Petals in a deep wine-red hue with a consistently rich, full tone. - park rose - very weak, barely perceptible fragrance rose - subtle, fruity aroma
– Deep burgundy blooms with rich colour shifts
– Vigorous climber for fences, pergolas, arches
– Abundant remontant flowering through the season
– Dark green, slightly glossy foliage for structure
– Excellent disease resistance, low maintenance needs Gné speisialta: Foirfe do phairceanna, maisiúchán agus coimeádáin dlútha.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,80 €
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ILMENAU – burgundy park rose - Hetzel
If You dream of an easy, reliable rose that simply settles in and performs without fuss, ILMENAU is made for relaxed Irish gardens. This tall, small-rambler shrub can be trained on a fence, arch or obelisk, giving long, graceful arches of deep burgundy flowers that repeat from summer into autumn. Its semi-double blooms offer a romantic, slightly wild character, yet the plant itself is robust, disease-resistant and needs only straightforward care. As an own-root shrub, it builds a strong, lasting framework with minimal upkeep, ideal where You want a rose to mature gradually and stay dependable over many years. Year one focuses on hidden roots, year two on expanding shoots, and by year three ILMENAU shows its full ornamental value. Well suited to Irish conditions where persistent rain and heavy soil can challenge fussier roses, it copes reliably with damp spells and typical garden humidity.
Ilmenau rose in full bloom, showing deep burgundy semi-double flowers.
Ilmenau shown side by side from bud to fuller bloom.
Moderately dense, dark green foliage of Ilmenau.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden focal shrub
The tall, shrub-like habit lets You create a vertical accent beside the door or along a path without needing a huge space. Its deep burgundy clusters draw the eye, while low maintenance care suits busy homeowners and beginners.
Climbing rose on arch or pergola
As a small rambler, ILMENAU is easily trained over a simple metal arch or wooden pergola, forming romantic cascades of wine-red flowers. Moderate vigour means less pruning complexity, ideal if You prefer straightforward, occasional tidying as a homeowner.
Long-lived, own-root feature rose
On its own roots, ILMENAU gradually forms a stable, resilient framework, recovering better from winter damage and keeping its shape for many seasons. This makes it a sound long-term choice for family gardens where You want reliability as a priority.
Easy-care flowering hedge or screen
Planted at hedge spacing, ILMENAU builds a tall, moderately dense screen with dark green foliage and repeating burgundy clusters, needing only light pruning. Its good disease resistance keeps the line healthy with minimal spraying, ideal for a family.
Rose bed in Irish clay soil
ILMENAU copes well once drainage is improved, tolerating the kind of damp, cool spells and heavy ground that many Irish gardens experience, so You can rely on steady growth where other roses struggle, particularly useful for a beginner.
Small group planting for continuous colour
Groups of three to five plants create a rich wave of burgundy tones that repeat flower through the season. Semi-double, cluster-borne blooms ensure constant interest with only basic feeding and deadheading, perfect for a low-effort display.
Large container or courtyard feature
Planted in a minimum 40–50 litre container with good compost, ILMENAU becomes a stylish vertical accent for patios or balconies. Its manageable growth and modest pruning needs make it a strong candidate for urban spaces and smaller gardens.
Cottage-style mixed border with wildlife interest
The semi-double flowers sit beautifully among cottage perennials, offering partially accessible stamens for moderate pollinator support while keeping a neat, ornamental look. This balance suits romantically styled but practical, family-friendly borders.
Decorating ideas
Burgundy Cottage Arch – Train ILMENAU over a simple arch with lavender and rosemary at the base for scent and soft structure – ideal for romantic cottage-garden lovers.
Front-Garden Screen – Plant a loose hedge of ILMENAU behind a low box or Ilex crenata edging to frame the boundary neatly – great for suburban family homes.
Courtyard Wine-Tones – Grow ILMENAU in a large terracotta pot with Verbena hastata ‘Pink Spires’ and ‘White Spires’ nearby for airy contrast – perfect for small patios and balconies.
Mixed Shrub Border – Combine ILMENAU with hydrangeas and evergreen hollies to weave burgundy blooms through summer foliage – suited to busy gardeners wanting structure with colour.
Country Pergola Walkway – Let ILMENAU scramble along a rustic pergola, underplanted with hardy geraniums for ground cover – appealing to rural cottage owners seeking low-fuss charm.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Trade name ILMENAU – burgundy park rose - Hetzel, shrub/park rose group, exhibition category climbing rose trained to a support. ARS exhibition name Ilmenau; breeder designation data not available.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Karl Hetzel in Germany, introduced in 1992. Parentage is unknown and no specific breeding institution is recorded; selected as a robust shrub suitable for training as a small rambler.
Growth and structure
Vigorous shrub to small rambler, 150–250 cm high and 110–190 cm wide. Moderately dense, dark green, slightly glossy foliage with only slight prickliness, suitable for hedging, arches or pergolas.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, cupped flowers with 13–25 petals, small size (approximately 0.5–1.5 inches). Cluster-flowering with remontant habit, giving abundant second flushes from mid-season onwards.
Colour and phenology
Deep burgundy to dark ruby red blooms with wine-red sheen. Colour gradually shifts to maroon and crimson-maroon with some brownish tinges before petals fall, giving a rich, evolving display over the season.
Fragrance and aroma
Very weak, barely perceptible scent with a subtle fruity note. Not chosen primarily for fragrance but for colour, structure and garden performance in mixed plantings and trained forms.
Rose hip characteristics
Produces small numbers of spherical orange-red hips, approximately 4–8 mm in diameter. Adds light autumn interest but not a dominant ornamental feature on the plant.
Resistance and hardiness
Good disease resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust. Hardy to around −21 to −18 °C (RHS H6, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b). Average heat tolerance; water in prolonged dry spells.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with well-drained soil; improve heavy clay before planting. Spacing 140 cm for masses, 130 cm for hedges, 210 cm as specimen. For containers, use at least 40–50 litres for stable growth.
ILMENAU offers rich burgundy clusters, reliable disease resistance and adaptable growth on long-lived own roots, making it a practical, low-effort choice for arches, hedges or feature pots if You would like a dependable rose.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
ILMENAU – burgundy park rose - Hetzel
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Flower Colour:
Petals in a deep wine-red hue with a consistently rich, full tone.
Closed Bud:
Dark ruby red with a subtle blackish tint.
Freshly Opened Flower:
Rich burgundy, slightly tinged with purple on the outer petal whorl.
Full Bloom:
Deep burgundy with a paler wine-red sheen in the centre.
Pre-Fading Flower:
The petals fade from crimson to maroon, with brownish tinges in places.
Colour Fading Description:
It shifts from dark ruby red to a rich, deep maroon, then fades to a crimson‑maroon with occasional brownish tinges before the blooms drop, while the primary shade remains.
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.
