Uniform, vivid deep pink with warm tones and no cool undertones. - nostalgia rose - very weak, barely perceptible fragrance rose - scent description not available
– Opulent, very double rosette flowers
– Vivid pink colour with excellent sunfastness
– Reliable repeat flowering with rich second flush
– Bushy, compact habit with glossy dark foliage
– Award-winning cultivar with multiple gold medals Gné speisialta: Hips oráiste‑dearga beaga maisiúla sa bhfómhar.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
23,30 €
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LEONARDO DA VINCI® – pink nostalgia rose - Meilland
Bring a touch of romantic charm to your garden with LEONARDO DA VINCI®, a classic Romantica® floribunda that rewards You with masses of perfectly shaped, rosette blooms in a rich, medium‑deep pink. Its bushy, compact habit makes it ideal for Irish front gardens and smaller borders, where You want a smart, flowering structure that is easy to keep in shape. The colour holds beautifully and barely fades, even in strong sun, so beds and edging keep their impact throughout the season. As an own‑root rose in a pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2‑litre container, it settles in reliably and forms a long‑lived, stable shrub that regenerates well after pruning and weather knocks. It copes well with our damp climate and heavy soils when You give it reasonable drainage, remaining dependable despite frequent rain and humidity. In the first year it concentrates on roots, in the second on strong shoots, and by the third it delivers its full nostalgic ornamental display with generous repeat flowering.
Freshly opened Leonardo da Vinci® bloom, showing mid-pink outer petals and a richer centre.
Leonardo da Vinci® in full, very double bloom with a well-filled centre.
Leonardo da Vinci® showing its full-bloom, medium-deep pink rosettes.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden focal bush by the path
The bushy, compact structure and medium height make it perfect for planting near your front path or doorway, giving a tidy, well‑defined shrub that does not sprawl, yet still looks substantial and established, ideal for welcoming homeowners
Low, formal edging along drives or lawns
Regular clusters of rosette flowers and dense, dark green foliage create a neat, repeatable line that works well as edging; with simple annual pruning You can keep a smart border without complex shaping, very helpful for beginners
Feature group of 3–5 roses in a small bed
Planting a small group allows the abundant clusters of blooms to merge into one continuous pink cushion; the stable colour and reliable rebloom mean the bed looks composed and intentional over a long season, reassuring for busy-gardeners
Mixed cottage-style border near the house
The nostalgic flower form and romantic pink tone sit beautifully with perennials like lady’s mantle and stonecrop, giving a soft cottage feel; its medium maintenance needs fit well into relaxed, mixed plantings valued by hobby-gardeners
Container on a sunny patio or sheltered balcony
In a minimum 40–50 litre container with good compost, it develops into a strong, long-lived own-root shrub, easy to water and feed in one place, ideal when You want rose impact without reworking your soil, especially for urban-gardeners
Small flowering hedge along a boundary or path
Recommended hedge spacing and moderate height let You form a low, flowering screen that defines spaces without feeling heavy; once established, a single yearly trim keeps it in order, which suits practical, low-effort families
Border in wetter, heavier Irish soils
With reasonable drainage it handles our cool, rainy conditions and frequent damp spells, coping steadily where some roses sulk in heavy ground, giving confidence that it will settle and perform for typical Irish gardens
Cut flowers from a family garden bed
The large, very double blooms on clustered stems make attractive, long-lasting cut flowers for the house; harvesting also encourages new growth and rebloom, so one planting gives both garden colour and easy bouquets for rose-lovers
Decorating ideas
Romantic Cottage Front – Plant 3–5 bushes with lady’s mantle and low stonecrop in a small front bed for a soft, nostalgic welcome – ideal for homeowners who like traditional rural Irish cottage style
Pink and Herb Border – Line a path with LEONARDO DA VINCI® and rosemary for structure, scent and easy clipping – perfect for busy gardeners wanting simple edging that looks designed
Patio Feature Pot – Grow a single shrub in a 50 litre container, underplanted with trailing sedum for year-round texture – good for balcony and courtyard owners with limited ground space
Family-Friendly Hedge – Create a low hedge along a lawn, mixing in lady’s mantle at the base for soft edges – suited to families wanting clear garden structure without high maintenance
Colour-Fast Show Bed – Use a tight group in a sunny front border where the stable pink colour stays vivid all summer – great for beginners who want season-long impact with minimal tweaking
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Romantica floribunda nostalgia rose; registered as MEIdeauri, traded as Leonardo da Vinci® Romantica®. ARS exhibition name Leonardo da Vinci; pharmaROSA ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Alain Meilland, Meilland International, France. Parentage: ‘Sommerwind’ × (‘Milrose’ × ‘Rosamunde’). Bred 1993, registered 1993, introduced 1994 by Meilland International.
Awards and recognitions
Gold medal Monza 1993, IGA award Stuttgart 1993, Commendation Belfast 1996, Gold medal The Hague 1997, Top Rosen award Netherlands 1997, confirming strong garden and show performance.
Growth and structure
Bushy, compact shrub 110–170 cm high and 70–120 cm wide, with dense, dark green glossy foliage and moderate prickliness; forms a full, leafy framework suitable for borders, hedges and specimen planting.
Flower morphology
Very double, rosette-shaped clusters of large blooms (approx. 7–10 cm) with 40+ petals. Flowers are carried in trusses, giving a strong mass effect. Reblooms well with a notably abundant second flush in season.
Colour and phenology
Uniform, vivid medium-deep pink with warm tones; buds raspberry-pink, opening to saturated centres and slightly paler edges. Colour is very stable with excellent retention and minimal fading, even in strong sunlight.
Fragrance and aroma
Fragrance very weak and barely perceptible; grown primarily for visual effect rather than scent. Highly double blooms enclose stamens, so it is mainly ornamental rather than a pollinator-supporting variety.
Rose hip characteristics
Occasional spherical hips, 6–10 mm in diameter, orange-red and of modest ornamental value in late season, appearing sporadically rather than as a heavy crop, adding a light decorative accent in autumn.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to about -26 to -23 °C (RHS H7, USDA 5b, Swedish zone 4). Disease resistance moderate to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; benefits from basic preventive care and good air circulation in humid periods.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sun to light partial shade; suitable for borders, hedges, edging, containers and cutting. Space 55–100 cm depending on use; 2.5–2.9 plants/m² for mass planting. Needs regular deadheading and watering in dry spells.
LEONARDO DA VINCI® offers long-lasting, colour-fast pink blooms on a compact, easy-care shrub that repeats well, with the added resilience and regeneration of a durable own-root plant, making it a reassuring choice if You want a dependable rose.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
LEONARDO DA VINCI® – pink nostalgia rose - Meilland
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Competition and Show Awards:
Monza – Gold medal (1993); Stuttgart – IGA award (1993); Belfast – Commendation (1996); The Hague – Gold medal (1997); Netherlands – Top Rosen award (1997)
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.
