POUlpal103 – L. Pernille Olesen, Mogens Nyegaard Olesen
Vivid, pure red tone with a uniformly coloured surface. - bedding floribunda rose - mild, discreetly scented rose - delicately sweet
– Compact, bushy growth for neat bedding
– Abundant, repeatedly flowering all season
– Vivid, pure red blooms with great colour retention
– Glossy mid‑green foliage for elegant contrast
– Mild, delicately sweet fragrance
– Special feature: Excellent hardiness to around –25 °C.
Sophisticated garden style – Featuring real photographs
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
21,10 £
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PATRAS™ – red bedding floribunda rose – Olesen & Olesen
For a compact, brilliantly red focal point that simply works in a small British garden, PATRAS™ offers reliable flowering, a bushy habit and neat, glossy foliage in an easy format. Its vivid, uniform red blooms appear in clusters over a long season, giving a consistently orderly look along paths, in front gardens or by the terrace, even where you need to cope with typically British heavy soils and improve them for better drainage in wetter spells. The low, rounded shape stays compact and tidy without complicated pruning, while the mild, sweet fragrance adds a gentle note without dominating seating areas. As an own-root plant it establishes securely, supporting a long lifespan and good recovery if cut back after hard winters, with roots building in the first year, framework in the second and full ornamental impact from the third season.
Freshly opened bright red bloom of Patras™.
Patras™ before fading, with deep red blooms softening to a faint crimson tone.
Patras™ in different opening phases, from deep red bud to fully open bloom.
Patras™ Palace® shown in potted sales condition.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden edging along paths or drives
The low, bushy habit and small spread form a crisp line that frames paths and driveways without overwhelming narrow beds. Regular clusters of red blooms keep entrances looking cared-for between trims, ideal when you want structure with minimal decision-making for the beginner.
Compact beds in family gardens
In small borders, the vivid, uniform red flowers and dense foliage create a strong block of colour that reads well from the house and pavement. Medium maintenance means routine checks but no advanced techniques, suiting those who prefer straightforward deadheading and watering for the homeowner.
Containers and large pots on terraces
Its naturally compact size adapts well to large containers of 40–50 litres or more, where the bushy shape fills out without becoming leggy. This lets you bring classic rose colour onto patios and balconies, with manageable watering and feeding tasks for the busy urbanite.
Low, formal bedding and geometric layouts
Consistent height and spread support simple, repeated planting blocks that keep their outline across the season. The floribunda flowering style gives many medium-sized blooms together, helping even small schemes look planned and intentional for the style-conscious gardener.
Cottage-style mixes with perennials and grasses
The bright red clusters stand out beautifully against looser companions such as verbena and ornamental grasses, yet the compact structure keeps the composition grounded. This balance of informality and order suits relaxed, flower-rich borders loved by the cottage-garden enthusiast.
Small groups as a focal feature
Planting three to five bushes together creates a rounded, cushion-like mass that reads as a single feature from a distance. Strong colour retention means the red remains convincing between flushes, giving dependable impact for the visually focused planner.
Raised beds over heavier or wetter soils
The modest root zone and compact habit make it easy to position in raised beds or improved soil pockets, where you can manage moisture and avoid waterlogging more easily in heavy clay, helping long-term stability for the practical-minded owner.
Low, informal flowering hedge lines
Planted closer together, the bushy plants knit into a short, colourful hedge that defines play areas or separates front and back gardens without creating shade. Being own-root, they recover well after harder trims, reassuring the cautious beginner.
Styling ideas
CLASSIC BORDER EDGE – run a single line of PATRAS™ along a front path, backed with mid-height perennials for a crisp yet welcoming entrance – ideal for homeowners wanting simple, traditional kerb appeal.
POTTERY TERRACE FOCUS – plant one or three roses in 40–50 litre clay or stone tubs, underplant with low herbs to soften the rim – suited to balcony and terrace users seeking compact, easy colour.
RED-CENTRED COTTAGE MIX – combine with Verbena bonariensis and airy grasses so the compact red mounds anchor taller, looser forms – perfect for cottage-garden fans who like informal structure.
LOW FORMAL BEDDING – create rectangular or circular beds filled only with PATRAS™ for a carpet of red, edged with box or low lavender – good for those who prefer clear shapes with low decision effort.
CHILD-FRIENDLY FEATURE – group several plants near seating or play lawns, where the low height keeps views open while giving a bright, cheerful backdrop – ideal for families wanting neat colour with modest upkeep.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda shrub rose from the Palace® collection; registered as POUlpal103 and traded as Patras™ Palace® POUlpal103, classified commercially as a red bedding floribunda bed rose.
Origin and breeding
Bred in Denmark in 2021 by L. Pernille and Mogens Nyegaard Olesen of Poulsen Roser A/S; registered 2022 and introduced after 2022 by Poulsen Roser A/S for garden and container use.
Growth and structural characteristics
Very compact, bushy plant reaching about 24–36 cm in height and 28–42 cm spread, with dense, mid-green glossy foliage and moderate prickliness, forming low cushions suitable for edging and small beds.
Flower morphology
Medium-sized, double cup-shaped blooms with 26–39 petals borne in clusters; remontant with abundant repeat flowering, including a notably strong second flush, providing continuous seasonal display.
Colour data and phenology
Vivid pure red flowers with glossy petals; buds deep red, opening to uniform red (RHS 46A outer, 46B inner). Colour retention is very good, softening slightly towards crimson-purple tones before fading.
Fragrance and aroma
Delicately sweet fragrance of mild strength, offering a discreet scent close up without overwhelming small terraces or seating areas; primarily grown for colour and form rather than for strong perfume.
Hip characteristics
Due to the double flower form, rose hips are sparse to absent; only occasional very small hips up to around 6 mm may form, so ornamental interest is focused on flowers rather than fruit display.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to approximately −26 to −23 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 4, USDA 5b). Disease resistance is medium for powdery mildew, black spot and rust, requiring normal garden monitoring and timely basic treatments.
Horticultural recommendations
Suited to beds, low edging, containers and terrace pots, and for small cut flowers. Medium maintenance; allow for regular feeding, watering and occasional pest or disease control to support continuous bloom.
PATRAS™ offers compact, vivid red flowering, neat bushy form and reliable repeat performance on a durable own-root base; consider it when you want lasting colour with straightforward care.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
PATRAS™ – red bedding floribunda rose - Olesen & Olesen
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Full Bloom:
Dense, homogeneous red centre, with the petal edges slightly lighter.
Before Fading:
The red colour dulls, taking on a faint crimson hue.
Colour Fading Description:
The deep red bud opens to a lighter red, appearing a uniform red at full bloom; before fading the tone softens and shifts slightly towards purple.
Pollinator Attraction:
According to descriptions, its strongly double (as opposed to simple or semi‑double) flower form renders the stamens largely inaccessible, so it is only weakly attractive to pollinators.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its double flowers can partially obscure 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.
