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Paolina™

Renaissance®

POUlren048 – L. Pernille Olesen, Mogens Nyegaard Olesen

Delicate, uniformly pale pink tone with a subtle seashell hue. - nostalgia rose - medium-strength, noticeably scented rose - sweet, rosy

– Soft pale pink blooms with seashell hue
– Abundant remontant flowering through the season
– Elegant bushy shrub for beds and hedges
– Suitable for containers and cut flower use
– Medium, sweet rosy fragrance in bloom
Special feature: Premium bronze rated novelty from 2024 breeding.
Responsible gardening – Style in the garden
Paolina™
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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PAOLINA™ – pale pink nostalgia rose – Olesen & Olesen

If You are dreaming of a romantic but undemanding rose for an Irish family garden, PAOLINA™ fits beautifully into small beds, front gardens and cottage-style borders. Its soft seashell-pink blooms create a nostalgic mood, while the bushy, medium-sized shrub stays naturally neat and easy to place near paths, windows or along a low hedge. The medium, sweet fragrance feels pleasantly refined rather than overpowering, ideal where You sit or pass by daily. As an own-root plant it builds long-term resilience, quietly regenerating and keeping its ornamental value for many seasons. In Ireland’s wet climate, simple care and good soil preparation support healthy growth, even on heavier ground. Choose a 40–50 litre pot for patio use, give it regular feeding and You can enjoy lasting flowers from summer into autumn. Over the first three years it settles in steadily – first rooting deeply, then building its framework, and by year three showing its full character in the garden.


Paolina™ in side-by-side opening stages, from pale bud to soft pink bloom.
Freshly opened Paolina™ rose with soft pastel pink petals.

Use cases

Target area Reason
Front garden feature beside the entrance The bushy, medium-height shrub forms a welcoming, elegant presence close to the door, with seashell‑pink flowers that read clearly from the street and suit both modern and traditional Irish house fronts, ideal for the style‑conscious homeowner
Small rose group of 3 plants in a family garden bed Planted in a small group, the uniform, cupped blooms give a strong, coherent colour block, making the border look planned and tidy without complex design skills, reassuring the slightly hesitant beginner
Romantic cottage-style border with perennials The pale pink clusters harmonise effortlessly with plants like lamb’s ear and hosta, giving a soft, layered cottage feel that matures beautifully over several seasons, suiting the relaxed rural‑garden enthusiast
Patio container or balcony in a large pot In a 40–50 litre container, its bushy habit and medium height give generous flowering without overwhelming small spaces, ideal for balconies or paved patios where in‑ground planting is limited, perfect for the space‑conscious urbanite
Low, flowering hedge along a path or driveway With recommended spacing, it forms a gently undulating, floral line that guides the eye and softens hard edges, creating structure and romance while remaining straightforward to prune, appealing to the practical planner
Specimen shrub near a seating area The medium, sweet rosy scent and repeat flushes of flowers make it a pleasant focal point beside benches or terraces, providing seasonal interest where You relax most often, suiting the comfort‑loving garden user
Mixed bed in heavier Irish soils with good drainage Once established on improved, free‑draining ground, the own‑root shrub adapts well and builds a stable framework, even where soils tend to be heavy and winter‑wet, giving confidence to the cautious gardener
Long-term, low‑replacement planting scheme As an own‑root rose it can regenerate from its base after harsh winters or harder pruning, offering a long lifespan and reducing the need for frequent replanting, ideal for the time‑pressed garden owner

Decorating ideas

  • Cottage Border Ribbon – Plant PAOLINA™ in a loose line with lamb’s ear and soft grasses to create a pastel, cottage‑style ribbon along a front fence – for lovers of relaxed, romantic gardens
  • Patio Romance Pot – Set a single shrub in a 40–50 litre terracotta container, underplant with trailing lobelia for blue contrast and place by French doors – for balcony and patio dwellers
  • Soft Entrance Pair – Flank your front steps with two matching PAOLINA™ shrubs and low box edging, giving a formal yet gentle welcome – for homeowners wanting easy elegance
  • Evening Scent Corner – Combine PAOLINA™ with fragrant herbs like lavender and rosemary beside a bench, so the medium rosy scent and herbs mingle on still evenings – for those who unwind outdoors after work
  • Pastel Feature Bed – Create a small circular bed with PAOLINA™ at the centre, ringed by white hydrangeas and silvery foliage plants for a calm, coordinated look – for fans of structured but low‑fuss planting

Technical cultivar profile
Parameter Data
Name and registration Trade name PAOLINA™ Renaissance® (Registered as POUlren048), a Romantica shrub rose in the Romantic rose group, approved exhibition name Paolina within the Renaissance® collection.
Origin and breeding Bred in Denmark by L. Pernille Olesen and Mogens Nyegaard Olesen (Poulsen Roser A/S), breeding year 2021, registered 2023 and introduced 2024 by Poulsen Roser A/S.
Growth and structure Bushy shrub rose, about 110–150 cm tall and 100–140 cm wide, with moderately dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickliness, forming a well-filled garden shrub over time.
Flower morphology Large, double, cupped flowers (2.75–3.95 in) with 26–39 petals, produced in clusters; remontant habit with a plentiful second flowering period in suitable conditions.
Colour and phenology Delicate pale pink with a subtle seashell hue; colour holds well, fading gently to powder pink and almost white edges as blooms age, giving a soft, harmonious effect throughout flowering.
Fragrance and aroma Medium-strength, sweet rosy scent, noticeable at close range without being overpowering, making it suitable for seating areas, entrances and smaller gardens where fragrance is appreciated.
Rose hip characteristics Rose hip formation is not typical; if present, fruits are very small (0–4 mm) and generally insignificant for ornamental or wildlife value in most garden settings.
Resistance and hardiness Hardy to approximately −26 to −23 °C (H7, USDA 5b, Swedish zone 4); disease resistance is moderate to low, with susceptibility to powdery mildew, black spot and especially rust, so monitoring is advised.
Horticultural recommendations Best in sunny positions with well-drained soil; spacing 100–110 cm in beds, up to 180 cm as a specimen. Suitable for beds, hedging, large containers and cut flowers; regular care and protection improve performance.

PAOLINA™ offers romantic pale-pink blooms, a bushy medium-sized shrub for beds or containers, and long-lived own-root vigour that rewards simple, regular care, making it a reassuring choice if You want a dependable rose to grow on with You.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: PAOLINA™ – pale pink nostalgia rose - Olesen & Olesen
Product Type: pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:20.08.2025
Cultivar Merit Rating: premium bronze
Item Number: [992] 53-227 (14.02.2026) pharmarosa.ie

Name and Registration

Cultivar Name Meaning: The name is the diminutive form of a female given name.
Trade Name: Paolina™ Renaissance® POUlren048
Rose Group: Romantica, Shrub
Commercial Type: nostalgia rose
Commercial Group: Romantic rose
Exhibition Category: shrub rose
Collection: Renaissance®

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: Poulsen Roser A/S (Denmark)
Breeder: L. Pernille Olesen, Mogens Nyegaard Olesen
Breeding Company / Institution: Poulsen Roser A/S
Breeding Year: Denmark, 2021
Parentage: unknown

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 3.6-4.9ft (110-150 cm)
Spread: 3.3-4.6ft (100-140 cm)
Growth Habit: bushy
Foliage: The variety’s foliage is moderately dense. The leaves have a slightly glossy surface and a dark green hue.
Prickliness: moderately thorny
Self-Cleaning Description: No data on self-cleaning.
Self-Cleaning Intensity: No data on self-cleaning strength.

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 26-39
Flower Fullness: double flowered
Flower Form: cupped (cup-shaped)
Flower Size: L (2,75-3,95 in)
Inflorescence Type: cluster-flowered
Colour Code: ARS code: LP RHS code: 65D (outer), 62C (inner)
Repeat Flowering: Remontant with a plentiful second flowering.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: pale-pink
Flower Colour: Delicate, uniformly pale pink tone with a subtle seashell hue.
Closed Bud: Very pale, almost white outer petals, with a silky pale pink inner colour.
Freshly Opened Flower: The outer petals are a soft pastel pink, with a slightly more intense rosy tint towards the centre.
Full Bloom: Homogeneous, soft pink petals with a barely noticeable fading at the edges.
Pre-Fading Flower: The petal colour fades to powder pink, blending to almost white at the edges.
Colour Fading Description: During opening the pale pink tone moderately fades: at full bloom it remains a soft pink, before senescence it fades to a powder pink, and at the margins it becomes almost white.

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: medium-strength, noticeably scented rose
Fragrance Character: sweet, rosy
Pollinator Attraction: Its strongly double (many‑petalled) flower form and inaccessible stamens, which result in reduced pollen availability, make it unattractive to pollinators.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Due to its double flowers and lack of pollen, its pollinator friendliness is limited; it is primarily an ornamental variety.

Rose Hip Characteristics

Rose Hip Notes: Formation of rose hips is not typical; if present, the fruits are very small (0–4 mm).

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -26–-23 °C
Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: No data are available on heat–drought tolerance.
Disease Resistance: susceptible
  • powdery mildew – moderate
  • black spot – moderate
  • rust – very susceptible

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended Spacing: 110 cm for mass planting, 100 cm for hedging, 180 cm as a solitary specimen
Planting Density: in square planting 0,8 plants/m², in hexagonal arrangement 1,0 plants/m²
Partial Shade Tolerance: Preferably for sunny locations
Maintenance Requirements: Maintenance requirement high; low disease resistance, regular plant protection necessary.
Key Uses: flower bed, specimen, container, cut flower

Notes

Strengths: Responsible gardening – Style in the garden
Companion Plants: Stachys byzantina - lamb's ear Clematis 'Rooguchi' - clematis Hosta species - plantain lily
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PAOLINA™ – pale pink nostalgia rose - Olesen & Olesen
Delicate, uniformly pale pink tone with a subtle seashell hue. - nostalgia rose - medium-strength, noticeably scented rose - sweet, rosy
Online rose order - pale-pink - nostalgia rose - Paolina™ - (3.6-4.9ft (110-150 cm))
Inflorescence: cluster-flowered Height: 3.6-4.9ft (110-150 cm) Flower shape: cupped (cup-shaped) Winter hardiness: 6a pale-pink - Poulsen Roser A/S (Denmark) nostalgia rose - Flower size: L (2,75-3,95 in) Flower size: L (2,75-3,95 in) - Height: 3.6-4.9ft (110-150 cm) Height: 3.6-4.9ft (110-150 cm) - Flower fullness: double flowered Paolina™ - Roses in the garden | pharmaROSA® Original - premium bronze L. Pernille Olesen, Mogens Nyegaard Olesen

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Care guide

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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PharmaRosa Ltd.
Company registration number: 01-09-717479
VAT number: 13075314-2-43
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