The 'Ingrid Bergman' rose (cultivar code 'Poulman') is a highly celebrated, multi-award-winning red hybrid tea rose bred by Danish growers Pernille and Mogens Olesen and introduced by Poulsen Roser in 1984. Named in honour of the legendary Swedish actress Ingrid Bergman, this variety was voted into the World Federation of Rose Societies Hall of Fame as the "World's Favourite Rose" in 2000.
Key Characteristics & Growing Habits
Blooms: Large, fully double, high-centred flowers reaching up to 11–14 cm across. The petals feature a rich, deep, velvety ruby-red texture that remains unfading even in intense summer heat.
Fragrance: Features a distinct, light-to-medium sweet and spicy tea fragrance.
Foliage & Size: Grows as a compact, bushy, upright shrub reaching a mature height of 75–100 cm (2.5–3.5 feet) and a spread of about 60 cm. The leaves are glossy, dark green, and semi-leathery.
Flowering Season: A reliable repeat-flowering variety that produces continuous flushes from early June through late autumn until the first frosts