Saturated, radiant red shade with a uniform, glossy surface. - dwarf, miniature rose - mild, restrained-scented rose - fresh, fruity aroma
– Compact dwarf habit for small spaces
– Abundant red blooms in tight clusters
– Glossy dark foliage highlights flower colour
– Reliable remontant flowering through the season
– Hardy to USDA 6b with H7 rating
– Special feature: Ideal for containers, balconies and neat edging.
Elegant spaces – Long lifespan
darinaROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,50 £
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RANDILLA ROUGE – red dwarf mini rose - Ilsink
With its compact habit and radiant red blooms, RANDILLA ROUGE brings a distinctly romantic, cottage-garden feel to even the smallest spaces. This miniature shrub is ideal for edging paths, lining a kitchen-garden bed or brightening a balcony, giving reliable colour with relatively little effort. As an own-root plant, it settles gradually and builds a dependable framework for many years of ornamental value. You can enjoy its compact shape in narrow borders, its remontant clusters of flowers on patios, and its glossy, healthy foliage as a neat, low hedge. The tidy size makes planting straightforward in typical family gardens, including those with heavier soils where raised beds improve drainage and root health. Mild, fruity fragrance and the warm red palette lend a storybook charm beside lavender or herbs, while the good hardiness and own-root resilience support long-term longevity. Over time, you will see a natural progression from strong root establishment, through increasing shoot growth, to full ornamental presence by the third season, giving a low-stress investment in your garden’s structure.
Randilla Rouge shows its double red flowers in full bloom.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Low edging along paths or vegetable beds
Its dwarf, compact stature makes RANDILLA ROUGE ideal for neat, low edging that stays within 25–35 cm high, forming a defined line without overwhelming narrow paths or kitchen-garden beds; well suited to beginners and busy homeowners
Patio pots and balcony containers
The small footprint and moderate water needs suit life in large patio containers of at least 40–50 litres, where the plant can develop stable roots and provide repeat waves of red colour close to seating areas for urban gardeners
Small family gardens with limited space
Reliable remontant flowering ensures frequent flushes in a modest footprint, giving dependable colour through the season without demanding complex pruning, so compact plots still gain a romantic, storybook focal point for family garden owners
Mixed cottage-style borders
The rich red, double, cup-shaped blooms work beautifully with cottage companions like bellflowers or montbretia, delivering classic, “girly” English charm while remaining easy to fit between perennials for cottage-style enthusiasts
Low informal hedge or path divider
Dense branching and glossy dark foliage create a continuous, low ribbon when planted 30–35 cm apart, giving structure and visual order along paths or drive edges with only light shaping needed for practical-minded gardeners
Partially shaded seating areas
Tolerance of partial shade allows planting near arbours or afternoon-tea corners that receive only part-day sun, maintaining flower production while softening hard edges around benches for shade-challenged plot owners
Wind-exposed or coastal-leaning sites
The low, well-anchored habit and own-root stability help this rose cope with blustery situations where taller shrubs might rock or lean, especially when combined with raised beds that improve moisture control for coastal and windy-site gardeners
Long-term plantings with minimal replacement
As an own-root miniature with good hardiness, RANDILLA ROUGE can regenerate from its base after weather or pruning issues, building up a long-lived framework that reduces the need for frequent replanting for time-pressed beginners
Styling ideas
Kitchen-border ribbon – Plant a single row along a vegetable or herb bed edge for a crisp red border that echoes traditional potager style – ideal for family cooks who love order in the garden
Patio jewel pots – Use one or three plants in 40–50 litre terracotta containers with thyme and low grasses to frame a seating area – perfect for small-terrace owners seeking colour without clutter
Cottage path fringe – Combine with campanulas and soft catmint along a gravel path for a romantic, low fringe of blue and red – suited to cottage-garden fans wanting a storybook entrance
Mini hedge room – Create a low divider around a children’s play lawn or seating nook, letting the compact foliage form a friendly boundary – good for families wanting gentle structure, not tall barriers
Balcony focal trough – In a long, deep planter, alternate RANDILLA ROUGE with airy bupleurum for contrast between glossy red roses and fine lime-green foliage – attractive to design-conscious balcony gardeners
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
RANDILLA ROUGE is a miniature, dwarf rose from the Mini collection, sold as an own-root, container-grown edging and patio shrub; breeding code derived from the “Intro-Pink” mini type lineage.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Robert Ilsink for Interplant Roses BV in the Netherlands, with introduction and registration in 2003; parentage is unknown but selected for compact growth and decorative red flowering.
Awards and recognition
No major show or competition awards are recorded, but the cultivar has maintained a stable commercial presence thanks to its manageable size and reliable ornamental performance in small gardens.
Growth and structural characteristics
Dwarf, compact habit reaching about 25–35 cm in height and 30–40 cm spread, with dense, dark green glossy foliage and moderate prickliness, forming a tidy, low shrub suitable for edging or pots.
Flower morphology
Produces medium-sized, double, cup-shaped blossoms with approximately 26–39 petals in clusters; flowers are remontant, providing an abundant second flush and further repeated flowering in suitable conditions.
Colour data and phenology
Blooms open in a deep, intense red that slowly warms to a rosy red as petals age, with only slight fading; outer petal surfaces are paler, giving depth and a subtle two-tone effect over the flowering period.
Fragrance and aroma
Fragrance is mild but noticeable at close range, with a fresh, fruity character; primarily an ornamental variety, as the strongly double form limits access for pollinating insects and reduces nectar availability.
Hip characteristics
Only occasional, very small hips are formed, with diameters around 0–5 mm; hips are generally inconspicuous and of no particular ornamental or culinary significance in normal garden usage.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Rated to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b), with medium resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust; benefits from good air movement and periodic preventive care.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in well-drained soil with regular watering in prolonged dry spells; plant 30–35 cm apart for edging, or singly as a specimen, and choose large containers with quality compost for sustained performance.
RANDILLA ROUGE offers compact growth, repeat red flowering and dependable hardiness in an own-root form that matures into a long-lived, low-maintenance feature; a thoughtful choice if you value lasting structure in a small space.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
RANDILLA ROUGE – red dwarf mini rose - Ilsink
Product Type:
darinaROSE® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator Attraction:
Its strongly double blooms attract few pollinators because the dense flower form and concealed stamens reduce nectar and pollen accessibility.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Because its flowers are double, its pollinator friendliness is limited — primarily ornamental.
Heat and Drought Tolerance Description:
Tolerates heat well but has only moderate tolerance to prolonged drought. Requires watering during extended dry periods.
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.
