A uniform, intense scarlet-red shade that fully and evenly covers the petals. - floribunda bedding rose - mild, restrained-scented rose - scent description not available
– Uniform, intense scarlet-red clusters all season.
– Reliable remontant flowering with rich second flush.
– Bushy, upright habit ideal for bedding schemes.
– Excellent disease resistance, low maintenance needs.
– Hardy to around –20 °C, suitable for cold sites.
– Special feature: Awarded RNRS Trial Ground Certificate in its 1951 debut year, proving long-standing garden merit.
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eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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POMPADOUR RED™ – red bedding floribunda rose - Ruiter
Step through a London front gate after rain and find balance in the rich scarlet of POMPADOUR RED™, a classic floribunda that brings structured rhythm and colour to compact, rainwater-conscious spaces even where clay soils need thoughtful drainage solutions. Bred in the Netherlands in 1951, this upright, bushy rose offers reliable endurance, with own-root plants settling in gradually for a long garden life and steady, low-fuss flowering. Its glossy dark foliage and abundant, cupped double blooms hold their colour well, with only slight softening as the flowers age. Over time the plant builds from strong roots to generous shoots and finally to full ornamental value, creating a composed, lived-in character in small city gardens.
Pompadour Red™ showing different flower opening stages side by side.
Freshly opened scarlet-red flower of Pompadour Red
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden bedding strip
Ideal for narrow front beds where you want strong colour and minimal fuss, its bushy habit and modest height form a neat, welcoming line along paths and low railings, suiting time-pressed city homeowners and beginners.
Small flowering hedge
Planted at hedge spacing, the upright growth and glossy foliage knit together into a low, structured hedge that screens bins or parking without overpowering a terraced frontage, working well for design-conscious urban families.
Mass planting for colour impact
At bedding distances, groups of POMPADOUR RED™ create a carpet of uniform scarlet that reads clearly from the pavement, giving show-garden intensity without complex maintenance for those who favour straightforward seasonal colour.
Large container on balcony or patio
In a 40–50 litre peat-free container, the bushy form and steady repeat flowering provide a long-lived focal point, particularly where ground planting is limited, suiting flat dwellers seeking durable structure in limited outdoor space.
Clay or challenging urban soils
Once established with good planting preparation, its own-root resilience and reliable health make it a solid choice in typical British suburban ground where heavy soils and wet spells test less robust roses, reassuring cautious new gardeners.
Low-input family border
Its disease resistance and modest maintenance needs fit busy households who prefer occasional pruning and feeding over frequent spraying or deadheading, keeping the border tidy enough for everyday enjoyment by active households.
Rainwater-conscious planting scheme
The sturdy framework and dense foliage integrate well into mixed borders designed to handle downpours gracefully, complementing permeable surfaces and simple soakaway schemes for those planning practical yet attractive streetscapes.
Long-term structural rose feature
As an own-root shrub, it can recover from weather damage and light renovation pruning over the years, building a stable presence that rewards patient gardeners who appreciate a plant improving with age and evolving character.
Styling ideas
Crimson-Ribbon Border – Edge a narrow front garden path with a single line of POMPADOUR RED™ underplanted with low nepeta for soft contrast – ideal for busy households wanting a clear, easy-care route to the front door.
Terraced-Elegance Trio – Plant three shrubs in a staggered triangle with lavender and sage behind to frame a Victorian bay window – suits design-led city homeowners after classic structure and modern sustainability.
Rain-Garden Focus – Use POMPADOUR RED™ as a bold anchor beside a permeable gravel driveway, with ornamental grasses to filter runoff – for urban gardeners integrating beauty with simple rainwater management.
Balcony-Showpiece Pot – Grow one plant in a 50-litre container with trailing thyme at the rim to soften the edge – perfect for flat dwellers wanting a long-lived rose feature without ground space.
Family-Friendly Hedgelet – Create a low scarlet hedge along a front boundary, backed by evergreen shrubs for year-round definition – suited to families wanting a tidy, robust rose line with limited upkeep.
Technical cultivar profile
Trait
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bed and florist rose; registered cultivar name Pompadour Red, current trade name POMPADOUR RED™ bedding rose; ARS exhibition name Pompadour Red; part of the Bedding rose collection.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Gerrit de Ruiter in the Netherlands in 1951 from Orange Triumph × Anne Mette Poulsen; introduced by Jackson & Perkins in the USA; unregistered cultivar widely used as a classic bedding rose.
Awards and recognition
Received the RNRS Trial Ground Certificate in 1951, indicating strong garden performance under formal test conditions; remains valued historically as a dependable bedding floribunda with consistent ornamental effect.
Growth and structural characteristics
Bushy, upright shrub reaching about 100–140 cm tall with a 70–110 cm spread; moderately thorny stems carry moderately dense, glossy dark green foliage that forms a cohesive mass in bedding or low hedge plantings.
Flower morphology
Large, cupped, double blooms with 26–39 petals are produced in clusters; remontant with abundant second flush, giving repeated displays through the season; flower diameter typically around 7–10 cm in average garden conditions.
Colour data and phenology
Uniform intense scarlet red (RHS 46B outer, 53A inner; ARS MR); buds deep scarlet and glossy, opening to pure scarlet blooms that fade only slightly and evenly, retaining a coherent block of red throughout flowering.
Fragrance and aroma
Fragrance is mild and restrained rather than prominent; suitable where strong scent is not desired, such as near seating for scent-sensitive users or in mixed schemes where colour and structure take precedence over perfume.
Hip characteristics
Hip set is generally sparse due to the very double, florist-type flowers; occasional small spherical red hips of about 6–10 mm may develop, offering limited wildlife interest without becoming visually dominant.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Good overall disease resistance, noted as resistant to black spot, powdery mildew and rust; winter-hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3, USDA 6b), suiting most UK garden conditions.
Horticultural recommendations
Low maintenance needs; generally minimal intervention beyond annual pruning, feeding and watering during establishment; recommended spacings: 65 cm for bedding, 55 cm for hedging, 100 cm as a specimen; own-root plants favour long-term stability.
POMPADOUR RED™ offers long-lived, low-maintenance scarlet bedding colour on a resilient own-root framework, making it a considered, durable choice for structured urban and family gardens.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
POMPADOUR RED™ – red bedding floribunda rose - Ruiter
Product Type:
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Meaning of Cultivar Name:
The name 'Pompadour' refers to Madame de Pompadour and the lavish hairstyle it evokes, while 'Red' denotes the colour of the flower.
Flower Colour Description:
A uniform, intense scarlet-red shade that fully and evenly covers the petals.
Closed Bud:
Deep scarlet red with a glossy surface and no variation in hue.
Newly Opened Flower:
Pure scarlet, with the petal edges a slightly darker tone.
Full Bloom:
Uniform scarlet red, the inner faces of the petals a shade deeper red.
Before Fading:
The scarlet red colour hardly fades and remains slightly matt.
Colour Fading Description:
The scarlet-red shade fades only slightly during opening and remains uniform until the end of flowering, at most becoming slightly matt.
Hip Comment:
Hip production is expected to be limited due to the double flowers; hips are occasionally produced, globular, 6–10 mm in diameter and red.
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.
