Deep, velvety dark-red shade with a less glossy, powdery tone. - bedding floribunda rose - very weak, barely noticeable scented rose - scent description not available
– Deep, velvety dark-red colour holds well
– Reliable repeat flowering in generous clusters
– Bushy, upright habit for neat bedding displays
– Glossy dark green foliage for strong contrast
– ADR-tested cultivar with solid garden performance Gné speisialta: Féin-sciúradh maith, beag gá le deadheading.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,40 €
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Dalli Dalli® bedding floribunda rose – TANlilida
If You would like a reliable, dark-red bedding rose that simply settles in and performs, Dalli Dalli® is an easy, bushy floribunda that suits most Irish family gardens. Its semi-double clusters repeat-flower steadily through the season, and the blooms are naturally self-cleaning, so spent flowers drop away with little effort from You. The velvety petals hold their colour exceptionally well, staying a deep, even red in sun and rain, a reassuring trait where frequent showers and lingering damp can encourage fungal problems. Dense, glossy dark-green foliage and a compact, upright habit make it ideal for neat front beds, borders and low hedging where You want structure without fuss. As an own-root plant it offers long-term regeneration and stable shape, building roots well in year one, stronger top growth in year two, and full ornamental impact from about year three. Suitable for beds, edging, or a generous 40–50 litre container, this moderately pollinator-friendly rose brings dark cottage-garden charm to both urban and rural plots.
Closed bud of Dalli Dalli® with a black-red, slightly glossy surface.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden bedding strip by the path
Compact, bushy growth and medium height keep the planting line neat without blocking windows or paths. Regular cluster-flowering ensures a tidy, colourful welcome for visitors with only light deadheading needed, ideal for the beginner
Low, formal border around the terrace or patio
The upright, evenly branching habit makes it easy to create a low hedge-style border that reads as one continuous band of dark red. Own-root stock supports long-lived, uniform structure that can be refreshed by simple pruning, reassuring for the busy
Small rose groups of 3–5 in a mixed bed
Cluster-flowering stems give a mass of medium-sized, semi-double blooms, so a small group quickly looks full and intentional. This works well between shrubs and perennials where You want a strong colour accent without complex design, suiting the hobbyist
Urban front garden with limited maintenance time
Good self-cleaning means most spent blooms fall away, so the plant keeps itself respectable between occasional tidy-ups. Medium disease resistance and reliable rebloom give a presentable front garden even when You only manage basic care, perfect for the time-poor
Coastal or exposed suburban setting
The dense foliage and sturdy, bushy framework cope well with breezier, more open sites, helping the plant stand up to weather without special protection, a comfort if Your garden often feels windswept near the seaside
Large container on balcony or doorstep
A single plant in a 40–50 litre container forms a well-shaped little shrub covered in dark-red clusters. Own-root vigour and repeat flowering bring a long season of colour to hard surfaces, with straightforward watering and feeding for the flat-dweller
Family garden bed with children and play space
Moderate height and dense, glossy foliage create a colourful backdrop without dominating the play area. The rose holds its dark-red colour well, so the display stays strong even with occasional ball damage and basic pruning, giving confidence to the parent
Romantic cottage-style border with perennials
The velvety, deep-red flowers pair beautifully with soft pinks, blues and whites, and the moderate pollinator appeal fits naturally into wildlife-friendly plantings. Over time, the own-root shrub settles into a mature, reliable clump, pleasing the romantic
Decorating ideas
Cottage-Red Edge – Line a front path with Dalli Dalli® and low garden pinks (Dianthus plumarius) to echo old Irish cottage gardens – for homeowners who love traditional charm
Glossy-Green Frame – Combine small groups of this rose with cherry laurel ‘Klári’ to frame a lawn or driveway in structured dark green and red – for those seeking an easy, formal look
Pollinator Patch – Plant Dalli Dalli® with late-summer anemones like ‘Fantasy Belle’ and lavender for a soft, buzzing corner – for wildlife-friendly gardeners
Container Welcome – Place a single plant in a 40–50 litre pot by the front door, underplanted with trailing thyme, for long-season colour and scent – for balcony and doorstep gardeners
Evening Glow Bed – Set the velvety dark-red blooms against pale hydrangeas and silver-leaved perennials to catch the last light beautifully – for those who enjoy their garden after work
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Dalli Dalli® is a floribunda bedding rose, commercial type bedding floribunda. Registered cultivar name TANlilida, American Rose Society exhibition name Dalli Dalli, belonging to the bed rose group.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Mathias Tantau Jr. of Rosen Tantau, Germany. Introduced and registered in 1977, with parentage not recorded. Offered in the Tantau catalogue as a reliable bedding rose for group and border use.
Awards and recognitions
Holds the ADR (Allgemeine Deutsche Rosenneuheitenprüfung) distinction from 1975, indicating tested garden performance and balanced resistance under Central European conditions, valuable for long-term plantings.
Growth and structure
Forms a bushy, upright shrub 50–70 cm high and 45–60 cm wide, with dense, glossy dark-green foliage and moderate prickles. Suits bedding, low hedges and container use in average family gardens.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, cup-shaped flowers with 13–25 petals, medium size clusters on floribunda-style trusses. Repeat flowering is good, with a particularly abundant second flush following the main early-summer display.
Colour and phenology
Deep, velvety dark-red blooms with a slightly powdery finish and darker petal edges. Colour holds excellently with minimal fading, from dark crimson bud to full bloom, throughout the main and repeat flowering cycles.
Fragrance and aroma
Fragrance is very weak and barely noticeable, so it is chosen primarily for colour and bedding effect rather than scent. Best placed where strong fragrance is not required or where other scented plants are nearby.
Rose hip characteristics
Hip set is usually limited because of semi-double flowers and good self-cleaning. Occasional small ellipsoid orange-red hips 6–10 mm across may appear, adding modest late-season interest without heavy seeding.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3). Disease resistance is medium to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, benefiting from routine preventative care in humid or wet seasons.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny positions for beds, groups, borders and containers. Recommended spacing 35–70 cm depending on use, 4.9–5.7 plants/m² for mass planting. Maintenance is medium; occasional pest and disease control is advisable.
Dalli Dalli® offers compact, bushy growth with self-cleaning, long-lasting dark-red clusters in beds or a 40–50 litre container, and as an own-root rose it provides dependable long-term structure and easy renewal, making it a reassuring choice if You are unsure where to start
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
DALLI DALLI® – dark red bedding floribunda rose - Tantau
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Flower Colour:
Deep, velvety dark-red shade with a less glossy, powdery tone.
Closed Bud:
Black-red with a slightly glossy surface and a uniformly dark shade.
Freshly Opened Flower:
Velvety, dark burgundy-red, with a slightly deeper tone towards the centre of the petals.
Full Bloom:
Uniform deep red with slightly darker shading on the petal edges.
Pre-Fading Flower:
Dark crimson, the petal edges slightly darkened with a blackish‑purple tint.
Colour Fading Description:
The colour hardly fades: the dark red tone remains throughout the entire flowering period, with slight darkening at the margins.
Pollinator Attraction:
Semi-double (13–25 petals) flowers moderately attract pollinators, because the semi-double form partly obscures the stamens and reduces their accessibility.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Semi-double, flowers with 13–25 petals moderately attract pollinators and are therefore partly pollinator-friendly
Rose Hip Notes:
Hip formation is expected to be limited due to the semi‑double flowers and good self‑cleaning; occasional ellipsoid orange‑red hips 6–10 mm in diameter may form.
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.
