Deep, full, velvety red shade with a subtle dark tone. - floribunda bedding rose - scentless rose - no noticeable fragrance
– Compact, tidy shrub for beds and borders.
– Rich clusters of semi-double blooms.
– Deep, velvety red colour holds well.
– Reliable remontant flowering all season.
– Good winter hardiness to RHS H7.
– Special feature: Awarded a Certificate of Merit at the Lyon International Rose Competition (2008).
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eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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RED SPOT® – red floribunda bedding rose - Barni
Step out after rain into a front garden edged with velvet red clusters of RED SPOT®, a compact floribunda bred for reliable colour and fuss-free structure in small, urban spaces. Its rounded habit and dense foliage work beautifully in beds, low hedges or substantial containers, bringing an easy sense of balance to terraces and London front gardens where space and time are limited. Own-root planting supports long-term stability and regeneration, ideal where you rely on rainfall and must cope with typical British rainfall and heavier soils that call for attention to good drainage. With moderate disease resilience and steady repeat flowering through summer into autumn, you can plan for a gentle development from establishing roots to fuller shoots and, by the third season, a settled, high-impact display.
Closed bud of Red Spot® showing its dark ruby red colour.
Red Spot® in late bloom, with its velvety red colour beginning to deepen.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Urban front-garden edging
Compact growth and dense branching create a low, formal edging that stays within bounds on narrow terraces, while clusters of deep red blooms give strong street-side impact with minimal shaping, well suited to the busy urban garden owner.
Small mixed bedding scheme
Floribunda clusters and steady repeat flowers provide a long season of colour without the complexity of large shrub roses, making it straightforward to weave between perennials and bulbs in modest beds for the beginner hobby gardener.
Container on balcony or patio (40–50 L+)
A rounded, 50–75 cm habit is easy to manage in a 40–50 litre or larger pot, giving structure and colour where soil is limited, while own-root growth supports longevity in containers for the sustainability-minded city dweller.
Low flowering hedge along paths
Regular spacing at 30–35 cm forms a continuous, knee-high line of red blooms that visually guides narrow paths without overwhelming them, ideal for family gardens needing simple, repeatable planting for the practical homeowner.
Rain-aware planting in heavier soils
The compact framework and moderate root system suit improved heavy clay or chalk where drainage has been considered, complementing rainwater-conscious designs coping with cool, wet, wind-exposed conditions for the climate-aware gardener.
Low-maintenance, long-term feature plant
Own-root form supports gradual regeneration after pruning or weather damage, helping the plant maintain shape and flowering over many years with straightforward seasonal care for the time-pressed garden owner.
Family-friendly bed near seating areas
The moderate height and rounded habit fit close to seating without dominating, while the lack of noticeable scent suits those sensitive to fragrance, keeping the focus on visual interest for the comfort-seeking family.
Colour accent with light pollinator interest
Semi-double flowers provide flashes of accessible pollen while prioritising bold, velvety colour in clusters, adding a modest wildlife contribution within a longer-flowering, decorative scheme for the style-conscious nature lover.
Styling ideas
Terrace Border Rhythm – Plant RED SPOT® in a repeating line with lavender and low Nepeta to frame a town-house path, pairing velvety red with soft blues – ideal for design-led, low-fuss front gardens.
Container Focus – Use a single plant in a 50–60 litre clay pot with gravel mulch and underplanting of thyme to create a long-lived, easy-care focal point – perfect for balcony and patio owners.
Modern Hedge Strip – Create a short, clipped line along a driveway, backed by evergreen box or yew for structure and year-round form – suited to homeowners wanting simple geometry with seasonal colour.
Soft City Mix – Combine with Geranium macrorrhizum and ornamental grasses in a small bed to blend bold red clusters with scented groundcover and airy movement – for urban gardeners seeking gentle, layered planting.
Family Seating Nook – Group three plants near a bench, interspersed with sage and white flowering perennials so children and adults enjoy bright colour without overpowering scent – ideal for relaxed family spaces.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bedding rose; registered as BARspot (BAR 6030), marketed as RED SPOT® – red floribunda bedding rose - Barni; ARS approved exhibition name RED SPOT®.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Enrico Barni, Rose Barni, Pistoia, Italy; parentage unknown. Introduced and registered in 2007, representing an Italian floribunda line focused on vivid red bedding performance.
Awards and recognition
Certificate of Merit at the Lyon International Rose Competition in 2008, indicating strong ornamental garden performance and reliable flowering under European trial conditions.
Growth and structural characteristics
Compact floribunda with dense branching, 50–75 cm high and 45–65 cm spread. Moderately thorny stems support mid-green, slightly glossy foliage, forming a rounded, bedding-friendly framework.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, cup-shaped clusters with 13–25 petals and medium-sized blooms (approximately 4–7 cm). Remontant flowering pattern with a generous second flush following the main summer display.
Colour data and phenology
Deep, velvety red blooms, ARS code dr; RHS 187A outer, 187B inner petals. Colour holds well in sun, darkening slightly to burgundy before fading, retaining intensity across repeated flushes.
Fragrance and aroma
No noticeable fragrance; selected primarily for colour and bedding effect rather than scent. Suitable where strong perfume is unnecessary or may conflict with nearby aromatic companion plants.
Hip characteristics
Moderate production of small, spherical hips, 6–10 mm in diameter, ripening to red and adding a modest autumn accent where spent flowers are left untrimmed.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Rated H7; hardy to approximately –21 to –18 °C and USDA zone 6b, Swedish zone 3. Moderate resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust; benefits from basic preventive care.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny beds, borders or large containers. Plant 30–55 cm apart depending on use, at 8–9 plants/m² for mass bedding. Average heat tolerance; water during prolonged dry spells and deadhead to tidy.
RED SPOT® offers compact, repeat red flowering and adaptable bed or container use, with own-root durability for long-term structure; consider it if you want dependable colour with straightforward care.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
RED SPOT® – red floribunda bedding rose - Barni
Product Type:
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator Attraction:
Semi-double flowers (13–25 petals) moderately attract pollinators, as their partly filled form and reduced accessibility of the stamens limit nectar and pollen exposure compared with simple blooms.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its semi-double flowers moderately attract pollinators, so it is at most a partially pollinator-friendly variety.
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.
