Vivid, full-bodied scarlet-red shade, clean in tone and showing little tendency to fade. - bedding floribunda rose - unscented rose - no noticeable fragrance
– Fiery scarlet blooms with excellent colour retention.
– Compact, bushy habit for low beds and edging.
– Semi-double, open flowers suit pollinators well.
– Glossy dark foliage gives strong visual contrast.
– Good self-cleaning, fewer spent blooms to deadhead.
– Gné speisialta: Cruthaíonn mass‑phlandáil “Big Bang” éifeacht drámatúil, lán le dath.
antoniaROSE® ORIGINAL rós i bpota 2 lítear ar a fhréamhacha féin
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BIG BANG® – scarlet bedding floribunda rose - Barni
BIG BANG® brings a burst of vivid scarlet colour to small Irish gardens, covering its compact, bushy frame with clusters of semi-double blooms that keep reflowering steadily through our cool summers and into autumn. The open, golden-centred flowers are genuinely pollinator-friendly, offering easy access to nectar even in short breaks between showers and soft light after rain. Dense, glossy dark-green foliage gives a neat cushion of structure, ideal for low beds or containers, while the good self-cleaning habit helps it stay tidy with very little deadheading. As an own-root plant, it settles in reliably, quietly building roots, then shoots, then full garden presence over its first three years for reassuringly long-lived impact. In coastal and exposed spots it copes well with our breezy, damp conditions and the frequent rainfall, especially where soil is improved for drainage. Whether you favour a soft cottage border or a bright front path edging, BIG BANG® offers uncomplicated, cheerful colour for busy gardeners.
Freshly opened scarlet flower of Big Bang®
Big Bang® closed bud with a deep scarlet-red, velvety finish.
Big Bang® in full bloom, showing bright scarlet semi-double flowers.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Low cottage-style front border beside a path
The compact 35–50 cm height and 40–60 cm spread make BIG BANG® perfect for edging a front path without flopping over or hiding other plants, while the continuous scarlet blooms create a clear, welcoming line of colour for busy urban gardeners.
Mixed flower bed in a small family garden
Its remontant flowering habit ensures regular flushes of blooms from early summer into autumn, so a modest planting spot still feels lively and productive even when time in the garden is limited for beginner homeowners.
Dublin terraced-house container planting
In a 40–50 litre or larger container, its dense, bushy habit and glossy foliage give structure on a small terrace, while self-cleaning flowers reduce day‑to‑day upkeep for time-pressed city dwellers.
Pollinator-friendly front garden scheme
The semi-double, cup-shaped flowers leave pollen and nectar fully accessible, and repeat blooming keeps food available for bees and hoverflies over a long season, even in short Irish summers, suiting nature-oriented buyers.
Neat low hedge along a drive or path
Planted at 30–35 cm spacing, its compact, evenly bushy growth and dense foliage knit into a low, continuous line of green and red, giving a smart yet friendly boundary for family garden owners.
Informal mass planting in a cottage-style bed
Used at 8–9 plants per m², the vivid, consistent scarlet shade creates a strong visual “carpet” effect, giving high impact from a small area with minimal design effort for hobby gardeners.
Exposed, damp-prone Irish garden corner
Once established on its own roots, the shrub forms a stable, regenerating base that copes well with breezy, moisture-laden Atlantic weather, provided drainage is improved, reassuring for cautious beginners.
Child-friendly viewing area near patio or play space
The compact size, bright colour and accessible stamens invite close-up observation of visiting insects, turning a simple planting into an easy nature “micro-lesson” that appeals to young families.
Styling ideas
COTTAGE RIBBON – weave a single line of BIG BANG® along a path with soft pink clematis and low catmint for a loose Irish cottage feel – ideal for romantic front-garden owners
SCARLET FOCUS – place three roses in a generous 50 litre terracotta pot by the door, underplant with trailing thyme to highlight colour and pollinators – ideal for small-terrace dwellers
PLAYFUL EDGE – edge a lawn with alternating BIG BANG® and white flowering perennials to create a cheerful, easy-care frame – ideal for busy young families
URBAN CARPET – mass-plant in a small bed outside a townhouse, letting the repeated scarlet cushions give strong structure with limited maintenance – ideal for low-fuss city gardeners
GOLDEN CONTRAST – combine BIG BANG® with variegated Cornus alba ‘Spaethii’ behind for a vivid red-and-gold backdrop – ideal for colour-loving cottage gardeners
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Bedding floribunda shrub rose; registered as SELbar 0127, marketed as Big Bang® Bedding rose SELbar 0127; ARS exhibition name Big Bang; group Rósra bhláthchlóis, own-root 2-litre container form.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Vittorio Barni, Società Agricola Rose Barni, Italy; breeding completed c.1980, introduced 2011 and presumed registered the same year; parentage not recorded or published by the breeder.
Growth and structural characteristics
Compact, bushy miniature-type shrub 35–50 cm tall, 40–60 cm spread; dense, dark green glossy foliage; moderately thorny stems; suitable for edging, bedding and container use in small gardens.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, cup-shaped blooms, 13–25 petals, 1–4 cm diameter, held singly or in clusters of 1–3 per stem; remontant, with an abundant second flush providing season-long decorative effect.
Colour data and phenology
Clean scarlet-red (RHS 46A outer, 46B inner), slightly darker in buds; colour lightens modestly with a coral tinge but retains brightness; central golden stamens visible at full bloom, enhancing contrast.
Fragrance and aroma
No noticeable fragrance reported; selected primarily for vivid, lasting colour and bedding impact rather than scent, making it best combined with fragrant companion plants if perfume is desired.
Hip characteristics
Limited hip set expected due to semi-double form; when present, small spherical orange-red hips around 6–10 mm in diameter add modest late-season interest without significant self-seeding.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Rated hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (USDA 6b, RHS H7, Swedish zone 3); disease susceptibility medium to high, especially to rust, so regular monitoring and preventative care are advisable.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with improved drainage on heavier Irish soils; spacing 30–55 cm depending on use; 8–9 plants/m² for mass planting; regular disease control and balanced feeding maintain ornamental quality.
BIG BANG® rewards you with compact, vividly scarlet, pollinator-friendly colour from an own-root shrub that matures into a stable, long-lived feature in smaller gardens, making it a thoughtful choice when planning your next planting.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
BIG BANG® – scarlet bedding floribunda rose - Barni
Product Type:
antoniaROSE® ORIGINAL - rós i bpota 2 lítear ar a fhréamhacha féin
Full Bloom:
Bright scarlet, a golden ring of stamens rises in the centre.
Pre-Fading Flower:
The red becomes slightly lighter, with a delicate coral tinge.
Colour Fading Description:
The colour only fades slightly: the fiery red–scarlet hue remains throughout, becoming a little lighter before the blooms fade, with a subtle coral tinge.
Pollinator Attraction:
Its semi-double, open-shaped flowers attract pollinators because the accessible stamens make pollen and nectar readily available.
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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