BEVERLY® – pink hybrid tea rose – Kordes
BEVERLY® is a modern hybrid tea that brings classic, high-centred blooms together with a surprisingly easy-care nature, making it a reassuring choice for Irish family gardens where weather can mean humidity and frequent rain. You get exhibition-style flowers in a compact, upright, bushy plant that fits neatly into smaller beds and front gardens without taking over the space, so it stays manageable even if You are short on time. Its very strong, citrus-perfumed scent creates a romantic atmosphere along paths and near seating areas, while the dense, glossy, dark green foliage offers reliable structure all season. As an own-root plant, it settles in gradually and can regenerate well after pruning or weather damage, supporting a long, lasting presence in Your garden. In the first year it focuses on roots, the second year on shoots, and from the third year it delivers full ornamental impact with generous repeat flowering. Planted in the ground or in a 40–50 litre container with good drainage, it rewards even beginners with poised, elegant blooms for cutting and enjoying indoors.
Use cases
| Target area |
Reason |
| Front garden focal point by the entrance |
The upright, bushy growth and large, high-centred blooms form a clear, elegant focal point that stays neat near paths and doorways, ideal for a welcoming look that does not overwhelm a small space for the style-conscious homeowner |
| Sunny mixed border in a family garden |
Medium height and dense, glossy foliage give good structure in borders, while remontant flowering provides waves of pink colour that combine easily with perennials and grasses, suiting busy gardeners who want impact with simple seasonal care for the family |
| Patio or balcony in a large container |
Performs well in a 40–50 litre pot with regular watering and feeding, so You can enjoy exhibition-style flowers and perfume close to seating areas without redesigning the whole garden, perfect for compact urban spaces and renters seeking flexible planting for the city-dweller |
| Small group planting of 3 roses in a bed |
Planted in a triangle with recommended spacing, three bushes create a rounded, continuous display that looks full but still tidy, giving reliable results even if You are new to roses and prefer straightforward maintenance for the beginner |
| Cutting corner for home flower arrangements |
The long-stemmed, high-centred flowers open slowly and hold well in the vase, so a single bush can supply regular, scented stems for the house throughout the season, suiting those who love fresh, home-grown bouquets for the flower-lover |
| Seating area or terrace where fragrance matters |
Very strong, citrus-perfumed blooms release a garden-filling aroma, especially in still evening air, creating a cosy, romantic mood around benches or patios without needing many plants, ideal for relaxed evenings outdoors for the romantic |
| Coastal or exposed suburban garden bed |
Good heat tolerance and reliable hardiness help it cope where weather can be changeable, provided drainage is improved in heavier soils often prone to staying wet in Atlantic winds and rain, supporting those refining tougher sites for the practical-gardener |
| Ornamental hedge or low boundary line |
When planted at hedge spacing, the upright, evenly branched habit forms a clear, flowered line that frames paths or drive edges, bringing order and definition without fussy clipping, appealing to people who like a tidy outline with minimal effort for the organiser |
Decorating ideas
- Cottage Border Ribbon – Underplant BEVERLY® with sweet alyssum and soft grasses to echo rural cottage paths while keeping a clean, structured line – ideal for lovers of relaxed but ordered cottage style
- Perfumed Patio Trio – Plant three BEVERLY® in a single 50-litre container and edge the pot with trailing lobelia for a compact, scented feature – suited to small patios and balconies
- Pink and Blue Elegance – Combine BEVERLY® with Verbena hastata ‘Blue Spires’ for vertical blue accents rising through the pink roses – attractive for those wanting a refined, modern border
- Entrance Welcome Bed – Place BEVERLY® by the front door with white hydrangeas and lavender for structure, scent and year-round presence – perfect for neat, low-maintenance front gardens
- Cutting and Display Corner – Dedicate a sunny square with BEVERLY® and Anemone ‘Fantasy Belle’ so You can cut roses and late-season anemones together – great for home decorators who love fresh arrangements
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose from the Eleganza collection; registered as KORpauvio, traded as Beverly Eleganza and widely shown under Beverly as the ARS approved exhibition name. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Wilhelm Kordes III in Germany from ‘The McCartney Rose’ crossed with an unknown seedling; introduced after 2008 by W. Kordes’ Söhne for garden and exhibition use. |
| Awards and recognitions |
Winner of Biltmore International Rose Trials Pauline Merrell Award for Best Hybrid Tea and Cornelia Vanderbilt Cecil Award for Most Fragrant Rose, plus Golden Rose of The Hague Golden Rose Award in 2013. |
| Growth and structure |
Vigorous, upright, bushy plant typically 100–140 cm tall and 70–110 cm wide, with moderately thorny stems and dense, glossy, dark green foliage that gives a solid, formal presence in beds and borders. |
| Flower morphology |
Very double, high-centred, pointed-budded blooms with over 40 petals, usually borne singly on stems; large flower size in the 2.75–3.95 inch range gives a classic exhibition hybrid tea appearance. |
| Colour and phenology |
Even mid-pink flowers that fade gradually to pastel pink with a delicate silvery sheen; colour retention is moderate, and remontant flowering ensures a generous second flush after the main early summer display. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Very strong, garden-filling perfume with a clear citrus character; ideal where scented impact is a priority, though highly double blooms mean the variety is mainly ornamental rather than pollinator focused. |
| Rose hip characteristics |
Produces occasional ovoid, orange-red hips about 10–14 mm in diameter; hips are not abundant and are mainly of incidental ornamental interest rather than a key feature of the cultivar. |
| Resistance and hardiness |
Hardy to about −26 to −23 °C (RHS H7, USDA 5b, Swedish zone 4); tolerates heat well but needs watering in drought; disease resistance to mildew, black spot and rust is moderate, so basic protection may be needed. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in a sunny position with well-drained soil; allow 65 cm spacing in mass plantings or 100 cm for specimens, or use a 40–50 litre container; deadhead spent blooms and give occasional plant protection as required. |
BEVERLY® offers fragrant, exhibition-quality blooms on a manageable, upright bush that suits containers and small beds, and as an own-root rose it settles in for long-term, reliable structure, making it a thoughtful choice if You want lasting beauty with modest care.
