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
– XL, cup-shaped blooms in rich deep pink.
– Repeats well with abundant second flowering.
– Compact, bushy habit ideal for beds and pots.
– Glossy, dense foliage with sparse thorns.
– Medium fragrance with pleasantly sweet notes.
– Special feature: Very good colour retention, petals fade slowly and beautifully.
Future-proof garden concept – Water-wise
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,00 £
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THE FAIRY TALE ROSE™ – deep pink floribunda bedding rose
Step into a fairytale corner of your own front garden with this compact, deep pink floribunda that thrives in typical British conditions, even where rainfall brings heavy showers, blustery days and sticky, moisture-holding soils. Its bushy, upright habit stays neat with minimal intervention, while the glossy, yellow‑green foliage makes a clean backdrop for the large, cup-shaped blooms. Flowers appear in generous flushes from early summer well into autumn, softening from vivid deep pink to a gentle mauve-pink as they age, so your beds and borders are never without colour. This own-root rose is designed for longevity and resilience; if weather, time or pruning are less than perfect, it simply regrows from its own sturdy base and maintains stable ornament year after year. In a typical family garden you can expect strong roots in the first season, fuller top growth and structure in the second, and by the third year a settled, mature display that feels effortlessly established. Even in small London front gardens or balcony planters, a single 40–50 litre container can host a surprisingly generous display with very little ongoing maintenance, leaving you more time to enjoy the balanced, sweet fragrance after summer rain.
Freshly opened deep pink bloom of The Fairy Tale Rose™.
Freshly opened deep pink bloom of The Fairy Tale Rose™ Castle®
The Fairy Tale Rose™ Castle® as the deep pink blooms soften to mauve-pink.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden flowerbed edging
The compact, bushy habit and modest height create a tidy living border that frames paths and driveways without overwhelming narrow spaces, while self-cleaning blooms keep the edge looking groomed for beginners.
Rainwater-friendly urban beds
Suited to beds that receive roof run-off or frequent showers, this variety copes with changeable moisture, providing stable colour where other plants may flop, ideal for small city plots using diverted rainwater for urban-owners.
Medium containers (40–50 L)
Its upright, evenly branched structure makes it easy to grow in a large tub, where roots have room to develop and the own-root habit supports long-term regeneration with only light seasonal care for busy-gardeners.
Low, flowering hedge
Planted at close spacing, the dense foliage and repeat flushes of deep-pink blooms knit into a low hedge that offers season-long structure and colour with just one light trim each year for family-gardens.
Mixed planting with perennials
The generous flower size and changing pink tones pair beautifully with airy grasses and soft blues or silvers, giving a layered, romantic effect that remains visually strong from summer into autumn for style-conscious.
Small terraced-house front garden
Its modest footprint, neat form and strong visual impact make it ideal where every square metre matters, creating a welcoming focus by the front door without demanding complex pruning from newcomers.
Long-season colour focal point
Reliable repeat flowering delivers bright, deep-pink cups followed by softer mauve-pink blooms, ensuring continuous interest across the main garden season with minimal deadheading needed from time-poor.
Low-input, long-lived planting schemes
As an own-root rose, it forms a durable base that can recover from occasional weather damage or pruning mistakes, steadily building presence over successive years in sustainable, low-intervention schemes for eco-minded.
Styling ideas
Terrace-Romance – Line a short front path with three evenly spaced plants, underplanting with soft Nepeta to echo the mauve tones – ideal for compact London terraces wanting gentle, storybook charm.
Grass-Drift – Combine with Stipa tenuissima ‘Pony Tails’ so the airy grasses weave through the deep-pink blooms – perfect for contemporary, low-maintenance city beds.
Cottage-Edge – Use as a low edging in front of lavender or dwarf sage, letting the structured herbs frame the fuller pink cups – suited to family gardens aiming for a relaxed cottage feel.
Evergreen-Frame – Pair with Lonicera nitida ‘Maigrün’ clipped low, allowing the rose flowers to rise above a neat green base – a good choice for homeowners who like order with soft colour.
Courtyard-Focus – Plant a single specimen in a 50 L clay pot with trailing thyme at the rim, placing it where post-rain fragrance can be enjoyed up close – made for small patios and balconies.
Technical cultivar profile
Characteristic
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bed rose from the Castle® collection; registered as POUlcas065 and marketed as THE FAIRY TALE ROSE™ Castle®, a deep-pink bedding floribunda for garden and container use.
Origin and breeding
Bred in Denmark in 2018 by L. Pernille Olesen and Mogens Nyegaard Olesen for Poulsen Roser A/S, introduced after 2021 from unknown seedling parentage selected for ornamental bedding value.
Growth and structural characteristics
Compact, bushy, upright shrub reaching around 35–50 cm in height and 45–65 cm in spread, with dense, glossy yellow‑green foliage and relatively sparse prickles for easier handling.
Flower morphology
Large, double, cup-shaped blooms with roughly 26–39 petals; flowers are mostly solitary on stems and repeat freely, with a particularly abundant second flush in favourable seasons.
Colour data and phenology
Rich deep pink with crimson tones (RHS 61C) in bud and newly open flowers, softening to paler mauve-pink as they age; colour retention is rated very good with no noted strong sun bleaching.
Fragrance and aroma
Moderately scented variety with a pleasant, sweet character noticeable at close range, giving an enjoyable but not overpowering fragrance suitable for seating areas and small enclosed gardens.
Hip characteristics
May form a modest number of very small hips, typically up to 5 mm in diameter; they offer some discreet ornamental interest but are not a major feature of the cultivar.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish Zone 3); disease resistance is moderate, so basic fungal monitoring and timely plant protection may occasionally be required.
Horticultural recommendations
Suited to beds, edging, low hedges and larger containers; plant 35–60 cm apart, 6.3–7.2 plants/m² for mass effect, in well-drained soil with regular feeding and light pruning for best repeat bloom.
THE FAIRY TALE ROSE™ offers compact, repeat deep-pink flowering, a neat, easy-care habit and long-lived own-root reliability, making it a thoughtful choice for enduring colour in everyday family gardens.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
THE FAIRY TALE ROSE™ – deep pink floribunda bedding rose - Olesen & Olesen
Product Type:
eleanorROSE® 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.
