NAOMI™ – deep pink nostalgia rose - Olesen
Fragrant and sumptuously double, Naomi™ brings classic romance to everyday gardens with generous repeat flowering and rich, deep-pink rosettes that hold their colour beautifully even in unsettled British weather. This bushy shrub forms a naturally rounded habit with dense, dark green foliage, giving a full, established look without intricate pruning regimes, while its medium care needs suit typical family gardens that offer basic watering and feeding rather than expert maintenance. Supplied as a robust, own-root plant in a 2-litre pot, it settles steadily into borders and around-the-house beds, building roots in year one, strong shoots in year two and an impressive, long-lived display by year three as part of a refined cottage-style border. Plant once in a sunny, well-drained position, including on heavier soils improved for drainage, and enjoy a long-season show that works equally well as a single specimen or in small groups where reliable, perfumed blooms matter most to the busy home gardener.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Front garden focal shrub |
The strong, classic rose fragrance and very double, deep-pink rosettes make Naomi™ an ideal statement near the front door or along the main path, where you will pass close enough to enjoy the scent daily; its height and bushy shape give presence without needing complicated pruning, suiting the aesthetically minded, time-poor beginner. |
| Small cottage-style border |
With repeat flowering and a generous second flush, this rose keeps a narrow or shallow border interesting from early summer onwards, echoing traditional cottage gardens while still fitting into today’s modest plots; medium maintenance and own-root resilience keep work manageable for the style-conscious home gardener. |
| Around-the-house planting strip |
The bushy habit and dense, dark green foliage create a tidy, structured look against walls or fences, softening brick and paving while avoiding a bare, gappy effect; colour-fast flowers stay attractive between light deadheading sessions, which suits busy householders seeking reliable structure value. |
| Small group in a mixed bed |
Planting 3–5 Naomi™ together at the recommended spacing produces a rounded, romantic block of colour that integrates well with perennials and low shrubs; the uniform, deep pink tone weathers coastal winds and showery days without looking washed out, supporting design-conscious but practical owners. |
| Specimen rose in lawn or gravel |
At up to 160 cm with a naturally rounded outline, Naomi™ works well as a single specimen set into lawn or gravel, where its fragrance and nostalgic flower form can be appreciated from all sides; own-root growth means it will build a stable framework over years for patient, long-term focused gardeners. |
| Low informal hedge |
Regular spacing at around 60 cm allows Naomi™ to knit into a low, informal hedge that defines driveways or front boundaries without looking harsh; medium disease resistance and structured growth respond well to light annual trimming, offering dependable results for front-garden oriented households. |
| Roses in large containers |
In a pot of at least 40–50 litres with good drainage and regular feeding, Naomi™ forms a compact, upright shrub whose scented, double blooms elevate balconies, terraces and paved yards; own-root plants cope well with repotting and gradual shaping, suiting urban and small-space focused residents. |
| Family seating and play areas |
The strong, classic rose scent is noticeable from nearby seating, helping to create a sense of occasion for everyday family use, while medium thorniness and sturdy growth respond well to simple shaping away from key paths; this combination serves relaxed, family-oriented garden users. |
Styling ideas
- Cottage Trio – Combine Naomi™ with lavender and creeping phlox for a soft-edged, fragrant front border – ideal for lovers of traditional cottage style.
- Doorway Welcome – Flank a path or front step with two Naomi™ shrubs underplanted with trailing bellflower to frame arrivals – perfect for sociable homeowners.
- Romantic Corner – Place Naomi™ in a large terracotta pot beside a bench, with soft grasses nearby for movement – suited to small gardens with seating nooks.
- Colour Anchor – Use a group of three Naomi™ in a mixed bed as a deep-pink anchor among pastel perennials – for gardeners who like structured yet relaxed borders.
- Low Screen – Line several Naomi™ along a drive or boundary, interplanting dwarf euonymus for year-round foliage contrast – good for those wanting tidy but gentle screening.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Shrub rose from the Renaissance® collection; registered as Poulren022, marketed as Naomi™ Renaissance® Poulren022, with Naomi as the American Rose Society approved exhibition name. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by L. Pernille Olesen for Poulsen Roser A/S in Denmark, selected in 2004 and introduced in 2011; exact parentage not published, chosen for nostalgic form and strong scent. |
| Awards and recognition |
Repeatedly commended for fragrance: awards at Lyon and Monza in 2012, first prize at Hradec in 2013, and a further fragrance distinction at The Hague in 2016. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Bushy shrub, around 110–160 cm high and 80–130 cm wide, with dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickles; forms a rounded, park-suitable silhouette over time. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, very double, rosette-shaped blooms with more than 40 petals, carried in clusters of 3–5 per stem; flowers repeat well with an abundant second flush in suitable conditions. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Deep, cool-toned crimson pink with paler petal undersides; colour lightens only slightly to mid-pink, maintaining a crimson base tone and very good overall colour retention on the bush. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Classic, very strong, rose-like fragrance that is noticeable from a distance around the plant; fully double blooms reduce access to stamens, so it functions mainly as an ornamental variety. |
| Hip characteristics |
Rose hips are few due to very double flowers; when present, they are small, ovoid, about 10–15 mm in diameter, with an orange-red colour that adds a modest late-season accent. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated H7, hardy roughly to −21 to −18 °C and USDA zone 6b, with medium resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust; benefits from good air flow and balanced watering. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in full sun with well-drained soil; moderate maintenance with some deadheading and occasional pest and disease checks; suitable for beds, edging, specimen use and urban plantings. |
NAOMI™ – deep pink nostalgia rose - Olesen rewards you with rich fragrance, repeat flowering and a bushy, long-lived own-root shrub that matures steadily, making it a thoughtful choice for relaxed, characterful British gardens.
