Uniform, rich dark red shade with a distinctly deep tone. - dwarf, mini rose - very weak, barely noticeable scented rose - discreet, sweet character
– Compact miniature growth for small spaces
– Abundant remontant flowering all season
– Dark red blooms with intense colour
– Glossy, dark green foliage contrast
– Ideal for pots, edging and rock gardens
– Special feature: Occasionally forms tiny orange-red hips for added autumn interest.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,80 £
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ROMA™ – dark red dwarf-mini rose – NIRP
Compact clusters of dark red flowers give Roma™ a richly coloured, neat finish ideal for edging, low borders and containers in the average British family garden, with a size that stays manageable even in tight front-garden plots and town-house spaces. Its glossy, dark green foliage creates a polished, formal look that suits classic paths, rock gardens and smart around-the-house planting, while its semi-double form and discreet, sweet fragrance add a quietly romantic note at close range. As an own-root plant it knits into the soil and copes well with breezy, exposed corners and wetter spells, giving you a low, well-anchored outline without awkward rootstock shoots, and over time it settles into a balanced mini-shrub that remains orderly with straightforward, light trimming. Planted with simple moisture care and feeding, it will root in during the first season, build a stronger top in the second, and by the third year presents its full ornamental effect as a dense, repeat-flowering border accent. Its remontant habit brings fresh flushes after each dead-head, helping small gardens feel generously flowering from summer well into the season, even where space and time are limited for busy households.
Roma™ in full bloom, showing deep dark-red, semi-double flowers.
Roma™ NIRPATIO GEOrgen with medium-dense, glossy dark green foliage.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front-garden edging along paths or drives
The naturally compact, dwarf habit (around 35–45 cm) forms a tidy, repeat-flowering line that frames paths without flopping into the walkway. Its glossy foliage and deep red blooms give everyday entrances a smart, reliable accent with light pruning only for busy urban garden owners.
Small specimen in a feature container
Roma™ is well suited to a single, showy plant in a large pot of at least 40–50 litres, where its rounded shape and uniform dark red flowers become a neat focal point for patios or doorways, easy to reach for watering and routine care for beginner gardeners.
Low cottage-style mixed bed
The rich, dark red clusters blend well with traditional perennials in a modest border, giving structure without overwhelming nearby plants. Its semi-double flowers sit above a bushy mini-shrub base, creating a soft, cottage feel with a clear outline for lovers of classic style.
Rock garden or raised bed accent
The small, bushy shape and intense colour work well in rock gardens or raised beds, where good drainage and close-up viewing highlight its uniform blooms. Planted near the edge, it adds form and colour without dominating stones or low alpines for detail-focused hobbyists.
Low, formal border around terraces
Roma™ can be spaced as a low, regular edging around seating areas, its even height and medium-dense foliage giving a clipped, formal impression with just occasional shaping. The long-lived own-root base supports a stable outline year after year for homeowners seeking order.
Partial-shade planting near house walls
This variety tolerates partial shade, so it performs reliably along east- or north-facing walls where full-sun options can struggle. The dark red flowers remain strong-toned, helping to brighten sheltered corners close to windows and doors for practical, space-limited gardeners.
Low-maintenance repeat colour point
Its remontant flowering brings several flushes through the season, so a small group of plants can keep a corner lively with minimal interventions beyond feeding, watering and basic protection, suiting gardeners who want long-lasting colour from a small footprint for time-poor families.
Contained planting in exposed, windy spots
In breezier or more open gardens, its short, sturdy growth and own-root anchoring reduce rocking and wind damage, especially when planted in well-drained soil or a sheltered container, helping maintain a neat, compact mound over the years for coastal and open-site gardeners.
Styling ideas
Pathway-Edge – line a front path with Roma™ at 30 cm spacing for a precise, low red border that frames paving without needing formal clipping – ideal for owners who want a clear, tidy route to the door.
Terrace-Focus – plant a single Roma™ in a 50-litre terracotta pot beside seating, underplanted with silver thyme, for an intimate, compact focal point – suited to balcony and patio users with limited floor space.
Cottage-Ribbon – weave small groups of Roma™ through a cottage bed with lavender and daisies to create a repeating dark red thread – perfect for those seeking gentle structure within relaxed planting.
Rock-Garden-Jewel – tuck Roma™ into a raised rock bed among low grasses and sedums so its glossy foliage and cups of red stand out – attractive for gardeners who enjoy close-up detail and seasonal change.
Formal-Frame – use Roma™ in a rectangle around a small lawn or gravel square, echoing box edging but with flowers – ideal for householders wanting a traditional, ordered look without intensive topiary.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Miniature shrub rose from the NIRPATIO collection; registered as GEOrgen, traded as Roma™ NIRPATIO GEOrgen, American Rose Society exhibition name Roma, classified within the miniature rose group.
Origin and breeding
Bred and introduced by NIRP International S.A. in France; breeding completed and introduced in 2006 with later New Zealand plant patent registration in 2017; specific parentage has not been recorded.
Growth and structural characteristics
Dwarf, bushy, clump-forming shrub reaching around 35–45 cm in height and spread, with medium-dense, dark green glossy foliage and moderate prickliness, forming a compact, rounded mini-rose outline.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, cup-shaped flowers with approximately 13–25 petals, produced in clusters on short stems; small blooms of around 0.5–1.5 inches, showing abundant remontant flowering in repeated seasonal flushes.
Colour data and phenology
Uniform dark red colour with deep tone; buds velvety burgundy, open flowers rich cardinal red with slightly darker centres; colour lightens only slightly before fading and avoids brownish tones under normal garden conditions.
Fragrance and aroma
Fragrance is very weak, with a discreet, sweet character detectable only at close range; floral display is prioritised over scent, and the double form limits pollen access and strong fragrance development.
Hip characteristics
Occasional small, spherical hips form after flowering, typically 5–7 mm in diameter and orange-red when mature, offering modest late-season interest without dominating the plant’s compact overall appearance.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3); however, foliage is very susceptible to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, requiring regular preventive plant protection in damp climates.
Horticultural recommendations
Recommended for containers, edging, rock gardens, beds and specimen use; allow about 25–45 cm spacing depending on layout; best in well-drained soil with consistent nutrition and planned disease management for sustained performance.
Roma™ offers compact dark red colour, neat edging structure and reliable repeat flowering on a long-lived own-root base; consider it where you need a small but enduring rose presence.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
ROMA™ – dark red dwarf-mini rose - NIRP
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator Attraction:
Attracts pollinators only to a limited extent because the double flower form conceals the stamens and reduces their accessibility, thereby lowering insect visitation.
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.
