RAABS™ – yellow dwarf mini rose - Olesen & Olesen
If You want a compact rose that simply fits into Irish life, RAABS™ gives colour, reliability and charm without demanding a lot of time. Its naturally bushy, low-growing habit stays neat, so front borders, paths and small beds remain tidy and inviting. The plant repeats flower generously through the season, with warm golden-yellow blooms that gradually soften to creamy tones, keeping Your garden lively even in changeable weather. Dense, glossy foliage and good disease resistance mean less spraying and fewer worries under our often humid, rain-washed skies with fungal pressure. As an own-root rose it settles in steadily, building a long-lived, balanced little shrub that can regenerate well after pruning or weather damage, offering dependable longevity and value. In a 40–50 litre container on a sheltered patio it makes terraces and balconies feel like a mini cottage garden, while in garden soil it slots easily into mixed beds or edging. Think of it as a small, trustworthy partner: You plant it, give it moisture and feed, and it rewards You with cheerful colour from early summer onwards as it matures quietly into Your garden.
Use cases
| Target area |
Reason |
| Front garden edging in small family plots |
The dwarf, bushy habit (22–38 cm high) forms a low, even line that never overwhelms paths or driveways, giving a smart, cared-for look with minimal pruning or reshaping – ideal for busy, style-conscious homeowners |
| Patio pots and balcony containers |
Compact roots and modest height make RAABS™ ideal for 40–50 litre containers, where its golden flowers and dark foliage create a long-season focal point that copes well with heat on sheltered paved areas – perfect for space-limited apartment-dwellers |
| Small rose groups of 3–5 plants in front beds |
Planted in loose clusters, the repeat-flowering, self-cleaning blooms give a continuous golden “cushion” with little deadheading, helping You keep the front garden looking freshly tended without constant attention – reassurance for time-poor beginners |
| Mixed cottage-style borders around the home |
The low height slips easily into mixed plantings with perennials and herbs, adding structured form and warm yellow colour that blends with cottage favourites, while own-root growth builds a stable, long-lived base – well suited to relaxed country gardeners |
| Urban front gardens with limited planting depth |
This variety handles full-sun spots near walls and paths, forming dense foliage and flowering reliably from a small footprint, so even narrow urban beds gain impact without needing complex care – a confidence boost for busy city-dwellers |
| Low-maintenance decorative beds in family gardens |
Good resistance to black spot and rust reduces spraying, while good self-cleaning means faded flowers fall away on their own, so the plant keeps its neat look and children’s play areas stay attractive with fewer routine jobs for parents |
| Wind-exposed, coastal-style front plantings |
The sturdy, compact framework and glossy leaves cope better with blustery, damp Irish conditions, combining reliable flowering with foliage that holds up under rain and breeze in gardens facing moist Atlantic-influenced weather – helpful for coastal residents |
| Long-term planting plans for easy family borders |
As an own-root rose it spends the first year building roots, the second bulking up shoots and by the third it reaches full ornamental value, giving a durable, low shrub that can be refreshed by pruning over many years – attractive for forward-planning planners |
Decorating ideas
- Golden Cottage Edge – line a cottage-style path with RAABS™ and hardy geraniums for a soft, low, pastel-toned edge – ideal for lovers of romantic country gardens
- Sunlit Patio Trio – plant three RAABS™ in a 40–50 litre tub with trailing sweet alyssum spilling over the rim for a fragrant, bee-visited patio accent – perfect for small-terrace owners
- Warm Welcome Bed – combine RAABS™ with lavender or rosemary by the front door so golden blooms contrast with scented, silvery foliage – great for homeowners who want an inviting entrance
- Urban Colour Cushion – mix RAABS™ with compact agastache and dwarf grasses in a shallow city front bed to create a low, textured tapestry – suited to design-aware urban gardeners
- Children’s Play Border – edge a lawn near a play area with RAABS™ and low-growing perennials so children see bright, friendly flowers without tall, spiky plants – good for young families
Technical cultivar profile
| Property |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Patio rose in the Palace Collection. Registered cultivar name POUlpal102, marketed as Raabs™ Palace® POUlpal102. Miniature, dwarf bush rose suitable for containers and bedding, verified authenticity for pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL range. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred in Denmark in 2021 by L. Pernille Olesen and Mogens Nyegaard Olesen for Poulsen Roser A/S, from unnamed seedling parents. Introduced after 2022, with EU CPVR in 2022 and US plant patent protection granted in 2025. |
| Growth and structure |
Very compact, bushy dwarf shrub, 22–38 cm high and 30–50 cm wide. Dense, glossy dark green foliage gives full coverage. Moderately thorny stems. Well suited to tight spacing in beds, borders and decorative pots on terraces or balconies. |
| Flower morphology |
Double, cup-shaped blooms with approximately 26–39 petals, carried in clusters of medium-sized flowers. Remontant habit with abundant second flush. Individual blooms medium sized, around 1.5–2.75 inches, with good self-cleaning behaviour. |
| Colour and phenology |
Rich, golden yellow flowers with uniform appearance. Buds open as vivid deep yellow, then gradually fade to pastel yellow with creamy, sometimes cream-edged tones. Colour retention moderate, with no specific data on strong sunlight effects. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Very weak scent, described as a light, airy fragrance rather than a strong perfume. Primarily chosen for colour effect and garden structure, not as a scented variety. Suitable where powerful rose fragrance is not required or might clash. |
| Rose hip characteristics |
Occasionally forms very small hips, generally 0–4 mm in diameter. No significant ornamental value or bulk fruiting effect; hips are sparse and unobtrusive, so they do not affect the overall tidy appearance of the shrub. |
| Resistance and hardiness |
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C, corresponding to RHS H7, Swedish zone 3 and USDA zone 6b. Good overall disease resistance, with moderate tolerance to powdery mildew and good resistance to black spot and rust on healthy, well-sited plants. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in full sun with well-drained soil. Recommended spacings: 30 cm in mass plantings, 25 cm for low hedging, 45 cm as specimen. Approximate densities 6.3 plants/m² (square) or 7.2 plants/m² (hexagonal). Medium maintenance, may occasionally need plant protection. |
RAABS™ offers compact golden colour, neat self-cleaning blooms and long-lived own-root growth that settles reliably into borders or containers, so You can enjoy an easy, attractive rose with simple care whenever You are ready to plant it.
