POUlpah118 – L. Pernille Olesen, Mogens Nyegaard Olesen
A uniform, vivid light-pink base enriched by subtler, deeper pink shades. - dwarf - mini rose - very weak, barely noticeable scented rose - scent description not available
– Compact, bushy habit for small spaces
– Elegant, cupped blooms in soft pink tones
– Abundant repeat flowering through the season
– Glossy, dense foliage adds fresh structure
– Almost thornless, easy to handle and enjoy
– Special feature: Premium gold cultivar quality, ideal as a stylish PatioHit® potted rose.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
24,70 £
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KELLEY™ – pink dwarf mini rose - Olesen & Olesen
Compact and naturally bushy, KELLEY™ is a refined miniature rose for tidy, small-scale planting where you want reliable shape and colour without dominating the space. Its patio-friendly size suits front gardens and around-the-house borders, creating a neat, low hedge or edging line that stays in proportion to paths and windows. The very double flowers open in soft mid-pink, then gently fade to a lighter, almost pastel tone with a paler centre, giving each plant a subtle, ever-changing display. Glossy, dark green foliage provides a polished backdrop that echoes classic cottage-garden elegance while remaining easy to integrate with perennials in small beds. Almost thornless shoots make day-to-day care and deadheading more comfortable, and its own-root form builds a stable, long-lived base that adapts well even in damp, wind-exposed British gardens near the coast. As with most garden roses, a simple pattern of regular feeding, watering and seasonal pruning lets the plant progress naturally from establishing roots, through steady shoot growth, to its full ornamental impact over the first few years.
Kelley™ opens in clustered, cupped pink blooms.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front-garden edging along paths or driveways
KELLEY™ forms a uniformly low, bushy line that stays between roughly 50–60 cm, ideal for edging short paths or driveways in typical front gardens without blocking views from windows or cars. Its compact stature helps keep the overall layout neat for beginners.
Small patio beds and near-house planting strips
The dwarf habit and dense foliage allow close planting in narrow strips beside patios, steps or house walls, where taller roses would feel overpowering. Regular protection against common rose diseases will be required, but maintenance tasks remain simple and repetitive for busy-owners.
Mini rose hedges around cottage-style borders
Planted at 20–25 cm intervals, KELLEY™ can frame a cottage-style border as a low mini hedge, its soft pink, very double blooms giving a classic look in a small footprint. Own-root growth helps the hedge remain balanced and long-lived, suiting traditionalist homeowners.
Mixed plantings with compact perennials and grasses
Its pastel pink colouring blends easily with cool-toned companions such as sedges or soft blues, while the glossy leaves add structure beneath airy perennials. This is a good option if you want a gentle colour palette without complex layout planning as a hobby-gardener.
Feature groups of 3–5 plants in small beds
In modest family gardens, groups of three to five KELLEY™ plants create a defined, tidy focal patch of repeat-flowering colour, especially where space does not allow for larger shrub roses. Even flowering cycles with abundant second flush support visual stability for novices.
Containers and large patio planters
The miniature size is well suited to large containers from about 40–50 litres, where the bushy habit fills the pot without looking sparse. Pots make it easier to manage drainage and siting, particularly in heavier clay areas or small paved spaces favoured by urban gardeners.
Neat rose displays in exposed, windy sites
The low, compact framework and dense foliage help the plant hold its shape in wind-prone gardens, while container or raised-bed planting improves drainage in wetter regions. Regular preventative spraying remains important, but the form itself is forgiving for coastal-plot owners.
Long-term structural planting on its own roots
As an own-root rose, KELLEY™ builds its framework gradually, regenerating from the base if pruned harder and avoiding issues with suckers from a graft. This supports a durable, adaptable low rose presence in family gardens planned by forward-looking planners.
Styling ideas
Soft-border ribbon – line KELLEY™ along a front path with low grasses and pale perennials to create a gentle, pastel ribbon of colour – ideal for style-conscious homeowners wanting a calm entrance.
Patio-focus trio – plant three KELLEY™ in a wide, 50-litre container with fine-textured sedges for a compact focal point – suited to small patios where easy structure and repeated bloom matter.
Cottage-frame hedge – use close spacing to edge a mixed cottage bed, letting the mini rose form a low pink outline – perfect for cottage-garden enthusiasts seeking order without formal hedging.
Colour-pocket patch – create a small square bed of 9–12 plants to give a dense, low, pink “cushion” of flowers – good for beginners wanting impact from a simple, repeated planting unit.
Pastel-partner mix – combine KELLEY™ with cool blues and soft whites to keep the look airy, using its glossy foliage as a steady green anchor – attractive for urban gardeners chasing a light, modern cottage feel.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Miniature PatioHit collection rose, commercial type dwarf mini; registered as POULpah118, marketed as Kelley™ PatioHit® POULpah118, premium gold authenticity-verified garden cultivar.
Origin and breeding
Bred in Denmark in 2021 by L. Pernille and Mogens Nyegaard Olesen, Poulsen Roser A/S; introduced after 2022 with European and US protection applications from Poulsen Roser A/S.
Growth and structural characteristics
Compact, bushy miniature rose to about 50–60 cm high and 25–35 cm wide, with dense, glossy dark green foliage and very few thorns, suitable for close planting in small gardens or containers.
Flower morphology
Very double, cupped blooms with over 40 petals, borne mainly in clusters; large miniature flowers around 2.75–3.95 inches, remontant with an abundant second flush in suitable garden conditions.
Colour data and phenology
Light pink blooms with mid-pink newly opened petals, slightly darker edges and paler whitish centres; colour fades gently to a softer pink while retaining an overall harmonious pastel appearance.
Fragrance and aroma
Fragrance is very weak and barely noticeable, so it is chosen primarily for visual effect and compact form rather than scent; highly double form also limits pollen accessibility for visiting insects.
Hip characteristics
Hip formation is uncommon; when present, small hips up to about 5 mm may develop sporadically, so ornamental value relies almost entirely on flowers and foliage rather than autumn fruit display.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Fully hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b); however, disease resistance is very poor, so regular, proactive protection against black spot, mildew and rust is essential.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in fertile, well-drained soil with regular feeding and watering; allow close spacing for hedging or groups, and plan a consistent spray routine, especially in humid regions with high fungal pressure.
KELLEY™ offers compact, bushy structure, soft repeat pink flowering and a stable own-root habit that rewards regular care, making it a considered choice for neat, small-scale rose plantings.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
KELLEY™ – pink dwarf mini rose - Olesen & Olesen
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator Attraction:
With a very double flower form and limited stamen accessibility, combined with a weak scent, this variety is likely to be only lightly attractive to pollinating insects.
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.
