Deep, dark red with a blackish tinge. - floribunda bedding rose - very weak, barely noticeable scented rose - classic rose character
– Deep, dark red blooms with blackish tinge.
– Remontant, with abundant second flowering.
– Bushy, upright shrub for bedding displays.
– Dense, slightly glossy mid‑green foliage.
– Good winter hardiness to RHS H7 rating.
– Special feature: Unusual, partly variegated foliage adds extra interest all season.
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eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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ILE ROUGE – dark red floribunda bedding rose - Delbard
Step outside after rain and this tall, bushy floribunda fills a narrow London front garden with deep red drama and quietly structured order, its dense, slightly glossy foliage giving all-season backdrop against paving, railings and brick. The glowing dark ruby buds open to very double, cup-shaped flowers that age through deep burgundy, keeping their colour with exceptional stability even in unsettled British weather and where prolonged damp can challenge roses on heavier soils and breezier plots. Planted as an own-root shrub in a small bed or a generous 40–50 litre container, it develops steadily from foundation roots to a well-branched top, rewarding you with dependable flower clusters and an easy-care, long-lived structure. With medium disease resilience, moderate maintenance and manageable height, ILE ROUGE supports long-term garden planning, fitting beautifully into sustainable, rainwater-conscious front gardens and calm, low-input rhythm in busy urban lives, as its quietly classic, very light rose fragrance lends a subtle air of poise and enduring balance.
Very double, cup-shaped dark red flowers with 40+ petals.
Mid-green, slightly glossy foliage of Ile Rouge.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Narrow London front garden bed
The upright 110–150 cm height with a 40–60 cm spread makes ILE ROUGE ideal where pavement space is tight but vertical presence is welcome; dense foliage gives privacy and structure without overwhelming a small plot, particularly for the time-poor urban gardener.
Rainwater-friendly, sustainable front garden
Planted into improved clay or free-draining topsoil with downpipe-diverted rainwater, this own-root shrub offers a long lifespan and reliable structure, supporting a planting scheme that copes gracefully with frequent rain and breezy conditions for the environmentally minded homeowner.
Low-maintenance flowering hedge
At 40 cm spacing, ILE ROUGE forms a bushy, cohesive line of rich red clusters and dense mid-green foliage, giving a tidy, semi-formal boundary that needs only seasonal pruning and occasional plant protection to stay effective for the practical family gardener.
Statement rose in large containers (40–50 L+)
In a generous pot on a terrace or by a front door, the compact spread, medium-height bush and strong colour progression create a long-season focal point; own-root growth means gradual thickening rather than sudden decline, suiting the balcony or patio beginner.
Mixed bedding with perennials
Clustered, medium-sized blooms sit well among softer textures such as lady’s mantle, yarrow or lamb’s ear, giving continuous dark red highlights while perennials provide pollinator interest, building an attractive, layered border for the style-conscious planner.
Small urban back garden “girly” corner
The very double, cup-shaped flowers and glossy foliage create a luxurious, almost romantic feel in compact seating areas; moderate maintenance and medium disease resistance keep care realistic over the years for the relaxation-seeking city dweller.
Long-term structure in a planting plan
With a bushy habit, H7 hardiness and own-root reliability, ILE ROUGE is well suited to long-term schemes where shrubs must mature steadily, offering height, form and colour continuity as borders develop for the forward-thinking garden owner.
Step-by-step developing family garden
This own-root rose establishes roots strongly in its first year, builds fuller shoots and branching in its second, and by the third season delivers its full ornamental value in a stable, easy-care shrub, matching the pace of the patient new gardener.
Styling ideas
Front-door elegance – Plant one ILE ROUGE in a 50 L container each side of the entrance, underplanted with trailing ivy, for year-round structure and rich colour – ideal for the style-aware townhouse owner
Soft-edges bed – Combine a small group of ILE ROUGE with lady’s mantle and lamb’s ear to soften paving edges while the rose provides upright depth – perfect for a gentle, romantic family garden
Structured ribbon – Use a row of ILE ROUGE at 40 cm spacing along a low fence, with gravel or brick in front, to create a neat, easy-care boundary – suited to busy households wanting order with minimal fuss
Balcony focal point – Grow a single plant in a large pot with free-draining compost and a light underplanting of nepeta for a compact yet dramatic display – attractive for first-time balcony gardeners
Rain-garden accent – Position ILE ROUGE just above a shallow rain-collection swale, with yarrow and grasses, to anchor a sustainable, pervious front garden design – fitting for eco-conscious city residents
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bedding rose from the EleanorROSE® ORIGINAL range; registered cultivar name DELpablan, marketed as ILE ROUGE – dark red floribunda bedding rose - Delbard; ARS exhibition name Delpablan.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Georges Delbard, Pépinières et Roseraies Georges Delbard, France; bred and introduced in 2007, with DELpablan as the registered name and initial distribution handled by the Delbard nurseries.
Growth and structural characteristics
Bushy shrub habit, typically 110–150 cm high and 40–60 cm wide; dense, slightly glossy mid-green foliage with moderate thorns; floribunda-type branching provides good coverage in beds or hedging lines.
Flower morphology
Very double, cup-shaped blooms with more than 40 petals, borne in clusters; medium flower size (approximately 4–7 cm), repeating well with an abundant second flush and further waves in suitable conditions.
Colour data and phenology
Dark ruby buds open dark red (RHS 187A outer, 187B inner), deepening to burgundy with dark brown shading; colour fade is slight, giving very good retention and a persistent, dramatic dark-red display in the garden.
Fragrance and aroma
Classic rose fragrance character, but very weak overall; scent is generally only noticeable at close range, making the variety suitable where intensity of perfume is not a primary selection criterion.
Hip characteristics
Rose hips rarely set due to the very double flowers; where present, they are small, spherical orange-red hips around 7–10 mm in diameter, adding only occasional late-season interest.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Medium resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust; requires moderate maintenance and occasional plant protection; hardy to around −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3, roughly equivalent to USDA Zone 6b).
Horticultural recommendations
Prefers a sunny position with reasonable drainage; plant at 40–45 cm for hedging or bedding, 75 cm as a specimen; own-root form suits long-term use in beds or 40–50 L containers with regular watering and balanced feeding.
ILE ROUGE – dark red floribunda bedding rose - Delbard offers rich, stable colour, a tall bushy habit and long-term own-root reliability, making it a thoughtful choice for structured, easy-care urban and family gardens.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
ILE ROUGE – dark red floribunda bedding rose - Delbard
Product Type:
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Meaning of Cultivar Name:
The French term “Île Rouge” means “Red Island”, referring to the deep red flower colour and the striking, partly variegated foliage.
Newly Opened Flower:
The outer petals are dark red, the inner ones slightly lighter.
Full Bloom:
Dark red, with a blackish shade in the centre of the petals.
Before Fading:
Deep burgundy with dark brown undertones.
Colour Fading Description:
On opening the dark ruby red changes to dark red, then before the bloom fades it turns deep burgundy with a dark brown shade; fading is slight.
Pollinator Attraction:
As a strongly double flower form, with the stamens largely concealed and therefore less accessible, it is of low attractiveness to pollinators.
Hip Comment:
Rose hip formation is expected to be limited due to the double flowers; occasionally forming spherical, orange-red rose hips 7–10 mm in diameter.
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
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