The outer petals are full, deep pink, while the inner surface is a paler, pastel pink. - flowerbed floribunda rose - very strong, far-smelling rose - fruity, rose-scented
– Very strong, far‑carried fruity fragrance
– Abundant, repeat clusters of double blooms
– Excellent health with ADR and medal awards
– Low‑maintenance, ideal for beds and edging
– Thrives even in partial shade garden spots Buaic‑ghné speisialta: Dath bándearg domhain ag oscailt, ag maolú go bándearg bog le lár bríomhar.
Low-maintenance – Eco-friendly garden design
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
23,30 €
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FREIFRAU CAROLINE® – pink bedding floribunda rose – Kordes
If You would like a romantic rose that simply fits into everyday Irish gardens, FREIFRAU CAROLINE® is a compact Parfuma® floribunda that gives You abundant, cupped blooms and a sumptuous perfume without complicated care. Its dense, dark green foliage frames clusters of very double flowers in deep and pastel pink tones, creating a consistently elegant look from early summer onwards. Bred by Kordes and ADR‑awarded, it combines beauty with reliable health, standing up well where soils are heavy and rain increases fungal pressure. As an own‑root plant in a 2‑litre pot it is already well established, forming a naturally balanced bush that adapts to Your soil and routine and can regenerate well over time. In the first year it concentrates on roots, in the second on stronger shoots, and by the third year it usually reaches full flowering potential and stable shape, giving You a long‑lived, low‑effort feature for beds, edging and cottage‑style front gardens that still feels reassuringly manageable.
Freifrau Caroline® Parfuma®: inner flower structure and viewing zone
Dense, dark green foliage of Freifrau Caroline® Parfuma®.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden feature by the entrance
The strong, far‑carried fragrance and romantic pink, cupped blooms make this rose ideal beside a front path or doorway, where You pass by daily and can enjoy the scent close up, offering easy charm for busy homeowners
Formal flower bed in a small family garden
Its upright, compact habit and consistent height of 70–100 cm help You create neat, structured beds that look designed but are simple to manage, suiting those who want order without having to master complex pruning for beginner gardeners
Low-maintenance edging along a driveway or path
Regular repeat flowering and low maintenance needs mean that, once planted at the recommended spacing, it forms a colourful, scented edging that only needs light seasonal trimming, giving a smart look with minimal effort for time-poor families
Romantic cottage-style mixed border
The lush, very double blooms and soft pink shades blend beautifully with traditional perennials and shrubs, so the plant can gradually knit into a relaxed, cottage-style border while still remaining easy to handle for rural cottage owners
Coastal or exposed suburban front garden
Its proven health and resilience make it a good choice where damp air and wind can encourage fungal problems, giving dependable performance in typical Irish coastal and suburban conditions for Atlantic-climate gardeners
Small group planting for strong colour impact
Planting 3–5 bushes together creates a dense, floriferous block of deep and pale pink tones, with clusters of blooms repeating through the season, ideal when You want visible impact from a modest space for compact gardens
Container rose on patio or balcony (large pot)
In a 40–50 litre container with good drainage, its upright habit and strong fragrance turn a patio or balcony into a scented seating area, while the own‑root plant builds a stable, long‑lived structure in the pot for urban apartment owners
Long-term, reliable rose planting scheme
As a premium, own‑root ADR rose it combines disease resistance with the ability to regenerate from its own base, building a durable shrub that keeps its ornamental value over many years with modest care for long-term planners
Decorating ideas
COTTAGE RIBBON – Plant a soft ribbon of FREIFRAU CAROLINE® along a front path, weaving between lavender and catmint for a scented, old-fashioned cottage look – ideal for romantic front-garden enthusiasts
PINK PARFUM BED – Create a square bed of these roses framed with low box or dwarf Hebe, using their upright habit for a tidy, perfumed block of colour – suitable for small, formal family gardens
EVENING PATIO NOOK – Grow one specimen in a 40–50 litre pot beside outdoor seating, underplanted with trailing thyme and white lobelia to highlight the fragrance on summer evenings – perfect for balcony and patio users
COLOUR ECHO BORDER – Combine with smoky Cotinus ‘Royal Purple’ and pale clematis for layered pink and plum tones, letting the rose provide repeated flower flushes – great for design-conscious hobby gardeners
LOW CARE HEDGE – Space plants in a loose row along a drive or boundary, trimming lightly once a year to keep a low, flowering hedge that screens and scents without fussy shaping – ideal for busy suburban households
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bed rose from the Parfuma® collection; registered as KORbevmahe, traded as Freifrau Caroline® Parfuma® KORbevmahe; shrub rose and fragrant garden show type.
Origin and breeding
Bred by W. Kordes & Sons in Germany, with unknown parentage; introduced and registered in 2017 by W. Kordes’ Söhne as a modern, scented floribunda for garden and exhibition use.
Awards and recognitions
ADR award Germany 2019; Silver medal and Best Fragrance at Kortrijk International Rose Competition 2019; Certificate of Merit at The Hague International Rose Trials 2020.
Growth and structure
Upright, compact shrub reaching about 70–100 cm in height and 45–60 cm spread; dense, dark matt foliage, moderately thorny shoots and a balanced habit suited to beds, edging and small group plantings.
Flower morphology
Medium-sized, cupped, very double blooms with more than 40 petals, borne mainly in clusters; remontant with a plentiful second flush, providing recurrent flowering across the main growing season.
Colour and phenology
Deep pink outer petals with paler, pastel inner surfaces; buds dark crimson-pink, edges paling as flowers open; centres remain vivid pink with a slight mauve tone and good colour retention before fading.
Fragrance and aroma
Very strong, far-carrying fruity rose fragrance, selected as part of the Parfuma® line; primarily ornamental with very double blooms that largely conceal the stamens and are of limited interest to pollinators.
Rose hip characteristics
Hip set is usually slight due to densely double flowers, but occasional small, spherical orange-red hips 9–12 mm in diameter may appear, offering modest late-season decorative interest.
Resistance and hardiness
Good overall disease resistance, including to black spot, mildew and rust; winter hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (USDA 6b, RHS H7, Swedish zone 3); moderate heat and drought tolerance if watered in dry spells.
Horticultural recommendations
Well-suited to beds, groups and edging; plant 30–55 cm apart depending on effect; 8–9 plants/m² for massing; prefers moist, well-drained soil, partial shade tolerant, with generally low pruning and watering demands.
FREIFRAU CAROLINE® offers strong fragrance, reliable repeat flowering and a compact, easy-care habit on a durable own-root plant, making it a reassuring choice if You want lasting colour with straightforward upkeep in Your garden.
Competition and Show Awards:
Kortrijk, Belgium – Silver medal + Best Fragrance award, International Rose Competition (2019); The Hague, Netherlands – Certificate of Merit, International Rose Trials (2020)
Flower Colour:
The outer petals are full, deep pink, while the inner surface is a paler, pastel pink.
Closed Bud:
Dark crimson-pink with a subtle purplish sheen at the tip.
Freshly Opened Flower:
The outer petals are vivid deep pink, while the centre has a slightly mauve tone.
Full Bloom:
Rich violet-pink disc, the base of the inner petals with a pale rosy reverse.
Pre-Fading Flower:
Their edges fade to a pale pink while the centre remains a clear, deep pink.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening, the deep pink tone at the petal edges lightens to a pale pink, while the centre remains vivid, deep pink throughout.
Rose Hip Notes:
Hip formation is expected to be slight due to the double flowers; occasionally it may produce globular, orange‑red hips 9–12 mm in diameter.
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.
