POUlgrad – L. Pernille Olesen, Mogens Nyegaard Olesen
Uniform dark burgundy shade with a velvety matt finish. - floribunda bedding rose - mild, restrained-scented rose - delicately rose-scented character
– Rich, velvety burgundy blooms with depth
– Compact, bushy habit for neat bedding
– Reliable repeat flowering with generous flushes
– Hardy to H7, suitable for colder climates
– Moderate disease resistance, black spot resistant
– Special feature: Elegant palace-inspired rose for borders and containers.
Future-proof garden selection – Continuous garden development
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
22,90 £
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GRAND PALACE® – burgundy bedding floribunda rose
For those who want a dependable rose that simply performs, GRAND PALACE® offers a compact, bushy shape and neat habit that suits the classic British front garden. Its velvety burgundy flowers appear in generous clusters, repeating steadily through the season to keep small beds and borders in constant colour. As an own-root plant, it builds a naturally balanced bush and recovers well after pruning, supporting a long, steady life in the garden. Planted with reasonable drainage it copes reassuringly well in wetter, wind-exposed conditions typical of many UK plots. Year by year it settles in: first investing in roots, then building confident shoots, and by the third season delivering its full ornamental impact with minimal intervention from you. Ideal where you want structured planting that remains attractive and manageable for busy households. GRAND PALACE® fits effortlessly into mixed cottage schemes and low hedging, giving you a practical, good-looking solution you can enjoy without becoming a full-time gardener – a genuinely easy, compact, reliable, velvety, own-root, long-lived, floribunda, ornamental choice.
Grand Palace® rose flowers shown in different opening phases.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden bed by the path
The compact, bushy habit keeps its shape without dominating narrow spaces, while the floribunda-style clusters give strong colour from a modest footprint. Ideal for smart, tidy entrances that still feel welcoming for busy beginners.
Small mixed border in a family garden
Reliable repeat flowering in rich burgundy brings structure and depth to mixed borders, sitting comfortably with perennials and small shrubs. It offers predictable performance without intricate care, supporting confident plans for aesthetic home-owners.
Low flowering hedge along a drive or boundary
The consistent height and compact spread make it easy to line paths or edges at regular spacings, forming a low hedge that reads as one continuous band of colour. Own-root growth gives solidity over time, suiting practical planners.
Small group planting in a formal front bed
Planted in groups of three to five, the velvety dark flowers combine into a rich block of colour that feels deliberate and refined. This suits simple, formal layouts where you want impact from just one reliable rose for style-conscious gardeners.
Container planting on patio or terrace
The naturally compact growth adapts well to large containers of at least 40–50 litres, providing a long-lived feature for paved spaces. With decent watering and feeding it flowers steadily, adding structure and colour for urban balcony owners.
Cottage-style border with traditional companions
The deep burgundy, velvety blooms anchor softer planting such as Alchemilla and airy perennials, creating the layered, slightly informal look of classic cottage gardens. Repeat flowering keeps the scene coherent through summer for romantic stylists.
Family garden focal point near seating
The double, cup-shaped flowers and mild rose fragrance make a pleasant, low-effort focal point beside seating areas. Its own-root resilience supports gentle pruning experiments without risk to the plant, ideal for building confidence in new gardeners.
Exposed or rain-prone border in typical UK weather
Moderate disease resistance with good black spot tolerance helps it remain presentable even in damp, breezy seasons, especially where soil drains reasonably and avoids waterlogging after heavy rain and wind. This reassures time-poor family gardeners.
Styling ideas
Regal edging – repeat GRAND PALACE® at regular intervals along a path to create a low, palace-inspired line of burgundy colour – ideal for homeowners wanting formal structure with minimal upkeep.
Cottage contrast – mix with Alchemilla mollis and soft pink perennials so the dark, velvety blooms pop against lime and pastel tones – perfect for cottage-garden fans seeking classic charm without complex designs.
Patio feature – plant a single bush in a 50-litre terracotta pot with trailing thyme at the rim for a compact, long-lived accent – suited to balcony and courtyard users with little planting space.
Low hedge rhythm – use rows at 35–45 cm spacing to form a short hedge that defines lawns or driveways while staying easy to clip and manage – good for families wanting order around play and parking areas.
Evening focus – position near a seating area where the deep colour and gentle fragrance enrich summer evenings – appealing to busy professionals who relax outdoors but prefer straightforward plant care.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bedding rose, Collection Palace®. Registered as POUlgrad, traded as Grand Palace® / Palace® / POUlgrad, ARS exhibition name Grand Palace, group floribunda, bush rose.
Origin and breeding
Bred by L. Pernille Olesen and Mogens Nyegaard Olesen (Poulsen Roser A/S) from unknown seedling × ‘POULmax’, introduced and registered in 1997 by Poulsen Roser A/S, Denmark.
Growth and structural characteristics
Compact, bushy shrub reaching about 40–60 cm high and 35–55 cm wide, with moderately dense dark green foliage and moderate prickliness, suited to beds, borders, edging and containers.
Flower morphology
Double, cup-shaped floribunda blooms with 26–39 petals, medium sized at 1.5–2.75 inches, produced in clusters and remontant, giving a reliable second flush and extended seasonal display.
Colour data and phenology
Uniform dark burgundy, velvety matte flowers; buds deep ruby, opening to intense burgundy then slowly fading to mahogany red. Colour retention is good, ARS code DR, RHS 46A outer, 53A inner.
Fragrance and aroma
Mild, delicately rose-scented fragrance, subtle rather than overpowering, adding a refined character near seating or paths without dominating other plants or overwhelming confined outdoor spaces.
Hip characteristics
Limited hip set due to double flowers; where present hips are small, about 5–8 mm in diameter, globose, orange-red, adding discreet late-season interest without significant self-seeding.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b). Disease profile: black spot resistant, powdery mildew and rust moderate, requiring occasional protection in high-pressure seasons.
Horticultural recommendations
Use for borders, specimens, low hedges, ground cover, containers and cutting. Plant roughly 35–70 cm apart, at 4.9–5.7 plants/m² for massing; maintenance at a medium level with routine care.
GRAND PALACE® offers compact, floribunda-style repeat flowering, rich velvety colour and a stable own-root habit that matures into a long-lived, low-effort feature, making it a thoughtful choice for your next garden planting.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
GRAND PALACE® – burgundy bedding floribunda rose - Olesen & Olesen
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Closed Bud:
Dark ruby red with a uniformly toned surface.
Newly Opened Flower:
Deep burgundy petals, slightly darker on their outer surfaces.
Full Bloom:
Intense dark burgundy, becoming slightly deep red towards the petal edges.
Before Fading:
The burgundy colour slowly fades to mahogany red.
Colour Fading Description:
As the flower opens, the dark ruby–dark maroon shade moderately fades, ending in mahogany red, while the main tone remains dark red.
Pollinator Attraction:
Its strongly double flowers make it unattractive to pollinators because the double flower form reduces stamen accessibility and limits nectar and pollen access.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its double flowers partly cover the stamens, so its pollinator-friendliness is limited and it is primarily an ornamental variety.
Our product is a rose grown with pharmaROSA®’s unique cultivation technology!
2-litre, own-root, potted rose.
With a shoot system appropriate to the season.
With a root system that thoroughly permeates the growing medium.
Quality compliant with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
Supplied in unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-variety rose bush with a unique 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.
Crop overview: several varieties and growth stages in a short crop section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: demonstration of a vigorous root system permeating the growing medium, by removing the pot.Balance: mature plant with root system and shoots in harmony with each other.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”; it illustrates the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root cultivation in a tangible way: how the plant is built up, what the root system is like and how the shoot system regenerates. The recordings were therefore made at different times and with plants at various stages of development, so mixed foliage levels and differing stages of growth may appear in the videos. They are not a ‘sample’ of the batch dispatched, but a visual explanation of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical for the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown in the upper part 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.
