Deep crimson-red flower with a velvety appearance and an intense dark-red hue. - groundcover rose - very faint, barely noticeable fragrance rose - scent description not available
– Vivid, crimson-red flowers with velvety glow
– Compact, spreading habit for easy groundcover
– Remontant, with abundant second flowering
– Hardy to H7, suitable for colder areas
– Ideal for beds, edging, containers, urban spaces Gné speisialta: Tá caighdeán comhsheasmhach agus gradam “premium silver” aici.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,40 €
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LIMESFEUER™ – crimson groundcover rose – Pearce
If You want a front garden that looks naturally neat and colourful without complicated work, LIMESFEUER™ is an easy-going groundcover rose that quickly forms a low, spreading carpet of crimson-red blooms. Its compact habit suits smaller Irish gardens, edging and urban frontages, while its semi-double flowers open repeatedly from summer into autumn, holding their colour beautifully even in cool, damp weather with high fungal pressure and heavy soils. In its own-root 2‑litre pot it arrives well established, ready to settle in and build a long-lived foundation shrub that regenerates reliably after pruning. Over the first three years it focuses on roots, then leafy growth, and finally full ornamental impact, so You can simply plant it, water it well and watch a resilient, easy-care rose gradually become part of Your garden’s everyday rhythm.
LIMESFEUER™ at full bloom, showing its uniform crimson-red flowers.
Dark red closed bud of Limesfeuer™
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden groundcover
LIMESFEUER™ forms a dense, low mound that quickly knits together bare soil in front gardens, giving a tidy, colourful first impression with minimal shaping or specialist pruning, ideal for busy homeowners
Edging along paths and drives
The spreading habit and modest height create a living, crimson edging that softens hard lines while staying low enough not to obstruct views, suiting practical paths and driveways for beginners
Small rose groups in ornamental beds
Planted in groups of three to five, the uniform colour and shape give a coherent, long-season block of red, simplifying planting design so You can achieve impact without complex combinations, reassuring for novices
Urban and coastal front gardens
The compact, spreading shrub copes well with exposed, breezy sites and cool, wet Irish spells, fitting neatly into small city or seaside plots where reliable structure and colour matter most for urban-gardeners
Containers on patios and balconies
In a 40–50 litre container, its moderate height and spreading growth give a low, full pot of colour that is easy to water and feed, creating a long-lived feature rose without demanding advanced care from balcony-owners
Family play areas and low borders
The modest stature keeps flowers at child’s-eye level, while the bushy shape defines play spaces and lawn edges; with occasional basic care it remains attractive for years, suiting practical families
Cottage-style mixed beds with perennials
The velvety crimson flowers pair beautifully with soft whites and purples, such as Liatris or obedient plant, giving a relaxed cottage look that still feels organised and easy to manage for romantic-gardeners
Low-maintenance mass planting
Square or hexagonal planting creates a continuous flowering carpet, reducing weeding and soil exposure; its own-root longevity means the bed matures steadily into a stable, low-effort feature for time-poor-owners
Decorating ideas
Crimson welcome border – line a short front path with LIMESFEUER™ on both sides for a bright, low ribbon of red that frames Your doorway – ideal for homeowners who want instant kerb appeal with minimal upkeep
Cottage crimson and white – combine small groups of LIMESFEUER™ with white Liatris and obedient plant for a soft, rural cottage look – perfect for lovers of relaxed, romantic borders
Patio colour carpet – plant three shrubs in a single 40–50 litre tub to create a domed cushion of red on a terrace – suited to balcony and patio gardeners with limited space
Family-friendly lawn edge – use a low line of plants to define the edge of a play lawn, giving colour without tall stems to topple – good for families wanting structure without fussy maintenance
Urban red feature strip – create a narrow bed along a drive or front wall with a repeating row of LIMESFEUER™, keeping surfaces clean and bright – attractive for busy city gardeners seeking simple, modern order
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Registered as PEAjumbo, marketed as LIMESFEUER™ within the Limes-Rosen collection. Belongs to the groundcover rose commercial group, also listed among miniature and shrub types for its compact, spreading habit.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Colin A. Pearce in the United Kingdom, breeding year 2009. Parentage data are not available. First distributed by Rosen-Union e.G. in Germany, with introduction and registration both recorded in 2009.
Growth and structure
Low, spreading groundcover shrub, about 30–55 cm high with a 50–90 cm spread. Moderately dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage and densely thorned shoots create a compact, carpet-like plant suitable for edging and mass planting.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, cup-shaped flowers with roughly 13–25 petals are produced in clusters. Small blooms, around 0.5–1.5 inches, appear repeatedly with an especially abundant second flush, building up a continuous overall colour effect.
Colour and phenology
Deep crimson-red with a velvety appearance, classified as ARS MR, RHS 46A outer and 46B inner. Colour holds excellently without fading or purpling; buds open from dark red and the yellow stamens remain clearly visible at full bloom.
Fragrance and aroma
Fragrance is very faint and barely noticeable, so the variety is chosen more for intense colour and groundcover value than for scent. Semi-double flowers provide moderate pollen access but are not rated as a top pollinator magnet.
Rose hip characteristics
Produces moderately abundant, small spherical hips, about 6–11 mm in diameter. Hips are red and sit close to the foliage, adding a discreet seasonal accent without dominating the plant’s tidy, ground-hugging outline.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C, corresponding to RHS H7, Swedish zone 3 and USDA zone 6b. Overall disease resistance is moderate for powdery mildew, black spot and rust, so occasional preventative treatment may be useful.
Horticultural recommendations
Best for beds, edging, containers and urban green spaces. Allow around 80 cm spacing in mass plantings or 70 cm for low hedging. Choose well-drained soil, water regularly in dry spells and use a 40–50 litre pot for long-term container culture.
LIMESFEUER™ offers vivid crimson groundcover, compact spreading growth and long-term structure from an own-root plant that regenerates reliably; a good choice if You want a low garden-maintenance rose You can enjoy with confidence.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
LIMESFEUER™ – crimson groundcover rose - Pearce
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Cultivar Name Meaning:
The name refers to the words 'Limes' (the Roman Empire's frontier wall) and the German 'Feuer' (fire), indicating the watchfires and the variety's vivid red colour.
Pollinator Attraction:
Semi-double flowers with 13–25 petals moderately attract pollinators, as the semi-double form partially conceals the stamens and reduces their accessibility.
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.
