Petals in a deep wine-red hue with a consistently rich, full tone. - park rose - very weak, barely perceptible fragrance rose - subtle, fruity aroma
– Deep burgundy blooms with rich wine-red tones.
– Reliable repeat flowering with abundant clusters.
– Vigorous climber for fences, pergolas, arches.
– Dark green, slightly glossy foliage structure.
– Strong overall disease resistance in the garden.
– Special feature: Forms dainty orange-red spherical hips after flowering.
Variety guarantee – Personal preference
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,10 £
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Ilmenau – burgundy park rose – Hetzel
With its deep burgundy clusters and informal climbing habit, Ilmenau is an easy-care choice for creating classic cottage-style structure around pergolas, fences or walls in the average family garden. Bred in Germany, it offers reliable flowering through the season, with abundant second flushes that keep borders lively without demanding complicated pruning. Its robust health and low intervention needs suit busy beginners who still want a refined, traditional atmosphere in a front garden or small bed. As an own-root plant in our 2-litre container, it settles steadily, forming long-lived framework stems that regenerate well over the years. You simply plant, water, and allow it to adapt, even where soils are heavy, provided you give it basic drainage against persistent humidity and winter wet. Compact flower size and dark foliage lend a neat visual rhythm in mixed cottage schemes. In its first year it concentrates on roots, the second on solid shoot growth, and by the third year you can expect full ornamental impact, with a stable presence that anchors your garden design for the long term.
Ilmenau park rose in rich burgundy full bloom.
Ilmenau rose blooms in different opening phases, from bud to fuller flower.
Ilmenau shows moderately dense, dark green foliage.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front-garden climber on a fence or low trellis
Use Ilmenau as a restrained climber along a front fence where space is limited but vertical interest is welcome. Its small, cupped, cluster flowers build an elegant burgundy curtain without overwhelming the pavement, ideal for appearance-conscious homeowners
Pergola or arch for classic cottage effect
Its climbing, small-rambler habit and moderate height make Ilmenau well suited to training over a pergola or metal arch, creating a romantic tunnel of dark red blooms in summer, perfect for cottage-style gardeners
Small bed as a free-standing shrub-rose feature
Planted as a solitary specimen at the recommended spacing, it develops a strong, own-root shrub framework and dark foliage, forming a long-lived focal point with minimal pruning needs for relaxed beginners
Mixed border with perennials and grasses
The semi-double, burgundy flowers combine beautifully with airy perennials and ornamental grasses, adding depth without dominating; its moderate size and low maintenance suit busy mixed-border enthusiasts
Small group planting in a park-style strip
Planting 3–5 bushes in a loose drift at the advised density yields a continuous, rhythmic hedge of wine-red colour and dark foliage, offering reliable structure for design-focused planners
Large container on patio or roof terrace
In a generously sized 40–50 litre container with good compost and support, Ilmenau provides vertical colour and form where ground planting is impossible, ideal for compact-space residents
Family garden low-maintenance rose corner
Thanks to its good disease resistance and modest pruning requirements, Ilmenau works well in an easy-care rose corner that still looks refined, particularly valued by time-poor families
Boundary planting in heavier soils with managed drainage
Along a boundary in heavier clay, raised slightly or with improved drainage, its own-root stamina and hardy framework give a durable, anchoring presence even where winters are damp and windy, reassuring for cautious starters
Styling ideas
Cottage Arch – Train Ilmenau over a narrow arch with lavender and catmint at the base for a soft, fragrant entrance in a small front garden – ideal for romantically minded homeowners
Burgundy Screen – Plant a short row along a wire fence with white Verbena hastata ‘White Spires’ in front to lighten the deep colour – suited to those seeking subtle privacy
Park Drift – Use three bushes in a loose triangle with ornamental grasses for movement and a relaxed, naturalistic park look – good for low-fuss designers
Container Accent – Grow Ilmenau in a 50 litre pot with Ilex crenata balls nearby to contrast glossy green structure against wine-red blooms – perfect for terrace gardeners
Evening Border – Pair Ilmenau with soft pink Verbena hastata ‘Pink Spires’ and cool-toned perennials so the dark flowers glow at dusk – appealing to colour-focused stylists
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Current trade name Ilmenau – burgundy park rose – Hetzel; shrub group, park rose type, ARS exhibition name Ilmenau; collection: Park – shrub rose; commercial park-shrub classification.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Karl Hetzel in Germany, breeding year 1992; parentage and breeding institution unknown; introduced as a park-shrub rose with climbing potential during the early 1990s.
Growth and structural characteristics
Climbing small-rambler habit reaching about 150–250 cm high and 110–190 cm wide; moderately dense, dark green, slightly glossy foliage; slightly thorny stems, suited to supports and light training.
Flower morphology
Semi-double clusters of small, cupped blooms, around 0.5–1.5 inches across; approximately 13–25 petals per flower; remontant with abundant repeat flowering in the main and second flushes.
Colour data and phenology
Deep burgundy to wine-red blooms; buds ruby red with blackish tint, ageing from crimson-maroon toward brownish-tinged tones before petal drop, while the overall impression remains richly dark.
Fragrance and aroma
Very weak fragrance, with only a barely perceptible, subtle fruity note at close range; not primarily chosen for scent but for colour and structure in mixed plantings and trained forms.
Hip characteristics
Produces small, spherical orange-red hips about 4–8 mm in diameter in modest quantities; decorative at close range and of incidental wildlife interest late in the season.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Good general disease resistance, with noted tolerance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to approximately –21 to –18 °C (RHS H6, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3), moderate heat tolerance.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny positions; suitable for beds, park plantings, specimens, pergolas, fences and large containers; plant 130–210 cm apart depending on use, at 0.5–0.6 plants/m² for mass planting.
Ilmenau – burgundy park rose – Hetzel offers rich repeat flowering, good disease resistance and a durable own-root framework, making it a thoughtful choice if you seek long-lived colour with modest care.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
ILMENAU – burgundy park rose - Hetzel
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Closed Bud:
Dark ruby red with a subtle blackish tint.
Newly Opened Flower:
Rich burgundy, slightly tinged with purple on the outer petal whorl.
Full Bloom:
Deep burgundy with a paler wine-red sheen in the centre.
Before Fading:
The petals fade from crimson to maroon, with brownish tinges in places.
Colour Fading Description:
It shifts from dark ruby red to a rich, deep maroon, then fades to a crimson‑maroon with occasional brownish tinges before the blooms drop, while the primary shade remains.
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
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.
