A uniform, intense scarlet-red shade that fully and evenly covers the petals. - floribunda bedding rose - mild, restrained-scented rose - scent description not available
– Intense, uniform scarlet-red flower colour
– Abundant remontant flowering all season
– Bushy, upright habit for structured beds
– Glossy dark foliage for strong contrast
– Excellent resistance to major rose diseases Gné speisialta: Buaiteoir RNRS Trial Ground Certificate 1951
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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POMPADOUR RED™ – red bedding floribunda rose - Ruiter
POMPADOUR Red™ is a classic scarlet floribunda that turns ordinary front gardens into richly coloured, low-effort borders. Its bushy, upright habit and clustered blooms create generous sheets of red without complicated pruning or specialist care. Bred in the Netherlands for garden reliability, it keeps performing in Irish conditions, even where the soil tends to be heavy and needs good drainage. Large, cupped, double flowers appear in flushes from early summer, with an especially strong second wave of flowering that keeps your beds looking full well into autumn. Dark, glossy foliage sets off the vivid petals and stays attractive thanks to good resistance to common rose diseases, reducing spraying and fuss. As an own-root plant, it establishes steadily and can live for many years, recovering well if cut back harder. In its first year it focuses on roots, in the second on strong shoots, and by the third year it reaches its full ornamental value, giving You a long-term, dependable red highlight in the garden.
Pompadour Red in different opening stages, from closed bud to full bloom.
Pompadour Red in freshly opened scarlet bloom.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden bedding strip
The bushy, upright structure and moderate height create a dense, eye-catching scarlet band along paths or driveways. Repeat flowering keeps the entrance welcoming with minimal work for busy, style-conscious homeowners
Small group planting (1–5 plants)
Planted in a tight group, the cluster-flowering habit gives the effect of one large, rounded red shrub, ideal where You want bold colour but only have a small bed to fill, suiting space-latching urban gardeners
Low-maintenance family border
Good resistance to black spot, mildew and rust means less time spent spraying or replacing sick plants, fitting neatly into family gardens where attention is limited and reliability matters for time-pressed parents
Long-lived cottage-style rose corner
As an own-root rose it forms a stable, balanced bush that can be rejuvenated by pruning over the years, making it a sound choice for informal, romantic borders cherished by long-term planning cottage owners
Clay-soil Irish gardens with drainage improvement
Once planted into a well-prepared bed with improved drainage, the robust root system and hardy top growth cope well with typical Irish wet spells, reassuring cautious, climate-aware beginners
Formal edging with repeat colour
Recommended spacings allow You to set out an even, low hedge of roses along a lawn or path, and the abundant second flush ensures the line stays colourful through summer for symmetry-loving planners
Large patio container (40–50 litres minimum)
In a generously sized container with good compost, its upright habit and strong, medium-sized clusters give a striking potted specimen for terraces or balconies, appealing to balcony-focused urban dwellers
Cutting garden row for home bouquets
The florists-rose heritage and long-stemmed clusters provide plenty of shapely, double blooms for cutting, so You can enjoy classic scarlet roses indoors as well, attractive to creative, flower-arranging enthusiasts
Decorating ideas
Classic front border ribbon – Plant a single row along your front path at recommended spacing to form a scarlet “ribbon” against dark green foliage – ideal for homeowners wanting a smart but simple welcome.
Cottage red and white mix – Combine with white foxgloves and hardy geraniums in a loose border, letting the rose’s repeat flowering anchor the display – perfect for fans of relaxed rural cottage gardens.
Scarlet patio statement pot – Grow in a 40–50 litre container with trailing ivy and silver helichrysum to soften the edges – suited to balcony and terrace gardeners short on planting space.
Structured hedge of colour – Use as a low hedge along a lawn, underplanting with lavender for scent and soft contrast – great for those who like order and straightforward maintenance.
Bold backdrop for perennials – Set a small group behind lower perennials like salvias and catmint so the red clusters rise as a strong backdrop – ideal for hobby gardeners building up mixed borders over time.
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bedding rose, registered cultivar name Pompadour Red, trade name Pompadour Red™. Also classified as exhibition floribunda and florists rose, ARS approved exhibition name Pompadour Red.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Gerrit de Ruiter, De Ruiter Innovations BV, Hazerswoude, Netherlands. Parentage Orange Triumph × Anne Mette Poulsen. Introduced 1951, unregistered cultivar, initially distributed by Jackson & Perkins Co. in the USA.
Awards and recognitions
Recipient of the RNRS Trial Ground Certificate in 1951, reflecting proven garden performance and ornamental value under trial conditions and confirming its suitability as a reliable floribunda bedding rose.
Growth and structure
Bushy, upright shrub reaching about 100–140 cm in height and 70–110 cm in spread. Moderately dense, glossy, dark green foliage. Moderately thorny stems provide sturdy support for flowering clusters.
Flower morphology
Large, double, cupped blooms with approximately 26–39 petals, borne in clusters. Flowers classed as L (2.75–3.95 in). Remontant with a particularly abundant second flush, providing prolonged display through the season.
Colour and phenology
Uniform, intense scarlet-red flowers, matt to slightly glossy. Outer petals RHS 46B, inner 53A. Colour fades only slightly as blooms open, retaining an even scarlet tone from bud stage through full bloom to petal drop.
Fragrance and aroma
Fragrance is mild and restrained, not overpowering near seating or doors. Flower form reduces visible stamens, so it is not considered a strong attractor of pollinating insects and is chosen mainly for its colour effect.
Rose hip characteristics
Due to very double flowers, hip set is limited. Occasional small, spherical hips 6–10 mm in diameter, red coloured. Generally not grown for hips, so ornamental impact comes primarily from repeated flowering.
Resistance and hardiness
Good overall disease resistance, described as resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust. Hardy to around −21 to −18 °C, corresponding to RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3 and USDA Zone 6b under normal garden conditions.
Horticultural recommendations
Recommended spacing: 65 cm for mass bedding, 55 cm for hedging, 100 cm as a specimen. Plant 2.4–2.7 plants/m² depending on arrangement. Maintenance needs are low, generally requiring only basic feeding, watering and pruning.
POMPADOUR RED™ offers vivid scarlet clusters, dependable repeat flowering and disease resistance on a long-lived own-root shrub, making it an easy, confident choice if You would like a classic red rose that simply works.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
POMPADOUR RED™ – red bedding floribunda rose - Ruiter
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Cultivar Name Meaning:
The name 'Pompadour' refers to Madame de Pompadour and the lavish hairstyle it evokes, while 'Red' denotes the colour of the flower.
Full Bloom:
Uniform scarlet red, the inner faces of the petals a shade deeper red.
Pre-Fading Flower:
The scarlet red colour hardly fades and remains slightly matt.
Colour Fading Description:
The scarlet-red shade fades only slightly during opening and remains uniform until the end of flowering, at most becoming slightly matt.
Rose Hip Notes:
Hip production is expected to be limited due to the double flowers; hips are occasionally produced, globular, 6–10 mm in diameter and red.
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
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