Vivid, full-bodied scarlet-red shade, clean in tone and showing little tendency to fade. - bedding floribunda rose - unscented rose - no noticeable fragrance
– Vivid scarlet-red flowers with golden stamens.
– Compact, bushy habit ideal for low beds.
– Abundant remontant flowering all season.
– Dark green, glossy foliage for strong contrast.
– Pollinator-friendly open blooms with easy access.
– Special feature: Small, spherical orange-red hips add late-season interest.
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BIG BANG® – scarlet bedding floribunda rose - Barni
Created for cottage-garden romance, BIG BANG® brings clusters of vivid scarlet blooms that stay vibrant in colour from bud to fall, lighting up even small beds and front gardens. Its compact, bushy habit is naturally neat, so it fits beautifully along paths, at the front of borders or beside a kitchen-garden plot without overwhelming the space. As an own-root rose it develops steadily, giving you reassuring longevity and the ability to regrow strongly if winter or pruning are ever too enthusiastic. In a large 40–50 litre pot it remains pleasingly compact, ideal for patios where you want reliable colour with minimal shaping. The semi-double, open flowers are naturally wildlife-friendly, inviting bees to your family garden. Over time, its maturing root system anchors the plant securely and copes more calmly with typical British coastal weather and breezy, exposed spots, while you simply enjoy the evolving cottage-garden ambience.
Big Bang® in freshly opened bloom, showing fiery scarlet petals.
Closed bud of Big Bang® in deep scarlet red.
Big Bang® in full bloom with bright scarlet, semi-double flowers.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Low cottage-style front border
The compact, bushy habit and modest height create a tidy front edge that will not swamp paths or lawn edges, yet the bright scarlet clusters give a strong romantic accent from spring to autumn for those seeking traditional cottage charm – perfect for the beginner gardener
Informal edging around a kitchen garden
Its small stature and dense foliage form a soft, low hedge that frames vegetable beds and herb patches without casting heavy shade, while the semi-double flowers add a storybook feel beside potting sheds and cold frames – ideal for the rural homeowner
Family patio in large containers
BIG BANG® stays naturally compact, so in 40–50 litre pots it creates a neat, colourful accent by seating areas or patio doors, needing mainly watering and feeding rather than complex pruning, yet still giving a long season of flower – reassuring for the busy urban owner
Own-root long-term feature in a small garden
Grown on its own roots, it gradually builds a durable framework and can recover well from accidental hard pruning or winter damage, making it a sound, long-lived investment in a modest space where every plant must earn its keep – appealing to the practical planner
Low mass planting in family front gardens
Planted in groups at the recommended spacing, the good colour retention of the scarlet blooms gives an even, coordinated look across the bed, reducing the need for gap-filling or frequent replacements and supporting a stable, classic frontage – suited to the house-proud buyer
Pollinator-friendly corner by seating or play area
The semi-double, open flowers offer easy access to pollen and nectar, bringing bees and other beneficial insects into view of children and guests, while the small flower size and self-cleaning habit mean fewer spent blooms to deadhead – attractive for the wildlife enthusiast
Exposed or breezy coastal-style sites
As the root system strengthens over time it anchors the plant well, helping it to sit securely and perform steadily in open, wind-prone UK gardens where sturdier shrubs cope better with blustery changeable weather – reassuring for the coastal gardener
Low-maintenance cottage border with flexible pruning
The floribunda habit flowers on new growth and tolerates a range of pruning styles, from light shaping to harder renewal cuts, so you can keep it compact without technical know-how and still expect dependable flower production year after year – ideal for the time-poor gardener
Styling ideas
Kitchen-garden edging – Line vegetable beds with BIG BANG® for a low, scarlet border that echoes traditional potager gardens – for those who love productive plots with a romantic twist
Patio focal pot – Plant one rose in a 40–50 litre terracotta container by French doors so its compact, floriferous habit frames afternoon tea moments – for flat dwellers or terrace owners
Storybook path border – Repeat plant along a gravel path and underplant with soft catmint to contrast the vivid blooms with hazy blue – for fans of classic English cottage walks
Bee-corner mix – Combine with lavender and herbs near a bench so pollinator-friendly flowers and scented foliage create a gentle wildlife hub – for families encouraging children to notice nature
Front-garden ribbon – Use a double row along the front lawn edge, interspersed with low box or thyme, to give a neat yet welcoming street-side impression – for homeowners wanting easy kerb appeal
Technical cultivar profile
Characteristic
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bedding rose registered as SELbar 0127, marketed as BIG BANG® – scarlet bedding floribunda rose - Barni; shrub rose type recommended for containers and low bedding schemes.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Vittorio Barni, Società Agricola Rose Barni, Italy; breeding work around 1980, introduced and registered circa 2011, parentage not recorded but selected for bedding performance.
Growth and structural characteristics
Compact, bushy miniature-type shrub 35–50 cm high and 40–60 cm wide, with dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickles, forming low, regular mounds suitable for edging.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, cup-shaped blooms 0,5–1,5 in across, carried in clusters of 1–3 per stem, with approximately 13–25 petals and remontant flowering that repeats with a notably abundant second flush.
Colour data and phenology
Clean scarlet-red (RHS 46A–46B; ARS Rd); buds deep scarlet, opening fiery red with golden stamens, fading only slightly to a softer red with a hint of coral before petals fall.
Fragrance and aroma
No noticeable scent is recorded; this cultivar is chosen primarily for its vivid colour effect and bedding performance rather than perfume, so fragrance-sensitive users can plant it confidently.
Hip characteristics
Hip set expected to be modest due to semi-double flowers, but when present produces small spherical orange-red hips around 6–10 mm across, adding a light seasonal accent in late season.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to around -21 to -18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b); disease resistance only medium to sensitive, particularly to rust, so regular monitoring and appropriate treatments are advisable.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with good air movement; plant 30–55 cm apart depending on use, 8–9 plants/m² for mass effect; keep soil well-drained and maintain a consistent preventative disease-care routine.
BIG BANG® – scarlet bedding floribunda rose - Barni offers compact, vivid bedding colour, flexible pruning in borders or large containers, and the enduring reliability of an own-root shrub, making it a thoughtful choice for long-term cottage-style planting.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
BIG BANG® – scarlet bedding floribunda rose - Barni
Product Type:
darinaROSE® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Full Bloom:
Bright scarlet, a golden ring of stamens rises in the centre.
Before Fading:
The red becomes slightly lighter, with a delicate coral tinge.
Colour Fading Description:
The colour only fades slightly: the fiery red–scarlet hue remains throughout, becoming a little lighter before the blooms fade, with a subtle coral tinge.
Pollinator Attraction:
Its semi-double, open-shaped flowers attract pollinators because the accessible stamens make pollen and nectar readily available.
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.
