POUlcy042 – L. Pernille Olesen, Mogens Nyegaard Olesen
Saturated mid‑red with a slight darker shade at the base of the petals. - climber, climbing rose - very weak, barely perceptible scented rose - delicately fruity
– Vivid mid-red blooms with good colour retention
– Very full, cupped clusters for lush displays
– Compact climber ideal for pergolas and trellises
– Glossy dark foliage for elegant contrast
– Reliable repeat flowering through the season Special feature: Dark, velvety red buds opening in luminous red.
Alongside local wildlife – Familiar garden experience
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,80 €
3.5(5742)
FIRST CLASS™ Courtyard® climbing rose – red, reliable pillar rose
If You dream of a compact climbing rose that simply works in a small family garden, FIRST CLASS™ Courtyard® delivers a reliable flush of vivid mid‑red blooms with very full, cupped flowers that shed their petals cleanly, keeping arches and trellises looking neat with little effort. Its moderate height and spread make it especially suitable for pergolas, pillars and front‑garden trellises where You want impact without overpowering the space, even in areas of heavier Irish soils where You just need to pay a little attention to drainage. Own‑root plants like this settle in for the long term, forming a balanced, stable framework that can be gently trained and will regenerate well if ever cut back. In the first year it quietly focuses on roots, in the second it builds its climbing framework, and by the third season You enjoy full coverage and ornamental effect with clusters of classic red flowers from early summer to autumn. In a minimum 40–50 litre container on a sunny terrace, or planted directly by a porch or cottage doorway, this medium‑maintenance rose fits busy lives, giving You a familiar, wildlife‑friendly backdrop to everyday garden moments.
Closed bud of First Class™ climbing rose
First Class™ Courtyard® climbing rose in full bloom
First Class™ Courtyard® showing its very full, mid-red blooms.
First Class™ Courtyard® shows very full, cupped red blooms with 40+ petals.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front‑door pergola or porch arch
Moderate climbing height and 50–120 cm spread make it ideal for small arches at the entrance to typical Irish homes, giving a welcoming curtain of red blooms without overwhelming the structure, especially appreciated by busy homeowners
Sunny boundary trellis in a family garden
Can be spaced at around 1 m on a trellis, creating a lived‑in, cottage‑style boundary with dark green, glossy foliage and repeat clusters of red flowers that frame the garden while remaining manageable for beginner gardeners
Medium to large container on terrace or balcony
Performs well in a 40–50 litre pot with support, offering upright, trainable growth and self‑cleaning flowers so spent blooms drop away and the display stays smart with just light pruning, especially convenient for urban balcony owners
Small pillar or obelisk in mixed border
Its climbing habit and moderate vigour let You spiral stems up an obelisk among perennials, adding vertical red accents without rampant growth, suiting borders where You want structure but low‑fuss care as a hobby gardener
Cottage‑style bed with wildlife interest
Glossy foliage and clusters of red flowers give a traditional cottage‑garden look, and the occasional tiny hips and sheltering framework support everyday wildlife, creating a gentle, familiar scene valued by rural garden owners
Family play‑area backdrop or seating corner
Moderately thorny, not excessively spiny, and controllable height make it suitable as a soft backdrop behind benches or play lawns, offering colour and seasonal interest without demanding intensive care from family gardeners
Coastal or exposed suburban garden trellis
Hardiness to around −20 °C and stable own‑root growth help it cope with cool winds and damp Irish conditions where You mainly need to watch soil moisture and drainage, reassuring for cautious beginners
Low‑maintenance rose grouping of 3–5 plants
Square planting at about 1 plant/m² creates a strong block of colour on a long fence or façade; good colour retention and remontant flowering maintain impact with only medium maintenance, ideal for time‑pressed gardeners
Decorating ideas
Classic Cottage Arch – Train FIRST CLASS™ over a metal arch with lavender and catmint at the base for a soft, blue‑and‑red country look – ideal for romantic front‑garden enthusiasts
Terrace Statement Pot – Plant one rose in a 50 litre clay pot with trailing thyme around the rim and a slim trellis, creating a vertical focal point beside outdoor seating – perfect for apartment and townhouse dwellers
Neighbour‑Friendly Boundary – Use a row along a shared fence with hydrangeas in front to blend structure and big summer flowers – suited to suburban families wanting privacy with charm
Wild‑Edge Corner – Combine the rose on a rustic wooden post with grey santolina and sedum for a sun‑loving, low‑care corner – great for those who like wildlife‑friendly, informal plantings
Pillar of Colour – Spiral stems around a narrow obelisk in a mixed bed of hardy perennials like salvia and hardy geraniums, giving a strong red accent – appealing to gardeners who want vertical interest without complexity
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Large-flowered climber from the Courtyard collection, registered as POUlcy042, marketed as FIRST CLASS Courtyard climbing rose for pergolas, pillars, trellises and terrace use.
Origin and breeding
Bred in Denmark by L. Pernille and Mogens N. Olesen (Poulsen Roser A/S), seedling × seedling parentage, breeding year 2021, registered in Europe in 2022 with introduction after 2022.
Growth and structure
Medium-vigour climbing habit, around 100–200 cm high and 50–120 cm wide, moderately thorny, with moderately dense, dark green, glossy foliage that clothes supports attractively when trained.
Flower morphology
Very full, cupped, cluster-flowered blooms with 40 or more petals, large size approximately 2.75–3.95 inches, remontant with an abundant second flush, self-cleaning habit keeps trusses tidy.
Colour and phenology
Saturated mid-red flowers with slightly darker bases, deep velvety buds, colour lightens only slightly over several days, retaining a uniform mid-red display from early summer through repeated flower flushes.
Fragrance and aroma
Delicately fruity scent of very weak intensity, generally perceived as only barely noticeable in the garden, so planting is recommended primarily for colour and structure rather than perfume impact.
Rose hip characteristics
Occasionally produces very small hips, usually 0–4 mm in diameter, visually unobtrusive and of limited ornamental effect, generally not a dominant feature of the plant in autumn and winter.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3), moderate disease resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, tolerates heat with watering in prolonged dry periods.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny positions with reasonable soil drainage; medium maintenance with occasional plant protection, spacing 90–180 cm depending on use, also suited to large containers with strong vertical supports.
FIRST CLASS™ Courtyard® offers compact climbing height, self-cleaning red blooms and long-lived own-root reliability for arches, trellises and large containers, making it a dependable choice if You would like an attractive yet manageable garden rose.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
FIRST CLASS™ – red climbing rose - Olesen & Olesen
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator Attraction:
Double (26–39 petals) flowers attract pollinators only to a limited extent because, compared with simple or semi‑double forms, the double flower form reduces access to the stamens.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its double blooms partially obscure the stamens, so its pollinator-friendliness is limited; it is 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.
