INGRID BERGMAN™ – dark red hybrid tea rose - Olesen & Olesen
Colour consistency, flower form and proven award pedigree make Ingrid Bergman™ a reliable choice where high-end, cut-flower-type hybrid tea presentation matters in UK nursery and wholesale programmes. As pharmaROSA® NEONATAL own-root material, these tray-grown, 3–6‑month cuttings support premium container production in 5–7 L, with bush-trained structure and 3–5 strong canes ready for shaping into upright, specimen-quality units. The deep, velvety dark-red blooms hold their shade with very good colour retention, supporting exclusive-finish ranges for retail and reseller partners, while the compact 80–105 cm height and 50–70 cm spread integrate efficiently into bench and field layouts. Own-root propagation underpins long-term renewal capacity, predictable regrowth after cutting or pruning, and stable lines for cultivar maintenance in thematic and collection plantings. Across UK regions it performs as a hardy, structural hybrid tea that copes well with colder winters and exposed northern sites. A good repeat-flowering habit allows you to plan flush timing for premium release slots, with a practical development rhythm where root systems establish in year one, framework shoots consolidate in year two, and full ornamental value is realised from year three. Although disease management needs to be active, Ingrid Bergman™ provides a recognisable, internationally acclaimed identity that strengthens premium rose assortments and supports differentiated branding in collection and show-garden portfolios for partners focused on flower quality and form.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- 5–7 L Premium Bush Hybrid Tea – Upright, bush-trained plants with 3–5 canes in 5–7 L, showcased for large, dark-red, cut-rose-type blooms and strong colour retention – premium retail and garden-centre lines.
- Collection-Labelled Specimen Series – Uniform own-root bushes supplied with cultivar and award information, suited to thematic and show-garden plantings where international recognition and flower form are key – public-realm and institutional collections.
- Exhibition Bed Colour Block – Batch-synchronised groups for formal bedding, highlighting repeat-flowering dark-red mass effect and compact, upright habit – show beds and high-profile display contracts.
- Garden Cut-Flower Feature Rose – Solitary, high-centred blooms positioned in premium containers as a garden cut-flower source, leveraging stem quality and bud shape – florist-linked retail and specialist nurseries.
- Heritage Award Winner Line – Marketed as a World’s Favourite Rose with multiple international medals, built into curated assortments that stress authenticity and long-term own-root stability – brand-building assortments for specialist partners.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid Tea POULSEN® cultivar, registered as POUlman and marketed as Ingrid Bergman™; ARS exhibition name Ingrid Bergman; commercial type and group: hybrid tea rose for garden and cut use. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred in Denmark in 1984 by L. Pernille and Mogens Nyegaard Olesen at Poulsen Roser A/S, from cross ‘Precious Platinum’ × ‘Else Poulsen’, introduced and first distributed by Poulsen Roser A/S. |
| Awards and recognition |
Holds multiple trial and competition awards from 1983–1986 including major European medals, RHS Award of Garden Merit in 1993, and WFRS Rose Hall of Fame World’s Favourite Rose distinction in 2000. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright hybrid tea reaching about 80–105 cm in height with 50–70 cm spread, moderately thorny, dense dark green slightly glossy foliage, weak self-cleaning so spent blooms remain and need regular deadheading. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, double blooms with around 26–39 petals, solitary high-centred, pointed buds of classic cut-rose profile, repeating well through the season with an abundant second flush under suitable culture. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Deep, velvety dark-red flowers with ruby-red highlights; colour holds strongly with minimal fading in sun, slowly darkening towards blackish-bordeaux before ageing; ARS dark red, RHS 187A outdoors and 187B indoors. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Light, subtle fragrance of an understated rose character; scent descriptions beyond strength not provided, so aroma should be considered a secondary feature versus the strong visual and structural flower qualities. |
| Hip characteristics |
Rosehips form sparsely due to double flowers; when present, they are red, ellipsoidal, roughly 10–14 mm in diameter, with limited ornamental contribution compared with the variety’s primary flowering display. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Very hardy to approximately -32 to -29 °C (USDA 4b, RHS H7, Swedish Zon 5); disease resistance is weak, with high susceptibility to powdery mildew and rust and moderate black spot, so regular protection is required. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Recommended for bedding, specimen, cut flower and container-grown use; best routed as premium container stock, bush-trained with 3–5 canes, acknowledging higher maintenance needs and regular plant protection inputs. |
INGRID BERGMAN™ offers award-backed flower quality, reliable colour retention and hardy own-root longevity for stable, predictable stands; please contact us to align on propagation capacity and scheduling for your programmes.
