Ilmenau – burgundy park rose – Hetzel | pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cutting
Ilmenau offers reliable, low‑intervention performance as a bush‑trained, compact park rose, well suited to standard container production in 2–3 L units for retail and reseller channels seeking predictable garden value. Its moderate height and small‑rambling habit allow flexible training on pergolas, fences or supports, while semi‑double, cluster‑flowered blooms in a deep burgundy colour deliver a distinct visual identity for thematic rose gardens and park projects. Own‑root tray‑grown cuttings provide a stable base for nursery propagation beds and container grow‑on, supporting homogeneous stands and low replacement over a long service life, particularly relevant where winter and wind tolerance are required in cooler UK regions. With disease‑resistant foliage, average heat tolerance and low maintenance needs, Ilmenau fits efficiently into nursery workflows as scalable stock, from propagation to finished shrub‑climber offers. As with other own‑root material, root systems establish in year one, shoots structure in year two and full ornamental value follows from year three, giving planners a clear timeline for capacity and quality. The subtle fragrance and partially pollinator‑friendly, semi‑double flowers add project value without complicating production, making Ilmenau a practical, sustainable option when building burgundy‑toned park and collection ranges on an own‑root platform.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- 2–3 L burgundy park rose – standard container shrub with low maintenance and good disease resistance, focused on reliable garden performance as a park or flower‑bed rose – target audience/channel: retail / reseller
- Climbing shrub for pergolas – bush‑trained climbing form supplied with a support, using its small‑rambling habit and remontant flowering to give long‑season colour on pergolas and fences – target audience/channel: retail garden centres
- Burgundy feature specimen – own‑root plant in 2–3 L pot, selected for deep wine‑red colour and compact structure for solitary specimen use in thematic rose gardens – target audience/channel: specialist nurseries and collection suppliers
- Landscape park rose line – disease‑resistant, low‑intervention park rose grown on for mass planting and park projects from standard container production – target audience/channel: public‑realm and landscape wholesalers
- Large 40–50 L pergola container – stepped‑up own‑root specimen with established climbing framework for premium pergola or fence installations, using its reliable repeat flowering – target audience/channel: project‑oriented contractors and show‑garden suppliers
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Ilmenau, park rose from the Park – shrub rose collection, commercial park‑rose type; American Rose Society exhibition name Ilmenau, current trade name Ilmenau – burgundy park rose – Hetzel. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Karl Hetzel in Germany, breeding year 1992; parentage, breeding company and initial distributor not provided, with registration year data not available from current records. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Climbing small rambler growth habit with 150–250 cm height and 110–190 cm spread, slightly thorny shoots and moderately dense, dark green, slightly glossy foliage, suited to supports, pergolas or trained shrub applications. |
| Flower morphology |
Semi‑double, cupped flowers with 13–25 petals, small size of 0.5–1.5 inches, presented in clusters; remontant with a second flowering that is also abundant, providing repeated decorative effect through the season. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Burgundy blooms with ARS code MR and RHS 53B outer, 53A inner; flowers open rich burgundy with purple tinges, then shift to deep maroon and finally crimson‑maroon with occasional brownish tones while retaining a deep wine‑red character. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Fragrance is very weak and barely perceptible, described as a subtle fruity aroma; semi‑double, partially open flowers offer moderate pollinator value but are primarily selected for colour rather than scent intensity. |
| Hip characteristics |
Produces small, spherical orange‑red hips 4–8 mm in diameter in limited quantities, adding discreet seasonal interest but not forming a dominant ornamental or production feature in most planting schemes. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Disease‑resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H6, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b) with average heat tolerance, requiring watering in dry spells for sustained performance. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Recommended for flower beds, parks, solitary specimens, pergolas, fences and containers; low maintenance with good disease resistance, bush‑trained compact release form, best routed through standard container production in 2–3 L pots. |
Ilmenau – burgundy park rose – Hetzel combines low maintenance, reliable disease resistance and distinctive burgundy colour on a predictable own-root platform, making it a sound candidate for discussion on capacity planning and future scheduling.
