POUleas – L. Pernille Olesen, Mogens Nyegaard Olesen
Delicate, uniform pale pink shade. - groundcover rose - very weak, barely perceptible scented rose - sweet character
– Spreading, compact habit for dense groundcover
– Pale pastel pink blooms in airy clusters
– Reliable repeat flowering with strong second flush
– Dense, glossy dark foliage for neat appearance
– Winter hardy to RHS H7, suitable for colder sites
– Special feature: Award-winning groundcover rose with medals from Baden-Baden and Genoa.
Low-chemical use – Breathable garden concept
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,70 £
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Easy Cover® Towne & Country® groundcover rose – pink
Effortless planting meets compact, spreading growth in Easy Cover®, a low, bushy groundcover rose that quickly forms a neat carpet of pale pink blooms, ideal where breeze and rain call for strongly anchored planting on exposed sites. Its remontant flowering brings successive waves of dainty, semi-double flowers that gently fade from pastel pink to near-white over the season, softening paths, front gardens and small beds. Dense, glossy foliage and a hardy constitution help it settle into family gardens with modest care, while own-root vigour supports a long-lived, regenerating clump that copes well with everyday wear. In the first year it concentrates on roots, the second on bushy shoots, and by the third season it delivers full coverage, creating a tidy, low-maintenance groundcover feature that suits both beginners and busy gardeners.
Freshly opened pastel pink flower of Easy Cover®.
Easy Cover® has small, semi-double pink flowers.
Dense, glossy dark green foliage on Easy Cover®.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Small front garden bed along a path
The low, compact habit keeps sightlines clear while forming an organised pink carpet that softens hard edges and suppresses many weeds once established. It lets you keep a welcoming front garden without frequent shaping or complex pruning, ideal for the busy gardener.
Around-the-house foundation planting
Easy Cover® spreads steadily but remains low, creating a tidy base layer beneath windows and along walls without overwhelming other shrubs. Own-root growth helps the plant adapt to your soil and bounce back well after winter, supporting a long-lived display for the homeowner.
Low-maintenance groundcover on a gentle slope
The spreading, bushy structure helps knit the soil together, giving a more secure root hold on sloping or exposed spots where wind and rain are frequent, reducing gaps and bare patches over time for the practical gardener.
Small group planting in cottage-style borders
Planting three to five plants together at the recommended spacing quickly joins into a continuous cushion of soft pink, providing a calm, repeat-flowering base for taller cottage perennials with little more than seasonal trimming for the cottage-garden lover.
Mixed bed with perennials and ornamental grasses
The semi-double, pastel flowers and dark green foliage offer a gentle, unifying backdrop to upright companions such as verbena or fine grasses, giving long seasonal interest with uncomplicated care and light feeding for the design-conscious beginner.
Informal low hedge or edging strip
Planted at closer hedge spacing, the plants connect into a low, flowering ribbon that guides the eye along drives or paths. Simple annual pruning keeps the line tidy, while own-root resilience supports a durable structure for the orderly gardener.
Large tubs and containers (40–50 litres or more)
In a generous container volume, its compact, spreading shape drapes softly over the rim, giving months of pale pink colour on patios and terraces. Regular watering and basic feeding are usually sufficient for the balcony or patio owner.
Family play garden with softer planting lines
The low height helps keep play areas visually open, while the dense foliage and spreading habit soften boundaries around lawns and seating. With moderate disease resistance and simple yearly care, it suits those wanting flowers without fuss for the young family.
Styling ideas
Cottage Edge – run a ribbon of Easy Cover® along a front path, backed with lavender and hardy geraniums for a relaxed, traditional cottage look – ideal for lovers of soft, romantic planting.
Pastel Carpet – mass-plant in a small bed to create a continuous pink-and-cream groundcover, punctuated with white alliums or dwarf ornamental grasses – suited to those seeking easy structure with gentle colour.
Courtyard Containers – plant one rose per 40–50 litre pot and underplant with trailing thyme or sedum to spill over the rim – perfect for patio and balcony owners wanting long flowering with minimal upkeep.
Soft Boundary – use as a low edging strip along driveways, combining with spring bulbs for early colour before the roses leaf out fully – for gardeners who prefer informal but clearly defined lines.
Wildlife Touch – mix in an open border with verbena and other pollinator-friendly perennials so semi-double blooms and small hips add subtle interest – aimed at nature-aware gardeners who still want a neat appearance.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Groundcover rose from the Towne & Country® collection; registered as POUleas, marketed as Easy Cover® Towne & Country® POUleas; ARS exhibition name Easy Cover for miniature and landscape categories.
Origin and breeding
Bred in Denmark in 1989 by L. Pernille and Mogens Nyegaard Olesen (Poulsen Roser A/S) from an unnamed seedling × ‘Rosenholm’; introduced and registered in Denmark in 1998.
Awards and recognition
Bronze medal in the ground-cover category at Baden-Baden (1995); Gold medal in Genoa (1996); several European trial garden certificates of merit and bronze and silver certificates during the late 1990s.
Growth and structural characteristics
Low, spreading, compact and bushy habit, around 25–50 cm high with 40–75 cm spread; dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickliness; forms a cohesive ground-hugging clump in suitable sites.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, cup-shaped blooms with 13–25 petals; small flowers (around 0.5–1.5 inches) carried in clusters; remontant with an abundant second flush, giving repeated display through the main season.
Colour data and phenology
Delicate pale pink with pastel buds; ARS colour LP, RHS 65C outer and 62D inner; flowers fade towards creamy near-white with weak colour retention, creating a soft, gentle blend on the bush as they age.
Fragrance and aroma
Very weak, barely perceptible scent with a gentle sweet character; chosen primarily for groundcover habit and continuous colour rather than fragrance intensity; suitable where unobtrusive perfume is preferred.
Hip characteristics
Produces moderately abundant, spherical orange-red hips around 4–7 mm across; small and discreet, adding subtle seasonal interest without greatly affecting the plant’s overall ornamental balance.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Rated to approximately –21 to –18 °C (USDA 6b, RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3); moderate tolerance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, usually manageable with sensible site choice and basic hygiene.
Horticultural recommendations
Best as groundcover, in beds, borders, parks and large containers; plant 30–55 cm apart depending on use, 8–9 plants/m² for full cover; tolerates partial shade and benefits from occasional plant protection when pressure is high.
Easy Cover® Towne & Country® offers compact spreading growth, repeat pastel-pink flowering and adaptable, long-lived own-root plants that settle reliably into family gardens, making it a thoughtful choice if you favour dependable, low-effort roses.
Competition and Show Awards:
Baden-Baden – Bronze medal (ground-cover category) (1995); Genoa – Gold medal (1996); Certificate of merit (various European trial gardens tests) (1997); Bronze certificate (various European trial gardens tests) (1997); Silver certificate (international t
Pollinator Attraction:
Semi-double, smaller flowers with partially accessible stamens moderately attract pollinators, as the semi-double form and reduced stamen accessibility limit easy access to nectar and pollen.
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.
