Deep, rich carmine-red shade that gradually develops a purple tinge. - historic, old garden rose - strong, distinctive scented rose - spicy, sweet aroma
– Strongly scented with spicy, sweet aroma
– Vigorous climber for walls and pergolas
– Deep carmine-red blooms with purple tones
– Barely thorny, easier to handle
– Very hardy, tolerates severe winter cold
– Special feature: Rare 1893 Hybrid Setigera from Geschwind, prized historic character.
Soil-friendly approach – Horticultural experience
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,30 £
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Himmelsauge – carmine-red historic old garden rose - Geschwind
This 19th‑century Himmelsauge climbing rose brings a sweep of carmine‑red, very full blooms and a strong, spicy‑sweet fragrance to classic British gardens, creating a romantic, curtain‑like display over pergolas, fences and walls. Its barely thorny stems make training and maintenance more comfortable around family spaces and narrow front paths, while the matt grey‑green foliage gives an elegant, historic feel that blends easily with cottage perennials. As an own‑root plant, it settles gradually, with roots in year one, stronger shoots in year two and full ornamental value from year three, forming a long‑lived, balanced structure. Once established and given reasonable watering in long dry spells, it copes reliably with typical British summers, even where improving heavy soils and managing wetter, wind‑exposed sites are part of everyday gardening. Though it flowers once, that main summer flush is generous and memorable, ideal for those who want a striking, historic climber without complex pruning routines.
Closed bud of Himmelsauge, showing a dark carmine-red tone with purplish edges.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front‑garden pergola or arch
The long, climbing canes and once‑flowering habit create a dramatic summer curtain of carmine‑red blooms with a strong, spicy‑sweet scent, giving maximum impact near the front door with only light annual tidying – ideal for the style‑conscious beginner.
Fence or boundary screening
With a height of up to 6 m and moderate spread, it clothes long runs of fencing in matt grey‑green foliage and historic blooms, offering seasonal privacy and character without constant pruning, suiting time‑pressed homeowners.
Wall‑trained cottage garden feature
Trained on horizontal wires, its barely thorny shoots are easier to handle against brick or stone, creating a traditional cottage effect with rich colour that softens hard surfaces while remaining manageable for cautious gardeners.
Tree‑trained rose in lawn or border
The strong climbing growth allows it to be guided into a small tree, where the once‑a‑year flush hangs romantically through the canopy, combining height and drama with low routine work, appealing to imaginative owners.
Historic rose and heritage planting
As a Geschwind rose from 1893, it fits perfectly into period schemes, park‑style corners and heritage borders, offering authenticity and long lifespan from its own‑root form, reassuring long‑term‑planning collectors.
Mixed cottage border backdrop
Its tall, climbing habit and grey‑green foliage form a textured backdrop behind perennials like catmint, salvia and cranesbill, so the border feels full and cohesive with modest care, ideal for visually driven beginners.
Exposed or challenging garden positions
The hardy, old‑rose background and own‑root resilience help it settle in typical UK gardens where improving heavier soils and coping with brisk, damp breezes are everyday realities, supporting pragmatic gardeners.
Large feature container by house or terrace
In a very large container of at least 40–50 litres with a sturdy support, it gives vertical colour and fragrance near seating areas, while its once‑a‑year main flush keeps maintenance and feeding routines straightforward for busy families.
Styling ideas
COTTAGE ARCH – Train Himmelsauge over a wooden arch, underplant with Nepeta and Geranium pratense for soft blues and purples that complement the carmine blooms – ideal for romance‑seeking front‑garden owners.
HERITAGE FENCE – Run taut wires along a boundary and weave the nearly thornless canes through, adding Salvia nemorosa at the base for a long‑flowering contrast – for those wanting classic structure with modest upkeep.
WALLED RETREAT – Lead stems along sunny brickwork, mixing in old‑fashioned perennials and herbs so the strong fragrance greets you on warm days – suited to homeowners creating a traditional, intimate seating nook.
TREE VEIL – Guide canes into a small ornamental tree to form a summer “halo” of carmine blooms, leaving the understorey simple with lawn or low groundcover – for gardeners who like dramatic effects from few plants.
HISTORIC CORNER – Combine this 1893 rose with other historic varieties and period features such as ironwork and gravel paths to build a timeless garden vignette – perfect for heritage enthusiasts and collectors.
Technical cultivar profile
Characteristic
Data
Name and registration
Himmelsauge historic climbing hybrid Setigera, commercial historic rose type; ARS exhibition name Himmelsauge; unregistered cultivar, verified identity for pharmaROSA ORIGINAL own‑root production.
Origin and breeding
Old rose hybrid from Rudolf Geschwind, Austria, bred and introduced 1893; parentage Rosa setigera × Rosa rugosa var. plena, distributed historically in Germany by Schmidt and Blumenschmidt.
Growth and structural characteristics
Strong climbing habit reaching about 4–6 m high and 2,5–4,5 m wide; moderately dense, grey‑green foliage on mostly smooth, barely thorny shoots suited to training on supports.
Flower morphology
Medium, very full, cup‑shaped blooms held in clusters; more than forty petals per flower; once‑flowering in early summer, with moderate self‑cleaning so some spent clusters may remain.
Colour data and phenology
Deep carmine‑red flowers (RHS 60B outer, 60A inner) that deepen to crimson‑violet, then fade towards bluish‑purple tones; colour retention moderate, softening in strong sun as bloom ages.
Fragrance and aroma
Distinctively strong, spicy‑sweet scent typical of many historic roses; designed primarily for ornamental enjoyment rather than cutting, with fragrance best appreciated near paths or seating.
Hip characteristics
Very double flowers limit hip set; occasional small, spherical orange‑red hips around 6–10 mm may form, adding discreet seasonal interest without becoming visually dominant.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to around −32 to −29 °C (RHS H7, USDA 4b, Swedish zone 5); disease resistance generally medium, needing standard monitoring for black spot, powdery mildew and rust in damp seasons.
Horticultural recommendations
Best on supports such as pergolas, fences, walls or trained into trees; prefers reasonable drainage, suitable for partial shade; plant at spacings of roughly 2,1–3,85 m depending on desired effect.
Himmelsauge offers a once‑a‑year cascade of scented carmine‑red flowers, tall climbing growth and long‑term stability from its own‑root form, making it a thoughtful choice if you value historic character with manageable care.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
HIMMELSAUGE – carmine-red historic old garden rose - Geschwind
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator Attraction:
Its strongly double (fully double) flower form, which conceals the stamens and limits their accessibility, makes it poorly attractive to pollinators.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its very double flowers conceal the stamens, making it primarily an ornamental variety.
Hip Comment:
Rose hip formation is expected to be scarce due to the double flowers; occasionally forming spherical, orange‑red hips 6–10 mm in diameter.
Our product is a rose grown with pharmaROSA®’s unique cultivation technology!
2-litre, own-root, potted rose.
With a shoot system appropriate to the season.
With a root system that thoroughly permeates the growing medium.
Quality compliant with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
Supplied in unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-variety rose bush with a unique 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.
Crop overview: several varieties and growth stages in a short crop section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: demonstration of a vigorous root system permeating the growing medium, by removing the pot.Balance: mature plant with root system and shoots in harmony with each other.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”; it illustrates the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root cultivation in a tangible way: how the plant is built up, what the root system is like and how the shoot system regenerates. The recordings were therefore made at different times and with plants at various stages of development, so mixed foliage levels and differing stages of growth may appear in the videos. They are not a ‘sample’ of the batch dispatched, but a visual explanation of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical for the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown in the upper part of the product page.
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Company details
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