Saturated, deep ruby-red hue with high colour saturation and a cool tone. - wild rose - very weak, barely noticeable scented rose - floral aroma
– Striking deep ruby-red flowers with rich colour
– Especially attractive to bees and other pollinators
– Tall, upright shrub ideal for hedges and parks
– Abundant vivid red rose hips in autumn
– Barely thorny shoots, easier to handle Special feature: Colour deepens beautifully from flame-red to dark maroon as the blooms age.
Carefully curated selection – Natural plant form
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,40 €
5(7036)
EDDIE'S JEWEL – red wild rose – Eddie
If You would like a natural-looking garden rose that suits everyday Irish conditions, Eddie's Jewel offers a relaxed, informal shrub that thrives even where summers are cool and humid, needing only basic care to stay healthy and attractive. This tall, upright rose forms a softly arching, hedge-like bush with barely any thorns, so it sits comfortably along boundaries or at the back of a border without giving You extra pruning work. In early summer it covers itself in bright, flame-red single flowers that deepen to rich carmine as they age, creating a strong colour accent visible from a distance. The open flower shape leaves the stamens exposed, making it highly attractive to bees and other pollinators, and after flowering it develops masses of vivid red, bottle-shaped hips for long-lasting autumn interest and winter bird appeal. As an own-root plant in the pharmaROSA ORIGINAL 2‑litre pot, it settles in steadily, building roots in year one, stronger shoots in year two and then full garden character by year three, so You can count on a long-lived, low-fuss shrub with reliable seasonal interest.
Eddie's Jewel in full bloom, with rich carmine-red, single flowers.
Eddie's Jewel in late bloom, with deep burgundy-red flowers.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Informal hedge along a boundary or driveway
The tall, upright habit and moderate density allow Eddie's Jewel to form an easy informal screen that needs only light tidying, while the sparse prickles keep access comfortable for light trimming and family movement nearby – ideal for busy gardeners
Back of a mixed cottage-style border
Its strong vertical growth and deep ruby-red flowers give a bold backdrop behind perennials and smaller shrubs, without demanding precise pruning, suiting relaxed cottage plantings where You prefer characterful structure over complicated shaping – perfect for beginners
Wildlife-friendly family garden corner
The single, open flowers are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators, then the abundant red hips offer autumn and winter food for birds, so one shrub can turn a simple corner into a small wildlife hub that children and adults enjoy watching – great for nature-lovers
Low-maintenance front-garden feature shrub
A once-a-year main flush of flowers followed by decorative hips means the shrub looks purposeful across the seasons with minimal effort; it only needs occasional shaping, so the front of Your home stays smart without regular rose deadheading – reassuring for time-poor owners
Partially shaded side path or gable end
This rose copes well with light or partial shade, so it will still flower and berry where many roses sulk, such as along side passages or north-east facing walls, giving structure and colour in tricky spots – especially useful for urban homeowners
Naturalistic park-style planting in larger gardens
The loosely upright, almost wild character blends well into informal lawns or orchard-style areas, providing seasonal spectacle without formal clipping, ideal if You want a park-like feeling at home rather than a regimented rose bed – appealing to relaxed gardeners
Rural cottage-garden edge with hips for winter display
After the bright summer bloom, the plant carries masses of vivid red bottle-shaped hips that stand out against bare branches, bringing colour to rural or village gardens through late autumn and winter with no extra input – a delight for country gardeners
Coastal or exposed family garden border
Once established, the robust shrub frame and moderate disease resistance suit Irish gardens where wind and damp can be an issue, coping well with a cooler, moisture-heavy climate typical near the Atlantic and Irish Sea coasts – confidence-giving for seaside residents
Decorating ideas
COTTAGE BACKDROP – Plant Eddie's Jewel at the rear of a border with Gypsophila repens and soft pink perennials to create a relaxed cottage wall of red and white – ideal for homeowners who like a romantic, low-fuss style.
NATURAL HEDGE – Use a loose line of shrubs along a fence, underplanting with Euonymus fortunei 'Minimus' for year-round green; let hips and berries add seasonal drama – good for families wanting privacy without formal hedging.
WILDLIFE STRIP – Combine with native grasses and simple daisies near a lawn edge to give bees flowers in summer and birds hips in winter – perfect for nature-conscious gardeners with children.
COUNTRYSIDE GATEWAY – Flank a garden gate with two shrubs and fill the base with Lobelia erinus and other annuals for a burst of blue and red in early summer – great for village or rural cottage entrances.
PARK-STYLE GROUPING – In a larger garden, plant a loose triangle of three shrubs in grass, mowing paths around them so the red blooms and hips appear as natural parkland accents – suited to owners who enjoy a semi-wild feel.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
EDDIE'S JEWEL – red wild rose – Eddie; Park - shrub rose; wild, Hybrid Moyesii shrub group; ARS exhibition name Eddie’s Jewel; cultivar name referencing the breeder’s favourite, particularly valued selection.
Origin and breeding
Hybrid of 'Donald Prior' × Rosa moyesii hybrid, bred by J. H. Eddie at H. M. Eddie and Sons Nursery, Canada; introduced and registered in 1962, representing an early, reliable moyesii-type garden shrub.
Growth and structure
Tall, upright shrub 210–310 cm high and 150–220 cm wide, with moderately dense, matte, medium-green foliage and very few thorns; naturally forms an informal, park-style bush suitable for hedging and specimen use.
Flower morphology
Single, flat flowers with 5–12 petals, small size (around 0.5–1.5 in), carried in clusters; non-remontant with one main flowering period, after which many spent blooms develop into decorative rose hips.
Colour and phenology
Intense, cool-toned ruby-red flowers; buds dark ruby-red, opening flame-red, then deepening through carmine to dark maroon without fading; very good colour retention and strong visibility in early summer displays.
Fragrance and aroma
Fragrance is very weak and barely noticeable, with only a light floral hint at close range; this cultivar is chosen more for its colour impact, natural habit and wildlife value than for strong scent in the garden.
Rose hip characteristics
Produces abundant, vivid red, bottle-shaped hips 15–25 mm in diameter; hips follow the main flowering flush and persist well into autumn and winter, adding ornamental value and potential wildlife benefit.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to approximately -21 to -18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b); disease resistance moderate to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, generally satisfactory in average gardens with basic monitoring.
Horticultural recommendations
Best for parks, specimen planting, untrimmed hedges and urban greens; medium maintenance with occasional pest control; tolerates partial shade; allow space of 110–205 cm depending on hedge, mass or specimen use.
EDDIE'S JEWEL offers a tall, natural-looking shrub with vivid red flowers, generous hips and pollinator appeal, and as an own-root rose it builds a long-lived, reliable presence in Your garden, making it a thoughtful choice if You enjoy easy-going structure and colour.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
EDDIE'S JEWEL – red wild rose - Eddie
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator Attraction:
Its simple, 5–12‑petalled flowers strongly attract pollinators, and the flower form (single/semi‑double/double) and stamen accessibility affect attraction, with single forms and exposed stamens being more accessible to insects than semi‑double or double b
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Because of its single, open flowers it is especially pollinator-friendly and highly attractive to pollinators.
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.
