Vivid, full-bodied scarlet-red shade, clean in tone and showing little tendency to fade. - bedding floribunda rose - unscented rose - no noticeable fragrance
– Vivid scarlet-red flowers with lasting colour
– Compact, bushy habit ideal for low beds
– Abundant remontant flowering all season
– Glossy, dark green foliage for strong contrast
– Pollinator-friendly semi-double open blooms Gné speisialta: Fiery blooms with showy golden stamens at centre.
BIG BANG® – scarlet bedding floribunda rose – Barni
You get a compact, impactful bushy floribunda that lights up beds and front gardens with waves of vivid scarlet flowers all summer, even in a humid Irish climate with frequent showers and overcast days. The small, semi-double blooms open wide, revealing a golden centre that draws in bees and other pollinators for a lively, natural look around your home. Its neat, low-growing habit fits beautifully into modest front gardens, path edging and under windows, helping You create a tidy, well-framed border without complicated design work. As an own-root rose, it forms a naturally balanced shrub that regenerates well over time and supports a long planting life in family gardens. In a large container of at least 40–50 litres it becomes a striking focal point for balconies or doorsteps, bringing cottage-garden charm to even the smallest spaces. Plant it where You can enjoy the colour up close, then simply keep it watered and fed while it settles in year one, builds bushy growth in year two and reaches full bedding-style coverage by year three.
Freshly opened Big Bang® flower in fiery scarlet-red.
Closed bud of Big Bang® in deep scarlet red.
Big Bang® in full bloom, showing bright scarlet flowers with a golden centre.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden low bed under windows
The compact, bushy habit (35–50 cm high) forms a neat, low hedge of scarlet-red blooms that will not block light into the house, ideal for simple, symmetrical planting in small Irish front gardens, especially for the busy beginner
Path and driveway edging
Regularly repeating clusters of small, semi-double flowers create a clear, colourful line along paths and driveways, giving structure and definition without the height or pruning complexity of larger roses, suiting the low-maintenance homeowner
Small groups in mixed cottage borders
Plant in groups of 3–5 to get a bold block of scarlet colour that blends well with perennials and cottage favourites, while the own-root growth builds up steadily from year one roots to full impact by year three, rewarding the patient gardener
Pollinator-friendly family garden corners
The semi-double blooms with exposed golden stamens offer easy access to pollen and nectar, encouraging bees and hoverflies to visit play areas and seating zones, adding gentle movement and interest for the wildlife-loving family
Coastal or exposed suburban frontages
The low, dense structure is less affected by wind than taller roses, and in cooler, breezy Irish sites the scarlet flowers hold their colour well even with frequent rain and stronger Atlantic-influenced weather, supporting the practical coastal gardener
Large patio container or doorstep feature
In a 40–50 litre container, this compact rose forms a rounded, floriferous mound that brightens balconies and porches; containers can be positioned for best sun and easier spraying when needed, which suits the urban balcony owner
Urban planting with hard landscaping
Scarlet clusters stand out dramatically against gravel, paving and rendered walls, softening hard lines while staying within the modest space typical of city plots, ideal for those wanting bold colour in a small footprint, especially the design-conscious homeowner
Formal bedding schemes and repetitive blocks
Its consistent height, dense foliage and good colour retention allow You to repeat plants in straight lines or geometric shapes for a classic bedding effect that reads clearly from a distance, supporting the order-loving gardener
Decorating ideas
Cottage scarlet ribbon – Line a low front fence with BIG BANG® and weave through soft blue lavender or catmint for a romantic, bee-friendly edge – ideal for lovers of relaxed cottage style
Urban red focus – Place one rose in a 40–50 litre charcoal-grey pot by the front door, underplant with white bacopa or trailing ivy for contrast – perfect for compact city entrances
Family play-border – Plant a short row along a lawn edge, alternating with clumps of hardy geraniums, giving children a bright, low flowering strip that is easy to see and avoid – good for busy families
Scarlet and gold mix – Combine BIG BANG® in a bed with golden-leaved shrubs such as Cornus alba ‘Spaethii’ and soft ornamental grasses for long-season colour blocks – suited to low-fuss design fans
Coastal scarlet patch – In breezier gardens, tuck groups of 3 roses near a sheltered wall, underplant with hardy thyme and sea thrift to echo seaside textures – attractive for coastal and holiday-home gardeners
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bed rose registered as SELbar 0127, marketed as BIG BANG® – scarlet bedding floribunda rose – Barni; ARS exhibition name Big Bang; shrub rose recommended for containers and low beds.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Vittorio Barni, Società Agricola Rose Barni, Italy; breeding year 1980, introduced and registered around 2011; commercial type bedding floribunda intended for mass planting and ornamental beds.
Growth and structure
Compact, bushy miniature-style shrub, around 35–50 cm high and 40–60 cm wide; dense, glossy dark green foliage, moderately thorny shoots; ideal for edging, low beds, containers and geometric bedding patterns.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, cup-shaped blooms with 13–25 petals, produced in small clusters of 1–3 per stem; flower size small (0.5–1.5 in), with good self-cleaning as most spent blooms fall naturally, keeping plants looking tidy.
Colour and phenology
Vivid, full-bodied scarlet-red, clean and bright; buds deep scarlet, opening to fiery red with darker outer edges and a golden ring of stamens; colour fades only slightly, developing a gentle coral tinge before petals drop.
Fragrance and aroma
No noticeable fragrance, fragrance strength rated unscented; visual and structural impact are the main appeal, while the open flower centres provide accessible pollen for visiting insects despite the lack of scent.
Rose hip characteristics
Hip production limited due to semi-double flowers; where formed, hips are small spherical orange-red fruits, around 6–10 mm in diameter, adding a discreet seasonal accent in late season without dominating the plant.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3, USDA 6b); disease sensitivity medium to powdery mildew and black spot, very sensitive to rust, so regular monitoring and timely preventive treatments are advised.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with good air circulation; plant at 30–55 cm spacing depending on use, 8–9 plants/m² for mass bedding; own-root plants suit long-term beds if given consistent watering, feeding and disease control.
BIG BANG® gives compact scarlet bedding colour, pollinator-friendly open blooms and long-term own-root reliability in average family gardens, a good choice if You want dependable structure with manageable care requirements.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
BIG BANG® – scarlet bedding floribunda rose - Barni
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Full Bloom:
Bright scarlet, a golden ring of stamens rises in the centre.
Pre-Fading Flower:
The red becomes slightly lighter, with a delicate coral tinge.
Colour Fading Description:
The colour only fades slightly: the fiery red–scarlet hue remains throughout, becoming a little lighter before the blooms fade, with a subtle coral tinge.
Pollinator Attraction:
Its semi-double, open-shaped flowers attract pollinators because the accessible stamens make pollen and nectar readily available.
Our product is a rose grown with unique pharmaROSA® cultivation technology!
2 litre, own-root, potted rose.
With shoots appropriate to the season.
With roots thoroughly interwoven through the growing medium.
Quality in line with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
In unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-type rose plant with an individual 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.
Stock: several varieties and several stages of development in a short stock section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: presentation of the strong root system interwoven through the growing medium with the pot removed.Balance: mature plant where the development of the root system and the shoots is in harmony.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”, but makes the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root production tangible: how the plant is built, what the root system is like and how the shoots renew themselves. The footage was therefore taken at different times, showing plants at different stages of development, so mixed leaf coverage or differing growth stages may appear in the videos. This is not a “sample” of the batch delivered, but an illustration of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical of the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown at the top 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.
