Eisprinzessin ® – white bedding floribunda rose – KORettiflus
With its cool off‑white blooms edged in soft pink, Eisprinzessin ® brings a quietly elegant touch to front gardens, low borders and tidy flowerbeds without demanding complicated care. This upright floribunda forms a dense, dark green, neat bush that fits beautifully into smaller Irish family gardens, coping well even where soil stays heavy after rain and drainage is only average. Repeat flushes of clustered, semi‑double flowers keep the bed colourful over a long season, so You can rely on steady display rather than short bursts. As an own‑root plant in a 2‑litre pot, it is already well established, making planting pleasantly simple for beginners and busy homeowners alike. Given time to settle, it follows the natural rhythm of building roots in year one, stronger framework in year two and full ornamental impact by year three, offering reassuring longevity with minimal interventions. In containers of at least 40–50 litres, it delivers a compact yet luxurious accent for patios, balconies and cottage‑style entrances.
Use cases
| Target area |
Reason |
| Front garden flowerbed by the entrance |
Compact, upright growth and dense, glossy foliage make this rose ideal for neat, welcoming entrance beds where space is limited, giving a tidy structure and gentle colour that suits beginners and time-poor homeowners seeking-easy-success |
| Low edging along paths or driveways |
Its moderate height and bushy habit create a coherent low hedge effect when planted at 35–45 cm spacing, giving clear lines and structure without complicated pruning, ideal for those who want order with minimal effort seeking-easy-success |
| Small groups in mixed cottage borders |
Planted in groups of 3–5 among perennials, the off-white and blush-pink flowers blend effortlessly with cottage plants, while repeat flowering keeps the border lively through the season with simple routine care only seeking-easy-success |
| Urban patio or balcony in large containers |
Grows reliably in a 40–50 litre container with regular watering, giving city gardeners a long-lived, upright rose that looks refined but stays manageable, perfect where ground space is scarce yet year-round structure is desired seeking-easy-success |
| Small family lawn island bed |
The upright, medium-height structure and repeated flushes of flowers provide a clear focal point in a lawn bed, without overshadowing the rest of the garden, suiting families who want a simple, beautiful centrepiece seeking-easy-success |
| Lightly shaded side garden or north-facing spot |
Its suitability for partial shade means it can flower reliably where sun hours are limited, helping You turn tricky side strips or corners into attractive planting without needing specialist shade-plant knowledge seeking-easy-success |
| Lower-maintenance family flowerbed |
Moderate disease resistance with good black spot resistance reduces the need for frequent spraying, especially in wetter areas where foliage often stays damp, supporting those who prefer fewer chemicals around children and pets seeking-easy-success |
| Long-term rose feature for settled gardens |
As an own-root floribunda, the shrub forms and renews itself from its own base over the years, giving a stable, long-lived planting that copes well with regular pruning and periodic reshaping without becoming weak or short-lived seeking-easy-success |
Decorating ideas
- Cottage Entrance Edge – Line the front path with Eisprinzessin ® and soft blue Perovskia for a romantic, airy cottage feel – ideal for homeowners who want charm without intricate planting plans
- Calm White Bed – Combine its off-white blooms with hydrangeas and silver Helichrysum for a cool, serene border – perfect for busy families who prefer a soothing, easy-care palette
- Pastel Patio Feature – Plant one rose in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot with trailing thyme at the rim – suited to urban balcony gardeners seeking a single, elegant, low-fuss focal point
- Structured Lawn Island – Use three plants in a triangle with Liatris ‘Kobold’ for vertical accents and year-round structure – great for beginners wanting a clear, simple layout that still looks designed
- Soft Screening Strip – Create a gentle visual screen along a drive by alternating Eisprinzessin ® with lavender for scent and movement – ideal for those wanting privacy with minimal pruning commitments
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Floribunda bed rose; registered as KORettiflus, trade name Eisprinzessin ® Flowerbed rose KORettiflus, ARS exhibition name Ice Princess; cultivar name honours speed skater Emese Hunyady. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Tim-Hermann Kordes in Germany (2006), introduced by W. Kordes’ Söhne in 2015; parentage not published; developed within the Kordes floribunda programme for ornamental bedding use. |
| Growth and structure |
Upright, bushy floribunda reaching about 75–105 cm high and 50–70 cm wide; dense, dark green, glossy foliage; moderately thorny stems; suited to beds, edging, low hedges and containers with correct spacing. |
| Flower morphology |
Semi-double, cup-shaped blooms in clusters; 13–25 petals, flower size large (around 7–10 cm); repeat-flowering with particularly abundant second flush; flowers presented above foliage for good garden impact. |
| Colour and phenology |
Base colour pure off-white with delicate pale pink edging; buds blush-tipped, stronger pink on freshly opened petals, fading to a cool, almost uniform off-white; moderate colour retention with a long ornamental window. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Mild, classic rose-like fragrance detectable at close range only; primarily grown for visual effect rather than scent; fragrance sufficient for intimate seating areas where the viewer is close to the flowers. |
| Rose hip characteristics |
Rose hips form only slightly; occasional small spherical orange-red hips about 6–10 mm across, adding a modest late-season accent without significantly affecting the plant’s overall flowering display. |
| Resistance and hardiness |
Hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3); moderate disease resistance with good black spot resistance but some susceptibility to powdery mildew and rust, benefiting from basic monitoring and care. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Suitable for beds, groups, edging, containers and urban green spaces; plant at 35–45 cm for hedging or mass effect; prefers well-drained soil, regular watering in heat, and standard feeding to support repeat flowering. |
Eisprinzessin ® offers elegant, long-lasting colour on a compact, upright shrub that repeats well, adapts to containers and borders, and as an own-root rose builds a durable framework for years of easy enjoyment, so You can choose it with confidence.
