Deep, full, velvety red shade with a subtle dark tone. - floribunda bedding rose - scentless rose - no noticeable fragrance
– Vivid, velvety red blooms hold their colour.
– Compact, dense habit ideal for bedding schemes.
– Reliable remontant flowering with strong second flush.
– Proven hardiness to H7, USDA zone 6b.
– Awarded Certificate of Merit, Lyon 2008.
– Special feature: Forms neat clusters and decorative red hips after flowering.
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darinaROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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RED SPOT® – red floribunda bedding rose - Barni
Imagine your own cottage-style corner, where clusters of velvety red blooms bring a sense of romance to everyday life with very little effort. RED SPOT® forms a compact, orderly mound that fits easily into small family gardens and front borders, yet has the presence to anchor a whole bed of colour. Its semi-double flowers appear in generous clusters from early summer, then repeat reliably, giving you months of colour without complicated pruning regimes. As an own-root rose, it builds strength steadily below ground, then above, rewarding patience with a naturally long lifespan and graceful recovery if weather or wildlife ever knock it back. In heavier soils you can rely on its tidy, medium-height habit to sit comfortably in raised beds or improved borders, even where winds bring in moist coastal air and extra fungal pressure. Over time the dense, mid-green foliage weaves into a soft backdrop for your kitchen-garden paths and seating areas, combining traditional character with modern ease of care. Planted in a generous container or in a small group in the border, RED SPOT® offers dependable cluster flowering, structure for cottage-style planting, and the reassuring simplicity that lets you enjoy more afternoons and fewer chores as it moves from strong roots, to confident shoots, to a full, storybook garden presence. In short, it brings enduring comfort to gardeners who value beauty without fuss.
Red Spot® floribunda rózsa sötét rubinvörös, zárt bimbója.
Red Spot® before fading, with velvety red blooms turning slightly burgundy.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front-of-border in a family cottage garden
The compact 50–75 cm height and dense foliage make RED SPOT® ideal for the front of a mixed border, forming neat, low mounds that frame paths and lawns without overwhelming the space, perfect for busy family gardeners seeking classic charm.
Small-group bedding for continuous colour
Planted in groups at 35 cm spacing, its cluster-flowering habit and generous repeat blooming quickly create a carpet of velvety red that reads as one solid block of colour through summer, suiting homeowners who want long-season flower displays.
Low flowering hedge along a path or terrace
Hedging at about 30 cm spacing forms a low, loosely formal line that defines paths, drives or vegetable-garden edges; the regular height and medium vigour keep it easy to trim and maintain for gardeners who prefer tidy but romantic structure.
Large containers on patios and seating areas
Its compact root system and moderate height suit 40–50 litre or larger containers where clustered red blooms bring instant impact close to seating, with only occasional deadheading required, appealing to urban balcony and patio rose enthusiasts.
Traditional cottage-style rose and clematis combinations
The rich, even red flowers hold their colour well in sun and pair beautifully with pastel clematis or cranesbills, giving a storybook effect with minimal pruning complexity, attractive for romantic cottage-garden stylists at any skill level.
Low-maintenance family play garden borders
The compact, rounded shape and moderate thorniness make it easier to place near lawns and play spaces than taller, sprawling roses, while own-root resilience keeps it going for years, reassuring for families wanting robust, reliable planting.
Raised beds and improved clay or chalk soils
Its moderate size and medium maintenance needs work well where soil has been improved or raised, offering stable colour and structure even in gardens that must cope with damp, disease-prone winds and heavier ground for householders gardening on difficult soils.
Simple, low-skill pruning and renewal planting
With semi-double, cluster blooms on a compact framework, it responds well to relaxed winter tidying or occasional harder cuts, and as an own-root rose it regrows true after renewal, suiting beginners who prefer forgiving, easy-care roses.
Styling ideas
Kitchen-path edging – line the edges of vegetable or herb beds with short runs of RED SPOT® to give a soft, velvety red ribbon beside gravel paths – ideal for practical cooks who still want a romantic garden feel.
Storybook island bed – plant a circular island of this floribunda in lawn, underplanted with low cranesbills, to create a simple “red cloud” focal point – for families seeking an easy, high-impact centrepiece.
Cottage trio planting – combine three RED SPOT® in a triangle with a small obelisk and a light-flowered clematis for vertical interest – suited to homeowners recreating an English country garden in limited space.
Patio statement pot – grow one plant in a 50–60 litre terracotta container with trailing herbs or lobelia to enjoy repeat clusters of red by the back door – perfect for busy urban gardeners who like low-effort seasonal colour.
Mixed rose border – weave small groups among pale pink or cream shrub roses to create depth and contrast while keeping overall height modest – appealing to traditionalists planning layered, harmonious cottage borders.
Technical cultivar profile
Characteristic
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bedding rose; registered as BARspot (BAR 6030), marketed as RED SPOT® Bedding rose BARspot; ARS-approved exhibition name RED SPOT® for floribunda classes.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Enrico Barni, Rose Barni, Pistoia, Italy; introduced and registered in 2007, parentage undisclosed, developed for compact bedding and border use in temperate European gardens.
Awards and recognition
Recipient of a Certificate of Merit at the Lyon International Rose Competition in 2008, highlighting its ornamental value and performance as a compact floribunda bedding rose in trial conditions.
Growth and structural characteristics
Compact, bushy habit 50–75 cm high and 45–65 cm wide, with dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage and moderate prickliness; forms rounded mounds well suited to bedding, edging and container schemes.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, cup-shaped medium blooms (approximately 1.5–2.75 in) borne in clusters; 13–25 petals; remontant with generous repeat flushes; moderate self-cleaning, some deadheading improves continued display.
Colour data and phenology
Deep, velvety red blooms (RHS 187A outer, 187B inner) with a subtly darker centre; colour holds well, only slightly dulling toward burgundy before fading, maintaining strong impact in full sun through the season.
Fragrance and aroma
No noticeable scent; selected primarily for colour, habit and flowering performance rather than perfume; partially attractive to pollinators due to semi-double form and partly accessible stamens.
Hip characteristics
Moderate production of small, spherical red hips 6–10 mm in diameter; ornamental in late season but not typically a dominant feature, as repeat flowering and cluster display are the main attractions.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3); moderate tolerance to heat and drought; average resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, benefits from basic preventive care.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun, in beds, borders or 40–50 litre containers; plant 30–55 cm apart depending on use, in well-drained, improved soil; medium maintenance, with occasional feeding, watering and plant protection as needed.
RED SPOT® combines compact, easy bedding habit, generous repeat red flowering and dependable own-root longevity, making it a thoughtful choice for gardeners seeking lasting colour with straightforward care.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
RED SPOT® – red floribunda bedding rose - Barni
Product Type:
darinaROSE® 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.
