Deep, dark claret red shade with a subtle purple undertone. - park rose - strong, far-scented rose - rose scented
– Strong, far-reaching classic rose fragrance
– Very healthy foliage with high disease resistance
– Thrives in heat, drought and poor urban soils
– Deep burgundy blooms with excellent colour retention
– Low-maintenance shrub, ideal for hedges and beds Special feature: Forms showy vivid red hips for autumn interest.
Conscious garden investment – Green mindset
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,80 €
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WILD EAGLE – burgundy park rose - Ruf
If You would like a rose that simply settles in and performs without fuss, WILD EAGLE is a reliable park-shrub rose that suits busy Irish family gardens. Its semi-double, wine-red blooms and strong fragrance bring a quietly romantic feel to front gardens and cottage-style beds, while the dense, bushy habit naturally covers soil and edges. Bred as a hardy Hybrid Rugosa shrub, it copes well with wind and damp, suiting areas where the soil can be heavy and the drainage is not perfect. Once planted, it forms a robust own-root bush that matures steadily and needs only light care to stay healthy, with very good disease resistance that keeps leaves clean and ornamental value high. Flowers appear in clusters from early summer, then repeat strongly, and because the petals fall away on their own, the plant remains tidy without deadheading. In late season, bright red hips follow the blooms, adding colour and wildlife interest well into autumn and winter. WILD EAGLE works well in the ground or in large containers, giving You layout flexibility on patios and balconies, while its tolerance of sun, poorer soil and urban conditions means You can plant it once and enjoy long-term confidence as it fills out. Over time it becomes a deeply rooted, long-lived feature – roots establishing in year one, the framework building in year two, and by year three the plant reaching full impact as a settled garden shrub.
Closed bud of Wild Eagle in dark burgundy red.
Wild Eagle park rose in full bloom
Wild Eagle in bloom with flat, semi-double flowers.
Wild Eagle park rose at full bloom, showing deep burgundy-purple flowers.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front-garden focal shrub
The deep burgundy, semi-double flowers and strong scent give an immediate focal point near the front door, while the bushy, upright habit stays neat without intricate pruning, offering an easy welcome for beginners
Low hedge along paths or driveways
Planted at hedge spacing, the dense, thorny growth knits together into a secure, leafy boundary that flowers repeatedly, needs only light annual trimming and naturally discourages pets from cutting across lawns for family
Small group planting in mixed borders
Groups of three to five shrubs create a full, romantic block of colour; the repeat flowering and self-cleaning habit mean less time spent deadheading and more time simply enjoying the display for busy
Urban front gardens with traffic and salt exposure
This variety tolerates roadside salting, coastal wind and poorer urban soils, making it dependable where conditions are harsh or exposed, even when the ground is often wet and the drainage is not ideal for urban
Cottage-style pollinator corner
Semi-double blooms with exposed stamens attract bees while still looking full and decorative; the strong fragrance and long flowering season fit perfectly with informal, wildlife-friendly planting ideas for pollinator
Large containers on patios or balconies
In a 40–50 litre container with good compost, the compact yet vigorous habit produces a shrub that flowers well and stays manageable, allowing You to enjoy a park-style rose even without open ground for balcony
Low-maintenance specimen in partial shade
Suitable for partial shade, it still flowers reliably and keeps its foliage healthy, so You can brighten slightly shaded spots near walls or fences without needing specialist pruning or constant feeding for learners
Seasonal interest with ornamental hips
After flowering, the bush carries plentiful bright red hips that stand out against dark foliage, providing structure, colour and wildlife food into winter with no extra work beyond basic yearly care for planners
Decorating ideas
Cottage Border Ribbon – Plant WILD EAGLE in a loose row with Gypsophila repens and Lychnis for a soft burgundy-and-white border that flowers for months – ideal for lovers of relaxed cottage style.
Fragrant Front Door – Flank your entrance with two shrubs underplanted with lavender and low grasses for structure and scent – suited to homeowners who want impact with minimal upkeep.
Urban Sanctuary – Combine this tough rose with Calamagrostis and hardy perennials in a gravel strip to soften parking areas – perfect for city gardeners facing heat, dust and salt.
Hip-Rich Autumn Edge – Use WILD EAGLE at the front of a mixed hedge, letting its red hips glow against darker shrubs – great for those who value long-season colour and wildlife food.
Balcony Feature Pot – Grow one plant in a 40–50 litre container with trailing thyme at the base to create a compact, fragrant display – designed for balcony and patio owners short on space.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
WILD EAGLE – burgundy park rose - Ruf; shrub, Hybrid Rugosa park rose from the Park - shrub rose collection; trade name used for verified own-root plants on pharmarosa.ie.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Georg Ruf, Rosenschule Ruf, Germany; introduced in 2008 as a robust shrub for parks and gardens; parentage undocumented but selected for durability and reliable garden performance.
Growth and structure
Bushy, well-branched shrub, 90–135 cm high and 65–100 cm wide; densely foliated with dark, matte green leaves and numerous thorns, forming a solid, slightly spreading, medium-height garden or hedge rose.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, flat flowers with 13–25 petals, medium size (about 4–7 cm), borne in clusters; remontant with a generous second flush; self-cleaning, with petals shedding cleanly while hips develop.
Colour and phenology
Deep claret to burgundy red with a subtle purple tone; colour holds well with only slight fading to a smoky maroon; blooms from early summer in waves through the season, maintaining good visual impact.
Fragrance and aroma
Strong, far-reaching classic rose scent, noticeable on warm, still days; semi-double form with exposed stamens supports moderate pollinator appeal while still offering a traditional fragrant rose experience.
Rose hip characteristics
Produces abundant, vivid red, ellipsoidal hips, about 24–36 mm, following flowering; hips are decorative in autumn and winter and can support birds and seasonal arrangements in the garden.
Resistance and hardiness
Highly resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; rated hardy to about -26 to -23 °C (H7, USDA 5b, Swedish zone 4); copes well with heat, moderate drought, coastal wind and urban pollution.
Horticultural recommendations
Low maintenance; minimal pruning and feeding required; spacing 55 cm for mass, 50 cm for hedging, 90 cm for specimens; suitable for borders, hedges and large containers in sun to partial shade.
WILD EAGLE offers richly coloured, fragrant flowers with excellent disease resistance and bright autumn hips, and as an own-root shrub it establishes into a long-lived, low-maintenance feature in your garden, so You can choose it with confidence.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
WILD EAGLE – burgundy park rose - Ruf
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Flower Colour:
Deep, dark claret red shade with a subtle purple undertone.
Closed Bud:
Dark burgundy red, with a slightly purplish sheen at the tip.
Freshly Opened Flower:
Rich wine-red petals, with a discreet purplish tone visible in the centre.
Full Bloom:
Velvety, deep crimson-purple surface is characteristic, with paler lilac shading on the outer petals.
Pre-Fading Flower:
The petals deepen to burgundy, with a smoky-lilac discolouration visible on their margins.
Colour Fading Description:
As it opens the deep wine‑red hue is retained, deepening to maroon at the end with a smoky‑purple tone at the edge; fading is slight.
Pollinator Attraction:
The semi-double, fragrant flowers, with easily accessible stamens that improve pollen access, attract pollinators.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Moderately pollinator-friendly, because the semi-double, fragrant flowers have exposed stamens that are accessible 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.
