Vivid, pure scarlet shade with a silky sheen. - bedding floribunda rose - very faint, barely noticeable scented rose - delicately spicy
– Vivid scarlet-red blooms with silky sheen.
– Reliable repeat flowering through the season.
– Bushy, dense habit for beds and borders.
– Good heat and moderate drought tolerance.
– Hardy to USDA zone 5b, RHS rating H7.
– Special feature: Single flowers attract bees and support pollinators.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
21,60 £
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Heilige Bilhildis – red bedding floribunda rose – Márk
With its vivid scarlet clusters and neat, bushy habit, HEILIGE BILHILDIS offers an easy route to a classic front-garden look. The own-root plant settles quickly and forms a stable, long-lived bush that copes well with typical British conditions, even where heavier soils need a little extra drainage after rain and wind. Its flowers are naturally self-cleaning, so the bedding stays tidy with very little deadheading, while good repeat flowering keeps the display continuous from early summer. Dense, mid-green foliage gives a structured backdrop in beds and borders, and the open single blooms are highly pollinator-friendly for bees. Medium maintenance needs and reliable growth make it a reassuringly robust choice for busy gardeners. In the first year it concentrates on roots, in the second on shoots, and by the third it shows its full ornamental impact, creating a quietly enduring feature around the home.
Heilige Bilhildis shows a very faint, delicately spicy fragrance.
Heilige Bilhildis shows single, flat scarlet-red blooms.
Heilige Bilhildis in full bloom, showing vivid scarlet-red flowers with contrasting yellow stamens.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden bed along the path
The bushy, compact habit and moderate height make HEILIGE BILHILDIS ideal for edging a front path, providing a structured low border that does not overwhelm smaller spaces. Self-cleaning single blooms keep the line neat with minimal deadheading, well suited to beginners.
Small mixed border with shrubs and perennials
Good repeat flowering and tidy growth give continuous colour among shrubs and cottage-style perennials without demanding complex pruning. The plant adapts as an own-root shrub, filling gaps gradually and building a long-lived framework that fits the evolving border for many years for busy homeowners.
Compact rose bed in a family garden
At 80–110 cm high with a 60–90 cm spread, it works well planted in groups of three to five for an even, continuous scarlet display. Recommended spacings help form a cohesive bed that is easy to weed and maintain, offering predictable structure to hobby gardeners.
Roses near patios and seating areas
The medium-sized clusters of bright scarlet blooms bring strong visual impact close to seating, while the fragrance remains very light, suiting spaces where scent should not dominate. The bushy shape stays contained, requiring only simple annual trimming for urban gardeners.
Wildlife-friendly corner or pollinator strip
Single, open flowers with clearly exposed stamens offer easy access to nectar and pollen, attracting bees into even small gardens. Continuous blooming through the season provides a steady food source, integrating ornamental value with ecological function for nature-lovers.
Low hedge or loose boundary planting
Regular planting distances of around 50–60 cm create a soft, low hedge that defines paths or divides garden areas without feeling formal. The evenly bushy habit and moderate prickliness maintain a clear line while remaining manageable for family gardens.
Large decorative container by the front door
In a substantial container of at least 40–50 litres, HEILIGE BILHILDIS forms a compact, upright bush whose self-cleaning flowers reduce the need for constant tidying around entrances, even where heavier soils need a little extra drainage after persistent wet spells, simplifying care for time-poor owners.
Mass bedding displays in sunny sites
Heat- and drought-tolerant once established, this floribunda handles warm, exposed spots in front gardens and urban settings where watering may be occasional. Colour remains strong with very good fade resistance, sustaining a bold, uniform carpet of red for colour-focused gardeners.
Styling ideas
Classic path edge – Line a narrow front path with small groups of HEILIGE BILHILDIS and low evergreen edging, using its tidy, bushy habit for a clean, traditional look – ideal for cottage-style enthusiasts.
Scarlet focal group – Plant three to five roses together in a small bed backed by Lonicera nitida ‘Maigrün’ to highlight the continuous red flowering against calm green – for homeowners wanting reliable impact.
Pollinator ribbon – Interplant HEILIGE BILHILDIS with Nepeta x faassenii and other bee-friendly perennials to create a long, buzzing strip of colour – perfect for wildlife-conscious families.
Patio companion – Use a large 50-litre container near seating, underplanting with trailing herbs to soften the pot while the rose provides structured, self-cleaning blooms – suited to balcony and courtyard gardeners.
Mixed cottage border – Combine with Delphinium elatum hybrids and airy grasses so the scarlet clusters punctuate taller blues and movement, anchoring the planting with a robust, long-lived framework – for romantic border planners.
Technical cultivar profile
Characteristic
Data
Name and registration
HEILIGE BILHILDIS is a floribunda bed rose marketed as a shrub-type bedding rose; no separate registered name is provided, and it is offered in the pharmaROSA ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root range.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Hungarian rose breeder Márk Gergely around 2000, with parentage not recorded; initially distributed by PharmaRosa Ltd., bringing Central European garden reliability to UK private gardens.
Growth and structural characteristics
Bushy, medium-height shrub reaching about 80–110 cm with a 60–90 cm spread; moderately thorny shoots and dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage provide a full, structured effect in beds and borders.
Flower morphology
Single, flat flowers with roughly 5–12 petals, produced in clusters of medium-sized blooms around 4–7 cm; good repeat flowering ensures a second abundant flush and continued display through the season.
Colour data and phenology
Vivid scarlet red (RHS 46A) from bud to full bloom, with very slight edge darkening and minimal fading; yellow stamens stand out clearly, creating sharp contrast and maintaining colour impact over time.
Fragrance and aroma
The scent is very faint and delicately spicy, generally only noticeable at close range, making the variety suitable where strong perfume is not desired, such as by windows, doors, or compact sitting areas.
Hip characteristics
Produces moderate numbers of small, spherical hips around 6–10 mm in diameter; hips are bright red and add discreet late-season interest while also offering some value to birds and garden wildlife.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Rated to approximately –26 to –23 °C (H7, USDA 5b) with moderate resistance to common fungal diseases; tolerates heat and moderate drought once established, performing reliably in varied UK climates.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny positions with reasonably drained soil; medium maintenance with occasional disease checks. Suitable for beds, hedging, parks and urban plantings; own-root form encourages long-term, stable growth.
HEILIGE BILHILDIS offers continuous scarlet colour, a tidy, bushy habit and pollinator-friendly single blooms on a long-lived own-root plant, making it a thoughtful choice for low-effort garden structure and reliable seasonal interest.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
HEILIGE BILHILDIS – red bedding floribunda rose - Márk
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Closed Bud:
Dark scarlet red, sometimes with a purplish tone at the tip.
Newly Opened Flower:
Flaming scarlet-red petals, slightly deeper in shade on their inner surfaces.
Full Bloom:
Bright scarlet red with a uniform colour tone, the yellow stamens contrast vividly.
Before Fading:
The scarlet-red base colour barely fades, with a slightly darker tone appearing at the edge.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening the scarlet-red hue remains essentially unchanged; only slight fading and mild marginal darkening are observed.
Pollinator Attraction:
Open, single (simple) flowers with readily accessible stamens strongly attract bees because the simple flower form and exposed stamens provide easy access to nectar and pollen.
Our product is a rose grown with pharmaROSA®’s unique cultivation technology!
2-litre, own-root, potted rose.
With a shoot system appropriate to the season.
With a root system that thoroughly permeates the growing medium.
Quality compliant with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
Supplied in unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-variety rose bush with a unique 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.
Crop overview: several varieties and growth stages in a short crop section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: demonstration of a vigorous root system permeating the growing medium, by removing the pot.Balance: mature plant with root system and shoots in harmony with each other.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”; it illustrates the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root cultivation in a tangible way: how the plant is built up, what the root system is like and how the shoot system regenerates. The recordings were therefore made at different times and with plants at various stages of development, so mixed foliage levels and differing stages of growth may appear in the videos. They are not a ‘sample’ of the batch dispatched, but a visual explanation of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical for the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown in the upper part of the product page.
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Company details
PharmaRosa Ltd. Company registration number: 01-09-717479 VAT number: 13075314-2-43 Plant health registration no.: HU130721 Bank account (IBAN): HU85117631891388688400000000 BIC (SWIFT): OTPVHUHB Bank name: OTP Bank Nyrt.
