Lilo ™ Renaissance® POUlren029 – pink hybrid tea rose on own roots
Step out to your front path after a shower and meet Lilo glistening with raindrops, its large, cup‑shaped blooms glowing in pastel shades of pink, salmon and apricot that gently soften as they age. Bred for modern gardens yet with a romantic cottage charm, this upright, bushy rose settles happily into Irish clay once you provide decent drainage against lingering wet. The strong, sweet fragrance carries down a Dublin terrace or across a family lawn, while the generous, repeat flowering keeps colour coming well into our shorter summers. Grown on its own roots for longevity and reliability, it knits in steadily – roots in the first year, confident shoots in the second, and full garden presence by the third.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
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| Front‑garden focal point |
Lilo’s extra‑large, exhibition‑style blooms and refined colour shifts make a graceful yet eye‑catching feature beside a gate, front path or bay window. Its upright, bushy habit stays tidy without complicated pruning, so you enjoy a smart welcome home with just light annual shaping – perfect for the busy urban gardener. |
| Classic Irish cottage border |
The pastel, gently fading flowers lend themselves perfectly to a soft, “girly” cottage look, weaving beautifully among perennials without overwhelming them. Bushy but not sprawling, the plant forms a romantic backdrop to low walls and picket fences, giving long‑season colour with simple, once‑a‑year maintenance for the relaxed cottage‑garden enthusiast. |
| Long‑lived family garden rose |
As an own‑root plant, Lilo develops a stable framework that shrugs off the loss of an odd stem and can regenerate from the base, supporting decades of garden use. This means you plant once and enjoy for years with only moderate care, suiting homeowners who prefer a reliable, enduring feature rather than frequent replanting in a lived‑in family garden. |
| Cut‑flower and vase use |
The high‑centred, double blooms and strong scent translate effortlessly into the house, providing elegant, classically shaped stems for vases and gifts. Regular cutting encourages new flowering shoots, turning your bed into a personal cutting patch with no specialist knowledge required, ideal for anyone who loves bringing garden roses indoors. |
| Season‑long colour bed |
Lilo repeats well after the first flush, giving a plentiful second flowering that keeps borders lively through an Irish summer that can feel all too brief. In a mixed bed, it bridges the gaps between perennials, ensuring there is always something in bloom without the need for complex deadheading schedules for relaxed seasonal colour seekers. |
| Small hedge or row planting |
Planted at the recommended hedge spacing, the upright, moderately dense foliage knits into a low, fragrant screen that defines paths or separates play spaces. Its balanced height keeps sight‑lines open while still offering privacy and structure, fitting families who want gentle garden “rooms” without committing to taller shrubs or formal hedges. |
| Container on patio or terrace |
In a 40–50 litre container with good drainage, Lilo becomes a moveable statement rose, ideal where soil is heavy or space is limited. The glossy foliage and large, pastel blooms create a soft focus point for seating areas, allowing renters and balcony owners to enjoy a proper shrub rose experience without redesigning the whole garden. |
| Weather‑tolerant feature in wet, windy sites |
Bred and trialled in northern Europe, this rose is suited to cool, damp climates, coping well where frequent showers and breezes are part of everyday life, as long as soil is not left waterlogged for long periods. This makes it a sound choice for coastal‑exposed or rain‑prone Irish gardens who still want an elegant, scented rose. |
Styling ideas
- Cottage‑Charm Border – Thread Lilo through a loose mix of foxgloves, lavender and astrantia for a romantic, pastel border that flowers for months – ideal for cottage‑style front gardens and relaxed family plots.
- Terraced‑Front Welcome – Plant one or three along a short Dublin front to frame the path, underplanting with catmint and low geraniums for easy colour – suited to busy city households wanting impact without fuss.
- Cutting‑Patch Row – Set a straight line of Lilo with verbena and coneflowers behind, giving strong stems for the vase and a soft meadow feel in the bed – perfect for home florists and bouquet lovers.
- Patio‑Feature Pot – Grow Lilo in a large 40–50 litre container with trailing thyme and lobelia at the base to soften the rim – a good choice for renters and balcony gardeners seeking fragrance near seating.
- Soft‑Screen Hedge – Use the recommended hedge spacing to edge a lawn or play area, pairing with obedient plant and ornamental grasses for a gentle, semi‑transparent screen – great for families wanting structure without a tall hedge.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter | Data |
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| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea shrub rose, trade name Lilo ™ Renaissance® POUlren029, registered as POUlren029; part of the Renaissance® collection and classified within the Rós taehibride commercial group. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Mogens Nyegaard Olesen at Poulsen Roser A/S, Fredensborg, Denmark from Unnamed Seedling × Unnamed Seedling; bred in 2010 and introduced with PBR protection in 2017. |
| Awards and recognition |
Holder of six international medals, including notable awards from rose trials in Belfast (2018) and Rome (2018), confirming both garden performance and exhibition quality of the blooms. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright, bushy shrub with moderately dense, glossy yellowish‑green foliage (RHS 147A), typically 95–125 cm tall and 80–110 cm wide; moderately thorny stems provide a robust garden structure. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, double, cup‑shaped blooms over 10 cm wide, with 26–39 petals and cluster‑flowering habit; remontant with a generous second flush after the first main flowering has finished in summer. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Pastel pink base shaded with salmon and apricot; buds yellowish‑pink, opening to warmer tones that fade to soft peach‑yellow with pink edges, showing moderate colour retention in changeable weather. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Strong, distinctive sweet rose fragrance with a clearly perfumed character, noticeable in still air and suitable for cutting; double flowers mean stamens are less accessible and pollinator value is limited. |
| Hip characteristics |
Rosehip set is generally sparse due to strongly double flowers; where present, hips are small, approximately 0–5 mm in diameter, and make little visual contribution to the autumn display. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3, USDA 6b); moderate resistance to powdery mildew and black spot, with good rust resistance; may need occasional preventive care in humid seasons. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in a sunny position with well‑drained, improved clay or loam; spacing 55–105 cm depending on use; containers should be 40–50 litres; maintenance is moderate with annual pruning and periodic disease checks. |
Lilo ™ Renaissance® POUlren029 offers large scented blooms, repeat flowering and a long‑lived own‑root habit that suits Irish family gardens; consider it carefully if you wish for enduring, romantic colour with manageable care needs.
