Petals of a uniform, full crimson hue with a deep lustrous appearance. - nostalgia rose - very strong, garden-filling scented rose - fruity-woody aroma
- Opulent crimson rosette blooms, XL size
- Very strong, garden-filling fruity-woody scent
- Bushy, dense foliage with glossy dark leaves
- Excellent winter hardiness down to –32 °C
- Award-winning variety in top European trials Speisialta: Ideálach do ghearradh mar bhláth taispeántais bríomhar.
Timeless elegance – Lively garden scene
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,40 €
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RUBAN ROUGE® – red nostalgic rose – Meilland
If You dream of a front garden with romantic colour and scent but do not want complicated rose care, RUBAN ROUGE® is a reassuringly reliable choice. This bushy nostalgia rose offers extra-large, fully double crimson blooms with a very strong, garden-filling fragrance, creating a luxurious focal point in even a small space. Its dense, glossy dark green foliage and medium maintenance needs mean You simply keep it watered, especially where heavier Irish soils need attention to drainage, and let it perform. Supplied as a 6–12 month, own-root plant in a 2-litre pot, it settles in steadily for a long garden life: the first year focuses on roots, the second on stronger shoots, and by the third You enjoy full ornamental value. Ideal if You want a rose that feels classic yet fits modern, busy family gardens.
Ruban Rouge® in several opening stages, from deep crimson bud to softer red bloom.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden focal point by the entrance
Its XL, fully double crimson blooms on a bushy, compact shrub create an immediate sense of arrival beside a front door or gate, giving classic rose impact with only medium upkeep, ideal for a tidy home entrance for busy homeowners
Small group of 3 shrubs in a flower bed
Planting 3 RUBAN ROUGE® together at about 60 cm spacing gives a rounded, dense effect that fills out a modest bed, with repeat flowering and generous perfume providing a long season of interest for beginner gardeners
Romantic hedge along a path or driveway
Used at 50 cm intervals, its 85–120 cm height and glossy dark foliage form a low, blooming hedge that guides the eye and gently screens, ideal where You want structure without tall, overbearing shrubs for family gardens
Mixed border with perennials and cottage-style planting
Its nostalgia-style rosette flowers blend naturally with catmint, lamb’s ear and other cottage perennials, giving old-world charm while remaining manageable for those who like a relaxed, informal look for cottage-garden lovers
Cutting patch for fragrant indoor bouquets
Originally bred as an exhibition tea hybrid, this variety offers long-stemmed, full, strongly scented blooms perfect for cutting, so a small group in a sunny corner keeps vases filled through the season for flower arrangers
Specimen rose in a sunny lawn island bed
As a single specimen spaced at around 90 cm clear of other plants, it forms a well-shaped, bushy shrub with repeat crimson flowering, easily becoming the standout feature in a small round or oval island bed for new homeowners
Coastal or exposed Irish sites with shelter and good soil
With hardy roots and medium disease resistance, it copes well once established if given reasonable shelter and cared-for soil, even where You must consider frequent rain and heavier ground needing improved drainage for Irish gardeners
Large planter on balcony, terrace, or paved front area
In a 40–50 litre container with quality compost and regular watering, its upright, bushy habit and rich colour bring a traditional rose look to hard surfaces, giving dramatic flowers and fragrance close to seating for urban balcony owners
Decorating ideas
Entrance Elegance – flank your front door with two shrubs underplanted with Nepeta x faassenii for a soft blue haze – ideal for homeowners wanting classic welcome with minimal fuss
Cottage Row – create a low hedge along a path and weave in Stachys byzantina for silvery foliage contrast – perfect for lovers of relaxed cottage gardens
Crimson Island – plant a single specimen in a round lawn bed, ringed with white flowering groundcover for striking colour contrast – suited to families wanting a simple showpiece
Perfumed Cutting Corner – group 3–5 plants in a sunny bed dedicated to cut flowers, mixing in annuals for continuous picking – great for those who enjoy arranging scented bouquets indoors
Terrace Statement Pot – grow one plant in a 40–50 litre container with trailing summer bedding at the rim to soften the edge – ideal for urban gardeners greening paved spaces
Technical cultivar profile
Attribute
Data
Name and registration
Ruban Rouge® ROMANTICA® MEIprehmyr; registered cultivar name MEIprehmyr, ARS exhibition name Ruban Rouge; Romantica shrub, nostalgia type from the Romantic rose commercial group.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Alain Meilland, Meilland International SA, France; breeding year 2012, registered 2013, introduced 2014; parentage officially unknown, selected within the ROMANTICA® collection.
Awards and recognitions
Hradec Králové, Czech Republic – Large-flowered category special prize (2014); Baden-Baden, Germany – award-winning variety (2015); Monaco Rose Competition – Fragrance Prize (2016).
Growth and structure
Medium-height shrub rose, about 85–120 cm tall and 50–70 cm wide, with a bushy habit, dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickliness; forms a balanced, full bush under average garden care.
Flower morphology
Very double, rosette-shaped blooms with more than 40 petals, usually borne singly on stems; extra-large flowers around and above 3.5 inches in diameter, repeat flowering with a generous second flush.
Colour and phenology
Crimson red flowers; buds dark crimson-red, opening to vivid crimson with paler edges, then fading gradually to mid red and muted red with a subtle coral tinge; colour retention moderate in full sun.
Fragrance and aroma
Very strong, garden-filling scent with a fruity-woody fragrance character; bred also for cut flower and exhibition use, offering a pronounced perfume both on the plant and in indoor arrangements.
Rose hip characteristics
Rose hip formation generally slight; when present, produces occasional spherical red hips, about 12–18 mm in diameter, adding a discreet seasonal accent rather than heavy fruiting.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to approximately −32 to −29 °C (USDA zone 4b, RHS H7, Swedish zone 5); disease resistance rated medium to black spot, powdery mildew and rust; tolerates heat if watered during prolonged dry spells.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny positions; spacing around 60 cm for beds, 50 cm for hedges, 90 cm as specimens; density 2.8–3.2 plants/m²; medium maintenance with occasional plant protection and regular watering in dry weather.
RUBAN ROUGE® offers richly scented crimson blooms, a bushy, long-lived shrub habit and dependable repeat flowering on own-root plants that establish steadily, making it an easy yet rewarding choice for your garden.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
RUBAN ROUGE® – red nostalgic rose - Meilland
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Colour Fading Description:
As it opens, the dark–vivid crimson red fades to a mid tone, then lightens to a muted red, finally ending with a subtle coral tinge.
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.
