BAD WÖRISHOFEN ® – carmine-pink bedding floribunda rose – Kordes
If You are looking for an easy rose that simply works in Irish gardens, BAD WÖRISHOFEN ® is a compact, bushy floribunda that gives You vivid colour with minimal effort. Its dense, dark green foliage and clusters of carmine-pink blooms keep beds and borders looking neat and well dressed through the season, even in mixed weather and a humid climate with frequent rain. Bred by Kordes and supplied as a well-rooted, own‑root plant, it offers durable health, strong disease resistance and a long, reliable garden life. It settles quickly in average family gardens, coping well with small front plots, narrow borders and low hedging where You want dependable, low maintenance structure and long-lasting flowers. In a 2‑litre pot it is straightforward to plant and care for, ideal for beginners who would like a rose that will steadily build roots in year one, push stronger shoots in year two and show its full impact by year three.
Use cases
| Target area |
Reason |
| Front garden bedding along paths or driveways |
Compact, bushy growth to 50–75 cm makes tidy, low bedding that does not overwhelm small Irish front gardens, giving a clear edge to paths and drives while staying easy to manage for busy homeowners |
| Ornamental beds around the home |
Abundant clusters of medium-sized, semi-double blooms provide continuous carmine-pink colour close to windows, doors and patios, keeping key viewpoints attractive with little ongoing care for time-poor gardeners |
| Small rose groups of 3–5 plants in mixed borders |
Uniform habit and repeat flowering create a coherent splash of colour that knits neatly into perennials and shrubs, forming a stable base that gradually matures in place for beginner rose growers |
| Low informal hedge or edging |
Planting at 50–60 cm spacing forms a low, flowered line that visually separates lawns from beds, while the dense foliage and moderate thorns give structure without demanding frequent clipping for low-maintenance gardens |
| Urban and roadside plantings |
Very good tolerance to urban conditions and resilient foliage make it suitable for small front gardens and street-side beds exposed to traffic, where robust, tidy roses support city-based gardeners |
| Containers on patios, balconies or terraces |
Performs well in large containers when given a minimum 40–50 litre pot with good drainage, offering long-season colour for paved or gravelled spaces where ground planting is limited for apartment dwellers |
| Cottage-style borders in rural gardens |
The romantic carmine-pink flowers blend easily with traditional cottage companions such as guelder rose and coral bells, creating soft, nostalgic colour schemes that still remain practical for rural homeowners |
| Family gardens in wetter or coastal regions |
Strong disease resistance and reliable performance in cool, damp weather suit Irish conditions, even where frequent rain and onshore winds bring a persistently moist, fungus‑favouring atmosphere for cautious beginners |
Decorating ideas
- Neat front border rhythm – Line BAD WÖRISHOFEN ® along a front path with repeating clumps of coral bells to mirror its tidy, compact growth – ideal for homeowners who like a structured but easy-care entrance.
- Container colour focus – Plant one rose in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot with trailing thyme to highlight its vivid blooms on a patio or balcony – perfect for small-space gardeners wanting simple, high-impact colour.
- Cottage pink and white mix – Combine with guelder rose and white foxgloves in a loose border to play up its romantic, carmine-pink flowers – suited to cottage-garden fans seeking charm without complex upkeep.
- Urban front strip solution – Use a short row in the narrow strip between footpath and wall, underplanting with low heuchera for foliage contrast, to exploit its tolerance of urban conditions – great for city households.
- Family play-lawn frame – Border a family lawn with groups of three roses separated by lavender for a soft, fragrant frame that stays low and safe-sighted for ball games – ideal for families wanting beauty around active spaces.
Technical cultivar profile
| Property |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Floribunda bedding rose from the Vigorosa collection. Registered as KORselary, traded as BAD WÖRISHOFEN ® Vigorosa ®. ARS exhibition name: Bad Wörishofen 2005. Name honours the Bavarian spa town. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred and introduced by W. Kordes’ Söhne in Germany, 2005. Parentage not disclosed. Developed as a robust bed rose for reliable flowering and garden performance in a wide range of climates. |
| Awards and recognitions |
Holds prestigious ADR certification for overall garden merit and health. Awarded gold medals at Kortrijk in 2007 and Paris in 2008, confirming beauty and performance in international trials. |
| Growth and structure |
Bushy, shrub-like floribunda to about 50–75 cm in height and spread. Dense, dark green, glossy foliage creates a full, low mound. Moderately thorny stems; suited to beds, borders and low hedging. |
| Flower morphology |
Semi-double, cupped flowers with around 13–25 petals, produced in clusters on branching stems. Medium-sized blooms (approximately 4–7 cm) open freely and repeat well through the season on established plants. |
| Colour and phenology |
Vivid carmine-pink blooms, deep in bud with slightly darker petal edges. Fresh flowers are bright and saturated, then lighten gently to soft pink as they age. Very good colour retention in sun and mixed weather. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Fragrance is very weak and of neutral character, not chosen for scent. Best suited to gardeners prioritising colour effect, flower quantity and foliage health rather than strong perfume in their plantings. |
| Rose hip characteristics |
Limited hip set expected due to the semi-double to double flower form. Occasionally forms small, spherical orange-red hips, roughly 6–10 mm in diameter, providing modest late-season interest if not deadheaded. |
| Resistance and hardiness |
Excellent disease resistance, with good tolerance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust. Very hardy, approximately USDA zone 5b, RHS H7, tolerating winter lows of about −26 to −23 °C in suitable conditions. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Low maintenance bed rose for gardens, parks and urban spaces. Suitable for mass plantings, hedging, containers and small cut stems. Thrives in sun to light partial shade with regular watering during prolonged drought. |
BAD WÖRISHOFEN ® offers compact, colourful bedding, strong disease resistance and reliable urban performance, while its own-root form supports long-lived, steadily improving plants; consider it if You want a dependable, easy-care garden rose.
