Uniform lavender‑lilac shade with a subtle bluish‑lilac tone. - hybrid tea rose - strong, long-lasting scented rose - sweet, perfumed
– Unusual silvery lavender-lilac flower colour
– XL, high-centred blooms for cutting
– Strong, long-lasting sweet fragrance
– Upright, bushy habit with sparse thorns
– Good resistance to black spot and mildew Special feature: Rome Gold Medal winner (1964).
Long‑lasting plant – Sustainable garden design
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,40 €
3(3800)
BLUE GIRL – lavender-lilac hybrid tea rose – Kordes
If You are dreaming of a romantic yet straightforward rose for a front garden or small border, BlueGirl is an elegant hybrid tea that gives classic, exhibition-style blooms without demanding expert care. Its refined, high-centred flowers open in a distinctive silvery lavender-lilac, bringing a soft cottage charm that works beautifully with simple Irish front-garden planting. As a 2‑litre own‑root plant it settles in steadily, forming a long‑lived shrub that can regenerate from its own base, so it keeps its shape and ornamental value for years with modest upkeep. Medium disease resistance and a good performance in our damp climate mean You only need occasional checks for problems rather than constant spraying, while the bushy, upright habit fits easily into ordinary beds and narrow borders. Plant one or a small group, give it sun, drainage in heavier soils often found in Irish gardens, regular watering, and enjoy a strongly perfumed cut rose that will reward You more each season as roots, shoots and flowering build over three years into a reliable feature for busy gardeners who want to plant once and simply watch it flourish and last.
Blue Girl in closed bud, with a cool lavender-mauve pink tone.
Freshly opened Blue Girl rose bloom with frosted silvery-lilac outer petals.
Blue Girl shows its even lavender-lilac bloom at full flower.
Blue Girl in a closed bud, showing its cool lavender-mauve tones.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden focal point near the entrance
The upright, bushy shape and XL, high‑centred blooms create a clear focal point that looks “properly planted” without complicated design; a single shrub or a pair by the path offers reliable structure and colour for visitors and busy beginners
Small group of 3 roses in a mixed border
Planting three at 65 cm spacing forms a compact, coherent drift of lavender‑lilac flowers that repeat through the season, giving a refined yet easy‑care accent that blends with perennials and grasses for family gardeners
Cut-flower and fragrance corner by the patio
Blue Girl’s large, long‑stemmed, strongly perfumed blooms are ideal for cutting, so one well‑placed plant near the house can supply vases with classic exhibition‑type roses while staying manageable for home arrangers
Romantic cottage-style bed with lilac and grasses
The soft lavender tone pairs beautifully with lilac and ornamental grasses (such as Panicum), creating a gentle, rural cottage look that still suits compact Irish plots, while the medium maintenance needs remain realistic for hobby gardeners
Specimen rose in a large container
Planted in a 40–50 litre pot with good drainage and regular watering, Blue Girl forms a showpiece shrub on a balcony, terrace or paved front area, ideal where ground planting is limited but You still want a classic rose for urban owners
Small, easy-care rose bed in a family garden
A simple bed of 1–5 plants spaced for airflow gives long‑term colour with only occasional deadheading and basic pest checks, suiting families who prefer straightforward, repeat‑flowering structure and clear paths for low‑maintenance seekers
Long-term planting for sustainable garden design
As an own‑root rose, the plant forms its permanent framework in situ and can regrow from its base after harsh winters or pruning, supporting long‑lived, stable plantings that evolve naturally for environmentally minded planners
Border subject to Irish rain and humidity
Medium overall disease resistance, with good tolerance to powdery mildew and black spot, suits our wetter, humid conditions where roses must cope without constant spraying in small gardens used by children and practical households
Decorating ideas
COTTAGE PATH DUO – Line a narrow front path with two or three Blue Girl plants, underplant with white alyssum and soft pink geraniums for a romantic cottage feel – ideal for homeowners wanting charm from minimal effort
LAVENDER HARMONY – Combine Blue Girl with lavender and rosemary in a sunny bed so the cool lilac blooms rise above scented, drought-tolerant mounds – perfect for small gardens seeking simple, fragrant structure
PASTEL TERRACE POT – Grow a single Blue Girl in a 40–50 litre terracotta container, adding trailing lobelia around the rim for a soft pastel cascade – suited to balconies or paved terraces needing a graceful focal rose
GRASSY BORDER DRIFT – Mix a group of Blue Girl with switchgrass ‘Sangria’ and low St John’s wort, letting the airy grasses frame the large blooms – good for those who like modern, low‑fuss borders with movement
ROMANTIC CUTTING CORNER – Dedicate a sunny corner to Blue Girl with a backdrop of dark purple lilac for contrast, giving a steady source of long‑stemmed, scented flowers – appealing to gardeners who love arranging home‑grown bouquets
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose; registered as KORgi, trade name Blue Girl hybrid tea rose KORgi, also exhibited as Kölner Karneval; pharmaROSA ORIGINAL 2‑litre own‑root format for garden use.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Reimer Kordes, W. Kordes’ Söhne, Germany, from ‘Magenta’ × ‘Sterling Silver’; introduced and registered in 1964, distributed by Star Roses and Plants and W. Kordes’ Söhne.
Awards and recognitions
Rome Gold Medal 1964, highlighting its ornamental and garden value; still appreciated among enthusiasts for its distinctive lavender‑lilac colour and classic hybrid tea flower form.
Growth and structure
Upright, bushy shrub reaching about 110–150 cm high and 75–105 cm wide; moderately dense, matte, mid‑green foliage with sparse thorns; forms a tidy, structural plant suitable for beds and specimen use.
Flower morphology
Large, double, high‑centred, pointed buds typical of cut‑rose types; solitary blooms on stems, with around 26–39 petals; repeat flowering with a strong second flush when properly fed and deadheaded.
Colour and phenology
Uniform lavender‑lilac with subtle bluish tone; silvery‑lilac outer petals and clearer lavender‑pink inner petals; colour richest in cooler weather, fading somewhat in strong heat and intense sun to softer pastel shades.
Fragrance and aroma
Strong, long‑lasting sweet, perfumed scent; flowers carry well on warm, still evenings, making it excellent for planting near seating areas or paths where the fragrance can be appreciated up close.
Rose hip characteristics
Occasional small, ovoid orange‑red hips, 12–18 mm in diameter; decorative but not produced in large quantities, as the plant is mainly valued for its showy, repeatedly produced blooms.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, Sweden zone 3, USDA 6b); medium overall disease resistance, resistant to powdery mildew and black spot, medium susceptibility to rust; needs regular watering in heat.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with good drainage; space 55–100 cm depending on use, 2.4–2.7 plants/m² for mass planting; maintenance medium with some deadheading and pest checks; recommended for beds, containers and cutting.
BLUE GIRL offers strongly scented, lavender-lilac exhibition blooms on a long-lived, own-root shrub that adapts well over time, giving You elegant cut flowers and reliable garden structure with straightforward care, if You feel it suits Your garden.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
BLUE GIRL – lavender-lilac hybrid tea rose - Kordes
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Double; flowers with 26–39 petals partially conceal the stamens, so it is only limitedly attractive to pollinators and is mainly an ornamental cultivar.
Our product is a rose grown with unique pharmaROSA® cultivation technology!
2 litre, own-root, potted rose.
With shoots appropriate to the season.
With roots thoroughly interwoven through the growing medium.
Quality in line with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
In unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-type rose plant with an individual 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.
Stock: several varieties and several stages of development in a short stock section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: presentation of the strong root system interwoven through the growing medium with the pot removed.Balance: mature plant where the development of the root system and the shoots is in harmony.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”, but makes the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root production tangible: how the plant is built, what the root system is like and how the shoots renew themselves. The footage was therefore taken at different times, showing plants at different stages of development, so mixed leaf coverage or differing growth stages may appear in the videos. This is not a “sample” of the batch delivered, but an illustration of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical of the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown at the top 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.
