Limesglut™ – carmine-red groundcover rose – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cutting
Carmine-red cluster-flowering shrubs of Limesglut deliver dense, low, compact groundcover with rich repeat-blooming for project-scale beds and edging, supporting fast, uniform coverage where visual impact and weed suppression matter. As tray-grown pharmaROSA® NEONATAL own-root cuttings, they enter UK nursery systems at a stable, uniform stage for 1.5–2 L container routes and bush-trained, mass-planting finished stock. The own-root base underpins long-term renewable frameworks with reliable regeneration and predictable stand behaviour, reducing replacement in landscape and park schemes. Heat performance suits public-realm planting in warmer districts, while frost hardiness allows consistent supply for varied UK regions, offering reassuring reliability for sites facing recurrent winter exposure and strong winds. With a planned propagation arc from root establishment through year-one anchoring, year-two structural build and year-three full ornamental expression, you can schedule project programmes confidently, from nursery bed through integrator networks to wholesale landscape partners.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- Project Groundcover 2L – 1.5–2 L bush-trained, low, spreading groundcover units for project mass planting, leveraging compact habit and repeat flowering for fast coverage in public beds – target: landscape contractors via project wholesalers
- ADR Collection Bed Line – uniform 2 L Limesglut plants grouped as part of an ADR-certified and award-backed assortment, using stable colour and hardy performance to anchor thematic rose beds – target: nurseries serving show and collection gardens
- Urban Edge Groundcover – carmine-red edging line from own-root 2 L stock for moderately dry, heat-exposed urban schemes, capitalising on moderate drought tolerance and compact spread – target: municipal and infrastructure planting programmes
- Park Tub Feature 40L – 40–50 litre containers with multiple plants per tub to create instant, repeat-flowering groundcover domes, highlighting compact structure and long-season colour – target: parks departments and estate managers
- Integrator Mass-Planting Module – crate-based batches of uniform, bush-trained 2 L Limesglut for integrator systems, using own-root predictability and fast canopy formation to simplify large-area scheduling – target: project-focused integrator wholesalers
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Groundcover and miniature shrub rose marketed as Limesglut, Limesglut™ and Limes; registered cultivar name Limesglut, positioned as a carmine-red groundcover shrub for professional use. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Colin A. Pearce in the United Kingdom (breeding year 2002), introduced 2004 in Germany via Rosen-Union e.G.; breeding company listed as Pearce Roses, with groundcover-focused selection aims. |
| Awards and recognition |
Holds ADR certification from the German General Rose Trial (2005) and received a Certificate of Merit at the Australian National Rose Trials in 2010, supporting its inclusion in quality-marked ranges. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Low, spreading, compact shrub reaching about 30–55 cm height with 40–80 cm spread; moderately thorny shoots and dense, glossy dark green foliage create a coherent, ground-hugging canopy in mass plantings. |
| Flower morphology |
Small S-size, double, cup-shaped flowers with 26–39 petals, borne in clusters; repeat-flowering with abundant second flush, designed to form dense, colour-rich carpets when planted at high density in beds. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Deep, uniform carmine-red colour (RHS 53A outer, 53B inner) with subtle purple undertone; newly opened blooms are brilliant and bright, darkening slightly towards crimson-carmine before petal fall, with very good colour retention. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Flowers offer a discreet, mildly sweet scent, providing a restrained fragrance contribution; double form and petal count limit pollinator appeal, making the cultivar primarily an ornamental groundcover choice. |
| Hip characteristics |
Occasional small spherical hips, 5–9 mm in diameter, red RHS 44A, may give modest ornamental value in lower-maintenance or less deadheaded beds, though hips are not a primary design feature. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Classified very susceptible to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, requiring regular plant protection; heat performance is good with moderate drought tolerance, while winter hardiness to about -21 °C aligns with RHS H7 and USDA 6b. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Suited to groundcover, flower beds, edging, containers and parks, primarily in project mass planting; maintenance requirement is high due to disease susceptibility, so planned spraying is essential in professional programmes. |
Limesglut delivers compact, repeat-flowering carmine-red groundcover with strong colour retention and hardy performance on a predictable own-root base, offering stable long-term stands for project planting; you may wish to discuss timing, batch sizes and specification fit.
