conditions over the years, ideal for urban gardeners who want a long-lived container feature for balconies
Low-maintenance specimen for long-term structure
As an own-root shrub it develops its permanent framework in place, giving long lifespan and easier long-term care; after its first three years of establishment it rewards basic pruning and feeding with dependable flowering and stable form for planners
Decorating ideas
Cottage-front welcome – Plant CHRISTINA™ by a cottage-style path with Alchemilla mollis and dwarf asters to soften the edges – ideal for homeowners who want a romantic, easy-care entrance.
Red-and-lavender border – Combine its mid-red clusters with lavender and rosemary for contrast in colour, scent and texture – suited to busy gardeners aiming for a neat, low-effort front border.
Patio feature pot – Grow one shrub in a 40–50 litre terracotta container, underplant with trailing thyme for a compact yet lush patio focal point – perfect for small urban gardens and balconies.
Evening fragrance corner – Position CHRISTINA™ near a favourite seat, pairing with pale hydrangeas to reflect evening light and emphasise scent – great for those who unwind outdoors after work.
Classic rose trio – Plant three shrubs in a shallow arc as a backdrop to a lawn, edging with low lady’s mantle for a soft, layered look – best for families wanting structure without complex design work.
Technical cultivar profile
Characteristic
Data
Name and registration
Trade name CHRISTINA™ Renaissance®, registered as POUlren044, a Romantica shrub rose in the Renaissance® collection, marketed as a nostalgic Romantic rose type for ornamental garden and cutting use.
Origin and breeding
Bred in Denmark in 2021 by L. Pernille Olesen and Mogens Nyegaard Olesen at Poulsen Roser A/S, introduced and registered in 2024; exact parentage is not disclosed by the breeder.
Growth and structure
Upright shrub, about 100–150 cm high and 80–120 cm wide, with dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickles, forming a substantial yet manageable bush for beds, borders and containers.
Flower morphology
Large, cup-shaped, double flowers with 26–39 petals, produced in clusters; remontant with an abundant second flush, classified as exhibition shrub rose suitable for cutting and decorative garden display.
Colour and phenology
Vivid, rich mid-red blooms from dark red buds; colour holds well in sun, later moving towards a slightly purplish tone before petals fall, giving continuous visual interest over repeated flowering cycles.
Fragrance and aroma
Strong, long-lasting scent that remains noticeable on the bush and in cut stems; suitable for planting near paths, doors or seating areas where its fragrance can be regularly appreciated.
Rose hip characteristics
Due to the double blooms, hips are infrequent; where formed they are small, red, ellipsoidal, about 8–13 mm in diameter, with limited ornamental impact and usually not a main feature.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b); disease resistance is medium to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, benefiting from standard preventive care in humid seasons.
Horticultural recommendations
Best at 65 cm spacing in beds or 55 cm for hedging, 100 cm as specimen; plant 2.4–2.7 per m² for mass effect, in open ground or 40–50 litre containers, with moderate maintenance and occasional plant protection.
CHRISTINA™ offers richly scented red blooms, a structured upright shrub form and the long, steady performance of an own-root rose, making it a reassuring, long-term choice when You are selecting a rose for Your garden.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
CHRISTINA™ – red nostalgic rose - Olesen & Olesen
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Freshly Opened Flower:
Intense, vivid mid red, with a slightly deeper tone at the edges of the outer petals.
Full Bloom:
Richly double, medium red, with the inner petals showing a slightly darker shade.
Pre-Fading Flower:
The petals darken to a deep red, then gently fade beneath a subtle purplish veil.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening the flower retains its vivid mid-red colour well, and only fades slightly to a purplish hue before the end of flowering.
Pollinator Attraction:
Double (26–39 petals) flowers with reduced stamen accessibility are less accessible to pollinators, resulting in moderate visitation.
Rose Hip Notes:
Due to its double flowers, hip formation is expected to be limited; occasionally an ellipsoid red rose hip 8–13 mm in diameter may appear.
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.
