POUlcas065 – L. Pernille Olesen, Mogens Nyegaard Olesen
Uniform, rich deep-pink shade with crimson tones. - bedding floribunda rose - medium strength, well scented rose - pleasantly sweet character
– Rich deep-pink blooms with elegant wavy petals.
– XL, double flowers repeat abundantly all season.
– Compact, bushy habit ideal for beds and pots.
– Moderate, pleasantly sweet fragrance.
– Hardy to H7 / USDA zone 6b with moderate disease resistance.
– Special feature: Water-wise concept rose for modern, low-input gardens.
Future-proof garden concept – Water-wise
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
22,90 £
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The Fairy Tale Rose™ – deep pink floribunda bedding rose
Easy-care floribunda for compact borders, The Fairy Tale Rose™ forms a bushy, upright shrub with self-cleaning blooms in a rich, deep-pink shade that softens delicately as it matures, making it ideal where windswept, rain-exposed gardens need reliable colour. Its medium height and dense, glossy foliage create a neat, finished look with minimal shaping, while the own-root form builds long-term stability and recovery after hard winters or pruning. Abundant, well-scented flowers appear in generous flushes, giving extended flowering from summer onwards with relatively modest maintenance, and the plant’s sparsely thorned stems offer easier handling in busy front gardens. In a 2-litre pot it is already well rooted, so with ordinary care it settles quickly and steadily for a dependable, low-fuss display, naturally developing from establishing roots through building structure to its full ornamental character over the first three seasons.
Freshly opened deep-pink bloom of The Fairy Tale Rose™ Castle®.
Pre-fading blooms of The Fairy Tale Rose™ soften from deep pink to pale mauve-pink.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden beds and cottage-style borders
The compact, bushy habit and neat height make it easy to place along paths or under windows without overpowering the space, while the dense foliage gives an instant, finished look that suits cottage mixes and typical British front gardens with limited depth – ideal for the aesthetically minded homeowner.
Low-maintenance family flowerbeds
Good self-cleaning means most spent petals fall away without deadheading, helping beds stay tidy even when time is short, and the moderate maintenance requirement fits households looking for colour without a demanding care regime – reassuring for the busy gardener.
Season-long colour in mixed borders
Its well-repeating flowering, with abundant second flushes, delivers sustained deep-pink and mauve-pink tones through the season, weaving reliable colour between perennials and shrubs so the border never feels empty – attractive to colour-focused beginners.
Small groups and low hedging outlines
With a spread of 45–65 cm and recommended planting distances down to 35–40 cm, it lines paths or frames lawns with a uniform, upright edging, building a coherent outline that matures steadily year by year – appealing for structure-loving planners.
Containers and large terrace pots
The tidy, upright growth and moderate root system suit large containers of 40–50 litres or more, where stable own-root growth helps the plant settle and anchor well, creating a long-lived display on patios, balconies and small paved front gardens – perfect for space-conscious urbanites.
Wind- and rain-exposed sites
The firm, cup-shaped flowers and robust stems hold their deep-pink blooms well in typical British showers and breezier spots, keeping the display attractive without constant grooming, even in more open or coastal-feeling gardens – useful to weather-aware owners.
Family-friendly access paths and play areas
Sparsely thorned stems reduce the risk of scratches when passing close by, making it better suited to narrow paths, front steps and family-use spaces where children or pets brush past, while still offering a classic rose look – reassuring for safety-conscious parents.
Long-term planting schemes and renovation projects
As an own-root floribunda it is designed for longevity, gradually forming a stable shrub that responds well to rejuvenation pruning and recovers reliably after harsher winters or temporary neglect, supporting plans for durable, low-intervention planting – valuable to forward-thinking planners.
Styling ideas
Fairy-frontage – Plant 3–5 in a loose curve by the front path, underplant with low Lonicera nitida ‘Maigrün’ for evergreen neatness – ideal for design-conscious homeowners wanting instant structure.
Cottage-ribbon – Thread among soft perennials and herbs for season-long pink notes that repeat after other flowers fade – suited to beginners creating relaxed cottage borders.
Terrace-jewel – Grow one plant in a 50–60 litre pot with trailing thyme or ivy, where tidy height and moderate fragrance enhance seating areas – perfect for small-plot urban dwellers.
Family-edge – Use as a low, sparsely thorned edging along play-lawn borders, mixing with Stipa tenuissima ‘Pony Tails’ for movement – good for families needing beautiful yet practical planting.
Colour-drift – Mass 5–7 plants at 40 cm spacings to create a carpet of self-cleaning pink blooms that stays presentable with limited deadheading – attractive to time-poor gardeners seeking impact.
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bed rose from the Castle® collection, registered as POUlcas065 and marketed as The Fairy Tale Rose™ Castle® POUlcas065 for garden and bedding use.
Origin and breeding
Bred in Denmark in 2018 by L. Pernille and Mogens Nyegaard Olesen (Poulsen Roser A/S) from unnamed seedling parents; registered in 2021 and introduced after 2021.
Growth and structural characteristics
Compact, upright bush rose 35–50 cm high and 45–65 cm wide, with dense, glossy yellow-green foliage, moderately vigorous growth and sparsely thorned stems for easier handling.
Flower morphology
Large, double, cup-shaped blooms (26–39 petals) usually borne singly; repeat-flowering with abundant second flush, self-cleaning flowers that drop petals cleanly to maintain a tidy appearance.
Colour data and phenology
Deep pink with crimson tones (RHS 61C), buds dark crimson-pink, opening to bright deep pink, later softening to pale mauve-pink; very good colour retention with no significant recorded sun-fade.
Fragrance and aroma
Pleasantly sweet scent of medium strength, noticeable at close range around the plant; flowers moderately attractive to pollinators due to double form reducing pollen accessibility.
Hip characteristics
Produces a moderate number of small hips, approximately 0–5 mm in diameter, with limited but observable ornamental value later in the season when left unpruned after flowering.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to around –21 to –18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3), with moderate resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust under average garden conditions.
Horticultural recommendations
Suited to beds, edging, containers and urban plantings; space at 35–60 cm depending on use, with 6.3–7.2 plants/m² for mass effect; medium maintenance, needing occasional plant protection where disease pressure is high.
The Fairy Tale Rose™ offers compact deep-pink flowering, self-cleaning blooms and long-lived own-root growth for reliable, low-fuss structure in family gardens, making it a thoughtful choice for your next planting decision.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
THE FAIRY TALE ROSE™ – deep pink floribunda bedding rose - Olesen & Olesen
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Closed Bud:
Dark crimson-pink surface with a slightly glossy coating.
Newly Opened Flower:
Vibrant deep pink outer petals, their inner surfaces a shade lighter pink.
Full Bloom:
Bright, uniformly deep pink with petals that have delicately wavy edges.
Before Fading:
The colour softens to a pale mauve-pink while retaining its pink character.
Colour Fading Description:
As the blooms open, the deep pink gradually softens to a paler mauve-pink; there is no data on fading under strong sunlight.
Pollinator Attraction:
Double, open flowers moderately attract bees because the double form can obscure the stamens and reduce pollen accessibility, which limits their attractiveness.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
It attracts pollinators moderately, so it is primarily ornamental and at best partially pollinator-friendly.
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.
