Deep, full red hue on petals with a homogeneous surface. - climber, climbing rose - mild, restrained-scented rose - classic, rose-like character
– Dark-red rosette blooms with rich depth
– Very double flowers give a lush display
– Long flowering season with abundant rebloom
– Reliable disease resistance, especially to mildew
– Ideal for arches, pergolas and walls Special feature: Multi-award-winning climber with gold medals.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,20 €
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GRAND AWARD ® – dark red climbing rose – Olesen
If You dream of a romantic climbing rose that simply gets on with growing and flowering in Irish conditions, Grand Award® Courtyard® POUlcy014 is an easy, reliable choice for pergolas, walls and arches in an average family garden. Its large, dark-red, rosette blooms appear in generous flushes, bringing a luxurious look from mid-season right through repeated flowering. Bred for garden performance, this climber combines showy, exhibition-style flowers with reassuringly robust health, even where summers are cool, damp and the air often feels humid by the coast or in town. On its own roots it builds a stable, long-lived framework with glossy, mid-green foliage, regenerating well after pruning so You can keep it neat with minimal effort. In year one it focuses on roots, in year two on stronger shoots, and by year three it settles into full ornamental value as a dependable vertical accent. Plant it once for a long-term climbing feature that fits naturally into both tidy front gardens and informal cottage-style spaces, giving You confidence without needing expert rose skills.
Grand Award ® blooms shown in several opening stages, from bud to full flower.
Grand Award ® at full bloom, showing deep dark-red, rosette-shaped flowers.
Grand Award® in closed bud
Grand Award® in freshly opened dark red bloom
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front-garden arch over a path
Forms a manageable 140–240 cm climber with mid-green, glossy foliage and rich red rosette blooms, creating a welcoming entrance feature that stays within family-garden scale and suits beginners
House wall or sunny fence
Thrives best in sunny positions, making the most of sheltered walls and fences to carry abundant repeat-flowering clusters, ideal for homeowners wanting colour without complex maintenance
Pergola beside patio or seating area
Mild, classic rose fragrance and repeated flushes of large, double blooms create a relaxing, romantic atmosphere around seating while avoiding overpowering scent, well suited to small outdoor spaces enjoyed by families
Small rose group of 1–3 climbers
Own-root plants gradually form a balanced, long-lived framework; over the first three years roots, shoots and flowering structure develop steadily, giving a reliable long-term feature for patient yet busy gardeners
Cottage-style mixed border backdrop
Dark-red flowers combine beautifully with perennials and grasses, while the climbing habit lifts colour upwards, suiting informal cottage borders for people who like relaxed but coordinated plantings
Cut-flower corner in a family garden
Large, rosette, very double blooms on clustered stems provide handsome cuts for the house without sacrificing overall garden effect, ideal for those who enjoy bringing home-grown flowers indoors as decor
Coastal or windswept suburban garden
Hardy to about -21 °C with good disease resistance, it copes well where cool, damp air and frequent rain increase fungal pressure, giving reliable cover and colour for coastal or exposed-site owners
Large container on balcony or terrace
In a 40–50 litre or larger container with good drainage, this moderate climber can be trained on obelisks or railings, offering vertical colour where ground space is limited, a useful solution for urban balcony gardens
Decorating ideas
Cottage Archway – Train Grand Award® over a metal arch, underplant with Coreopsis verticillata and soft grasses for a relaxed, country feel – ideal for lovers of traditional cottage gardens
Elegant Front Wall – Fan the climber along a sunny front wall, pairing with clipped lavender or rosemary for scent and structure – perfect for homeowners wanting a smart, low-fuss frontage
Patio Pergola Glow – Let its dark-red clusters drape from a small pergola, combined with potted hydrangeas for layered colour – suited to families who use the patio as an outdoor room
Modern Vertical Accent – Grow it against a simple timber screen with Carex flacca ‘Blue Zinger’ and Phormium ‘Tom Thumb’ below for a contemporary, textural look – great for modern urban gardens
Balcony Statement Pot – Plant in a 40–50 litre container with trailing thyme and seasonal bedding, training stems up a slim obelisk – useful for busy city dwellers seeking a single, impactful feature
Technical cultivar profile
Characteristic
Data
Name and registration
Climbing rose from the Courtyard® collection; registered as POUlcy014, marketed as Grand Award ® Courtyard® POUlcy014, with American Rose Society exhibition name Grand Award.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Mogens Nyegaard Olesen, Poulsen Roser A/S, Denmark, from two unnamed breeder lines; bred in 2001, registered 2014 with US Plant Patent PP 24 695, introduced after 2014.
Awards and recognitions
Winner of major international trials: audience award “Most Beautiful Rose” Le Roeulx 2010; gold medals Monza and Baden-Baden 2011; multiple prizes Barcelona 2011; recognised as an outstanding climbing rose.
Growth and structure
Large-flowered climber reaching about 140–240 cm in height and 80–160 cm spread, with moderately dense, glossy mid-green foliage and moderate prickliness; suitable for arches, walls and pergolas.
Flower morphology
Very double, rosette-shaped blooms with over 40 petals; large flower size around 7–10 cm, usually produced in clusters; remontant habit with a generous second flush in suitable conditions.
Colour and phenology
Deep, full dark-red flowers; buds deep crimson, opening bright dark red with slight yellowish base, colour fading only slightly, maintaining a rich red tone throughout flowering for strong visual impact.
Fragrance and aroma
Mild, classic rose scent with a restrained character; pleasant but not overpowering, making it suitable near doors, paths and seating areas where a subtle, traditional fragrance is preferred.
Rose hip characteristics
Rose hips are not typically produced; if present they are very small, generally under 5 mm in diameter and of limited ornamental significance, so the plant is grown primarily for its flowers.
Resistance and hardiness
Cold-hardy approximately to -21 to -18 °C (RHS H7, USDA zone 6b, Swedish zone 3); good disease resistance with noted resistance to powdery mildew and rust, and moderate tolerance to black spot.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny locations with free-draining soil; suitable for walls, fences, arches, pergolas and as a climbing cut-flower rose; allow about 140–240 cm spacing depending on use, and support stems as they lengthen.
GRAND AWARD ® offers rich dark-red, repeat-flowering blooms, reliable disease resistance and long-lived own-root growth that settles in for years of easy enjoyment, making it a reassuring choice if You would like a fuss-free climbing rose.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
GRAND AWARD ® – dark red climbing rose - Olesen
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Competition and Show Awards:
Le Roeulx – "Most Beautiful Rose" audience award (2010); Monza gold medal (2011); Baden-Baden gold medal (2011); Barcelona – Best climbing rose, "Rosa Ciutadana" audience award and the Asociación Española de la Rosa special prize (2011); Belfast – Best cl
Pollinator Attraction:
Its flowers moderately attract pollinators; single or semi-double forms with accessible stamens tend to be more attractive, whereas fully double blooms that hide the stamens reduce accessibility and therefore pollinator visitation.
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.
