PAOLINA™ – pale pink nostalgia rose – Olesen & Olesen
Imagine a sheltered coastal corner where you sip tea behind a gentle windbreak, surrounded by the soft, seashell-pink blooms of PAOLINA™ that bring instant romance to even the smallest shingle garden. This bushy shrub rose is ideal for modest family plots and verandas along breezy shores, where its medium-height structure and moderately dense foliage help create a feeling of calm privacy without dominating the space. In large containers of at least 40–50 litres it builds a reliable root system, rewarding patient beginners with increasingly generous flowering from one season to the next. The own-root form supports a long, steady life in the garden, quietly regenerating after pruning or rough weather and maintaining its soft pink ornamental charm. Over time you will notice a natural rhythm: first the roots, then the shoots, and by the third year PAOLINA™ settles into its full, nostalgic character. Its medium-sized, cupped flowers open in clusters, offering a sweet, rosy fragrance that pairs beautifully with sea kale, airy grasses, and lavender for a relaxed coastal mood.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
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| Coastal veranda in large containers |
In a 40–50 litre container PAOLINA™ develops steadily, forming a bushy, medium-height shrub that suits wind-sheltered Cornish or Devon verandas where space is tight yet you still want a soft, pastel focal point for relaxed afternoon tea – ideal for the busy coastal homeowner. |
| Small shingle or gravel garden |
The rounded, bushy habit and soft seashell-pink flowers sit naturally among shingle, driftwood and low grasses, giving a gentle seaside feel without looking formal, so you can enjoy a nostalgic, low-fuss focal plant in an informal layout – perfect for relaxed coastal style-lovers. |
| Romantic specimen in a family lawn |
Planted alone with room around it, PAOLINA™ forms a rounded shrub that shows its cupped, double blooms clearly from all sides, turning an ordinary patch of grass into a simple, elegant feature that feels special without extra work – reassuring for gardening beginners. |
| Loose, low privacy screen by a seating area |
With planting distances around 1 m, several shrubs can create a soft, semi-transparent screen that gently filters views and wind without feeling oppressive, giving you a quieter corner for reading or conversation outdoors – well suited to family garden-owners. |
| Mixed border with coastal-tolerant perennials |
Its pale pink clusters combine beautifully with sea kale, Festuca and lamb’s ear, the rose adding height and scent while the perennials knit together the soil, useful where you need plants that cope with exposed, breezy conditions and uneven moisture – attractive for practical planners. |
| Near a terrace for evening fragrance |
The medium-strength sweet, rosy scent is best enjoyed close by, so planting near a terrace or bench lets you appreciate both perfume and colour during summer evenings, without needing a large bed or elaborate design – appealing for scent-focused gardeners. |
| Cut flowers for the house |
Its cupped, double blooms hold their soft colour well, and a few stems in a jug give a gentle, nostalgic look indoors, extending the pleasure from garden to table while keeping the plant’s structure tidy through regular cutting – useful for home-focused decorators. |
| Long-term feature in a settled family garden |
As an own-root shrub PAOLINA™ matures gradually into a stable, long-lived presence, recovering from harsher pruning and weather while maintaining dependable flowering from year to year, supporting responsible gardening with enduring style – valuable for long-view owners. |
Styling ideas
- Seaside-nook – Place PAOLINA™ in a 50-litre tub with sea kale and blue Festuca beside a sheltered bench, creating a calm, beachcomber corner for those who love coastal afternoons.
- Pastel-ribbon – Run a loose line of shrubs along a path with lamb’s ear at their feet, forming a soft pink and silver edging for families wanting gentle structure, not formal hedging.
- Veranda-centrepiece – Use a single container-grown plant flanked by lavender and a lantern, giving small balconies or decks one romantic, scented focus for time-poor urban homeowners.
- Lawn-island – Create a small circular bed in grass with PAOLINA™ in the middle and low grasses around, ideal for beginners aiming for an easy, nostalgic feature without complex planting.
- Tea-terrace – Group two or three shrubs near outdoor seating, underplant with creeping thyme, and enjoy colour and fragrance close by, suiting those who host relaxed, informal gatherings.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter | Data |
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| Name and registration |
Renaissance® collection shrub rose; Romantica nostalgia type. Registered as POUlren048, marketed as Paolina™ Renaissance®. ARS exhibition name Paolina, pale pink romantic garden and veranda rose. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred in Denmark in 2021 by L. P. Olesen and M. N. Olesen, Poulsen Roser A/S. Registered 2023 and introduced 2024 through Poulsen Roser A/S as a romantic, pale-pink shrub rose. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Bushy shrub, around 110–150 cm high and 100–140 cm wide, moderately thorny, with moderately dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage. Suits feature planting, loose hedging and larger containers. |
| Flower morphology |
Double, cupped, medium-large blooms with 26–39 petals, carried in clusters. Remontant, with a plentiful second flush after the main flowering, giving a long ornamental season in suitable conditions. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Delicate pale pink with a subtle seashell tone; ARS LP, RHS 65D outer and 62C inner. Colour fades gently to powder pink and almost white edges, retaining a soft, harmonious look as blooms age. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Medium-strength sweet, rosy scent clearly noticeable at close range, especially around seating areas. Strongly double flowers with many petals; primarily ornamental, not aimed at pollinator support. |
| Hip characteristics |
Rose hips are seldom formed; if present they are very small, around 0–4 mm diameter, so hips have little ornamental impact and the plant’s focus remains on continuous flowering. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to approximately −26 to −23 °C (RHS H7, USDA 5b, Swedish zon 4). Disease resistance is moderate to low; susceptible to black spot, powdery mildew and particularly rust, needing regular care. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in sunny positions with well-drained soil. Space 100–110 cm in beds, up to 180 cm as a specimen. Suitable for beds, loose hedging, larger containers from 40–50 litres and cutting for the vase. |
PAOLINA™ offers seashell-pink romance, a bushy medium-height presence and gentle fragrance in an own-root form that matures reliably over the years, making it a thoughtful choice for relaxed coastal or family gardens.
