Isabel Renaissance, close-up of the flower
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Shrub (Renaissance series)Pernille & Mogens Olesen; Poulsen RoserRed

Isabel Renaissance

A nostalgic shrub from the Danish 'Renaissance' collection; dark red velvety flowers; a large semi-double flower that opens wide with golden stamens; high disease resistance; needs no support.

Nostalgic shrub · Renaissance series

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Variety profile

Flowering

Repeat, in flushes

Repeat-flowering: flowers in waves through summer and autumn; the blooms last a long time. Months are approximate, for the climate of Ukraine.

Awards

None official

Patents in AU/CA/US only · patent PP12825

Plant size

120–150 × 120 cm
person 170 cm120–150 cm
Habit
Upright, spreading
Dimensions
120–150 × about 120 cm
Support
Needs no support: an upright, spreading bush
Shoots
Sturdy; holds its flowers without tying
Branching
Spreading: the bush forms a width of about 120 cm

Flower

10–12 cm
Bud shape
In bud and half-open: of the old 'Renaissance' type, in the style of nostalgic roses
Open flower
In full opening the flower opens wide: a large semi-double flower that opens wide, with golden stamens in the centre; 10–12 cm across
Centre
In full opening, golden stamens visible
Fullness
About 25 petals (25–30), semi-double
Flower carriage
Mostly solitary flowers, sometimes in clusters

Fragrance

Moderate; sweet old-rose scent

Old-rose scent, moderate strength, sweet.

Disease resistance

5 out of 5

Very good (4–5/5): above average against leaf spot and botrytis.

Sun

The colour stays stable

No data on fading.

Thorns

Moderate
thornlessfewmoderatemanyvery many

No specific data on prickles; for a shrub of this habit, a moderate number is typical.

Foliage

No data.

Other names

Isabella, Isabelle Renaissance
All characteristics in a table
Group
Shrub (Renaissance series)
Breeder
Pernille & Mogens Olesen; Poulsen Roser, Denmark
Bud shape
In bud and half-open: of the old 'Renaissance' type, in the style of nostalgic roses
Open flower
In full opening the flower opens wide: a large semi-double flower that opens wide, with golden stamens in the centre; 10–12 cm across
Centre
In full opening, golden stamens visible
Colour
Dark red / bright red, velvety, stable; no data on fading
Fullness
About 25 petals (25–30), semi-double
Flower carriage
Mostly solitary flowers, sometimes in clusters
Flowering
Repeat-flowering: flowers in waves through summer and autumn; the blooms last a long time
Fragrance
Old-rose scent, moderate strength, sweet
Hips
No data
Habit
Upright, spreading
Branching
Spreading: the bush forms a width of about 120 cm
Shoots
Sturdy; holds its flowers without tying
Thorns
No specific data on prickles; for a shrub of this habit, a moderate number is typical.
Dimensions
120–150 × about 120 cm
Support
Needs no support: an upright, spreading bush
Foliage
No data
Resistance
Very good (4–5/5): above average against leaf spot and botrytis
Variations of the variety
Code POUlisab; synonyms Isabella, Isabelle Renaissance; patent PP12825

Colour scheme

Dark red / bright red, velvety and stable; no data on fading

Rose neighbours

Red Edendark redTraviatanostalgic redMister Lincolnvelvety dark redIcebergpure white · contrast

Perennials to plant nearby

Catmintlavender-blueSageviolet-blueLady's mantleyellow-greenByzantine stachyssilver foliage

Rose neighbours

Red shrubs and nostalgic varieties — the velvety red family:

Red EdenTraviataMister LincolnIceberg

Companion perennials

Blue, purple and silver partners set off the dark velvety red:

catmintsagelady's mantleByzantine stachys

About the variety

A nostalgic Danish shrub from Poulsen's Renaissance collection:

🇩🇰 Denmark · Poulsen RoserRenaissance seriesBred 1991 · introduced 1998Patent PP12825

More about the variety

Hips
No data
Variations of the variety
Code POUlisab; synonyms Isabella, Isabelle Renaissance; patent PP12825

How to grow

Where to plant. An upright, spreading shrub, 120–150 × about 120 cm, which needs no support: a self-supporting bush for a single specimen, a group or a mixed border. The dark red velvety flowers look good against blue-violet and silver perennials.

Climate. USDA 5b–10b (RHS H6, roughly −20…−15 °C). Overwinters well and needs only light protection: suitable for most regions of Ukraine.

Care. Repeat-flowering, in waves through summer and autumn; the blooms last a long time. Very good disease resistance (above average against leaf spot and botrytis) makes care easier.

About the name

Name. 'Isabel', part of Poulsen's 'Renaissance Collection': a series of nostalgic shrub roses named after women. Synonyms: Isabella and Isabelle Renaissance.

Breeding. Bred by the Danish breeders Pernille and Mogens Olesen at Poulsen Roser (Denmark). Bred 1991, introduced 1998. Breeding code POUlisab. Parentage: seedling × Jazz. Patent PP12825 (also patents in Australia, Canada and the USA).

Significance. A nostalgic-type shrub in the Renaissance series: a modern rose with the character of an 'old' flower. It holds no official awards (AARS/ADR/AGM), only patent protection. Its main strengths are the stable dark red velvety colour, the large semi-double flower that opens wide with golden stamens, very good disease resistance, and a self-supporting habit that needs no support.

Frequently asked questions about Isabel Renaissance

How many times a season does Isabel Renaissance flower?

Repeat-flowering: flowers in waves through summer and autumn; the blooms last a long time.

How big does Isabel Renaissance grow?

120–150 cm tall, about 120 cm wide.

Which diseases affect Isabel Renaissance?

Overall resistance: 5 out of 5. 4–5 / 5; very good; above average against leaf spot and botrytis.

How much sun does Isabel Renaissance need?

Sun; the colour stays stable; no data on fading.

What does Isabel Renaissance smell like?

Old-rose scent, moderate strength, sweet.

Gardeners' photos and reviews

My climate

Choose a reference temperature to compare with the cultivar’s data. This is not an overwintering forecast or advice on winter protection; consider wind, moisture and the duration of frost.

Regional data are generalised. USDA describes average annual extreme minima, not a forecast; the values in the list are rounded. Check the conditions at your site. More information: Roses in Ukraine's climate.