Scarlet-red flower with dark maroon–black shading on the petal edges. - hybrid tea rose - medium-strength, clearly noticeable scented rose - fresh, citrusy character
– Velvety dark-red blooms with rich colour depth
– Reblooms well for a long flowering season
– Compact, bushy habit for beds and borders
– Medium, clearly noticeable fresh citrus fragrance
– Reliable winter hardiness down to –21 °C Special feature: Colour transforms from bright scarlet to brick‑mahogany.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,40 €
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ZARAUS – dark red hybrid tea rose – pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL
If You are looking for a rose that rewards simple care with a quietly impressive display, ZARAUS is made for the typical Irish family garden. This bushy, medium-sized hybrid tea combines reliability with a long flowering season, giving You classic, large, double blooms without demanding expert skills. In wet, variable weather it copes well when planted with reasonable drainage, so You can enjoy rich colour even where rainfall is frequent and soils stay heavy. The flowers open a glowing scarlet and mature through velvety burgundy to brick‑mahogany, creating a deep, romantic atmosphere in front gardens and mixed beds. A clear, medium citrus fragrance adds freshness around paths and seating areas, while the compact, 80–110 cm, dark green, slightly glossy foliage keeps the plant neat and orderly. As an own‑root rose, it settles in for a long life, regenerates well after pruning and forms a stable, balanced shrub shape in its final position. From the first year spent building roots, through stronger shoots in year two to full ornamental impact by year three, ZARAUS is there to give You confidence that “I plant it and it works”.
Zaraus hybrid tea rose in full bloom
Closed bud of the dark red hybrid tea rose Zaraus.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden focal point
ZARAUS forms a bushy, upright plant around 80–110 cm, ideal for a tidy front garden feature that does not overwhelm small spaces yet looks substantial from the street, perfect for homeowners wanting an elegant but manageable welcome planting
Small groups in ornamental beds
Planted in groups of 3–5 at about 60 cm spacing, the dark red blooms create a cohesive block of colour, with repeat flowering ensuring that gaps refill as the season goes on, suiting gardeners who prefer simple, structured beds over complex schemes layouts
Mixed border with shrubs and perennials
The moderately dense, dark green foliage and medium height allow ZARAUS to blend easily with shrubs and perennials such as Hypericum or blue globe thistle, bringing depth and contrast for cottage-style borders loved by relaxed, nature-inspired gardeners borders
Near paths, doors and seating
The large, double, cup-shaped flowers carry a clearly noticeable, fresh citrus scent that is best appreciated at close range, making this variety well suited to spots You pass daily, ideal for those who value fragrance as much as colour in everyday garden life fragrance-lovers
Coastal or exposed family gardens
In typical Irish conditions with moisture, wind and heavy soils, ZARAUS performs best where simple drainage is provided, giving steady flowering without fussy care, reassuring busy families gardening in Atlantic-influenced, weather-beaten sites coastal-gardeners
Low-maintenance rose area
With moderate disease resistance and medium maintenance needs, ZARAUS suits gardeners who are prepared for occasional spraying and pruning but do not wish to be tied to intensive regimes, striking a good balance for hobby gardeners with limited time beginners
Long-term, own-root planting
As an own-root plant, ZARAUS develops its natural bush shape in place, can regrow from its base after hard pruning and avoids suckering issues from rootstock, giving a stable, long-lived planting for those planning their garden several years ahead planners
Large containers on patios and balconies
When given a generous 40–50 litre container with quality compost and regular watering, the compact, upright habit and repeat flowering make ZARAUS a strong candidate for patios or small front spaces, suiting urban gardeners wanting a reliable potted rose city-dwellers
Decorating ideas
Classic front-door welcome – Plant a single ZARAUS by the path, underplanted with low lavender for scent and contrast – ideal for homeowners who want a smart, easy-care entrance.
Romantic cottage trio – Group three ZARAUS with Hypericum ‘Hidcote’ and catmint to soften the edges – perfect for fans of traditional cottage gardens with minimal upkeep.
Structured mixed border – Combine ZARAUS with blue globe thistle and ornamental grasses to highlight its dark red blooms – great for gardeners who enjoy clear structure without complexity.
Patio statement pot – Grow one plant in a 40–50 litre terracotta container by a seating area to savour the citrus fragrance – suited to balcony and patio owners wanting reliable colour.
Long-view focal stripe – Plant a short line of ZARAUS along a lawn edge, backed by dark green shrubs, to create a long-season colour band – appealing to planners of simple but lasting designs.
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose, trade name ZARAUS – dark red hybrid tea rose – pharmaROSA®. Hybrid Tea group, commercial type hybrid tea rose; ARS exhibition category unknown; no alternative registered cultivar name recorded.
Origin and breeding
Discovered and introduced by PharmaRosa® in Hungary; breeding year 1976, parentage unknown. Distributed by PharmaRosa® Ltd.; created as a garden hybrid tea suited to reliable, ornamental use in private gardens.
Growth and structure
Bushy, upright shrub reaching about 80–110 cm in height with a 60–80 cm spread. Moderately dense, dark green, slightly glossy foliage; moderately thorny shoots. Forms a compact, balanced bush suitable for beds, borders and containers.
Flower morphology
Large, double, cup-shaped blooms, typically solitary on stems. Petal count around 26–39 gives a full appearance. Flower size in the L range (approximately 2.75–3.95 inches), reblooming well with a plentiful second flush in the season.
Colour and phenology
Closed buds deep red and velvety; freshly opened flowers vivid scarlet with a warm orange-red glow at the base. As they mature, colour shifts to rich velvety burgundy, later softening towards a brick–mahogany shade with darker petal edges.
Fragrance and aroma
Medium-strength fragrance with a clear, fresh, citrusy character that is easily noticed at close range. Best appreciated when planted near entrances, paths or seating areas where passing breezes carry the scent.
Rose hip characteristics
Rose-hip formation limited due to double flowers; occasionally produces small ellipsoidal hips, around 10–14 mm diameter, in an orange-red shade (RHS 40A). Hips are generally sparse and not a dominant ornamental feature.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, USDA zone 6b, Swedish zone 3). Disease resistance rated moderate to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, requiring occasional plant protection in humid or high-pressure seasons.
Horticultural recommendations
Recommended spacing: about 60 cm for mass planting, 50 cm for hedges, up to 100 cm for solitary specimens. Suggested planting density 2.8–3.2 plants/m². Maintenance medium; prune annually and apply plant protection when disease pressure is high.
ZARAUS offers rich dark red blooms, a compact bushy habit and a dependable own-root structure that ages well in Irish gardens, so You can enjoy lasting colour with straightforward care whenever You are ready to plant.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
ZARAUS – dark red hybrid tea rose - pharmaROSA®
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Flower Colour:
Scarlet-red flower with dark maroon–black shading on the petal edges.
Closed Bud:
Deep red with a velvety sheen, darkening towards the tips.
Freshly Opened Flower:
Uniform, vivid scarlet tone with a slightly warm, orange-red glow at the base of the petals.
Full Bloom:
Rich, velvety burgundy overall appearance.
Pre-Fading Flower:
The red softens, turning to a brick–mahogany shade, with a brownish darkening at the edges.
Colour Fading Description:
On opening the bright scarlet changes to a velvety wine‑red, then before fading it softens and shifts to a brick‑mahogany shade with brownish darkening at the edges.
Pollinator Attraction:
Its very double flower form — as opposed to simple or semi-double types — hides the stamens and limits access to nectar and pollen, so it attracts few pollinators.
Rose Hip Notes:
Rose-hip formation is expected to be limited due to the double flowers; occasionally producing ellipsoid, orange-red (RHS 40A) hips 10–14 mm in diameter.
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.
