Deep, velvety red hue with a subtle dark-wine tone. - hybrid tea rose - strong, long-lasting scented rose - scent description not available.
– Deep, velvety blood-red hybrid tea blooms
– Strong, long-lasting fragrance for cut flowers
– Upright, elegant shrub with glossy dark foliage
– Abundant remontant flowering through the season
– Excellent disease resistance for healthier plants Speisialtacht: Fágann hips dearga beaga maisiúla san fhómhar.
Close-to-nature growth – Balanced garden
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,40 €
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FOUNTAIN – blood-red hybrid tea rose - Tantau
If You dream of a classic, deep red rose that simply works in an ordinary Irish garden, Fountain is an easy-going hybrid tea that brings elegant, upright stems and large, goblet-shaped blooms without demanding constant attention. Its naturally balanced shrub form and dense, glossy foliage suit small mixed borders and neat front gardens, while its strong, lingering fragrance means You can cut stems for the house and still enjoy colour outside. Bred by Tantau, this own-root plant settles in steadily, building roots in year one, sturdy framework in year two and full ornamental impact by year three, so You can plan for long-term structure rather than short-lived bedding. With good disease resistance it copes well even in our damp summers, helping You avoid complicated spraying routines in a climate where frequent rain and heavy soils can challenge fussier roses. In well-drained clay or loam it makes a reliable, long-lived garden feature, and in a large 40–50 litre container on a sheltered patio it becomes a richly coloured focal point that feels naturally at home in Irish cottage-style or contemporary borders.
Freshly opened blood-red bloom of Fountain.
Closed bud of Fountain, showing a dark crimson-red tone.
Fountain rose with dense, glossy dark green foliage.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden focal point near the entrance
Large, velvety blood-red blooms on upright stems create a strong visual accent that reads clearly from the street, giving a welcoming, “proper rose” effect with only basic pruning, ideal for busy homeowners
Cutting bed or mixed border for vase flowers
Long, straight hybrid tea stems and big goblet-shaped flowers are perfect for cutting, so a few bushes provide regular scented bunches for the house while the plant keeps reblooming, suiting romantic gardeners
Small rose group of 3 in a family garden
Planted in a triangle, the dense foliage and balanced, upright habit form a cohesive, low-maintenance group that matures into a stable, long-lived feature for family gardens
Cottage-style bed with perennials
The deep crimson-red flowers combine beautifully with airy herbs and perennials, while the own-root shrub keeps its shape over the years, fitting gardeners who like informal structure but minimal fuss, especially cottage-garden owners
Coastal or exposed suburban front garden
Robust, well-foliaged bushes and reliable hardiness help it stand up to breezy, wet Irish conditions where tougher roses are needed for long-term planting confidence, appealing to coastal residents
Low-maintenance rose and shrub border
Good resistance to common fungal diseases reduces the need for spraying in a humid climate, so it slots neatly into easy-care mixed borders where You prefer simple seasonal pruning, attractive to beginner gardeners
Large patio container (40–50 litres minimum)
In a generous pot with consistent watering, Fountain develops into a compact, upright shrub that gives repeat flushes of scented flowers close to seating areas, making it ideal for balcony and patio owners
Structured, long-term planting scheme
This own-root rose gradually adapts to local soil and care, forming a durable framework that offers dependable flowering year after year, even where wet weather and heavy clay soils can challenge less resilient plants, reassuring for long-term planners
Decorating ideas
Classic Entrance Pair – Place two Fountain roses flanking your front door, underplanted with low lavender for fragrance and contrast – ideal for homeowners who want a simple, formal welcome.
Cottage Crimson Mix – Combine Fountain with Calamintha nepeta ‘Blue Cloud Strain’ and soft pink geraniums for a relaxed, humming cottage-bed – perfect for fans of naturalistic, wildlife-friendly planting.
Evening Scent Corner – Grow Fountain in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot beside a bench, with trailing thyme at the rim – suited to small-garden owners who enjoy evening fragrance without complex care.
Bold Red Ribbon – Plant a short row along a path, interspersed with grey-leaved Salvia officinalis for a crisp, modern red-and-silver line – great for those who like structure with low maintenance.
Family-Friendly Feature – Set Fountain behind a low hedge of box or native dwarf shrubs, with Persicaria for season-long colour – designed for families wanting a reliable highlight in a busy garden.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose registered as Fountain, trade name Fountain hybrid tea rose Fountain; ARS exhibition name Fountain; group classification hybrid tea and shrub for garden and cutting use.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Mathias Tantau Jr. of Rosen Tantau in Germany, introduced and registered in 1969; parentage is unknown, but selected for strong colour and reliable hybrid tea performance.
Growth and structure
Upright, well-branched shrub reaching about 120–160 cm in height and 85–115 cm in spread, with moderately thorny canes and dense, glossy dark green foliage that gives a full, balanced appearance.
Flower morphology
Large, double hybrid tea blooms with 26–39 petals, typically borne singly on stems; classic cup to goblet form, with good substance and an abundant second flowering flush during the season.
Colour and phenology
Flowers open vivid blood-red with a ruby shimmer, then deepen to crimson and finally a muted wine-red with slight browning at the edges; overall colour retention is good, giving a rich, velvety red display.
Fragrance and aroma
Strong, long-lasting scent, making it suitable for planting near seating areas or paths and for cutting for indoor enjoyment; exact fragrance notes are not documented but intensity is clearly marked.
Rose hip characteristics
Occasionally sets small, spherical red hips around 8–12 mm in diameter, adding discreet late-season interest without overwhelming the plant’s primary ornamental value as a flowering rose.
Resistance and hardiness
Demonstrates good resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (H7, USDA 6b, Swedish Zone 3), suitable for most normal Irish garden conditions.
Horticultural recommendations
Space 55–100 cm depending on use; plant 2.4–2.7 plants/m² in groups; prefers well-drained soil, regular watering and annual pruning; own-root form supports long-term structure and regeneration.
Fountain offers velvety red, strongly scented blooms, an upright, balanced shrub and reliable disease resistance, while its own-root form supports long-term resilience and easy upkeep, so You can choose it with confidence for your garden.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
FOUNTAIN – blood-red hybrid tea rose - Tantau
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Flower Colour:
Deep, velvety red hue with a subtle dark-wine tone.
Closed Bud:
Dark crimson-red with a shade that leans towards black depending on the light.
Freshly Opened Flower:
Vivid blood-red, with a delicate ruby-red shimmer on the inner petals.
Full Bloom:
Rich, full crimson-red with a slight dark-red deepening on the outer petal margins.
Pre-Fading Flower:
Matt burgundy red, tending towards a slightly brownish tone at the edges.
Colour Fading Description:
The colour changes moderately: the bright blood-red deepens to crimson, then by the end of flowering becomes a more muted wine-red with slight browning at the edges.
Pollinator Attraction:
Double (26–39 petals) flowers attract pollinators only to a limited extent, as flower form (simple/semidouble/double) and the accessibility of the stamens strongly influence pollinator attraction.
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.
