Petals in a deep wine-red hue with a consistently rich, full tone. - park rose - very weak, barely perceptible fragrance rose - subtle, fruity aroma
– Burgundy blooms give rich, elegant colour.
– Long flowering season with abundant repeats.
– Healthy foliage with strong disease resistance.
– Versatile for beds, pergolas and fences.
– Hardy to H6, reliable in colder winters.
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Ilmenau – burgundy park rose – Hetzel
Let Ilmenau bring an easy touch of cottage-garden romance to your home, with graceful clusters of deep burgundy blooms that cope well with Ireland’s soft rain and cool summers and handle frequent showers and lingering damp with reassuring reliability. This small rambler-style shrub settles in steadily as an own-root rose, building roots, then shoots, then full display over three gentle seasons so you can enjoy a long-lived, resilient feature without fuss. Its semi-double flowers offer a lightly fruity hint of scent, while healthy dark foliage and modest thorns keep maintenance low. Ideal for busy gardeners, it trains easily on fences, arches or terrace railings, creating an airy, softly coloured backdrop of calm elegance.
Ilmenau rose at full bloom, showing deep burgundy flowers.
Ilmenau in different opening phases, from dark ruby bud to deep burgundy bloom.
Ilmenau showing moderately dense, dark green foliage.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Family flower bed near the house
Reliable repeat flowering gives a long season of rich burgundy colour from a single planting, with low maintenance thanks to good disease resistance and own-root vigour; ideal for relaxed borders close to everyday living spaces for the busy homeowner.
Dublin terraced-house front garden
The compact climbing habit fits narrow plots, giving vertical colour on railings or a simple trellis without taking up precious ground space, and the dark foliage stays smart-looking even between flushes for the urban gardener.
Irish cottage-style mixed border
Semi-double, cupped clusters in deep wine-red bring a traditional cottage feel and combine easily with perennials in pinks, whites and blues, while modest prickles make day-to-day care more comfortable for the cottage-garden lover.
Informal flowering hedge or screen
The broad spread and 150–250 cm height allow a loose, flowering screen along boundaries or between garden rooms, repeating blooms through the season and forming a long-lived, own-root structure for the low-maintenance planner.
Pergola, arch or light pergola tunnel
As a small rambler, Ilmenau is easy to train over arches and light pergolas, giving drifts of burgundy flowers without the heavy growth of large climbers, ideal where you want charm and colour rather than major engineering for the creative designer.
Fence or railing in exposed spots
Healthy foliage and robust growth help it cope with breezy, showery Irish conditions, so once established it provides dependable cover and colour, even where other plants struggle with frequent showers and lingering damp for the weather-aware gardener.
Large container on patio or balcony
In a generous 40–50 litre pot with good drainage, Ilmenau becomes a striking, portable feature plant, its clusters of semi-double blooms softening hard surfaces while own-root resilience supports a long container life for the space-conscious resident.
Wildlife-aware family garden corner
Semi-double flowers with accessible stamens offer moderate interest for pollinators, and small orange-red hips add late-season colour and light wildlife value, blending ornamental impact with a nature-friendly feel for the fragrance-and-nature enthusiast.
Styling ideas
Cottage Archway – Train Ilmenau over a slim metal arch and underplant with Verbena hastata ‘Pink Spires’ and soft grasses for a fluttery, romantic entrance – perfect for cottage-style dreamers.
Terrace Showcase – Grow in a 50-litre clay pot by the front door, pairing with white violas at the base to highlight the burgundy blooms – ideal for stylish city homeowners.
Soft Boundary – Create an informal hedge with Ilmenau spaced along a low fence, interwoven with Japanese holly for year-round structure – suited to families wanting privacy without harsh barriers.
Evening Corner – Combine Ilmenau with pale roses and white Verbena hastata ‘White Spires’ so the dark blooms recede and lighter partners glow at dusk – for those who savour quiet evening gardens.
Play-Friendly Backdrop – Let Ilmenau cloak the fence behind a lawn or play area, its moderate thorns and healthy foliage offering colour without demanding constant care – ideal for busy young families.
Technical cultivar profile
Aspect
Data
Name and registration
Trade name Ilmenau park shrub rose Hetzel; ARS exhibition name Ilmenau; shrub group, park rose type, climbing to support; name honours the town of Ilmenau in Thuringia.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Karl Hetzel in Germany, introduced 1992; parentage not recorded; developed as a healthy, versatile park and shrub rose suitable for training as a small rambler-type climber.
Growth and structural characteristics
Vigorous small rambler reaching about 150–250 cm high and 110–190 cm wide; moderately dense, dark green, slightly glossy foliage; slightly thorny shoots, suitable for supports and informal hedging.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, cupped flowers with around 13–25 petals; small blooms 1–4 cm across, borne in clusters; remontant, with an abundant second flush and further repeat flowering in suitable seasons.
Colour data and phenology
Closed buds dark ruby red; freshly opened blooms rich burgundy with purple tinges; later shifting to deep maroon and crimson-maroon, sometimes with brownish tones before petals drop.
Fragrance and aroma
Very weak scent overall, with only a barely perceptible, light fruity character in warm, still weather; mainly chosen for colour effect, habit and health rather than as a strongly scented variety.
Hip characteristics
Produces small numbers of spherical orange-red hips around 4–8 mm in diameter, providing discreet late-season interest and modest wildlife value without creating excessive self-seeding.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Good resistance to major fungal diseases such as powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy approximately to −21 to −18 °C (RHS H6, USDA 6b), with moderate tolerance of average summer heat.
Horticultural recommendations
Thrives in sunny positions with fertile, well-drained soil; water during prolonged dry spells; suitable for beds, solitary planting, hedging, pergolas, fences and large containers with appropriate support.
Ilmenau offers long-season burgundy flowering, healthy growth and easy training, and as an own-root rose it promises lasting structure with simple care, making it a thoughtful choice for a relaxed, enduring garden feature.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
ILMENAU – burgundy park rose - Hetzel
Product Type:
antoniaROSE® ORIGINAL - rós i bpota 2 lítear ar a fhréamhacha féin
Flower Colour:
Petals in a deep wine-red hue with a consistently rich, full tone.
Closed Bud:
Dark ruby red with a subtle blackish tint.
Freshly 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.
Pre-Fading Flower:
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 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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