Vivid, pure scarlet shade with a silky sheen. - bedding floribunda rose - very faint, barely noticeable scented rose - delicately spicy
– Vivid scarlet-red flowers with silky sheen.
– Compact, bushy habit ideal for bedding.
– Reliable repeat flowering in generous flushes.
– Good heat and moderate drought tolerance.
– Single blooms support bees and pollinators. Special feature: Forms bright red decorative rose hips.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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HEILIGE BILHILDIS – red bedding floribunda rose - Márk
If You would like a rose that simply settles in and gets on with the job, HEILIGE BILHILDIS is an easy-going floribunda that suits typical Irish family gardens beautifully. Its bushy, compact habit builds into a neat, mid-height shrub that fits well into small front beds and mixed borders, even where soils are heavy and wet winters demand better drainage. The vivid, silk-sheened scarlet flowers open single and flat in generous clusters, each bloom neatly self-cleaning so You do not have to keep deadheading to stay tidy. Flowering starts in early summer and repeats reliably, with the second flush also abundant, keeping beds lively through the season and forming a long-lived, balanced feature once established. The simple, open flowers are strongly visited by bees, blending romantic looks with genuine pollinator value. Heat and moderate drought tolerance mean it copes well in warmer, more exposed corners, while own-root plants settle gradually, giving dependable shrub structure, quiet confidence and a stable show year after year as roots, then shoots, then full display develop over the first three seasons. With only medium care needs and moderate disease resistance, it fits a realistic, low-fuss routine for busy gardeners who still want colour from a premium silver-rated cultivar.
Heilige Bilhildis in bloom, with a very faint, delicately spicy scent.
Heilige Bilhildis with flat, single blooms in cluster-flowered sprays.
Heilige Bilhildis in full bloom, showing vivid scarlet-red single flowers.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden bed by the entrance
Compact, bushy growth and mid-height spread create a tidy, welcoming block of scarlet colour that does not outgrow a typical front bed, giving structure without complicated pruning, ideal for the occasional-gardening homeowner
Small group planting of 3–5 roses
Cluster-flowered, repeat-blooming heads and good self-cleaning combine to build a dense carpet of colour when planted in small groups, keeping maintenance modest while still looking planned and cohesive, perfect for the informal-border beginner
Mixed cottage-style border
The airy, single blooms and mid-green foliage weave easily between perennials such as catmint or larkspur, adding bright, reliable scarlet accents without dominating, ideal for the relaxed, nature-friendly cottage-gardener
Pollinator-friendly family garden corner
Open single flowers with exposed yellow stamens provide easy access to nectar and pollen, drawing bees into even a small space and linking ornament with biodiversity, attractive to the wildlife-conscious family
Sunny urban front garden with heavy soil
This rose copes well where wet winters and heavier clays need thoughtful drainage, offering steady growth and flowering once established without demanding expert care, reassuring for the time-pressed urban gardener
Low-maintenance edging in a park-style bed
Moderate care needs, good heat and drought tolerance and self-cleaning flowers together keep upkeep realistic, so edges stay colourful and neat with only occasional attention, useful for the practicality-minded planner
High-stem feature with underplanting
Used as a standard, its repeat clusters of scarlet blooms hang above underplanting such as groundcover honeysuckle, giving long-season colour and an elegant outline that matures year on year, appealing to the long-view enthusiast
Large patio container or courtyard pot
In a 40–50 litre container with good compost and watering, the bushy, floribunda habit fills the pot evenly and the own-root plant builds a durable framework over time, rewarding the space-conscious patio owner
Decorating ideas
Scarlet Cottage Welcome – Plant a trio near the front door with catmint at their feet for a soft blue carpet and vivid red flowers above – for lovers of relaxed cottage entrances.
Neat Urban Border – Line a short path with evenly spaced plants, underplanted with low Lonicera nitida ‘Maigrün’ to keep edges crisp and colourful – for busy homeowners wanting structure without fuss.
Bee-Favourite Patch – Combine with lavender and herbs in a sunny strip so bees move easily between scent and open blooms – for families keen to support pollinators in small gardens.
Park-Style Mixed Bed – Mix with tall Delphinium elatum hybrids behind and soft grasses in front to echo public park plantings at home – for gardeners who enjoy a designed yet easy-care look.
Bold Patio Statement – Grow a single plant in a generous terracotta pot and pair with white hydrangeas nearby for a strong colour contrast – for balcony and courtyard owners wanting maximum impact.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Trade name HEILIGE BILHILDIS – red bedding floribunda rose – Márk; floribunda group, bed rose type; feminine given-name cultivar meaning; exhibitable as a shrub rose in bedding collections.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Márk Gergely in Hungary around 2000; detailed parentage and breeding institution not recorded; introduced and distributed by PharmaRosa® Ltd., with no formal registration date available.
Growth and structure
Bushy, well-branched shrub with dense, slightly glossy mid-green foliage; height about 80–110 cm, spread 60–90 cm; moderately thorny shoots form a compact, balanced bedding or border plant.
Flower morphology
Medium-sized, single, flat blooms with 5–12 petals carried in clusters; repeat flowering with particularly abundant second flush; self-cleaning habit expected, with most spent flowers dropping cleanly.
Colour and phenology
Vivid, pure scarlet-red flowers with silky sheen and bright yellow stamens; colour retains well with only slight marginal darkening; bud to full bloom shows minimal fading, ensuring strong visual impact.
Fragrance and aroma
Delicately spicy fragrance, rated very faint; scent is barely noticeable in normal garden use, so planting is guided more by flower colour, form and pollinator value than by perfume.
Rose hip characteristics
Produces bright red, spherical hips about 6–10 mm in diameter; globose fruits appear in moderate quantities and can add small-scale seasonal interest if spent flowers are not removed.
Resistance and hardiness
Winter hardy to approximately -26 to -23 °C (H7, USDA 5b); tolerates heat and moderate drought well; disease resistance moderate, with average tolerance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny positions; plant at 50–60 cm for hedging or bedding, 90 cm as a specimen; aim for 2.8–3.2 plants/m² in mass plantings; occasional pest and disease control may be required.
HEILIGE BILHILDIS offers vivid repeat scarlet flowers, compact bushy growth and pollinator-friendly single blooms on a durable own-root framework that matures steadily, making it a reassuring choice if You want a long-lived, easy rose to plant now and enjoy.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
HEILIGE BILHILDIS – red bedding floribunda rose - Márk
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Flower Colour:
Vivid, pure scarlet shade with a silky sheen.
Closed Bud:
Dark scarlet red, sometimes with a purplish tone at the tip.
Freshly Opened Flower:
Flaming scarlet-red petals, slightly deeper in shade on their inner surfaces.
Full Bloom:
Bright scarlet red with a uniform colour tone, the yellow stamens contrast vividly.
Pre-Fading Flower:
The scarlet-red base colour barely fades, with a slightly darker tone appearing at the edge.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening the scarlet-red hue remains essentially unchanged; only slight fading and mild marginal darkening are observed.
Pollinator Attraction:
Open, single (simple) flowers with readily accessible stamens strongly attract bees because the simple flower form and exposed stamens provide easy access to nectar and pollen.
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.
