Uniform, vivid deep pink with warm tones and no cool undertones. - nostalgia rose - very weak, barely perceptible fragrance rose - scent description not available
– Romantic rosette blooms with 40+ petals
– Medium‑deep pink colour with excellent retention
– Bushy, compact habit with dense, glossy foliage
– Reliable reblooming with abundant second flush
– Hardy to H7, suitable for colder climates
– Special feature: Decorated with multiple international gold medals.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
21,60 £
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LEONARDO DA VINCI® – pink nostalgia rose – Meilland
With its richly petalled, medium‑deep pink rosette blooms, LEONARDO DA VINCI® lends instant romance and traditional charm to a family garden, while its bushy, compact habit keeps the overall look orderly and easy to manage. This own‑root rose forms a stable, long‑lived shrub that matures steadily, offering reassuring longevity for front gardens, borders and cottage‑style mixes. It tolerates partial shade, so you can position it flexibly around the house where space and light vary, and it copes well with typical British conditions, including periods of strong wind and rain when planted in well‑drained ground. Large clusters of very double blooms appear repeatedly through the season, delivering reliable colour with excellent resistance to fading even in full sun, helping your planting stay visually consistent from week to week. In its first years it focuses on roots, then strong new shoots, before reaching its full ornamental effect by the third season, so you can enjoy a clear development arc without complex care. Occasional light deadheading is usually enough to keep flowering continuous, making this variety a practical choice for those who like things beautiful yet manageable.
Freshly opened pink rosette of Leonardo da Vinci®.
Very double, rosette-shaped blooms with 40+ petals and a full centre.
Leonardo da Vinci® showing its full-bloom, medium-deep pink rosette flowers.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden focal bush
The compact yet vigorous habit forms a well‑proportioned, bushy shrub that quickly reads as a “proper rose bush” in a smaller front garden without overwhelming the space. Its long‑term, own‑root structure supports many years of dependable framework with relatively simple yearly pruning, suiting busy homeowners.
Classic cottage‑style border
Very double, medium‑deep pink rosette flowers give a traditional, romantic look that blends naturally with cottage staples such as lady’s mantle and rosemary, creating a soft, textural planting. The stable, non‑fading colour means it partners reliably with pastel or stronger tones alike over the whole summer for style‑conscious beginners.
Around‑the‑house ornamental strip
Tolerance of partial shade allows planting along paths, drives and house walls where light can be inconsistent, yet you still want reliable flowering. Its neat, dense foliage and structured shape keep these high‑visibility strips tidy with modest pruning and feeding, making everyday upkeep realistic for urban gardeners.
Small group planting (3–5 shrubs)
Planted at the recommended spacing, a small group quickly knits into a low, flowering mass that reads as a single, generous feature. Own‑root growth helps all plants establish evenly and age at the same pace, supporting a coherent display with only straightforward seasonal deadheading for practical planners.
Low flowering hedge
The bushy, compact framework and dense dark green foliage allow a low, flowering screen along paths or property boundaries, softening hard edges while retaining a clear line. Regular but simple trimming after main flushes maintains height and density, providing structure and privacy for family gardens.
Mixed perennial bed
Clustered blooms repeat well through the season, giving consistent colour blocks between perennial waves, while the dark, glossy leaves offer a calm backdrop to finer foliage. With only moderate maintenance and some deadheading, it fits neatly among herbaceous companions without requiring specialist rose routines for hobby gardeners.
Large container on terrace or patio
In a large 40–50 litre container with good drainage, its compact, upright habit and repeat clusters create a stable, long‑term feature near seating areas. The plant’s own‑root nature supports gradual thickening of the framework, so with regular watering and feeding you gain years of use from one planting for balcony‑owners.
Weather‑exposed garden positions
Once established, the well‑branched shrub form anchors securely and copes reliably with unsettled British weather, including blustery, rain‑laden days when drainage is adequate and soil is not waterlogged. This makes it a reassuring option where beds are open to the elements yet appearances still matter to coastal gardeners.
Styling ideas
Cottage‑curve border – Plant a loose sweep of LEONARDO DA VINCI® with lady’s mantle and low catmint along a curved path for soft, romantic structure – ideal for cottage‑style enthusiasts.
Formal‑front trio – Use three evenly spaced shrubs in front of a bay window with clipped box balls for a balanced, traditional frontage – suited to symmetry‑loving homeowners.
Patio‑feature pot – Grow a single plant in a 40–50 litre terracotta container with trailing thyme at the base to create a long‑lasting, easy‑care focal point – perfect for terrace hosts.
Low‑rose hedge – Line a driveway or front boundary with a repeating row, underplanted with goldmoss stonecrop to tidy the base and reduce weeding – good for low‑maintenance seekers.
Mixed‑pink tapestry – Combine with soft pink perennials and silver foliage plants in a border to showcase the stable flower colour through the season – attractive for colour‑focused gardeners.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
LEONARDO DA VINCI® (MEIdeauri), Romantica® floribunda, nostalgia‑type bush rose; commercial romantic rose group, ARS exhibition name Leonardo da Vinci, verified cultivar authenticity.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Alain Meilland, Meilland International, France from ‘Sommerwind’ × (‘Milrose’ × ‘Rosamunde’); bred 1993, registered 1993, introduced 1994 by Meilland International.
Awards and recognition
Monza Gold medal 1993, Stuttgart IGA award 1993, Belfast Commendation 1996, The Hague Gold medal 1997, Netherlands Top Rosen award 1997, confirming strong ornamental performance.
Growth and structural characteristics
Bushy, compact shrub 110–170 cm high and 70–120 cm wide, with dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderate thorns; weak self‑cleaning so spent blooms benefit from manual removal.
Flower morphology
Large, very double, rosette‑shaped blooms with 40+ petals, borne mainly in clusters; reblooms well with an abundant second flush, giving substantial decorative effect in season.
Colour data and phenology
Uniform vivid deep pink with warm tones; raspberry‑pink buds open to medium‑deep pink rosettes with slightly paler edges; colour is stable with excellent retention and minimal fading in strong sun.
Fragrance and aroma
Fragrance very weak and barely perceptible, so it is grown primarily for visual effect; heavily double flowers restrict access to stamens, offering limited value for pollinating insects.
Hip characteristics
Occasional spherical orange‑red hips, 6–10 mm in diameter, provide modest late‑season ornamental interest if flowers are left un‑deadheaded after the main flowering period.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to around −26 to −23 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 4, USDA 5b); moderate disease resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust; moderate heat tolerance with irrigation during dry spells.
Horticultural recommendations
Suited to borders, edging, hedges and large containers; plant 55–100 cm apart, 2.5–2.9 plants/m² in mass; medium maintenance with periodic deadheading and basic plant protection as needed.
LEONARDO DA VINCI® offers reliably repeating colour, a compact long‑lived shrub form and adaptable, own‑root growth for straightforward planting in family gardens, making it a thoughtful choice if you prefer beauty with minimal complication.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
LEONARDO DA VINCI® – pink nostalgia rose - Meilland
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Competition and Show Awards:
Monza – Gold medal (1993); Stuttgart – IGA award (1993); Belfast – Commendation (1996); The Hague – Gold medal (1997); Netherlands – Top Rosen award (1997)
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.
