MIRANDA™ – pink nostalgia rose – Olesen & Olesen
If You dream of a romantic, pink shrub rose that simply settles in and performs, MIRANDA™ is a reliable choice for Irish family gardens. Her bushy, medium‑tall shape and neat outline make it easy to plan tidy front beds and cottage‑style borders, even where soil is heavy and wet weather is frequent. Big, cupped, very full blooms in a rich, nostalgic pink open in waves from summer onwards, giving You abundant flowers without complicated pruning. The strong fragrance adds classic rose charm by doors, paths and seating areas, while moderate self‑cleaning keeps upkeep simple – a quick tidy every so often is enough. As an own‑root plant, it builds a solid framework over the years, so if the top is ever damaged it can regrow from its own roots and keep its character. In year one it concentrates on roots, in year two the bush fills out, and by year three You enjoy its full display of colour and scent.
Use cases
| Target area |
Reason |
| Front garden feature shrub |
MIRANDA™ forms a bushy, moderately tall shrub that stands out without overwhelming a small front garden, creating a welcoming focal point by the entrance with nostalgic, cupped blooms and a classic look for beginners |
| Low-maintenance mixed border |
The moderate self-cleaning and repeat flowering habit mean only occasional deadheading and seasonal pruning, so it fits happily into mixed borders where You want colour without constant attention, ideal for a busy homeowner |
| Romantic cottage-style rose group |
Planted in small groups at the recommended spacing, its rounded habit and pastel pink flowers give a soft, old-fashioned effect that suits rural cottage gardens and informal planting ideas for a relaxed gardener |
| Perfumed seating area or patio edge |
The strong, well-scented blooms are perfect near paths, benches or patios where people pass by and can enjoy the fragrance at close range, bringing classic rose perfume to everyday moments for any visitor |
| Specimen rose in ornamental bed |
As a single specimen spaced more generously, its arching, bushy growth and large, very full flowers can be appreciated from all sides, adding structure and romance to a central bed, rewarding a patient collector |
| Cut-flower corner in family garden |
The large, cupped flowers on clustered stems lend themselves well to cutting for informal indoor arrangements, giving Your household a steady stream of nostalgic pink roses to enjoy in vases for the appreciative family |
| Large container on sheltered balcony or terrace |
Grows well in a sizeable pot of at least 40–50 litres with regular watering, bringing shrub-like presence and romantic colour to balconies and paved terraces where ground planting is limited, suiting the space-conscious urbanite |
| Small group planting in heavier garden soils |
MIRANDA™ adapts steadily in own-root form, building a stable shrub even where drainage needs improvement in Ireland’s rain-prone gardens, coping better with frequently moisture-laden conditions for the cautious beginner |
Decorating ideas
- Cottage Edge Trio – Plant 3 MIRANDA™ along a path with low yarrow and baby’s-breath to echo rural cottage borders – ideal for lovers of informal, country-style gardens
- Romantic Front Door – Use a single shrub each side of the entrance, underplanted with lavender for scent and structure – perfect for homeowners wanting a charming, tidy welcome
- Pastel Patio Pot – Grow MIRANDA™ in a 40–50 litre container with trailing thyme and soft grasses – suits balconies or terraces needing easy, long-flowering colour
- Family Cut-Flower Nook – Group 3–5 plants in a sunny corner with gypsophila for ready-made bouquet companions – great for families who like picking their own roses
- Neat Mixed Border – Combine MIRANDA™ with mid-green shrubs and pale hydrangeas to keep lines clean while adding romance – for gardeners seeking order with a soft, nostalgic feel
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Renaissance® collection nostalgia shrub rose, registered as POUlren047, traded as Miranda™ Renaissance® POUlren047; a Romantica-type shrub rose with verified cultivar authenticity for pharmarosa.ie customers. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred in Denmark in 2021 by L. Pernille Olesen and Mogens Nyegaard Olesen at Poulsen Roser A/S, with Poulsen Roser A/S also acting as the initial distributor; exact parentage remains unknown. |
| Awards and recognitions |
Holder of four medals from various international rose cultivar shows, indicating strong ornamental and garden value, particularly for flower form, colour effect and overall shrub presentation in trial grounds. |
| Growth and structure |
Bushy shrub rose reaching around 110–160 cm in height and 60–100 cm spread, with moderately dense, slightly glossy mid-green foliage and moderate prickliness; forms a rounded, well-filled bush in average family gardens. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, cupped, very full blooms with more than 40 petals, typically borne in clusters of 3–5 flowers per stem; remontant habit ensures abundant first flush and a second flowering that is also notably rich in petals and blooms. |
| Colour and phenology |
Rich mid-pink buds open vivid, then lighten to powder and pastel pink; centre remains deeper pink at full bloom, with good colour retention and a uniform soft pink effect before petals drop, maintaining romantic tones throughout. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Strongly scented garden rose with a pronounced, classic rose perfume; exact fragrance notes are not specified, but intensity makes it suitable for planting near seating, doors or paths where scent can be appreciated. |
| Rose hip characteristics |
Rose hips are rarely produced; when present they are small, typically 0–4 mm in diameter and not a key ornamental feature, so the plant is primarily valued for its flowers rather than autumn fruit display. |
| Resistance and hardiness |
Hardy to approximately -21 to -18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3); disease resistance is moderate to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, with watering support needed in hot periods and tolerance of only moderate drought. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in sunny positions for flowering; medium maintenance with occasional plant protection and light deadheading. Suitable for borders, hedging, specimen planting, cutting and large containers using recommended spacing and density. |
MIRANDA™ offers romantic pink, strongly scented, repeat-flowering blooms on a bushy shrub that settles for years as an own-root rose, making it a dependable, easy-care choice if You would like a long-lived feature in Your garden.
